This is my first entry. My husband and I wish to visit Catherine Palace in Tsarskoe Selo. We are leaving the US on 29 July, spending a few days in Helsinki then on to Peter. We have tried to get info via e-mail about available tours but have not received any replies. Also, considering that much identity theft comes out of Russia, we are a bit reluctant to book w/ a tour on-line giving credit card numbers! We are under the impression that Catherine must be seen w/ a private tour as singles without tours are only admitted at 4PM- this leaves one hour to tour before closing! Is this info correct? Does anyone have recent info regarding their tour to Catherine? We don't care if this is a bus tour or a private tour but
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