Peterhof Gardens by Hydrofoil (Visas Included)
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Experience overview
This perfect 4-hour tour will take you via the Baltic Sea to the famed Peterhof Gardens, a series of Baroque palaces and gardens just outside of St. Petersburg. Affectionately referred to as the Russian Versailles, Peterhof was commissioned by Peter the Great using the Palace of Versailles for inspiration. Climb aboard the high-speed Hydrofoil ferry for a quick and comfortable ride down to the Peterhof Gardens where you will be given access to the park and its grounds. While here you can leisurely meander past the celebrated fountains, photograph ornate monuments, and relax in charming pavilions as you imagine what day to day life must have been like for the Tsar, his family, and servants. Make sure not to leave without seeing the terraced fountains of the Grand Cascade with its golden statues! This is an easy, half-day adventure in St. Petersburg and ideal for first-timers to Russia as a perfect introduction. This tour of Peterhof Gardens is a must-do for those who love historical residences, architecture and nature, sign up today.
Duration
4
Activity level
Moderate
Tour style
Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Group size
Standard
Food and beverages
None Included
Departure point
Cruise Ship Pier
Recommended dress
We recommend wearing comfortable weather appropriate clothing, with layers that may be removed, walking shoes, and sunglasses. Ladies should not wear high-heeled shoes.
Restrictions
Guests must be able to walk over paved and cobblestone surfaces. This tour takes place in historical areas and, therefore, is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to walk on paved, as well as cobblestone surfaces. This tour is not wheelchair accessible nor for motorized scooters.
Information required for this tour
In order to secure the necessary clearance for you to travel on this tour, we need to collect some required passport information from you. All passport information for each guest must be supplied and be current, or your request will be denied. PLEASE NOTE: As a general rule, passports should be valid for at least six months when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final date of travel. If your passport will expire within six months of your last date of travel, please renew it before placing your order for this tour. For more information, consult the USA Department of State's website (/go/wwr_E5UnYsyyXEIvnc48TlCKDFnRQ46iD69-v7zM7BJuSqc4y6mFWLAN8WKo1vaXO3YK9KEqFus). For each guest on the tour, please enter 1) Complete name as printed in the passport; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Passport Number; 4) Issued Date of Passport; 5) Expiration Date of Passport; 6) Nationality; 7) Sex (Male or Female). For example, please enter information in the following format: Customer 1: Robert Joseph Smith, December 5, 1957, Passport # 123456789, April 8, 2015, April 9 2025, American, Male Customer 2: Mary Ann Smith, January 15, 1959, Passport # 123456789, May 12, 2015, May 13 2025, American, Female
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