The Definitive St Petersburg Tour Guide

Why St Petersburg

St Petersburg is perfect for couples, families, and singles alike, St Petersburg offers excitement, fun, and whimsy for the entire family, as well as romance around every corner. The second largest city in all of Russia, there is always something interesting and unique to do in St Petersburg including distinctive museums, stunning parks, and spectacular palaces that unquestionably set the city apart from the rest.

What To See

St Petersburg offers interest and beauty alike and is the perfect locale for visitors of all types. There is a wide variety of things to see in St Petersburg which is best viewed through a private tour. Dancing Bears Tours is a local St Petersburg tour operator that offers private St Petersburg tours for visitors that want to see St Petersburg and all that it has to offer in comfort and style.

Starting with a van that takes visitors to all the best and notable sights in the city, Dancing Bears Tours offers knowledgeable tour guides that speak English as well as exclusive evening activities including the opportunity to see the famous ballet Swan Lake as well as having dinner with a Russian family.

Some other wonderful things to see in St Petersburg include The Great Palace, the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood, the Peterhof State Museum Preserve, as well as Yelagin Island. Other notable sights include the Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall, the Grand Market Russia Interactive Museum, and Palace Square which offers spectacular architecture as well as important historical significance since it is the main square in all of St Petersburg.

Where To Stay

With all the luxurious accommodations in St Petersburg, it can be difficult for visitors to choose just one place to stay on their holiday. One of the most historical hotels in the city is Hotel Vera. Hotel Vera is beautiful to say the least, with architecture that looks like it was taken right out of a story book as the hotel is situated inside a historical building that has been added to the list of St Petersburg Architectural Treasures. The hotel is clean and extremely cozy, perfect for anyone that is looking for a place to stay in St Petersburg that is comfortable and reminds them of home.

With comfortable beds, large rooms, and amenities such as breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service, this boutique hotel is one of the best value hotels in the city. The best part about the Hotel Vera is the affordability of the rooms, the hotel is extremely budget-friendly, just the thing for families and those who are looking to save some money.

The hotel is within walking distance of several main attractions and there is also a bar and restaurant located inside the hotel. Some other great hotels in St Petersburg include The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel, The Alexander House Guest House, The Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St Petersburg, and the Domina Prestige St Petersburg.

Where To Eat

Along with mouthwatering delights, St Petersburg offers cuisine for many different types of palettes and varieties. One notable restaurant in St Petersburg is Cafe Abajour, with affordable prices and great food, Cafe Abajour serves European-style food as well as dishes straight from the grill. Most of the food served are traditional favorites, but there are also a few unique dishes on the menu including mushroom ice cream as well as lamp. The steak is notably delicious and the cafe also serves tasty wine and drinks. Full of quirky decor and interesting ambience, Cafe Abajour is a definite must-see on your trip to St Petersburg.

Another great restaurant in St Petersburg is Wave, Burgers and More. As the name implies, this wonderful establishment serves American cuisine such as burgers of all types including their specialty, the crab burger and the vegan burger. The menu also includes craft beers, fries, lemonade, potato wedges, and even espresso.

Other amazingly delicious restaurants in St Petersburg include Bushe, a bakery which also serves desserts, Bar 812 which serves Thai and American dishes, Red. Steak&Wine which is an amazing steakhouse, Romeo's Bar & Kitchen which serves traditional Italian dishes as well as International cuisine, Pita's which serves Mexican, Latin, and Middle Eastern food, and Astoria Cafe which serves Russian cuisine.

Souvenirs To Buy

Shopping is a delight in St Petersburg. With innovative trinkets as far as the eye can see, many of what makes St Petersburg great are the amazing, homemade souvenirs available for purchase.

Some notable items include unique lacquer boxes, which can usually be found for very cheap, gorgeous porcelain of all types, cute little nesting dolls which are very signature to Russia as a whole, etc.

The reason why many people love to shop in St Petersburg is because there is no sales tax on any purchased item and credit cards are readily accepted in many shops and stores.

Some other items which are great to purchase in St Petersburg include chocolate which is always a wonderful souvenir to bring to any loved one back home. Chocolate from Russia is affordable, tasty, and usually individually wrapped, and some stores such as the Chocolate Museum include chocolate figurines such as a bust of Lenin.

Wine and liquor are also advised as great purchases in St Petersburg because there are many varieties of wine and liquor which just cannot be found anywhere else and are also of high-quality and inexpensive.

Many visitors also prefer to buy amber which can be found in plentiful quantities along the Baltic Sea Coast. Souvenirs such as amber jewelry, cigar holders, pens, etc. can be found all throughout the city.