Peterhof Guided Tour from St. Petersburg – the Capital of Fountains

The unique possibility to visit the most popular suburb of St. Petersburg - Peterhof with its fountain parks. This half day trip takes 4 hours. During the tour you see: Peterhof is a jewel of the Russian art, a town of parks, palaces and fountains. The Upper and the Lower Parks are the masterpieces of art of gardening numbering over 170 fountains, 5 monumental cascades. The Grand Cascade, which goes downhill from the palace towards the Baltic Sea, is one of the largest fountain ensembles in the world. Itinerary 9.30 Meeting with your guide Drive 30km of St.Petersburg to Peterhof. The guide will tell you about the history of the Peterhof Park, the construction of the Grand Palace & the unique fountain water supply system, which was developed in the time of Peter the Greate. 10.30 Inside visit the Lower Grounds ! Tickets to the Lower Park are not included in this tour (adult about 10 Euro) 11.00 Daily opening ceremony of the fountains 12.30 Drive back to the city. Back to the hotel