Catherine Palace Tour 2 (combined with Tour 1) | Tsarskoe Selo State Museum and Heritage Site

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Palace Tour 2 is available during Late April–Late September & during winter school break
At other times, it is combined with Palace Tour 1

Indoor safety recommendations:
- Please refrain from visiting the Museum if you have symptoms of cold/flu or feel unwell
- Use contactless payment wherever possible

Opening Hours

Open Wednesday–Monday

Late April – Mid-September, 2–8 January :

10am–6pm (last entry 4.45pm)
Closed Tuesday

Mid-September – December, 9 January – Late April :

Combined with Palace Tour 1

During autumn / winter / spring school breaks:

Separated from Tour 1

Timed Admission

Timed Tickets to Palace include Park Admission* and are available:
— in advance & on the day: at our Official Website
— on the day
– May–Oct: 10am–4.45pm at Ticket Booths at Catherine Park 's Main Entrance near Lyceum Arch.
– Nov–Apr: 10am–4.45pm at Ticket Office near Lyceum Arch.
Note: Tickets are named, therefore valid hard-copy IDs, as well as documents allowing free or reduced rates, are required.
Audio guides not included in tickets **

Adults — ₽ 1,500 (full rate; reduced rate only for Russian & EAEU residents)

Students (with hard-copy ID), visitors under 18 — ₽ 750 (free on 3rd Sunday of each month)

Visitors under 14, and ICOM members — free (a free entry ticket has to be obtained)

* Park Admission included in Palace Tickets only when Catherine Park is ticketed late April to late October
** Audio guides in English, French, German, Italian, Chinese or Russian available for Rub 250 at Audio Guides Desk, with Valid ID or ₽ 1,000 to be deposited (returned after tour)

Important Information:

Cards accepted at Ticket Desks (currently better have cash) : VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, UnionPay, JCB, МИР

Wheelchair Accessibility Information

Palace Tour 2 includes the following palace interiors: