The cultural capital of Russia is, without a doubt, Peter. Holidays in St. Petersburg will be an unforgettable event. A lasting impression will be made by fascinating excursions, walks along the Neva embankments, visits to famous museums and theaters, restaurants and night clubs. Preliminary preparation of the route will help not to waste precious time in vain. Those who have never been to the Northern capital are advised to use the services of travel agencies. Thanks to the tips of experienced guides you can not miss all the fun.
Tour Options
Are you interested in Peter? Holidays in St. Petersburg can begin with a walk around the city. To this end, walking tours are organized. Nevsky Prospect is especially popular among tourists. As a rule, a visit to the Hermitage is included in the route. The tour “Mystical St. Petersburg” is especially popular.
No less impressive are the water excursions along the canals and rivers of the city. Do not miss the opportunity to go around part of the Northern capital by boat. From the deck you will see a completely different view of Peter. Holidays in St. Petersburg rarely do without visiting the Fontanka, Moika, Griboedov and Neva canals.
Family trip
Rest in St. Petersburg with children involves the preparation of a special excursion route. A visit to the Leningrad Zoo will surely appeal to young travelers. Here you can admire predatory animals and primates, rodents and ungulates, as well as many other representatives of the fauna. Often horse shows are organized for visitors. It is possible to ride children on a pony. The zoo is open on weekdays from ten in the morning to six in the evening, and on weekends from eleven to five. It is located near the metro station called Gorkovskaya. The cost of tickets is low: they will take 350 rubles from adults, 100 from schoolchildren, 50 from children from four to seven, and children under this age are entitled to free admission. The zoo has its own website where you can find out even more information about this interesting place.
Admire the dolphins
When planning a vacation in St. Petersburg with children, include a visit to the Leningrad Dolphinarium in the route. It was created on the basis of the Spartak pool. An exciting performance, the main actors of which are dolphins, sea ​​lions and seals, will appeal not only to kids, but also to adults. Dolphinarium is pleased to receive visitors from twelve days to six in the evening every day. The facility is closed only on Mondays. On the first day of the week at the dolphinarium day off. In order to clarify the schedule, just go to the official website - dolphinarium.ru. To get to this place is best with the help of the subway. From the Krestovsky Ostrov station to the dolphinarium is only three minutes walk. Ticket price depends on the sector. So, for adults it can be from two hundred to six hundred rubles, for children - from one hundred to four hundred.
What else can Peter attract small tourists? Rest in St. Petersburg is difficult to imagine without visiting museums. But serious institutions are unlikely to be of interest to children. The best option would be to get acquainted with the museum of dolls. Unique expositions are presented in two spacious halls. There you can admire both very small and large dolls, created in our days and many years ago. A museum is open at the museum. Among the widest assortment of toys, you can choose and purchase any one you like. There is a promotion for family visitors: an adult and a child are given a common entrance ticket worth three hundred rubles. The museum is open every day. It can be visited from ten in the morning until six in the evening. Fifteen minutes walk from the Vasileostrovskaya station to the museum on foot. Official site - museumdolls.ru.
Busy weekend
If you have only two days to visit the Northern capital - Saturday and Sunday, you need to plan your trip even more carefully, because every hour counts. Want to make your weekend in St. Petersburg more eventful? Take a night walk (from 00.00 to 02.00) along the beautiful Palace Embankment. From this place you can watch the breeding of bridges - Palace and Trinity.
As for daytime acquaintance with St. Petersburg, you can see the central part of the city, including a visit to St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage. For tourists who do not know the city, it is better, of course, to use the services of one of the many travel agencies. Such walking excursions as “Vasilievsky Island”, “Main Squares of St. Petersburg”, “Walks along Nevsky Prospect” will allow you to get to know the Northern capital better.
Green islands of the metropolis
You can penetrate the charms of nature even in such a large and noisy city as St. Petersburg. One of the places suitable for this is Moscow Victory Park. It is popular for its picturesque grounds and beautiful ponds. The park is just perfect for a leisurely family vacation. If you want to have fun, you can ride the rides. Among them are not only children, but also adults. Those who wish to eat can use the services of the restaurant "Eurasia".
Another wonderful place is the Alexander Garden. It was defeated in the nineteenth century. Then, by order of Admiral Greig, bushes and trees were planted, and the statues of Flora and Hercules were transferred from the Tauride Garden, which played the role of the final stroke in the general panorama. Even then, resulting from the painstaking work of many people, the green boulevard became a popular walking spot for the local aristocracy.
In addition to the two facilities described above, city dwellers and city visitors love to visit the Yusupov Garden, Spartak Park, Botanical Garden, Peskarevsky Forest Park, Murinsky Park, City Garden, Shuvalovsky Park and the Tauride Garden greenhouse called “Flowers”.
Health promotion
Residents of metropolitan areas exposed to constant stress, just need to play sports. Fatigue from the daily hustle and bustle is much more effectively removed, for example, by jogging or swimming, rather than lying on the couch. At the same time, not only Petersburgers themselves, but also city guests increasingly prefer to spend their free time not in bars and restaurants, but on horseback. In the sports club "Prometheus" everyone can ride a trotter at their pleasure. The program provides for horse trips in wooded or open areas. Such a vacation in St. Petersburg is becoming increasingly popular. Reviews of guests of the Prometheus club about such pastime are mostly enthusiastic. People note that communication with animals and unity with nature cleanse the soul, relieve stress and give strength.
To get to this club, you need to get to the Leninsky Prospekt metro station, after which you transfer to the 639th minibus. She will take you to the turn to Kaporskoye. You will need to walk fifteen minutes to your destination. The club works every day, but for complete confidence that they are waiting for you, it is recommended that you first contact the manager of Prometheus. You can get all the necessary information by calling 8-901-307-55-97.
Recreation facilities in St. Petersburg
In the suburbs of the Northern capital there are many places to relax in the lap of nature. One of the most popular recreation centers is the "Old Mill". It is located on the shores of the famous Gulf of Finland. These places attract tourists with intoxicating fresh air and spectacular views.
Tourists are accommodated in furnished cottages with air conditioning, TV, refrigerator and all amenities. The capacity of the restaurant "Cheremsha" is one hundred and fifty people. Customers enjoy using the sauna, swimming pool, Turkish or Russian baths. In addition, it is possible to ride horses, bicycles or ATVs, even shoot from a real crossbow. The institution is located on the forty-first kilometer of Primorsky highway.
A budget option
Advice for tourists with limited means: the further the recreation center is located from St. Petersburg, the cheaper the accommodation and other services. For example, a visit to “Youth” will not really hit the wallet. This place is quite far from the city, however, thanks to regular transport links, getting to it will not be difficult. Prices at the specified recreation center are more than affordable (from 350 rubles per person per day). Three meals a day will cost 470 rubles. The dishes in the local cafe are tasty and inexpensive.
Youth Offers
St. Petersburg is a very bright and contrasting city. That's why young people like him so much. This category of travelers prefers to stay in hostels - cheap hotels of economy class. Thanks to this, it is possible to organize the most inexpensive vacation in St. Petersburg. Hostel room prices start from three hundred rubles per day per person. The most worthy options are Neva, Annushka, Galakt, Kievskaya.
One of the most visited festivals in St. Petersburg is the Stars of the White Nights. It attracts travelers of all ages from around the world. Another popular festival is Maryinsky. It is based on classical dances, however, this action cannot be called boring. There are always a lot of youth among the audience.
Well and how without walks on a night city? Young people like to have fun in the dark, and numerous clubs, bars, cafes and art clubs of the Northern capital will definitely not let you get bored.
Conclusion
With rational preliminary planning, a vacation in St. Petersburg with a savage will bring you a lot of impressions. If there is no desire to think something in advance, then you can use the services of numerous travel agencies. Experienced guides will help you explore the maximum number of attractions. However, remember that an active vacation in St. Petersburg involves not only visiting museums, but also horseback riding, fishing, and simply enjoying the natural beauty.