St. Petersburg Urban Adventures

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Venice of the North

The famous Russian poet A.S. Pushkin called St. Petersburg “The beauty and wonder of the northern lands." The translation might sound not as poetic as in the Russian language but this is an extremely precise definition of St. Petersburg. Our tours of St. Petersburg take you off the regular tourist track enabling quality time and unique experiences. Our St. Petersburg tours are never the same. Visit little suburban churches along the way, check local supermarkets in residential areas, get metro rides and visit local families in communal apartments.

Compared to the ancient cities of Europe or Russia, St. Petersburg, which celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2003, is really a youngster. Despite this, not too many cities in the world can compete with the number of historical places and architectural wonders of this former Russian capital.

 

The Hermitage Museum, Peterhoff, Amber Room, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kirov Theatre… the list of places to visit in St. Petersburg goes on and on. It is a real challenge to squeeze things and places we want to show our customers in our city into the format of a tour, however long it is. From the very first minute of your walking tour of St. Petersburg, you start feeling overwhelmed with the grandeur, taste and mystery of this place, full of great shades and memories.

The town was conceived and built on the bank of the Finish Gulf according to the rational plan and Peter the Great’s desire to build the first European town in Russia. Just a 3-4 hour flight from any major European hub will bring you to the Venice of the North. Though the present city center is really a mixture of buildings constructed at different times, one can not escape the impression of the divine unity, harmony of stone and water.

St Petersburg Unveiled tour in St Petersburg St Petersburg Unveiled
From USD 45.00

Unveil the majesties of St. Petersburg through the Wonderland of Oz, tucked into one of the local yards of a monument to Russian submarines. On this St Petersburg tour, you will learn the secrets of the Soviet metro while savouring traditional Russian honey beer in one of the most unique Russian Air Force bars. Along the way, marvel in the stories of Rasputin and Lenin while delighting in the beautiful art nouveau architecture along with way.

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St-Petersburg Discovery tour in St Petersburg St Petersburg Discovery
From USD 30.00

Explore the city on foot during this St Petersburg tour. Stroll along romantic canals in this ‘Venice of the North’. See notable sights such as the Hermitage Museum, St Isaac’s Cathedral, and the Church of The Savior on Spilled Blood. Also visit the Peter and Paul Fortress. Along the way, stop at a local eatery for some traditional Russian snacks.

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City BirthDay
Place: ST-Petersburg, Russia - [ 27/05/2013 ]

The day when the foundation stone of Peter and Paul Fortress was laid is traditionally celebrated as a birthday of St. Petersburg.

"Alye Parusa"
Place: ST-Petersburg, Russia - [ 18/06/2013 - 19/06/2013 ]

The graduation night of St. Petersburg school finishers.

The Stars of the White Nights Music Festival
Place: Mariinsky (Kirov)Theatre, ST-Petersburg - [ 25/05/2013 - 20/07/2013 ]

The Stars of the White Nights Music Festival ranks amongst the world's top ten music forums.

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The Legend Behind the Name

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St. Petersburg Urban Adventures

Our Urban Adventures team of St. Petersburg is a compact and multi-skilled group of professionals. Native to the city and passionate travellers, all of our experiences are personalized. We are happy and eager to step off the regular tourist track enabling the quality time and unique experiences. Book your personalised tour of St. Petersburg today!


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Responsible Travel with Urban Adventures

 

Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. That means travelling in a way which both respects and benefits local people, their culture, their economy, and their environment. Please read on for more information on our Responsible Travel policy and how you can be a responsible traveller for your entire journey.


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