2 Days In St Petersburg, Russia - Top Things To Do

Visit the Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage is one of the oldest art museums of the world. Besides it has a size and diversity you probably won’t find somewhere else: In 6 buildings they are displaying their collection of paintings. I have to disappoint you, but in 2 days you won’t make it to see all their paintings. There are 6 buildings full of a selection of their art.

Watch a ballet show
Saint Petersburg has a huge cultural life and it is famous for its ballet schools. The Petersburg School of Ballet is probably one of the best in the world. Dancers like Eifman or Makarova are responsible for the excellent reputation saint Petersburg ballet schools now have. Even if you’re not interested in dancing to watch a ballet performance is one of the most to do things in Saint Petersburg.

Arrange a private tour with a local guide
Saint Petersburg is a big city and many locals don’t speak English. Hiring a local tour guide is a good way to experience the city of Saint Petersburg of the eyes of a local. He can show you the real culture and can also translate for you. Ask him for his favourite restaurant to eat typical Russian food, let him show you his favourite places and ask him about Russian history and culture. The best is to search a local guide before you go, because the good guides are really busy and so fully booked.

By: Chris Logat

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There are several websites that offer private tours in Istanbul. Ensure that you get to know your St Petersburg tour guide before you book, because you won’t enjoy your St Petersburg private tours if the guide isn’t likable and knowledgeable.