Peterhof is perhaps St Petersburg s most famous and spectacular Imperial estate. The Grand Palace, filled with fascinating and elaborate interiors, sits on top of a high seashore ridge overlooking the vast Lower Park. The palace at Peterhof sits amidst an enormous park, adorned with fountains, statues and pavilions. Numbers are limited to 6 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Highlights
- Half-day private tour of the Peterhof (Petrodvorets) palace, one of St Petersburg s most popular attractions
- Explore the world s largest system of fountains at the gorgeous Grand Cascade
- Relax in the beautiful Lower Park and Upper Gardens
- Enjoy transportation by air conditioned car or mini-van
- Small-group tour to ensure a more personalized experience
What You Can Expect
The Upper Garden, located between the St Petersburg highway and the Grand Palace, is a typical French-style formal garden with five fountains including one depicting Neptune, the God of the Sea. The estate s Lower Park lies between the Grand Palace and the seashore and boasts the world s largest system of fountains, earning it the title the "Russian Versaille". The park s unique fountain system was designed in the 18th century and doesn t require the use of any pumps to operate the fountains.
There are three major cascades and over 140 fountains in the park. The most impressive is the Grand Cascade, located directly below the Grand Palace, which features an impressive golden statue of Samson grasping the mighty jaws of the lion. The park s other cascades feature black and white chess board designs, Chinese dragons and numerous other features definitely worth seeing!