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Hermitage Museum

culture

World-famous art museum in Winter Palace with 3 million works including Rembrandt and Da Vinci.

Palace Square

sightseeing

Grand central square with Alexander Column, Winter Palace, and General Staff Building.

Nevsky Prospekt

shopping

Historic 4.5km main avenue with shops, theaters, cafes, and architectural masterpieces.

Peter and Paul Fortress

history

Original citadel from 1703 with cathedral, Romanov tombs, prison, and noon cannon.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

sightseeing

Ornate Russian Revival church with 7,000 sq.m of mosaics on assassination site of Alexander II.

Saint Isaac's Cathedral

views

Neoclassical cathedral with golden dome, colonnade observation deck, and Foucault pendulum.

Mariinsky Theatre

culture

Historic opera and ballet venue home to world-renowned Mariinsky Ballet company.

New Holland Island

local

Trendy creative space in historic naval buildings with restaurants, events, and winter ice rink.

Kazan Cathedral

culture

Active Orthodox cathedral with Kazan Icon, colonnade inspired by St. Peter's, and war monuments.

Summer Garden

nature

Oldest park in St. Petersburg with Italian sculptures, fountains, and Peter's Summer Palace.

Strelka Vasilievsky Island

views

Iconic spit with Rostral Columns, Stock Exchange building, and panoramic Neva views.

Rubinstein Street

nightlife

Hipster bar street with craft cocktails, international cuisine, and vibrant nightlife.

Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg for Foreign Tourists in 2025

Saint Petersburg is Russia's cultural capital, the city of White Nights, drawbridges, and imperial grandeur. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703 as a "window to Europe," it's rightfully considered one of the world's most beautiful cities. Despite geopolitical complications, St. Petersburg remains open to tourists.

How to Get There

No direct flights from EU, USA, or UK. Options:

  • Via Istanbul — Turkish Airlines, Pegasus
  • Via Dubai — Emirates, Flydubai
  • Via Belgrade — Air Serbia
  • Overland — bus from Tallinn via Narva (pedestrian crossing)

Pulkovo Airport (LED):

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Late May to mid-July. Peak around June 21-22 (summer solstice). The sun barely sets, creating magical twilight all night.

Minimum 3-4 hours for highlights. Full visit could take days. Buy tickets online, go early or late afternoon.

Generally safe. Watch for pickpockets on Nevsky and in metro. Avoid dark outskirts at night. Use licensed taxis.

Pulkovo Airport (LED) is 23km south. Take bus 39 to Moskovskaya metro (~40 min, cheap) or taxi via app (~30-40 min, 800-1200₽).

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Saint Petersburg

IMPORTANT: Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash (USD/EUR) to exchange.

Visit during White Nights (late May - mid July) for magical nearly 24-hour daylight.

Book Hermitage tickets online in advance. The museum is huge - plan multiple visits or focus on highlights.

Get Podorozhnik card for transport - saves 30% on fares. Works on metro, buses, trams.

Bridges over Neva river rise at night (1-5am). Check schedule if staying on Vasilievsky Island.

Take vitamin D supplements in winter. Dark season (November-February) is very challenging.

Nevsky Prospekt tourist area has inflated prices. Walk one block parallel for better deals.

Metro stations are works of art. Avtovo, Kirovsky Zavod, Pushkinskaya are must-see.

Peterhof fountains only work May-October. Arrive early to avoid cruise ship crowds.

Dress in layers. Weather changes quickly. Always carry umbrella or rain jacket.

Weather

Average temperature by month

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83%13 м/с
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-3°
-8°Jan
-3°
-9°Feb
2°
-4°Mar
9°
2°Apr
16°
7°May
20°
12°Jun
23°
15°Jul
21°
13°Aug
15°
9°Sep
9°
4°Oct
2°
-2°Nov
-2°
-6°Dec

Seasonality

Jan
-4°C
Cold Season
Temperature
-4°/ -9°
Rain Days
10 days
Prices
low
Crowds
medium
Activities
❄️⛷️

New Year celebrations, ice skating at Palace Square

St. Petersburg has a humid continental climate. Famous for White Nights in June. Best time: May-September for sightseeing, December-January for winter atmosphere.

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86 ₽~1.1 $
Метро СПб
5 линий, 72 станции. Глубокое и красивое. Карта Подорожник экономит — 60₽ за поездку.
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80 ₽~1.0 $
Яндекс Карты
Автобусы, трамваи, троллейбусы. Подорожник работает везде.
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80 ₽~1.0 $
Яндекс Карты
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80 ₽~1.0 $
Яндекс Карты
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150 ₽~1.9 $
Яндекс Такси
Посадка ~150₽, за км ~30₽. Центр часто в пробках — метро быстрее.
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86 ₽
~1.1 $
Метро СПб5 линий, 72 станции. Глубокое и красивое. Карта Подорожник экономит — 60₽ за поездку.
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80 ₽
~1.0 $
Яндекс КартыАвтобусы, трамваи, троллейбусы. Подорожник работает везде.
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80 ₽
~1.0 $
Яндекс Карты—
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80 ₽
~1.0 $
Яндекс Карты—
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150 ₽
~1.9 $
Яндекс ТаксиПосадка ~150₽, за км ~30₽. Центр часто в пробках — метро быстрее.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
560 ₽
~560 $
Restaurant dinner
3,200 ₽
~3,200 $
Breakfast
400 ₽
~400 $

Street Food

Local dish
200 ₽
~200 $

Drinks

Coffee
240 ₽
~240 $
Beer in bar
320 ₽
~320 $
Local beer
96 ₽
~96.0 $
Imported beer
200 ₽
~200 $
Wine bottle
560 ₽
~560 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
400 ₽
~400 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
40 ₽
~40.0 $
Cigarettes
184 ₽
~184 $
Weekly groceries
3,600 ₽
~3,600 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
640 ₽ / night
~640 $
Hostel private room
1,760 ₽ / night
~1,760 $
Guesthouse
2,800 ₽ / night
~2,800 $
Hotel 2★
2,400 ₽ / night
~2,400 $
Hotel 3★
3,600 ₽ / night
~3,600 $
Hotel 4★
6,000 ₽ / night
~6,000 $
Hotel 5★
14,400 ₽ / night
~14,400 $
Boutique hotel
8,000 ₽ / night
~8,000 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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MirUnionPay
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widespread

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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work in Russia. Bring cash (USD/EUR) to exchange or use Mir/UnionPay cards.

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Good rates at Sberbank, Bank Saint Petersburg. Avoid Nevsky Prospekt tourist exchanges.

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10%

10% in restaurants is appreciated. Not mandatory elsewhere.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Kazan Cathedral
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Closed
Free
Religious

Kazan Cathedral

Saint Petersburg

General Staff Building
-8°
Closed
RUB500
Museum

General Staff Building

Saint Petersburg

Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art
-8°
Closed
RUB1000
Museum

Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art

Saint Petersburg

Anichkov Bridge
-8°
Free
Architecture

Anichkov Bridge

Saint Petersburg

Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island
-8°
Closed
Free
History

Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island

Saint Petersburg

Admiralty Building
-8°
Free
History

Admiralty Building

Saint Petersburg

Oreshek Fortress
-8°
Closed
RUB350
Museum

Oreshek Fortress

Saint Petersburg

Bronze Horseman
-8°
Free
History

Bronze Horseman

Saint Petersburg

Hermitage Museum
-8°
Closed
RUB800
Museum

Hermitage Museum

Saint Petersburg

Smolny Cathedral
-8°
Closed
RUB250
Religious

Smolny Cathedral

Saint Petersburg

Palace Square
-8°
Free
History

Palace Square

Saint Petersburg

Singer House (Dom Knigi)
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Closed
Free
History

Singer House (Dom Knigi)

Saint Petersburg

Peterhof Palace
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Closed
RUB700
History

Peterhof Palace

Saint Petersburg

Summer Garden
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Free
Nature

Summer Garden

Saint Petersburg

Peter and Paul Fortress
-8°
Closed
RUB750
History

Peter and Paul Fortress

Saint Petersburg

Park of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg
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Closed
Free
Nature

Park of the 300th Anniversary of Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg

Routes

Canals & Churches Walk
3 km
1.5-2.5 hours
Easy

Canals & Churches Walk

Saint Petersburg

This route reveals St. Petersburg's romantic side — a city of canals, gardens, and palaces. Start at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, whose colorful domes reflect in the waters of Griboyedov Canal. The best time for photos is early morning when there are no tourist crowds. Nearby lies Mikhailovsky Garden — one of the city's oldest gardens, laid out under Peter I. It's pleasant to rest in the shade of century-old trees and admire the northern facade of the Russian Museum. In spring, the garden is awash with flowers, and in autumn, golden foliage creates a special atmosphere. Mikhailovsky (Engineers') Castle is St. Petersburg's most mystical building. Built for Emperor Paul I, it became the site of his assassination just 40 days after he moved in. The castle is surrounded by moats and has a unique layout — each facade differs from the others. Summer Garden is St. Petersburg's oldest garden, created by order of Peter I. Marble sculptures brought from Italy, fountains, and the famous fence make it a must-visit. Here you'll also find Peter's Summer Palace — a modest building by royal standards where you can see the emperor's personal belongings. Field of Mars is a memorial park where an Eternal Flame burns in memory of revolution victims. From here, you have a panoramic view of the Neva and Peter and Paul Fortress. Crossing Trinity Bridge, you'll reach the Peter and Paul Fortress — the city's founding site. Here you'll find the burial vault of Russian emperors, the Trubetskoy Bastion prison, and the Mint. Every day at noon, a cannon shot rings out from Naryshkin Bastion — a tradition over 300 years old.

Nevsky Prospect Walk
4.5 km
2-3 hours
Easy

Nevsky Prospect Walk

Saint Petersburg

Nevsky Prospekt is St. Petersburg's main artery, where the city's best architectural monuments, museums, and historical sites are concentrated. This route begins at the Hermitage — one of the world's largest museums with a collection of over three million exhibits. Palace Square in front of the Hermitage is a grand architectural ensemble with the Alexander Column at its center. This column, 47.5 meters tall, stands solely by its own weight — an engineering masterpiece of the 19th century. Imperial Russian parades were held here, and this is where the events of 1917 began. Walking along Nevsky, you'll pass the Admiralty with its famous ship-shaped spire — a symbol of Russia's naval glory. Next is Kazan Cathedral, built after the model of St. Peter's in Rome. Its colonnade of 96 columns impresses with its scale, and inside houses the icon of Our Lady of Kazan. Singer House is an Art Nouveau masterpiece, now the city's largest bookstore. Go up to the top floor cafe — from here you'll have the best view of Kazan Cathedral and Nevsky Prospekt. Turn toward the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood — one of Russia's most beautiful cathedrals. It was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded and amazes with mosaics covering more than 7,000 square meters. The Russian Museum in the Mikhailovsky Palace holds the largest collection of Russian art. Here you can see works by Repin, Surikov, Aivazovsky, and many other masters. End your walk at Anichkov Bridge with the famous horse tamer sculptures by Klodt. This is one of St. Petersburg's most photographed bridges.

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