General Staff Building Tours

Governments have come and gone but General Staff Building continues to stand proud. Visit to discover some of the region's interesting political history.

This historic government building in St. Petersburg City Centre is popular with travelers, so leave a spot for it on your travel plans. However, your day doesn't end there. There are many more options ready for you to appreciate after General Staff Building. State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Russian Museum are nearby.

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Palace Square featuring a square or plaza

Palace Square

4.5/5(230 reviews)

The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.

Palace Square
Alexander Column which includes a statue or sculpture

Alexander Column

Towering over St. Petersburg’s Palace Square, this column commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleonic forces.

Alexander Column
Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum featuring interior views

Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum

Be inspired by a fascinating story of literary resistance in this museum, which is dedicated to one of Russia’s literary greats.

Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum
Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a garden

State Hermitage Museum

5/5(273 reviews)

Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.

State Hermitage Museum
Hermitage which includes heritage architecture

Palace Embankment

4.5/5(9 reviews)

During your visit to St. Petersburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Palace Embankment. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Palace Embankment
Admiralty Building featuring a statue or sculpture

Admiralty Building

4.5/5(17 reviews)

A historic naval landmark, this stately building is a formidable reminder of Russia’s naval might.

Admiralty Building

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