Royal estate Tsaritsyno tour
A walking tour around the former royal estate Tsaritsyno with visit to the Grand Palace, Bread house and a pleasant stroll through the Park.
- from 8100 RUB
- 2 hours
- from 1 pers.
Magnificent old architecture in the style of so-called "Russian Gothic" and a huge picturesque Park is what you will find in Tsaritsyno Museum-reserve, which name means “Tsaritsa's”. The estate is known from the end of the 16th century, but later in 1775, it was bought by empress Catherine the Great. Once, by a curious quirk of fate, she passed through this area and fell in love with the picturesque beauty of the land.
During our tour you will see a unique architectural ensemble which admired its contemporaries so much, visit the halls of the magnificent Grand Palace, which currently hosts exhibitions and concerts, and visit the Bread (Kitchen) house, considered the most interesting building of the famous Russian architect Vasily Bazhenov. Here you will get acquainted with the artworks of folk artists from the large collection of the Tsaritsyno Museum-reserve.
Your guide will tell you about the difficult destiny of the estate, you will learn which famous architects took part in the construction of the Palace and Park complex and why one of them fell into disgrace, what was the fate of the Royal residence after the death of Catherine II and other important and intriguing information.
The estate is interesting not only for its ancient architecture, but also for its beautiful Park. The forest landscape allows you to forget about the noise and, without leaving the city, enjoy all the delights of nature.
The guided tour starts and ends in Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the agreed point. At your wish this excursion may be included in your sightseeing program or a transfer to the museum can be provided at your request.
The nearest metro stations are Tsaritsyno and Orehovo.
During our tour you will see a unique architectural ensemble which admired its contemporaries so much, visit the halls of the magnificent Grand Palace, which currently hosts exhibitions and concerts, and visit the Bread (Kitchen) house, considered the most interesting building of the famous Russian architect Vasily Bazhenov. Here you will get acquainted with the artworks of folk artists from the large collection of the Tsaritsyno Museum-reserve.
Your guide will tell you about the difficult destiny of the estate, you will learn which famous architects took part in the construction of the Palace and Park complex and why one of them fell into disgrace, what was the fate of the Royal residence after the death of Catherine II and other important and intriguing information.
The estate is interesting not only for its ancient architecture, but also for its beautiful Park. The forest landscape allows you to forget about the noise and, without leaving the city, enjoy all the delights of nature.
The guided tour starts and ends in Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in the agreed point. At your wish this excursion may be included in your sightseeing program or a transfer to the museum can be provided at your request.
The nearest metro stations are Tsaritsyno and Orehovo.
Tour price per group
2 hours duration, walking tour
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Tour price includes:
- professional English-speaking guide service for 2 hours;
- skip the line entrance tickets to Tsaritsyno Palace.
A transfer to Tsaritsyno can be provided at your request.
The price may be not valid on December 31, during the New Year holidays and in case of the late order placement - less than 15 days before start.