Russia · Architecture

2-Hour Saint Petersburg Metro Tour with Stalin-Era Underground Palaces

2 Hours Round trip from Moskovsky Avenue Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride through some of Saint Petersburg's most beautiful metro stations
02 See Stalin-era Red Line stations known as underground palaces of propaganda
03 Trace revolutions, industrialization, WWII, and modern times through metro art
04 Discover why Saint Petersburg's metro runs about 90 meters underground

Explore Saint Petersburg's remarkable metro system on this private tour, focusing on some of the city's most beautiful stations. Ride along the Red Line to see stations built during Stalin's era, often described as underground palaces of propaganda, and learn how bas-reliefs, mosaics, and sculptures reflect the stories of revolution, industrialization, WWII, and modern times. You'll also discover notable stations on the Green and Purple lines while hearing why the metro lies about 90 meters underground and how it was constructed.

See the most beautiful metro stations on the Red Line, constructed during Stalin's time and considered underground palaces of propaganda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Saint Petersburg

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saint Petersburg Metro Stations and Soviet History

Meet your Saint Petersburg tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
See the most beautiful metro stations on the Red Line, constructed during Stalin's time and considered underground palaces of propaganda.
Learn about revolutions, industrialization, WWII, and modern times through bas-reliefs, mosaics, and sculptures.
Discover some of the beautiful stations on the Green and Purple lines. Your guide will explain why the metro is about 90 meters deep and how it was built.