3-Hour Saint Petersburg Walking Tour through the Historic Centre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Peter and Paul's Fortress and see Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral
• 02 Explore the Spit of Vasilievsky Island with panoramic views of the Palace Embankment
• 03 See the iconic Bronze Horseman monument
• 04 Walk through Saint Petersburg's historic centre along Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square

Go on a walking tour of Saint Petersburg and discover the major landmarks of its historic centre. Stroll along Nevsky Prospekt, cross the Field of Mars, and visit Peter and Paul's Fortress while seeing iconic sights such as Palace Square, the Winter Palace, the Church of the Savior on Blood, the Bronze Horseman, and St. Isaac's Cathedral with your expert tour guide.

Continue to the Spit of Vasilievsky Island for its grand panoramic view of the Palace Embankment and the Hermitage Complex.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Saint Petersburg

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historic Saint Petersburg Landmarks Walk

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.

• Walk along Nevsky Prospekt, the main street of the city.

• See Palace Square and the Winter Palace.

• Stop in front of the Church of the Savior on Blood, then walk across the Field of Mars.

• Visit Peter and Paul's Fortress and see Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral with your Saint Petersburg tour guide.

• Continue to the Spit of Vasilievsky Island for its grand panoramic view of the Palace Embankment and the Hermitage Complex.

• See the Bronze Horseman monument.

• End the tour at St. Isaac's Cathedral.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Saint Petersburg tour guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities

Know before you go

• The starting point can be set at the client's request; preferably, it should be near Palace Square.

• The price is valid for any group of up to 3 persons. Every extra person adds 15 USD to the total cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Tour start

Nevsky pr., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.