Around Saint-Petersburg: Peterhof Fountain Splendors Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 5 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h 30min - 3h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Hide in the "Labyrinth" — the most secluded and cozy place in the Lower Park
- •Learn about the most important moments in the history of Peterhof
- •Marvel at the beauty of the most impressive ensemble in Peterhof
- •Admire panoramic views of the Gulf of Finland and the Grand Cascade
- •Try your luck on the "Water road" and with the "Oak" and "Umbrella" trick fountains
Visit the kingdom of fountains and see the most exciting parts of the Lower Park of Peterhof! Your tour will begin nearby the Orangery fountain “Triton” where you will learn about the history of Peterhof. Then you will take a journey through the Lower Park, see the “Chessboard Hill” Cascade, and visit one of the most “dangerous” places in the park - “the Water Road”, “the Oak” and “Umbrella” trick fountains. You will walk through the beautiful “Monplaisir” Garden and admire a panoramic view of the Gulf of Finland and St. Petersburg. You will learn the history of the "Adam" and "Eve" fountains. If you pass between them, you will get a breathtaking view of the Grand Cascade and the Grand Peterhof Palace. You will stroll in the Garden of Venus, and see the “Marly” Palace and the "Labyrinth", which is the most secluded spot in the park. You will find the most unusual monument to Peter the Great with a small child in his arms and learn its history. The tour will end at the most impressive and large-scale structure of Peterhof, that is the Grand Cascade and the “Samson” fountain. They will undoubtedly surprise you with their grandeur. During the walk, you will not only enjoy the incredible beauty of the park complex but also get some information about its complicated history and learn who and how created the masterpieces.
PLEASE NOTE that the fountains do not work during the winter season.
The park is open from 9 am to 6 pm.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- A visit to the Grand Peterhof Palace
- Headphones — bring you own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h 30min - 3h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.