St. Petersburg Tourist Bus & Boat
Explore St. Petersburg by land and water on board the tourist bus and boat. You can hop on and off the bus to discover its main monuments.
St. Petersburg Tourist Bus & Boat
The St. Petersburg tourist bus has two routes with 25 stops in total at must-see tourist attractions such as Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Summer Garden, Palace Square, Winter Palace, Hermitage Museum and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. During the journey, you can listen to an audio guide with fascinating information about all the places on the route.
Check out a map of the route and stops via the following link:
St. Petersburg tourist bus route and stops.
Tourist boat
Your ticket also includes a one-hour ride on the St. Petersburg Tourist Boat. As you sail the Neva River you'll get to see landmarks such as the Admiralty, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Bronze Horseman monument and much more.
Timetable
Tourist bus
- Red line: 9 am - 7 pm, every 25 minutes. The route lasts 90 minutes.
- Green line: 9 am - 7 pm, every 30 minutes. The route lasts 60 minutes.
Tourist boat
Every day: 11 am - 5 pm, every 60 minutes.
The boat departs from the Fontanka River Embankment, near the Faberge Museum.
Validity
Your ticket is activated when you use it for the first time. From then on, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you want for the next 48 to 72 hours. For example, if you book a 48-hour ticket and you use it for the first time on a Monday at 12 pm, your ticket will be valid until 12 pm on Wednesday.
Your ticket for the tourist boat will be activated when you board the bus. This ticket must be used on the same day and is a non-stop route.
Although when you book you'll be asked to select a start day, you can start using the service within 3 months from the selected date.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Price
More Information
Duration
1 day - 2 days.
Language
The tour includes audio commentary in English.
Included
48 or 72 hour ticket for the St. Petersburg Tourist Bus.
1 hour boat ride.
Headphones.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Printed voucher
We will send you a voucher that you must print to take part in the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
