A private tour of Pavlovsk allows you to enjoy the elegant beauty of the former summer residence of emperor Paul, the only son of Catherine the Great. In 1777 Catherine gave this land to her son and in 1780-s a summer palace for him was constructed here to the design by Charles Cameron. Pavlovsk palace is more “off the beaten track” than the famous Catherine palace in Tsarskoe Selo or the Grand palace in Peterhof, but no less interesting.
The palace in Pavlovsk is built in neoclassical style and in my personal opinion it has one of the best interiors in the area of St Pertersburg. During this tour you will not only see the elegant and lavishly decorated rooms and enjoy a walk in the gardens, but will also learn a lot about Paul, one of the most mysterious and controversial Russian emperors.
Pavlovsk park is very popular among citizens who come there all year round, to ski or sledge in winter and to walk and take pictures in summer, so during the excursion to Pavlovsk you’ll also get an idea of everyday local life. Pavlovsk can be reached by public transport or by private car. It’s also possible to combine private tour of Pavlovsk with a visit to the Catherine palace in Pushkin as they are a very short drive from each other. In that case we’ll use a private car.
Advantages of our tour:
1. If you visit Pavlovsk only, it’s possible to choose between a private car and public transport that is MUCH cheaper.
2. The tour includes the palace interiors (gala rooms) and a walk in the park
3. Professional and friendly local licenced guide
4. You can combine the tour of Pavlovsk with a visit to the Catherine palace.
Pavlovsk palace tour details
| # of people in a group | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | > people |
| Price per group, rubles (USD), public transport | 7 500 rub (120 USD) | 9 000 rub (160 USD) | 10 200 rub (185 USD) | 12 000 rub (220 USD) | upon agreement |
| Price per group, rub/(USD) private car | 10 500 rub (190 USD) | 13 900 rub (250 USD) | 14 500 rub (270 USD) | 15 800 rub (290 USD) | upon agreement |
Tour duration: approximately 5-6 hours
Meeting point: your hotel or any other place convenient for you
Availability: daily except Fridays and the first Monday of each month
Transportation: public transport or a private car
Requirements: Russian visa. If you are on a cruise, please visit “Shore excursions in St Petersburg”
Payment: cash in rubles after the tour. Please choose notes without visible faults like stamps, pen marks, torn pieces, etc.
Pavlovsk and Catherine palace tour
| # of people in a group | 2 | 3 | 4 | > 5 people |
| Price per group, rubles (USD), by private car | 18 000 rub (330$) | 24 500 rub (445$) | 27 000 rub 490$ | upon agreement |
Tour duration: about 8 hours
Availability: daily except Tuesdays, Fridays and the first Monday of each month
Transportation: private car
Requirements: Russian visa. If you are on a cruise, please contact us to issue a tour ticket for you.
Payment: cash in rubles after the tour. Please choose notes without visible faults like stamps, pen marks, torn pieces, etc.