Peter the Great founded St. Petersburg in 1703. However, the city was named after Apostle Peter, not after the Russian tsar. From 1914 to 1924, the city was known as Petrograd, and from 1924 until 1991, it was known as Leningrad. Now it is St Petersburg again.
St. Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city in Russia and the country's cultural hub. Aside from numerous stunning cathedrals and palaces, Saint Petersburg is home to The Hermitage, one of the world's greatest art museums, and the Lakhta Center, Europe's highest and the most elegant skyscraper.
We all know how every country has something that it is recognized for - almost like a trademark? Hygge is popular in Denmark, the Alps and chocolate are popular in Switzerland, and Dracula is popular in Romania. But Russia, well, Russia has the world's greatest land area (it's the size of Pluto), Kalashnikovs, a long series of terrible Tsars, communism, mail-order brides, and Boris Yeltsin.
Russia is also famous for its world-class literature, art, ballet, and, while we're at it, Tchaikovsky, Matryoshka dolls, black caviar, and Faberge Easter eggs.
The latter — the cultural side – is abundant in St. Petersburg. You will not be disappointed when it comes to historic and cultural things to do in St Petersburg. Discovering palaces and cathedrals, as well as exploring a man-made island, is just the beginning!
What is the driving city tour in St Petersburg?
This tour includes all of the city's prominent attractions as well as an interior visit to three of the city's largest cathedrals as well as the spectacular Faberge Museum with Royal Easter Eggs (and much more). It is a relaxing and pleasant way to view the city for those who like a slower pace and do not want to spend the entire day touring. Because our guide will answer any of your questions, this tour might also be termed an orientation tour, giving you a taste of the city.
Exclusive features of our driving city tour in St Petersburg
- First you get 3 hours of drive in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced, nonsmoking driver and an excellent local guide, speaking your native language fluently.
- You will have numerous stops at the most picturesque, well-known, and not very well-known places in the historical downtown.
- Visiting secret courtyards.
- You get the chance to discuss with your guide any subjects connected with St Petersburg's history, art, and culture.
- Have lunch in a non tourist café with local cuisine( by your guide recommendation) upon your wish after the tour is over
Sounds great! Right? Visit our website for more information about the driving city tour in St Petersburg.