St. Petersburg's Water Taxis

St. Petersburg, the Venice of the North, has its own version of the original Venice's vaporettos, or water taxis. The service, which began on Tuesday, follows two routes, one which takes passengers past some of St. Petersburg's must-see sights. The water taxis are cheaper than the tourist boats, so they may be a viable option for budget-minded visitors who still want to see St. Petersburg by canal.

St. Petersburg Canal photo credit: CC BY-NC-ND gerry balding