St Petersburg Must See Tour
Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
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Trip Type: City Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Explore 20 of the most popular destinations in St. Petersburg with this private 8-hour walking tour. Your friendly local guide will keep you entertained and informed.
See St. Petersburg’s beautiful streets, squares and monuments; Track the history of the city; Be awed by the dazzling beauty of the city’s many architectural gems; Wander around St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the second largest cathedral in the world; Listen to the intriguing history of the Church on Spilled Blood, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage.
Explore numerous canals, bridges (more than 400), embankments, gardens, parks and unique architectural ensembles which are all included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Explore 20 of the most popular destinations in St. Petersburg with this private 8-hour walking tour. Your friendly local guide will keep you entertained and informed.
See St. Petersburg’s beautiful streets, squares and monuments; Track the history of the city; Be awed by the dazzling beauty of the city’s many architectural gems; Wander around St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the second largest cathedral in the world; Listen to the intriguing history of the Church on Spilled Blood, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage.
Explore numerous canals, bridges (more than 400), embankments, gardens, parks and unique architectural ensembles which are all included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nevsky Prospect
At almost 300 years old, 60 meters wide and 4.5km long, Nevsky Prospect is the oldest, and one of the biggest streets in Russia.
Beloselsky Beloozersky Palace
This is the last private palace built on the Nevsky Prospect belonging to the 19th century and the most beautiful residence in the entire city.
Anichkov Bridge and Palace
The detailed sculptures and elegant iron work show a dramatic and impressive scene of riders taming horses.
Eliseev Emporium
One of the most striking examples of posh St. Petersburg Art Nouveau architecture.
Kazan Cathedral
The Kazan Cathedral is an unexpected treasure. The Cathedral's 136 columns, a 80m-high dome, intricate structure and interior make it one of the city's most majestic cathedrals in Russia.
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
The second tallest Orthodox cathedral in the world after Christ the Savior cathedral in Moscow covered with 100kg of gold leaf for the high dome alone.
State Hermitage Museum
A massive museum containing 3 million items. On our tour we’ll see it from outside only.
Palace Square, Palace Bridge and Palace embankment
This is the heart of St. Petersburg included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Alexander Column
A prototype of the ancient Trajan's Column in Rome. Beware: the column is not dug into the ground, neither it is attached to the foundation. Don’t say we didn't want you.
Winter Palace (outside)
The famous Winter Palace has been painted in almost every colors of the rainbow and is a wonder of modern construction: it has 117 staircases and 1084 rooms. Good luck exploring!
Moika Embankment
The Moika River is one of the longest in St. Petersburg and one of the most romantic places in St. Petersburg.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
A secret bunker full of classic arcade game is the perfect atmosphere to experience these Soviet relics.
Church on Spilled Blood
With 7000 square meters of mosaics and 400,000 pieces of artwork dating back to the 10th century this spectacularly colorful church will be the highlight of your St Petersburg experience.
Michael Garden and Palace
Lovely French and English-style park designs a stunning landscape, a 280-year-old oak tree makes this Garden a very special place.
Also see: Gostiny Dvor and General Staff Building, Field of Mars, Monuments to Catherine the Great and Paul I, Blue, Green and Pevchesky Bridges, Statue of Chizhik Pyzhik.
See St. Petersburg’s beautiful streets, squares and monuments; Track the history of the city; Be awed by the dazzling beauty of the city’s many architectural gems; Wander around St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the second largest cathedral in the world; Listen to the intriguing history of the Church on Spilled Blood, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage.
Explore numerous canals, bridges (more than 400), embankments, gardens, parks and unique architectural ensembles which are all included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nevsky Prospect
At almost 300 years old, 60 meters wide and 4.5km long, Nevsky Prospect is the oldest, and one of the biggest streets in Russia.
Beloselsky Beloozersky Palace
This is the last private palace built on the Nevsky Prospect belonging to the 19th century and the most beautiful residence in the entire city.
Anichkov Bridge and Palace
The detailed sculptures and elegant iron work show a dramatic and impressive scene of riders taming horses.
Eliseev Emporium
One of the most striking examples of posh St. Petersburg Art Nouveau architecture.
Kazan Cathedral
The Kazan Cathedral is an unexpected treasure. The Cathedral's 136 columns, a 80m-high dome, intricate structure and interior make it one of the city's most majestic cathedrals in Russia.
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
The second tallest Orthodox cathedral in the world after Christ the Savior cathedral in Moscow covered with 100kg of gold leaf for the high dome alone.
State Hermitage Museum
A massive museum containing 3 million items. On our tour we’ll see it from outside only.
Palace Square, Palace Bridge and Palace embankment
This is the heart of St. Petersburg included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Alexander Column
A prototype of the ancient Trajan's Column in Rome. Beware: the column is not dug into the ground, neither it is attached to the foundation. Don’t say we didn't want you.
Winter Palace (outside)
The famous Winter Palace has been painted in almost every colors of the rainbow and is a wonder of modern construction: it has 117 staircases and 1084 rooms. Good luck exploring!
Moika Embankment
The Moika River is one of the longest in St. Petersburg and one of the most romantic places in St. Petersburg.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines
A secret bunker full of classic arcade game is the perfect atmosphere to experience these Soviet relics.
Church on Spilled Blood
With 7000 square meters of mosaics and 400,000 pieces of artwork dating back to the 10th century this spectacularly colorful church will be the highlight of your St Petersburg experience.
Michael Garden and Palace
Lovely French and English-style park designs a stunning landscape, a 280-year-old oak tree makes this Garden a very special place.
Also see: Gostiny Dvor and General Staff Building, Field of Mars, Monuments to Catherine the Great and Paul I, Blue, Green and Pevchesky Bridges, Statue of Chizhik Pyzhik.
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