One of the top tourist destinations in Russia is St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of the country. St. Petersburg is a historic city with a rich cultural background that has greatly influenced the formation of the Russian Empire as one of the most powerful countries in the world. Many of the city's tourist attractions are also directly related to the culture and history of this vast country. Numerous museums in this city show the importance of history and culture in this country. Another area of interest in St. Petersburg is the number of tourist attractions in the city. If one wants to visit all the attractions of St. Petersburg during the tour to Russia, one should spend weeks of their tour to Russia in this city. In addition to tourist attractions, there are many entertainment and cultural programs in St. Petersburg, which are of particular importance on Russia tour, and many people from all over the world travel to Russia to use them. One of the advantages of having this number of tourist attractions in a city is the proximity of tourist attractions to each other, which saves time to visit them. Of course, St. Petersburg is a large city; even in its suburbs, tourists can find essential tourist attractions such as Peterhof, Pushkin, and Pavlovsk. That's why tourists are required to plan the best tour, so they won't find themselves lost in the sea of places of interest and attractions on the St. Petersburg tour. Of course, the large size of the city of St. Petersburg and having this number of tourist attractions also creates an essential concern for tourists, and that is public transportation on St. Petersburg tour.
St. Petersburg Metro
One of the most important means of public transportation on the St. Petersburg tour, which is introduced as the most convenient means of transportation for tourists on tour to Russia, is the St. Petersburg metro. There are many benefits to using the metro on a St. Petersburg tour. For example, the cost of transportation by metro is pretty low. A metro station is built in almost all parts of the city, and access to all the tourist attractions of St. Petersburg is possible by metro. Furthermore, English-speaking people can easily use the St. Petersburg Metro and even use the software available for mobile phones to find out how and when trains move and how far stations are from each other. In addition to all this, some of St. Petersburg's metro stations have stunning architecture that tourists are advised to visit during their travel to Russia. Therefore, the St. Petersburg metro is cheaper and more reasonable for tourists, among other means of public transportation in the city. You can visit our blog to get acquainted with the St. Petersburg metro, the stations you should not miss the opportunity to see, how to use the St. Petersburg metro, and interesting, fun facts about its main stations.
St. Petersburg Tram
Another means of public transportation on the St. Petersburg tour that attracts many tourists is the tram or streetcar. Trams are electric wagons that travel on railroad tracks across the street and transport passengers. Many major cities around the world use this mode of public transportation to transport passengers, the most famous of which is St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg can be called a city of trams because St. Petersburg is one of the cities in the world with the largest tram network and many travelers use it to move around the city. Almost anywhere in St. Petersburg, you can find letter T signs indicating where the trams stop. To use the trams, tourists who do not have tourism cards must use cash. The cost of single trips is usually just less than a dollar. Trams arrived in St. Petersburg in the 1880s and have since become one of the primary and most important means of public transportation in St. Petersburg, ceasing to function in just one winter during World War II and the siege of Leningrad.
Bus
Another common form of public transportation on the St. Petersburg tour is the St. Petersburg buses and trolley system. St. Petersburg bus stops are marked with the letters A in the city and can be seen almost all over the city. St. Petersburg's bus system is quite extensive and covers many routes, making it ideal to use buses to get around the city. Of course, tourists on Russia tour should keep in mind that choosing this transportation system, in addition to its advantages, also creates difficulties for tourists. Most of the signs and bus routes in St. Petersburg that are printed on their signs are in Russian, and tourists usually have trouble finding their desire route. That is why the St. Petersburg metro is recommended above all to tourists on tour to Russia.
Marshrutka
Another method of public transportation on the St. Petersburg tour, which is especially recommended for tourists who want to explore the suburbs of St. Petersburg and visit the important attractions of this area, is Marshrutka. Marshrutkas are minibusses that are rented exclusively by tourists or tour operators in Russia to get around the city or travel to the outskirts of St. Petersburg to visit the tourist attractions of St. Petersburg in those areas. Of course, there are unique routes inside and outside the city for this style of transportation as well, which are usually indicated by the letter K, and tourists can use them to move around the city.
Taxi
Another standard mode of transportation on the St. Petersburg tour is the use of St. Petersburg taxis. Although more expensive than the subway, bus, and tram transportation, choosing the final destination and getting around with them is much easier than other public transportation on a St. Petersburg tour. Of course, using St. Petersburg taxis, along with all the advantages, also brings difficulties. First of all, you should keep in mind that just having a yellow sign on the car does not indicate that the vehicle is a taxi. During the Soviet era and in the years following its collapse, many St. Petersburg residents turned to urban mobility for income, creating informal taxis at variable costs. In recent years, various companies have provided taxi services in St. Petersburg, which is an advantage for tourists. If you plan to take a taxi in St. Petersburg, be sure to request a taxi from the hotel reception desk or the place you are visiting. If you plan to take a taxi on the street, be sure to pay attention to safety tips and never use a vehicle with a passenger other than you. You can find out the safety tips you should follow during your travel to Russia by visiting our blog.
In addition to all the modes and means of public transportation on the St. Petersburg tour that we mentioned, there are other standard modes, but only for tourists who intend to travel to Russia and St. Petersburg for more than two weeks (average tour time). One of these methods is renting a car in St. Petersburg, for which, of course, you need an international driving license and a thorough knowledge of Russian traffic laws. For that reason, it is not recommended for tourists on tour to St. Petersburg to rent a car on their own. Another way is to rent a car with a driver. You may think this method is not much different from St. Petersburg taxis, but having a car with a driver during the day can significantly reduce the waste of time on the St. Petersburg tour but will add to your costs. Another standard method is to rent a bicycle. This method is recommended for tourists who intend to stay in St. Petersburg for more than two weeks and want to spend all their time in the city tourist center. Most of St. Petersburg's tourist attractions are located in the city center, which is easy to reach for tourists who travel by bicycle or on foot in St. Petersburg. You can find out about our other tips on travel to Russia by visiting our blog.
