Tourist Places in St. Petersburg

Sprawled across the banks of Neva River overlooking the Gulf of Finland, St. Petersburg mesmerises humankind with its never-ending White Nights, splendid art reservoirs, a rich history of Tsars and innumerable museums displaying it all in a grand fashion.

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Things To See & Do

Explore the Off-beat Museums in the City

Explore the Off-beat Museums in the City

Explore the Extraordinary!
Described by the local folk as the ‘city of museums’, St. Petersburg is known not just for its palatial buildings that have been turned into museums, but also for its off-beat and bizarre variants.

Minimum 1 day

Suggested Time

Russian Operas and Ballets at Mariinsky

Russian Operas and Ballets at Mariinsky

A Vintage Theatre
Originally a circus that was destroyed in a fire, this iconic theatre named after the Empress Maria Alexandrovna came into existence in the year 1860 and became a pioneer in the musical productions of opera and ballet.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Walking Tour of the Palaces

Walking Tour of the Palaces

Explore City’s Architecture
With hordes of magnificent museums, buildings and palaces, St. Petersburg’s deep reservoir of history and art can be explored on a guided architecture tour.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Spend a day at New Holland Island

Spend a day at New Holland Island

An Artificial Island
Originally a timber storage space, then a naval and military port, this triangular island created in the year 1719 got its name after the many canals and shipbuilding units that give it an appearance like Amsterdam.

Half a day

Suggested Time

Cruise down the Canals

Cruise down the Canals

Sightseeing on a Boat
With most of its attractions situated upon embankments, St. Petersburg is best explored on a river canal cruise during summers, a perfect option to spend the day out enjoying a pleasant weather.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

A Relaxing Trip to a Banya

A Relaxing Trip to a Banya

Historical Russian Bathing Houses
A striking contrast to the freezing temperatures of the city, the Russian steam baths called Banyas provide a relaxing and rejuvenating sauna experience that is also highly beneficial to one’s health.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit St. Petersburg

Best season to visit is summer

  • JUN-SEP

    Peak Season

  • OCT-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • DEC-FEB

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September.
  • Things You'll Love:White Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

White Nights FestivalApril 21 to August 21

Festival of FestivalsJune 23-29

International Folklore FestivalNovember

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Tourist Places & Memorable Experiences in St. Petersburg

Here are a few quick facts about St. Petersburg to make your travel safe and easy. St. Petersburg is a International destination. The best time to visit St. Petersburg is June, July, August and September. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. October and November period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season you can expect pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September, whereas in off-season, tourists expect extremely cold snowy days and nights. In moderate seasons, most of the expectation is frequent rain showers and snowfall in these months. In St. Petersburg, the festivals of White Nights Festival, Festival of Festivals and International Folklore Festival are celebrated when a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of April 21 to August 21, June 23-29 and November respectively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in white Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in bar and restaurant hopping, as well as sightseeing uncrowded places.

Whilst in St. Petersburg, we also recommend that you pay a visit to some of the most popular places which are Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in St. Petersburg?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace, and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade when you are in St. Petersburg to make a funfilled vacay.

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in St. Petersburg?

If you are a foodie, St. Petersburg is the right place for you. St. Petersburg has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Dead Poets Bar, Palkin Restaurant and L'Europe Restaurant.

What are the best places to visit in St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg has loads of places that you can visit on your vacation. Our recommendation of the best places to visit in St. Petersburg include - Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace, and St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade. Apart from these, there are multiple other places to visit that you can explore if you are on a longer trip!