Peterhof Palace and Park Private Tour

Peterhof Palace and Park Private Tour

Visit the most renowned Russian Imperial Estate. See the Grand Fountain Cascade, Lower Gardens, Upper Gardens and the Grand Palace on a tour of Peterhof – also known as “Russian Versailles”. Along with a personal guide, explore masterpieces of landscape design with over 150 fountains.

Itinerary
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Pass By: St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District

Get picked up by our guide and take a scenic drive to Peterhof the– "Russian Versailles." While travelling learn the history of Peterhof and why Peter the Great decided to construct it.

Stop At: Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia

Start your tour in the French style Upper Gardens and discover the numerous beautiful fountains such as Neptune and Adam and Eve Fountain.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Peterhof Palace, Razvodnaya St., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia

Go inside the Grand Palace constructed by the famous Italian architect Francesco Rastrelli and visit the numerous chambers and halls dedicated to the Russian Imperial victories in various wars.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Cascade, Razvodnaya, 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia

Marvel at one of the most extensive waterworks of the Baroque period and take a picture next to the Golden Statue of Samson that represents Russia's victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Peterhof, Peterhof, Petrodvortsovy District, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District

Continue your tour to the Lower Gardens and walk along the colorful flowerbeds and see the extravagant Roman and Chessboard Hill Fountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monplaisir Historical Palace Museum, Nizhniy Park, 4, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198510 Russia

Discover why Peter the Great did not use the Grand Palace and constructed a smaller palace called "Monplaisir" (fr. mon plaisir - "my delight") where he lived together with his family.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Neva Embankments, St. Petersburg Russia

Relax as the comfortable Hydrofoil takes you back to the center of St.Petersburg, while you enjoy the spectacular views of the Neva River.

Duration: 40 minutes