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#1Hermitage Skip the line tickets with escorted entrance

Visit the Hermitage Museum on your own and use skip-the-line concierge service at the same time! This product will make your visit to one of the most popular...

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Hermitage Skip the line tickets with escorted entrance

#2Shore Excursion: 2-Day Visa-Free Tour in St. Petersburg

Fall head over heels for the bustling port city on the banks of the Baltic Sea during a 2-day visa-free shore excursion in St. Petersburg. Visit the cultural...

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Shore Excursion: 2-Day Visa-Free Tour in St. Petersburg

#3St. Petersburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Admire St Petersburg from atop a double-decker bus on this comprehensive hop-on hop-off tour of Russia’s imperial capital. Enjoy 360-degree views and unlimit...

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St. Petersburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

#4Small-Group St. Petersburg Discovery Tour with Lunch

Explore historic St. Petersburg, also referred to as the “Venice of the North”, and its many facets with the help of an expert local guide on this walking to...

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Small-Group St. Petersburg Discovery Tour with Lunch

#5Private Peterhof Highlights Tour with Scenic Hydrofoil Ride

Spend half a day exploring the magnificent Peterhof Park and Fountains Complex - recognized as biggest in the world. Meet your knowledgeable guide at the hyd...

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Private Peterhof Highlights Tour with Scenic Hydrofoil Ride

#6Boat trip on the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Guard Lions At The Admiralty Embankment, Admiralty Embankment, St. Petersburg 199155 Russiaadmi...

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Boat trip on the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg

#7Private Tour of Best Cathedrals and City View from the Dome

Discover the secrets of St. Petersburg with this 4 hours walking tour. Your private guide will direct the tour of three of the city’s most beautiful cathedra...

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Private Tour of Best Cathedrals and City View from the Dome

#8Private St. Petersburg Sightseeing and Neva River Cruise

Explore enchanting St. Petersburg on a 4 hours tour (both walking and by boat along the Neva River) Meet your guide at the hotel and take a walk around the c...

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Private St. Petersburg Sightseeing and Neva River Cruise

#9World Famous Russian Dance & Music Show in St. Petersburg

Do you want to extend one of your days in St. Petersburg with an exciting evening experience! Then this is definitely for you! Experience the unforgettable e...

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World Famous Russian Dance & Music Show in St. Petersburg

#10Russian Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace

Make the most of your time in St. Petersburg with admission to an acclaimed Russian folk show at Nikolayevsky Palace. In the company of international audienc...

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Russian Folk Show at Nikolaevsky Palace

Things To Do in St. Petersburg

Few places on the globe stir up interest quite like the mysterious cities of Russia. St Petersburg has become a top vacation spot for people all over the globe who want to unveil the mystery of this great city. There is no shortage of things to do in St Petersburg. Picture yourself walking among the ancient buildings and vibrant palaces in this city of beauty, mystery, and romance. Expedia.com is your inside guide to all the best attractions in St Petersburg.

St Petersburg Excursions

There are over a dozen palaces in St Petersburg. Tourists can roam the halls of these amazing architectural masterpieces and walk in the footsteps of past Russian royalty. The most famous palace in Russia is The Winter Palace. This estate was built in 1708 and has served as the residence for many members of Russian nobility including Catherine the Great and Alexander II.

Take Part in St Petersburg Activities

It is easy for the average tourist to feel overwhelmed by all that St Petersburg has to offer, but the St Petersburg Metro is one of the most sophisticated public transportation systems in the world. St Petersburg is also served by a bus network, a tram system, aquabus (water taxi) service, and an ample number of taxis. The city is marked by gorgeous rivers and canals. Don't miss out on your chance to map out a boat tour for breathtaking views of the city not seen on land.

St Petersburg Tours Should Include Art and Ballet

St Petersburg has a compelling art scene that is revered around the world. Tourists are encouraged to visit the famous Mariinsky Theatre to catch a performance of opera or ballet. Meanwhile most book lovers are aware that St Petersburg is where famous novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky spent most of his adult life. The setting of the city is inextricably linked with his memory. A local monument built to commemorate the great writer is now one of the most popular spots in all of St Petersburg.

St Petersburg is one of the best spots on the globe for a vacation which will inspire and intrigue you. Come experience a city of timeless beauty and impressive modernity full of lights and wonder. The breathtaking beauty of St Petersburg is something you must see for yourself.

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