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We invite you to visit two beautiful suburbs of Saint-Petersburg: Pushkin & Pavlovsk – the former tsars residences, a genuine masterpieces of the world architecture, accompanied by professional Russian-speaking guide.
In the first part of our program we will visit Pushkin - a magic combination of green parks, colorful gardens & majestic palaces. Our professional guide will show you a jewel of Russian Baroque style – the Great Catherine Palace. During the palace excursion ("Fast line" entrance to the palace) you will get to know about the mysterious history of the Amber Room and see its splendid interiors, designed by eminent architects and recently restored. The collection of the palace includes a large number of precious works of art, such as furniture, porcelain, statues, canvases, etc., including personal belongings of Russian emperors and members of their families.
Then you will have a pleasant walk along one of the first landscape parks of Russia full of beautiful sculpture, ponds, bridges, artificial canals and unique pavilions, such as Cold bath with the Agate rooms, the Hanging garden, the Cameron gallery, the Hermitage and Grotto, a Concert hall, the Admiralty, upper and lower baths, Granite terrace, and other interesting places.
In the second part of our tour you will go to Pavlovsk located in just a 10 minutes from Pushkin. Pavlovsk is famous for its wonderful palace and park ensemble, which construction began during the reign of the Emperor Paul I and was finished after his death. It is the last summer royal residence, which was constructed by Romanov dynasty around Saint-Petersburg. During this excursion you can admire the picturesque spaces of the unquestioned masterpiece of the landscape art - Pavlovsk Park & visit amazing example of Russian classicism style - Pavlovsk Palace.
In the halls of the palace there is the richest collection of porcelain, faience, ceramics and glass, which has the unique pieces of the most famous manufactories of Europe and Russia. Also the palace is famous for its collection of art fabrics, which is admitted as one of the most significant. It includes the most various items, from the refined handkerchiefs, sewed round by the finest handmade lace, to monumental tapestry. You will visit the Throne, Italian, Greek halls, the Palace chapel, Art gallery, Pilaster & Crimson rooms, bedrooms & famous tsars boudoir.
Just dress comfortably and take a camera to capture all unique memories about both Pushkin & Pavlovsk residences!
! Russian-speaking guide
Why you should choose this tour:
-Our modern buses with large panoramic windows will allow you to observe the must-see attractions of Pushkin & Pavlovsk.
-Our professional licensed guide will give you a lot of interesting information & you will see the interiors of Palaces, accompanied by experienced museum guides.
-Our optimal travel route allows you to see 2 famous residences just for 1 day!
-Great opportunity to take memorable pictures while walking through the parks.
Price includes entrance tickets to the Palaces & parks. "Fast line" entrance!
Bus tour to Pushkin + Pavlovsk is an excellent choice to discover 2 famous residences just for 1 day! Buy your tickets online without any fee & a queue. It takes just a few minutes. You don't need to print a ticket, just show it from your mobile device!
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Timetable:
Duration: 7 h. 00 min.
Place of departure:
Place of departure/arrival: Nevskiy pr. 35 (metro station "Nevskiy prospect", at the corner of Dumskaya str. & Nevskiy pr.). You can buy bus tickets on the website, without any queue & fee (don't buy tickets on the street!). Bank cards are accepted.