St. Petersburg Travel

St. Petersburg travel is a must for anyone who visits Russia. St. Petersburg is a seat of Russian culture, significant to Russian history, and popular for its sights, entertainment, and activities.

St. Petersburg Travel Sights

Any trip to St. Petersburg must include certain sights. Cathedrals that sparkle in the sunlight, palaces that keep Russian treasures safe, ornate bridges over the city's canals, and more historic splendor await the St. Petersburg traveler.

• St. Petersburg Must-See Sights
• Photo Tour through St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Museums

No St. Petersburg travel would be complete without a visit to one of its many museums. The title of “best museum in St. Petersburg” goes to its Hermitage Museum, which rivals the world's greatest museums in terms of scope and quality.

• Hermitage Museum Guide

St. Petersburg Travel and Russian Literature

St. Petersburg has played a fundamental role in the development of Russian literature. Not only does St. Petersburg feature heavily in classic Russian works, but many famous writers lived or traveled to St. Petersburg during their careers.

• Dostoevsky Sites in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Travel Help

If it's your first time in St. Petersburg, you may want to consider booking a guided tour. If you prefer to venture out on your own, be sure to have a map with you at all times.

• Book St. Petersburg Tours
• Buy St. Petersburg Maps

Day Trips from St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg travel doesn't have to stop in St. Petersburg. Many exciting day trips await the traveler who wants to get out of the city.

• Kizhi Island
• Peterhof Guide
• Vyborg