Private Peterhof Tour from St Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 7 hours
What can be better than exploring the best of what St Petersburg has to offer? Peterhof, often referred to as “Russian Versailles”, is one of the most superb and jaw-dropping attractions in the city. Its long rich history and breathtaking views will give you an unforgettable experience.
Your local guide will tell you all about the history of the place, the royal families and outstanding personalities who lived there, like Peter the Great and Empress Elizabeth, and you will see the most beautiful fountains including the truly spectacular Grand Cascade.
You will be able to take thousands of fascinating shots of the local surroundings and feel the royal atmosphere of the place. (*The fountains work only from May through September).
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What can be better than exploring the best of what St Petersburg has to offer? Peterhof, often referred to as “Russian Versailles”, is one of the most superb and jaw-dropping attractions in the city. Its long rich history and breathtaking views will give you an unforgettable experience.
Your local guide will tell you all about the history of the place, the royal families and outstanding personalities who lived there, like Peter the Great and Empress Elizabeth, and you will see the most beautiful fountains including the truly spectacular Grand Cascade.
You will be able to take thousands of fascinating shots of the local surroundings and feel the royal atmosphere of the place. (*The fountains work only from May through September).
Highlights
You’ll enjoy panoramic vistas and will see historically significant monuments and landmarks of St Petersburg - the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul fortress, Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
Then you will explore the Peterhof together with your guide, who will tell you amusing stories and fun facts of the intriguing past. The gorgeous palace and park complex is called the Kingdom of fountains. 176 fountains and water cascades decorate the park composition.
Take in the views of the palaces, pavilions, statues, alleys and flower beds - all full of chic and grandeur. Everything here is a reminiscent of a great bygone era, which creates a perfect blend and a historic vibe. You will easily get swept away with a spirit of the moment.
You can also remind yourself those days when you were a child and enjoy a magical experience of getting soaked in Joke fountains.
For more aristocratic experience, you can explore Grand Palace with channels, the Palace and park ensemble of Alexandria, Monplaisir Palace with greenhouses, Marly Palace with gardens, orchards and fish ponds, and, of course, the Grottoes.
You can enjoy your lunch in a traditional Russian style with the views of the Gulf of Finland and feel like royalty.
After the tour, your guide will get you back to St Petersburg and leave you at your hotel or any centrally-located place you wish.
Your local guide will tell you all about the history of the place, the royal families and outstanding personalities who lived there, like Peter the Great and Empress Elizabeth, and you will see the most beautiful fountains including the truly spectacular Grand Cascade.
You will be able to take thousands of fascinating shots of the local surroundings and feel the royal atmosphere of the place. (*The fountains work only from May through September).
Highlights
- Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Wonders of Russia;
- Listen to many secrets and intriguing stories of Russian royalty;
- Explore the largest Palace of Peterhof, the Grand Palace;
- Take pictures of one of the finest landscapes in Europe;
- Have a scenic stroll around the area;
- Get soaked in a Joke fountain;
- Enjoy the Russian lunch, a pancake house located on the waterfront.
- Enjoy Neva cruise on a high-speed hydrofoil, one of the most exciting things to do in Saint Petersburg.
You’ll enjoy panoramic vistas and will see historically significant monuments and landmarks of St Petersburg - the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul fortress, Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
Then you will explore the Peterhof together with your guide, who will tell you amusing stories and fun facts of the intriguing past. The gorgeous palace and park complex is called the Kingdom of fountains. 176 fountains and water cascades decorate the park composition.
Take in the views of the palaces, pavilions, statues, alleys and flower beds - all full of chic and grandeur. Everything here is a reminiscent of a great bygone era, which creates a perfect blend and a historic vibe. You will easily get swept away with a spirit of the moment.
You can also remind yourself those days when you were a child and enjoy a magical experience of getting soaked in Joke fountains.
For more aristocratic experience, you can explore Grand Palace with channels, the Palace and park ensemble of Alexandria, Monplaisir Palace with greenhouses, Marly Palace with gardens, orchards and fish ponds, and, of course, the Grottoes.
You can enjoy your lunch in a traditional Russian style with the views of the Gulf of Finland and feel like royalty.
After the tour, your guide will get you back to St Petersburg and leave you at your hotel or any centrally-located place you wish.
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