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Catherine Palace

Catherine Palace Tour 1 is currently combined with Tour 2
Also check Palace Tour 2 and Palace Tour 3

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Opening Hours

Open Wednesday–Monday

April 20s–October 20s:

10.00–18.00 (last admission 16.45)
Closed Tuesday

Late October–April 20s:

10.00–18.00 (last admission 16.45)
Closed Tuesday and Last Monday of each month (except March 28); also January 1

During autumn / winter / spring school breaks: TBA

Timed Admission

Timed Tickets to Palace include Park Admission* and are available:
— in advance & on the day: at our Official Website
— on the day
– Apr 20s–Oct: 10.00–16.45 at Ticket Booths at Catherine Park 's Main Entrance near Lyceum Arch.
– Nov–Apr: 10.00–16.45 at Information Centre 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 – Rub 1050 (full rate; reduced rate only for Russian & EAEU residents)
Students (with hard-copy ID), visitors under 18 – Rub 530
Visitors under 16 – 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 200 at Audio Guides Desk, with Valid ID to be deposited (returned after tour)

Important Information:

Cards accepted at Ticket Desks: VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, UnionPay, JCB, МИР

Wheelchair Accessibility Information

Palace Tour 1 is currently combined with Palace Tour 2 and includes the following palace interiors:
(combined with Palace Tour 2 in Late October–April, except during some school breaks)