St Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 when Peter the Great seized control of the land surrounding the Neva during a protracted war with Sweden. A simple log cabin was the city’s first living quarters and was constructed on the city’s fortress (Peter and Paul Fortress), shortly after this victory. St Petersburg is known as a mecca of cultural, historical, and architectural landmarks. Some famous locations in St Petersburg include; State Hermitage Museum, Winter Palace, Peterhof, Catherine Palace, Saviour on the Spilled Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress and several others.
Hidden treasures can be discovered in the city on walking and biking tours through the best pathways that allow visitors to discover the best sights and most scenic views. Tourists can visit and explore famous landmarks in the city on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours in St Petersburg and make discoveries on facts and historical artefacts. The city's water bodies can be visited and explored on boat cruises, and sailings and visitors will enjoy the best water sport activities with Tripindicator. Tourists can explore the city's culinary culture and party style on food, wine, and nightlife tours. Private custom tours are also available to visitors, providing them access to the best experience in the city as well as other unique experiences available on Tripindicator.
Tourists can as well extend their tour to nearby cities and towns on day trips and excursions to St Petersburg's neighbouring cities and towns and will enjoy the best logistics service withairport transfers and other city transfers that provide visitors with comfortable, stress-free logistics. Luxury special occasions are also available to visitors, which gives them an insight into some of the city's famed activities and shows. These tour activities and several others have been specifically selected from tours with the best user ratings and reviews by Tripindictor and are available at very affordable prices compared to other top tour teams.
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