Off the beaten path · St. Petersburg, United States

12 Hidden Gems in St. Petersburg Most Visitors Miss

St. Petersburg beyond the postcard stops: the spots that reviewers love and tour groups walk past.

Picked out of the 187 St. Petersburg places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. Russians Kitchen

    MarketFree entry

    Russians Kitchen is a bustling market located on Nevskiy Avenue in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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  2. Agora Wellness Centre

    Sight

    Agora Wellness Centre is a tranquil oasis located on Stremyannaya Street in the heart of St.

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  3. Vortex Games

    Entertainment

    Located on Bolshoi Avenue in the Petrogradsky district, Vortex Games provides a modern, energetic space for visitors seeking interactive entertainment.

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  4. Walks With Folks Saint Petersburg

    Landmark

    Walks With Folks Saint Petersburg is a highly regarded tour operator that provides intimate, guided walking tours through the historic heart of St.

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  5. Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

    MuseumFree entry

    Located on the scenic St. Petersburg Pier, the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center is a nonprofit marine science center dedicated to educating visitors about the local estuary.

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  6. Thai SPA-Village Baunty

    Sight

    Nestled in the historic Admiralteisky district, Thai SPA-Village Baunty transports visitors to Southeast Asia without leaving St.

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  7. Russian Tour

    Landmark

    Russian Tour offers guided walking and bus tours of St. Petersburg, Florida, highlighting the city's unique Russian heritage.

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  8. RetroFotoStudio

    Entertainment

    RetroFotoStudio is a unique entertainment venue located at Bolshaya Konyushennaya, 5, in the Nevskiy district of St.

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  9. Airport St. Petersburg Pulkovo Taxi and Transfers

    Sight

    Airport St. Petersburg Pulkovo Taxi and Transfers provides a convenient transportation option for travelers arriving at Pulkovo Airport (LED) and needing to reach hotels, business centers, or tourist sites in St.

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  10. S'aint Bar

    Sight

    S'aint Bar is a cozy, speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked away in a courtyard on Rubinshteyna Street in St.

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  11. Center of the Mikhail Chemyakin

    Museum

    The Center of the Mikhail Chemyakin is a unique museum located in the historic heart of St.

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  12. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

    Religious site

    The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as the Peter and Paul Cathedral, is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral located within the Peter and Paul Fortress on the Neva River.

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