Things to do in Pushkin, Northwestern District: The Best Day Trips from

June 12, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

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. St Petersburg and Moscow 6-Day Grand Tour

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See the best highlights and must-see sights of two Russian capitals - Saint Petersburg and Moscow - which have been put together in this comprehensive 6-day tour. If needed, this can be done in 5 days by scheduling the train transfer between the two cities at the end of the second day of touring. Your schedule will be adjusted to make sure they fit your arrival and departure dates. Feel free to add extra days for self-exploration or fill them up with optional tours. Each program will be customized to fit your needs and special requirements. Evening programs are available in both destinations year round.

Inclusions: 2 days of professional guide service in each city (English, Spanish, French languages are available), 1 day of a/c vehicle with driver in Moscow ( 8 hrs), 1,5 days of a/c vehicle with driver in St.Petersburg (12 hrs), Arrival & departure transfers in both cities, Visa Support (if required), Rail ticket Moscow - St Petersburg (economy+ class)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Accommodation (can be arranged individually upon request)

Reviewed By MikeReedWords

We had a wonderful tour of St Petersburg with Marina. She was a wonderful guide: friendly, cheerful and hugely knowledgable. She collected us promptly at our hotel and we spent a full day discovering the key sights of the city – a perfect introduction that we could never have managed alone. She told us a huge amount about the city, its history and its place in the wider story of Russia. The tour was built around us and what we wanted to do, and Marina and the excellent driver helped make sure we got back a little early as we were heading out for the evening. A magical day!

2. Tzars Village and Pavlovsk Skip-The-Line Private Tour from St Petersburg

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Skip-The-Line and explore the most beautiful Imperial Residences of Saint Petersburg - Catherine's palace in Tsarskoye Selo and Palace of Paul I in Pavlovsk. Enjoy the unconventional beauty of the newly-recreated Amber Room, which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Walk the peaceful grounds of Pavlovsk residence and relax. Learn heartbreaking stories of WWII and the amount of destruction in brought along.

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide for 8 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 8 hrs, Guided tour of Catherine's Palace, Amber room and park, Guided tour of Pavlovsk Grand Palace and Lower Park, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Visa-free paperwork (for cruise ship passengers)

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Reviewed By MikeReedWords

We had a wonderful tour of St Petersburg with Marina. She was a wonderful guide: friendly, cheerful and hugely knowledgable. She collected us promptly at our hotel and we spent a full day discovering the key sights of the city – a perfect introduction that we could never have managed alone. She told us a huge amount about the city, its history and its place in the wider story of Russia. The tour was built around us and what we wanted to do, and Marina and the excellent driver helped make sure we got back a little early as we were heading out for the evening. A magical day!

3. 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

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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!

4. 2 Day St Petersburg and Suburbs Private Tour with the Faberge Museum Visit

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This very popular private tour introduces marvelous St Petersburg and its suburbs. The tour includes all must sees and a visit of the Faberge Museum with its world famous collection of exclusive jewelry pieces.  Very popular canal and Neva River trip will let you feel the romantic atmosfere of the city called Northen Venice. During the tour you will have inside visits of the most renown sights of St Petersburg and its suburbs: the Hermitage Museum including the Winter Palace, Church on Spilled Blood, Catherine Palace, Imperial Park, Peterhof Fountain Park, Metro and more. You will get the most from you visit of St Perersburg with the an accomplished private guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for the group more than 7 people, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By _U3500LD

Our tour guide Olga was very interesting to listen to and was an ensiclopedic source of facts and important information. It was our second visit to Saint Petersburg. The tour completed our knowledge and inspired to come back. Other people on the tour were very happy with their choice of the trip too.

5. Mini-Group 2 Day City and Suburbs Tour with the Boat Ride

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This visa free small-group shore excursion is the best choice for cruise ship passengers as it was created to safe every minute of their presious time. During the tour you will have your friendly guide who will not only introduce you the best of St Petersburg but navigate your Russian adventure to enjoy culture, humour, superstitions.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for the group more than 7 people, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 1 Lunch

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Reviewed By _U3500LD

Our tour guide Olga was very interesting to listen to and was an ensiclopedic source of facts and important information. It was our second visit to Saint Petersburg. The tour completed our knowledge and inspired to come back. Other people on the tour were very happy with their choice of the trip too.

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

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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

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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!

7. 1-Day St Petersburg PRIVATE Excursion to Peterhof & Tsarskoye Selo

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Visit the magnificent summer residence of the Russian Tsars. A comfortable chauffeured drive will take you to the town of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo), where you will find a jewel of Russian baroque- Catherine Palace with the Amber Room inside, which is considered to be one of the world's wonders. After an hour of lunch in the restaurant and visit the majestic large palace of Peterhof and its gardens.

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Reviewed By Kathryn S

Small bus tour to these sites with the driver/tour guide having excellent knowledge of where we were going, what we were seeing and what we were going to see when we got there. English speaking. Very enjoyable day out and getting knowledge and insight into the people who lived and ruled in these amazing places.

8. 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!

9. Private Tour to Peterhof Park and Catherine's Palace & Amber Room

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This great day tour will cover the magnificent summer residencies of the Russian emperors - Peterhof and Pushkin (the Tzar's Village). Your private guide will give you full attention and will gladly share his great knowledge and experience. Discover the stunning Peterhof Park with its golden statues and the unique system of fountains. Marvel at the eighth wonder of the world - the Amber Room in Catherine Palace. See the most remarkable subway stations on your way to Peterhof. You will have plenty of time to enjoy peaceful walks in the spacious parks, enjoy picturesque views and take a dozen pictures. This private tour is a great way to see two amazing summer estates just in one day!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water , Professional & friendly guide, All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Pickup and drop-off at any hotel in St Petersburg, 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. Catherine's Palace and Amber Room - Skip-the-line Private Tour

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A half-day tour to the Tsars' Village (Tsarskoye Selo in Russian) is a must-activity for all guests of St Petersburg. Witness the splendor of Russain Empire walking through the gala halls of the stunning Catherine's Palace. Your private knowledgeable guide will tell you many interesting facts about the history of this place and lives of its owners. Visit the unique Amber Room carefully restored by the best Russian craftsmen. Enjoy an extended walk in the vast Park of Tsarskoye Selo decorated with artificial ponds, flowers, pavilions, and sculpture.

Inclusions: Professional & friendly guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from any hotel in ST Petersburg, Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan, Bottled water , All admission fees as per program SKIP-THE-LINE, 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.

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