Catherine Palace and Park Tours and Tickets

Some shore excursions are rushed and impersonal experiences. This private guided tour, however, offers the chance to immerse yourself in the city of St. Petersburg by spending three days thoroughly exploring it and its surroundings. Your private guide shares illuminating insights into the city's culture as you visit such landmarks as the Hermitage and Catherine Palace.

Step back to the days of Russia's 18th-century Tsars on a 4-hour tour of the Catherine Palace in Pushkin, formerly called Tsarskoe Selo. Travel from St Petersburg by air-conditioned vehicle and tour the the blue-and-white baroque palace, sometimes dubbed the Pushkin Palace. Ogle the gold and marble interiors, including the Amber Room, spectacularly coated in amber and mirrors; and admire the gardens. Upgrade to include a visit to the Pavlovsk Palace, one of the most beautiful palaces in St Petersburg. Numbers are limited to nine for a more personalized experience.

Discover the best that St. Petersburg has to offer on this private two half-day shore excursions. Take tours around the city to explore landmarks like the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Village of the Tsars, and enjoy skip-the-line admission to the Hermitage Museum and Catherine's Palace. Learn about the history of the city from your informative guide and benefit from a visa-free arrangement from the cruise ship.

Catherine Park in Pushkin Admission Ticket

Embark on a 2-day private guided tour of St Petersburg and immerse yourself in the city's many wonders. This multi-day excursion allows you to delve beneath the surface of some top attractions for a more thorough and rewarding experience. Learn the story behind the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood, marvel at Peterhof's magnificent fountains and see the ongoing restoration of Catherine Palace, largely destroyed during WWII. Cruise along the canals of this 'Venice of the North' and explore both the Hermitage and the city's metro stations: artworks in themselves.

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Catherine Palace after-hours, and step back in time into a world of Baroque balls and period decor. Travel by comfortable vehicle to the Tsarskoye-based summer home and begin your evening with a visit to the former Imperial Stable Houses, home to nearly two-dozen ornate carriages. After a greeting from the Imperial Orchestra enter the palace itself, where you'll toast Catherine the Great's 'arrival' with champagne, witness costumed dancers perform in the Grand Ballroom and revel in the classical sounds of a string quartet.

Take a worry-free and visa-free trip to the former imperial city of St. Peterburg on this 2-day small-group shore excursion. Visit key landmarks such as Peter and Paul Cathedral, Peterhof, the Amber Room at Catherine's Palace, the Faberge Museum, and much more. Learn about Russia's rich history, art, and culture from your tour guide, enjoy a relaxing boat ride, and even sample the gastronomy with two included Russian lunches.