- Must visit
State Hermitage Museum
One of the world’s great museums, spanning the Winter Palace and vast collections of European art and imperial treasures.
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Complete guide to Saint-Petersburg
Things to do in Saint-Petersburg
Discover the best of Saint-Petersburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Petersburg trip today.
- Must visit
State Russian Museum
Russia’s leading collection of national art, from icons to avant-garde works, housed in a grand palace complex.
- Must visit
Fabergé Museum
A celebrated Fabergé collection in the Shuvalov Palace, featuring jeweled Easter eggs and refined decorative arts.
- Must visit
Nevsky Prospekt
The city’s main avenue, lined with monumental architecture, shops, churches, and nonstop urban life from day to night.
- Must visit
Palace Embankment
A scenic riverside embankment facing the Winter Palace, perfect for iconic views, boat watching, and evening strolls.
- Must visit
Summer Garden
A formal summer park founded by Peter the Great, notable for fountains, marble statues, and shaded walking alleys.
- Vegetarian
Pyshki
Pyshki are classic Saint Petersburg ring doughnuts, fried and dusted with sugar. They are a beloved Soviet-era city snack, often eaten hot with coffee.
Leningrad Rassolnik
Leningrad rassolnik is a tangy soup with pickles, pearl barley, and meat broth. It is a well-known local Soviet-era version tied closely to the city's culinary history.
Fried Smelt
Smelt is a small Baltic fish strongly associated with Saint Petersburg. In spring it is usually fried whole, and its seasonal arrival is a celebrated local food tradition.
Pyshechnaya
Legendary casual stop for the city's iconic sugar-dusted doughnuts and coffee. Simple, nostalgic, and one of Saint Petersburg's classic snack institutions.
Palkin
Historic fine dining restaurant known for refined Russian and European cuisine in elegant, old-world interiors near Nevsky Prospekt.
Cococo
Acclaimed modern Russian fine dining with tasting menus and polished service, showcasing regional ingredients in a contemporary atmosphere.
Russian ruble (₽)
Moderate for tourists: metro is cheap, casual meals are affordable, but central hotels and fine dining can be pricey versus many Eastern European cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ₽400-800 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- ₽1,200-2,500 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- ₽3,500+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- ₽180-350 for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is not always included. Tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up in cafes and taxis if service was helpful.
Podorozhnik
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Prices
- Single ticket
- ₽65
- Day pass
- ₽311
To the city center
Pulkovo Airport -> Nevsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg
- Distance
- 23 km
- Travel time
- 55 min
- Contactless bank cards work on metro gates and on most city buses, trams, and trolleybuses. Keep your card ready for inspection if required.
- Use a Podorozhnik card or app for easier fares and transfers. Airport bus 39 connects Pulkovo with Moskovskaya Metro station.
airport information
Airports in Saint-Petersburg
Check where to Saint-Petersburg flights depart and arrive, plus the main airport details for this route.
Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED)
City-centre transport
Getting to Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport from Saint-Petersburg city centre
Bus39 · 1h 4m · €2 · every ~4 min
50 · 1h 20m · €2 · every ~4 min
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