St. Petersburg
The imperial capital on the Neva

St. Petersburg

Palaces, canals and golden fountains — Russia’s most elegant city, magical during the summer White Nights.

Pulkovo (LED)Airport
~4 h by Sapsan trainFrom Moscow
3–4 nightsIdeal stay
May–SepBest time
Overview

Why visit St. Petersburg

Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg is an open-air museum of imperial architecture. The Hermitage in the Winter Palace, the fountains of Peterhof and the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo rank among the most impressive sights in Europe.

Between late May and July the sun barely sets — the famous White Nights — and the bridges over the Neva open at night for ships. The city is about four hours from Moscow by the Sapsan high-speed train, so it pairs perfectly with the capital.

Best time to visit

June and early July are the season of the White Nights with almost 24-hour daylight. May and September are pleasant and quieter; winter brings snowy palaces and lower hotel rates.

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Popular attractions

Unmissable in St. Petersburg

Visit them privately with your own guide and chauffeur.

State Hermitage Museum

Millions of works of art in the Winter Palace.

Peterhof

Grand palace and the cascading golden fountains (summer season).

Catherine Palace

Tsarskoye Selo and the famous Amber Room.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Breathtaking mosaics inside and out.

St. Isaac’s Cathedral

Climb the colonnade for views over the city.

Peter and Paul Fortress

Where the city was born, on Hare Island.

Canal & river cruises

See the “Venice of the North” from the water.

Mariinsky Theatre

Legendary ballet and opera.

Hotels

Luxury stays in St. Petersburg

Five-star city hotels

Historic grand hotels and international luxury brands in the best locations.

Suites & residences

Spacious suites and apartments for families and VIP guests.

Boutique & resorts

Characterful boutique hotels, spa resorts and private villas.

Hotels in St. Petersburg are booked on request — tell us your dates and we’ll send the best options and rates.

Private transfers

Your chauffeur in St. Petersburg

Meet & greet at the airport or station, hourly chauffeur service and comfortable vehicles for families and groups.

Airport meet & greet
Hourly chauffeur
Family & group vans
Private guides
Gallery

St. Petersburg in pictures

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FAQ

St. Petersburg travel questions

How do I travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg?
The Sapsan high-speed train takes about four hours city centre to city centre, with business and first class options. Flights take around 1.5 hours.
When are the White Nights?
Roughly from late May to mid-July, peaking in the second half of June.
Are Peterhof’s fountains open all year?
The fountains run in the warm season (usually late April/May to early October). The palaces themselves are open all year.
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