Photo: © Glushchenko Elena / Photobank Lori
«Captour» invites you to delve deeper into the times of Catherine the Great and the history connected to her former estate. You will hear all about the construction work that took place here, the fate of the palace, and its transformation in the modern days.
Tour duration: 2.5 hours
You will visit 8 places
Route on the map
All 8 stops: Alexander garden, Alley of newlyweds, Andreevsky Monastery and 5 more
Meeting point: Main entrance to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve
Alexander garden
Alley of newlyweds
Andreevsky Monastery
Alley of Cosmonauts
"House with a birdhouse"
Andreevsky pedestrian bridge
Andrew's Baths
Openwork gazebo
Ending: Small Palace
What is included in the price?
Excursion service
2000 rub.
Entrance ticket to the Palace
1500 rub./person
During our Tsaritsyno park tour, you will discover:
- The origins of names of different parts of the estate; why was the kitchen complex named the Bread House?
- Different species of plants and flowers that grow on the territory of the park
- How close is the current look of the buildings to what was planned by the architects
- The intentions behind the planning of the estate; why was the Greenhouse Bridge built?
- The connections between the Ruined Tower and princess Tarakanova
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And much more!
Tsaritsyno park tour is both educational and very relaxing - what can be better than enjoying beautiful views and architecture on a quiet walking tour, surrounded by ponds, trees, and flowers, fresh air, and tranquility of a green sanctuary amidst the city noise. Apart from the stunning facades, you will see the lush decorations of palace exteriors and unique artwork of Russian artists exhibited in the Bread House.
