Russia · Castles & Palaces

5-Hour Peterhof Palace Tour in Saint Petersburg with 150 Fountains

5 Hours Round trip from Razvodnaya ulitsa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Peterhof, Saint Petersburg's most famous imperial suburb
02 Admire about 150 original fountains from the 18th and 19th centuries
03 Visit the Grand Peterhof Palace and its Baroque gala rooms
04 Travel through the picturesque area of former noble residences

Explore Peterhof, the most famous suburb of Saint Petersburg, known for its marvellous parks, palaces, and about 150 original fountains dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Founded as a summer residence by Peter the Great, the Grand Peterhof Palace became a favourite retreat of his successors and remains a remarkable place to admire Baroque architecture and imperial history.

Explore Peterhof, the most famous suburb of Saint Petersburg, known for its marvellous parks, palaces, and about 150 original fountains dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Saint Petersburg

Languages Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Grand Peterhof Palace and Fountains Excursion

Travel to Peterhof through a picturesque area of former noble residences and enjoy the chance to feel the rich history of this remarkable place. You can get there by car in 1-1.5 hours or by hydrofoil in 40 minutes.

Peterhof is the most famous suburb of Saint Petersburg, with marvellous parks, palaces, and more than 150 original fountains dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The Grand Peterhof Palace features a Baroque suite of rooms designed for gala processions.

Founded as a summer residence by Peter the Great, it became a favourite place of summer rest for many of his successors and was developed by the best architects, sculptors, and artists of that time.

The route