Catherine's Palace & The Amber Room

Tour Overview

Join the guided tour to one of the most admirable palaces in St Petersburg, which is situated about an hour’s drive out of the city, the easy way. During the tour you will visit the Catherine Palace, a summer residence of the Russian tsars. Your private guide will tell you all about their extravagant lifestyles. You definetely will enjoy the world famous Amber room Don’t worry about transport connections, as you’ll be transferred directly from your hotel.

Price €200
Group up to 7 persons
Duration 5 hours
Transportation By car
Activity level Moderate
Unavailable on Tuesday & the last Monday of each month

Tour Highlights

Catherine's Palace
Amber room
Catherine'e Park

Included

English-speaking guide for 5 hours
Transportation
Hydrofoil
Tickets to the Palace and park

The Amber Room

The Amber Room is one of the top attractions of St Petersburg. It is the jewel of the Catherine Palace and one of the most famous interiors created in the 18th century. The history of the Amber Room is mysterious from the very beginning and can be considered as an unusual symbol of relations between Russia and Germany

The Amber room was created in Prussia as a gift to Peter the Great and during the World War II it was taken by Nazis. The Amber Room was installed again in Catherine's Palace at 2003 during the celebration of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. It was recreated by modern restores with the great patience and skills of restorers unique interior1 has been recreated.

Catherine's Palace

Catherine's Palace is the former summer residence of three Russian Empresses - Catherine I, Elizabeth I and Catherine the Great. Built in 18th century in baroque style the palace was totally destroyed during the World War II and lately restored. The palace is extremely rich decorated. The world famous Amber room is situated in the palace.

Catherine's Park

Catherine's park is situated at Tzarskoye selo . In former times Tsarskoe Selo was a favorite country residence of the imperial family and their guests spent summertime and entertained themselves. Nowadays it is one of the most famous and most visited suburbs of St. Petersburg

The palace and park of Tsarskoye Selo form the amazing ensemble which is one of the best monuments of the world landscape art of the XVIII-XX centuries. There are about 100 different sculptures and pavilions, monuments and bridges on the territory of the park. The best time to visit is in the summer, when the weather is good, or in the golden autumn season.