Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area
5.06,674 reviews2h
from €81
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Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
4.92,365 reviews3h
from €73
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Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL
4.9574 reviews1h 30m
from €32
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Guided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart
4.9555 reviews1h 30m
from €44
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Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass
4.8506 reviews3h
from €41
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Top sights in St. Petersburg
- 1Hermitage Museum
- 2Winter Palace
- 3Peterhof Palace
- 4Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- 5Nevsky Prospekt
- 6Catherine Palace
- Imperial Grandeur & Palatial Splendor: Walk in the footsteps of Romanov tsars through the gilded halls of the Winter Palace, marvel at the cascading fountains of Peterhof's Lower Park, and stand awestruck beneath the reconstructed Amber Room in the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.
- The Hermitage & World-Class Art: Lose yourself for days in the State Hermitage Museum, one of the world's largest and oldest, housing over three million works from Da Vinci and Rembrandt to Matisse and Picasso within the opulent confines of the Winter Palace complex.
- The Magic of White Nights: Experience the surreal, almost 24-hour daylight from late May to mid-July. Attend the Scarlet Sails festival, join locals for a sleepless night of festivities along the embankments, and witness bridges being drawn open over the Neva River in the pale twilight.
Tickets and passes in St. Petersburg
Food and drink experiences in St. Petersburg
90 Minute Axe Throwing Guided Experience St Pete Hatchet Hangout
4.9271 reviews1h 30m
from €45
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Tiki Boat - St. Pete Pier - The Only Authentic Floating Tiki Bar
4.8101 reviews1h 30m
from €54
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Party Bike Through St Pete with Bar and Mural Stop on Trolley Pub
4.696 reviews2h
from €35
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Daytime Sightseeing Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Pete
4.389 reviews2h
from €31
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Hidden gems in St. Petersburg
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
New Holland Island (Novaya Gollandiya)
A man-made triangular island built in the 18th century for shipbuilding, now transformed into a stunning contemporary urban park and cultural space.
Semyonovsky (Semenovsky) Platsdarm
A small, poignant memorial park on the site of a former cemetery for victims of the Siege of Leningrad.
The Courtyard of the Faculty of Philology at SPbU
A hidden courtyard on Vasilievsky Island, accessible through an arch at 11 Universitetskaya Embankment, belonging to St. Petersburg State University.
Loft Project ETAGI
A pioneering multi-level creative space and loft cluster housed in a former bread factory near the Moskovsky Railway Station.
The Sphinxes on the Robespierre Embankment
A pair of authentic 15th-century BC Egyptian sphinxes, brought from Thebes, situated on a university embankment opposite the Winter Palace.
Day trips from St. Petersburg
Peterhof (Petrodvorets)
45 min by hydrofoil from Palace Embankment, or 1 hour by suburban train & bus
Peter the Great's magnificent seaside palace and park, often called the 'Russian Versailles'. It's famed for its breathtaking ensemble of gravity-powered fountains, including the Grand Cascade, and lavish palace interiors.
Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin)
30 min by suburban train from Vitebsky Station, or 1 hour by marshrutka (minibus)
The opulent summer residence of the tsars in the town of Pushkin. The highlight is the Catherine Palace, a Rococo masterpiece housing the legendary, reconstructed Amber Room, set within a vast, beautiful park.
Kronstadt
1 hour by bus or car from the city, or a scenic 1.5-hour boat tour in summer
A historic fortified city and naval base on Kotlin Island in the Gulf of Finland. It's the birthplace of the Russian Navy and features unique maritime monuments, forts, and the colossal Naval Cathedral.
Plan your St. Petersburg trip
Things to do in St. Petersburg: FAQ
What are the best things to do in St. Petersburg?+
Top sights include Hermitage Museum, Winter Palace, Peterhof Palace and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Away from the crowds, try New Holland Island (Novaya Gollandiya) and Semyonovsky (Semenovsky) Platsdarm.
What are the most popular tours in St. Petersburg?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area (5.0 stars, 6,674 reviews); Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete (4.9 stars, 2,365 reviews); Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours (4.9 stars, 1,648 reviews).
How much do tours in St. Petersburg cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €5 and €81 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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