The Romanovs and Rasputin

Availability: except Monday.

What you will do:

• explore the official winter residence of the royal family;
• enjoy the Russian Baroque architecture of the Winter palace;
• learn information about the Romanovs dynasty;
• get to know about Rasputin and his end and his influence on the Last Romanovs family;
• visit the Usupov’s palace to find out the mysterious murder that occurred there on the 16th of December 1916.

What to expect

Tour in the Winter palace that was built in the 18th century and is a great example of Russian Baroque. The palace was the official residence of the royal family and it has been preserved since their time. You encounter with the history of the Romanov Dynasty and get information the last owners of the palace. From the city center we drive 10 minutes to the former palace of the noble family. The Usupov Palace is the illustration of the architecture of the 19th century. This building was the most exquisite in the 20th century. Learn the facts about the family and the murder of Rasputin. Try to get an idea what actually happened here at that time. It is really a mystery. Visitors can see a recreation of the events that took place on this fateful evening. Rasputin was known throughout Russia as a mystic healer, prophet, and visionary. However, many believed him to be a religious charlatan who used his powers of persuasion over Emperor Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their only son Alexei, to partake in excesses of drinking and sex. He was certainly a controversial figure and in some circles has been credited with the eventual fall of the Romanov dynasty in Russia.

What is included:

• car service;
• guide service;
• entrance fee.

Price

Peterhof tour and others are also available for you. You can also create your own excursion. Just fill out the form on the contact page.