Private Day Tour Of St Cathrines Palace With A licensed Local Guide

Visit the grandest and most spectacular summer palace in Russia

Adult (Ages 12+)
150
Children (Ages 6-11)
50
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Private Day Tour Of St Cathrines Palace With A licensed Local Guide

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  • 5 Hours
  • Visit the grandest and most spectacular summer palace in Russia
  • Daily at 10.30 am
  • Min age: 6
  • Languages offered: English
  • This is a private Group booking tour, 1-14 people

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the grandest and most spectacular summer palace in Russia
  • Learn about the city’s most famous sites from your local guide
  • Marvel at the opulence of the Grand hall!
  • Marvel at the Russian Baroque style while exploring numerous golden rooms
  • Interact with a real local
  • Go inside the Amber room – the gem of the residence
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What to Expect

Visit the grandest and most spectacular summer palace in Russia. Dozens of golden rooms and astonishing Amber Chamber along with the Golden Enfilade will leave a lasting impression. Skip the line and explore Catherine Palace and park together with your personal guide.

Tour Schedule Details
  • Starting time: 10.30 am
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Meeting point:  Collection from your hotel and drop off back to your hotel
Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Your private tour will include the following:

Scenic Drive
Get picked up by our guide and enjoy the picturesque road to Catherine Palace, the summer residence of Russian royalty.

During your drive learn why the place is often called “Tsars’ Village” and how many times it was rebuilt from the ground up.

 
Catherine Palace
Take pictures in front of the palace, that was the center of Russian Social life during Catherine’s time.

Try to imagine that all yellow details of outdoor décor were covered with real gold and learn why Catherine the Great ordered to replace the gold with paint.

 
Main Staircase
Walk up the main staircase of the palace, decorated with Chinese porcelain vases, an antique clock and an ancient barometer.

Listen to the story why this interior is so vastly different from all the other rooms in the residence.

 
Dancing hall
Marvel at the opulence of the Grand hall! Find out why every night Catherine was afraid to go to bed and hence danced till early morning.

Ask our guide about what famous celebrities celebrated their weddings and birthday’s here (i.e. Paul McCartney among many others).

 
Golden Enfilade
Marvel at the Russian Baroque style while exploring numerous golden rooms, one more opulent than the other.

Learn the intrigues of the Czar’s court and imagine what it was like to live in this palace.

 
Amber room
Go inside the Amber room – the gem of the residence. Often called – “Eighth Wonder of the World”, the room contains six tonnes of exquisitely crafted amber panels, along with gold leafs and mirrors.

Find out what healing powers this room has, and how much it would cost to make such room in your house.

 
Catherine Park
After exploring the palace take a stroll in the Catherine Park.

Catherine the Great wanted to have the whole world at her fingertips, that’s why you can see pavilions of Greek, Turkish, French, Chinese and other architectural styles.

 
Hermitage Pavilion
On your way to the exit see a small pavilion – Hermitage, where Catherine would hide from her maids and attendants and enjoy the company of her numerous favorites.

Your car will be waiting outside of Catherine park and will take you back to Saint-Petersburg.

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FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

This is a private group booking tour from 1-12 travelers price dependent on number of travelers

What is cancellation policy?

Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:

  1. Cancellations for set tours and made more than 24 hours prior to travel receive a full refund.
  2. Cancellations for set tours made 24 hours or less prior to travel require the traveller to pay for the tour in full, and no refund will be issued.

Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:

  • 60+ days to departure – Full refund
  • 59 – 31 days to departure – 50% cancellation fee
  • 30 days and under to departure – 100% cancellation fee

What happens in the event of bad weather?

In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.

We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.

How do I find the tour start meeting point?

Our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 10.30 am