Walking Tours in St Petersburg

There's so much to see and do in St. Petersburg, it's wise to get your bearings with the help of a local guide. Explore this magnificent city on foot during this completely customizable half-day walking tour. Save the touristy spots for when you're on your own, and take advantage of having an insider to take you off the beaten track to discover the real St. Petersburg.

During the cold months, St. Petersburg transforms into a winter wonderland - and this cozy walking tour is the perfect way to discover its festive side. Meet your guide in central St. Petersburg in the morning; as this is a private tour, you'll enjoy a personalized way to explore. Begin your walk with a warming herbal tea, and set off to discover the city's snowy scenes, holiday decorations, and famed landmarks. You'll also enjoy traditional Russian treats as you go.

Be introduced to St Petersburg's sights by your own private guide on this 3-hour tour. Exploring by foot, see top St Petersburg attractions such as Palace Square, the Winter Palace and the Bronze Horseman statue of Peter Great, the city's founder. Stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt and visit three must-see cathedrals, including St Isaac's and the extravagant Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood. Tailor your itinerary to your interests, and, as you explore, hear tales of Peter the Great, the Romanovs and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution from your guide.

Discover beautiful St. Petersburg by foot on a 3-hour, small-group walking tour of its architectural treasures. With a guide, set out to explore the signature sights of this spectacular city, Russia's capital during the 1700s and 1800s, as you uncover its history. See top St. Petersburg attractions including St Isaac's Cathedral and Palace Square, walk along Nevsky Prospect, and learn about the city's present-day culture and life. Numbers are limited to 12 tour for a more intimate experience.

Explore St Petersburg on foot on a 3-hour private tour, and view the city's historical highpoints. Stroll with your knowledgeable guide around the sites, hear intriguing anecdotes about the city beloved by greats such as Pushkin and Dostoyevsky; and stop at sights including the Cathedral of the Savior of Spilled Blood and more. Learn about St Petersburg's founding by Peter the Great and time as Russia's capital; stroll along the Nevsky Prospekt; and gaze in awe at magnificent Palace Square, the heart of the city and home to the Winter Palace.

Follow your in-the-know guide down some of St. Petersburg's lesser-known side streets to discover the hidden history that many visitors miss. During this 2-hour walking tour, visit some of the city's highlights, such as Stroganov Palace, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Gostiny Dvor. Pickup and drop-off at St. Petersburg hotels included (on foot). If you have time, upgrade to the 3-hour tour and see even more of St. Petersburg.

Delve into St Petersburg's vast history and culture with a tour through three of its most prominent cathedrals. Start with a visit to 19th-century St Isaac's, easily recognizable by its massive main dome. Marvel at the interior's mosaic icons and walk outside its colonnade for panoramic city views before continuing to The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, a Russian Orthodox church that resembles Rome's St Peter's Basilica. Your last stop is the onion-domed Church on Spilled Blood"•home to a lavish shrine commemorating the spot of Alexander II's assassination.

Avoid the hassle of group tours with too many tourists, and opt to take this private St. Petersburg sightseeing tour. Your guide meets you right in your hotel lobby, and tailors a private experience based on your needs and interests. Plus, you'll visit top St. Petersburg highlights such as St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Winter Palace, Gostiny Dvor, and the Church of St. Catherine.

Delve into the sinister world of one of St Petersburg's most famous writers with a 4-hour Dostoevsky-based walking tour. Visit Haymarket Square"•immortalized in the pages of Dostoevsky's renowned novel, "Crime and Punishment""•peruse the same streets where characters like Raskolnikov once strolled and pay a visit to the author's former home, now a museum. See this 'Venice of the North' through an entirely different lens, as Dostoevsky once did.

Dip into one of the world’s greatest art collections on this 3-hour walking tour of St Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum. With an art-expert guide, stroll past some of the city’s landmarks on route to the museum, housed in the lavish Winter Palace and home to almost three million treasures. View Renaissance masterpieces by da Vinci and Michelangelo; wonder at works by Rubens and Goya; and admire paintings by Matisse, Picasso and more as your guide explains their meaning and history.

Explore the former imperial city of Russia on a full-day private walking tour. Walk around St. Petersburg's historic city center and see landmarks including St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Listen to commentary from your guide about the rich history of Russia as you wander through the city streets and use the beautiful underground system.