Pavlovsk: A Switzerland in Russia
Guided tour to Pavlovsk’s park and palace
St. Petersburg suburbs
What can you expect?
We invite you to a walking tour through Pavlovsk, often referred to as Russia’s Switzerland, with its park/palace ensemble considered one of the world’s landscape masterpieces.
Our guide will show you the royal residence, and tell you lesser-known facts from the life of Paul I, Russia’s most enigmatic and controversial emperor.
Photo gallery
The tour is conducted by
Guide-translator with author's excursions in Russian and English
Anna Khlebnikova
The tour is conducted by
An experienced guide with a deep knowledge of the history of St. Petersburg
Tatiana Gribaleva
Route and content of the tour
In program
The tour begins at the Pavlovsk station where you can easily get to either by car or by public transport, the best choice being the commuter train from the Vitebsky railway station, an outstanding art deco monument in itself. The ride by train takes around 30 minutes.
Our guide will meet you at the station in Pavlovsk.
Unfortunately not preserved, the historic Pavlovsk station was known as Russia’s first ever symphonic venue that once witnessed a concert conducted by Johann Strauss II. Its location is marked by a memorial stone in the park.
In addition to a walk in the park, you will see interiors of the Grand Palace, including Paul’s collection of watches that perfectly describes the palace’s enigmatic owner. Our guide will also tell you many legends and true stories from the lives of the palace’s former residents.
In the park, you will find cafes to have a comfortable lunch. Boat rental services are available in the summer.
Important!
Booking to Pavlovsk’s park and palace is also available at https://pavlovskmuseum.ru.
Pavlovsk Palace is closed for visiting on Mondays.
To choose a convenient date and time for your tour, please book it no later than 24 hours before its beginning. Otherwise, the schedule will depend on the availability of our guides.
Our tours are planned on an individual basis. Cost is the same regardless of whether you take your tour alone or with friends or family.
If you change your mind, and want to cancel your tour after you have paid for it, you will get your money back.
Attention!
We can plan a special individual tour for you, based on your preferences in terms of duration, topic, route, or cost. Depending on your choice, your tour can last a couple of hours or several days. Each separate part of your tour will begin and finish at any time and any place you choose.
For more details or booking, please contact us: +7 (812) 611-30-12 or zakaz@petersburg24.ru.
Чтобы узнать подробности и заказать услугу, звоните нам: +7 (812) 611-30-12 или пишите: zakaz@petersburg24.ru.