The 10 Best Private Tours in Pushkin, Northwestern District

July 19, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Pushkin is a historic estate originally given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine as a rural getaway. Today, the main attraction is Tsarskoye Selo, a collection of historic palaces, churches and other buildings that make it a World Heritage Site. Highlights include the beautiful Alexander and Catherine Palaces. The town itself was founded in the early 1700s and was the home of the first railroad service in Russia, which still connects it to the capital.
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1. Private Imperial Residences Day Trip to Peterhof and Catherine Palace by Car

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Discover Catherine Palace and its famous Amber Room, located in Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin). Tour the Catherine Palace, a magnificent example of rococo architecture, and the beautifully manicured palace gardens. Marvel at the Grand Palace, Lower & Upper gardens and amazing fountains of Peterhof. Tour the lush chambers inside the Grand Palace. Stroll the gardens and delight at the lavish fountains. Enjoy a 7-hour guided private tour where you will see opulent architecture and elegant rooms.

Inclusions: Entrance tickets to the museums, Professional licensed private guide, Transportation by private comfortable business-class vehicle, Professional driver, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By spencmoonlight

Over the years we have dealt with a number of private tour agencies and I am sure that Horosho is one of the we have ever used. Our family of four enjoyed a delightful day trip of Peterhof with Olga. She is thoroughly knowledgeable, personable and has a good sense of humor. She was sensitive to our time issues (off to the railway station immediately after our tour) and managed to teach us an amazing amount about the building (Grand Palace) in Peterhof during 5 hours. This is a delightful tour which gave us a great overview of the history of the area. Of course it wasn't easy to organize this tour due to COVID restrictions but anyway we travelled from Moscow (where we worked) to St Petersburg to see famous sights before finally coming back home to the USA. My wife, our two sons and I felt it we learned and experienced a lot! Not to mention that Olga was delightful to spend the day with, answering all of our questions, so I highly recommend the tour. Stay safe, guys! Thank you for making this tour possible!

2. Skip-The-Line: Peterhof and Catherine's Palace Tour

Anastasia Travel Company - Your Guide in Russia
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Have you heard about the brilliant imperial residences around St Petersburg? They form a real precious necklace around the city and every year attract more and more visitors. The mystery of the Amber Room and gorgeous fountains of Peterhoff are famous all around the world. It is really worth spending the whole day outside St Petersburg enjoying the breathtaking beauty of its suburbs. You will absolutely adore: • The fresh air of Peterhoff gardens • The unique fountain system of Peter the Great’s residence • The magnificent Catherine’s Palace • The resurrected Amber RoomThe advantage of taking a tour to these places instead of going independently is that you avoid the hassle of using the public transport and are taken straight there in a comfortable vehicle. Besides, with pre-arranged tickets you do not have to spend hours lining up, and in the peak season that can be a big thing.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By 494mirjamv

We had a perfect plan for a 5 day tour with 6 friends to St Petersburg with Anastasia Travel before the Pandemic. E-mailing with them was a pleasure and it was very easy, we always had prompt and very accurate responses to our questions. As traveling was not possible we at first decided to take vouchers but recently (one year after the original date!) we asked for a refund. It was no problem at all, we received the whole amount of our payment (in Roubles) without hesitation. We will definitely book with Anastasia Travel Company again as soon as traveling is possible again!

3. 2-day Private Tour of St Petersburg with Imperial Residences

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Take the opportunity to explore both the historical centre and museums as well as two world famous Imperial residences, Catherine Palace and Peterhof and its gardens.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Transportation by car or mini-van, Guide assistance, 2 restaurant lunches, Pick-up and drop off (no drop off on first day), Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Accommodation is not included

Reviewed By from_Quad_Cities

I'd definitely recommend this tour if you'd like to see as much as possible of the St. Petersburg highlights in one day. Besides the four major stops, we saw several other sites on the way such as the Aurora cruiser. Included was a four course Russian lunch which was very good. Our guide, Andrew/Andy, spoke excellent English and was enthusiastic and informative at each stop.

4. 2 Day St Petersburg Private Tour

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Book this private two day tour to feel free from crowded big buses. Have a great local experience with your local guide expert; learn interesting historical facts about St. Petersburg and Russia. Visit the key landmarks of St. Petersburg: Catherine's Palace, Peterhof Fountain Gardens, Hermitage museum, Church on Spilled Blood, Faberge museum, Nevsky prospect, Kazan cathedral.

Inclusions: Visa support for cruise ship passengers, Professional friendly guide , Bottled water, Audio headsets for group more than 6 persons, Admissions, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop-off by the ship

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Reviewed By AmandaQ9911

We were group of 6 friends,and we had 3 days in Saint-Petersburg.We decided to book a tour with Red Sun Tours to Peterhof Park and Hermitage museum.I can say it was my best tour ever.Hermitage museum was a dream place to visit during all my life,and it was so exiting to see Gold Room and Galary of 1812.Our guide Ksenia was so knowledgeable,friendly and polite.Our driver Alexey was very professional and safe.Thank you very much Ksenia,Alexey and Red Sun Tours for this amazing day.I recommend to book a tour with this wonderful company.

5. Comfortable 2-Day Private Shore Excursion in St Petersburg with Free Time

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Choose this easy private shore excursion in St Petersburg to enjoy the sightseeing at your own pace. Your friendly local guide will make you familiar with the most famous landmarks of the city without spending too much time in the museums or being rushed. The program includes the Hermitage Museum, the Spilled Blood Church, fountain park of Peterhof and Catherine's Palace. You will have about two hours of free time to stroll along Nevsky prospect (the main avenue) to do some shopping or simply walk along the streets, squares or parks. Perfect choice for families and for those who want to experience the atmosphere of St Petersburg's everyday life. This private shore excursion includes visa-free arrangements to make your trip worry-free.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Visa-free arrangements (please, provide the passport data at booking), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), Professional & friendly guide, Port pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Bottled water

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Reviewed By 605stephanf

We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

6. Tour of Pushkin Catherine Palace and Peterhof Grand Palace

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No visit to St. Petersburg is complete without a trip to at least one of the world-famous Imperial palaces in the city's suburbs. A showcase for the wealth and tastes of the Emperors of Russia from Peter the Great onwards, these extraordinary estates boast sumptuous palaces, extensive landscape gardens, and a treasury of art and history.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional licensed guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned comfortable vehicle, Private Tour

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Reviewed By Mary-Ellen E

We had a three day private tour of St Petersburg with guide Dimitri and driver Alexander. We couldn't have asked for more. Dimitri was delightful and didn't talk too much, so we were able to enjoy the beauty and extravagance of the city without unwarranted distraction. Alexander was a great driver who was always waiting in the easy to spot red van. Everything was very organised, which allowed us to see much more than we had would have otherwise. Express entrance to the churches and palaces was fantastic. Dimitri also suggested excellent places to lunch and helped us search high and low for a particular hard to get souvenir. Thanks guys!

7. 3-Days in St Petersburg: All-inclusive Private Tour with Professional Guide

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Choose this carefully planned private tour if you stay in St Petersburg for 3 days only and do not want to miss anything. This tour is packed with the most popular attractions of the Venice of the North which are impossible to miss. You will visit the following attractions: the Hermitage Museum, St Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral, the Spilled Blood Church and St Isaac's Cathedral, the Parks and the Grand Palace of Peterhof, Catherine's Palace and the Yusupov Palace. Also, enjoy a romantic boat ride on the rivers and canals and taste traditional Russian lunches in local restaurants. Get the full impression of St Petersburg with this 3-Day Private All-Inclusive Tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Professional & friendly guide, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water and ponchos in case of rain, 3 course traditional Russian lunch (all days), Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)

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Reviewed By 605stephanf

We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

8. 2-Day Shore Excursion with Evening Private Boat Cruise

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Take this complete shore excursion of St Petersburg to explore the most important sights of the city with a professional guide. You will skip the lines to the Hermitage, Catherine Palace and the Grand Palace of Peterhof. On the 1st day evening, take a romantic river cruise by a private boat to enjoy spectacular views of the Northern Venice.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Visa-free tour tickets (please, provide the passport data at booking), Port pickup and drop-off, transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan, Professional & friendly guide speaking your language of choice, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+), All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Bottled water

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Reviewed By 605stephanf

We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

9. 2-Day St Petersburg Highlights Private Tour with Boat Cruise

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On this private 2-day tour, the guide will show you the city of St Petersburg and its vicinity full of magnificent museums, palaces, and churches. You will get to know interesting facts about the city's past and present, about the life of the Tsars and everyday life of ordinary citizens. Visit the principal museum of the city, the Hermitage, the Spilled Blood Church and take a canal cruise. On the second day, you will walk through the halls of Catherine Palace including the Amber Room and stroll through the lanes of the Lower Park of Peterhof. Bonus metro ride is included!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Professional & friendly guide speaking your language of choice, Pickup and drop-off at any hotel in St Petersburg, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Bottled water, Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups 6+)

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Reviewed By 605stephanf

We had a wonderful trip to Russia and an amazing tour of St Petersburg in early February before the start of the pandemics. The guide for the 2 day tour (I forgot her name) was the best person to do this job . Personable, friendly and informative. She took us to the museums and palaces as well as to nice places for lunch. I was amazed by the Russian churches I have never seen that much gold in any other place. Thanks to the guide and the driver it was possible to see so much more than we could have seen on our own even in a week. BTW traveling in February was not as cold as I imagined. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

10. Must-Do 2-Day Shore Excursion in St Petersburg

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Book this private shore excursion and enjoy the best sights of St Petersburg with VIP comfort. You will have a professional driver taking you to the desired destinations in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your private guide will share with you the knowledge of St Petersburg making you fall in love with the city. The most important attractions and activities are on your program and with skip-the-line admission tickets, you will enjoy the sightseeing thoroughly without wasting your time in lines.

Inclusions: All tickets to mentioned museums, Drinking water, Headsets starting from party of 7, Port pickup and drop off, Private guide speaking the chosen language, Visa-free permits for cruise passengers (will be sent to your email), Private transportation

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Reviewed By bypasser72

The tour was great. Guide Tatiana was knowledgeable, professional and very nice to us. Saint Petersburg was especially beautiful with New Year decorations. hermitage and church of savior on blood impressed me the most.

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