Off the beaten path · St. Petersburg, United States

12 Hidden Gems in St. Petersburg Most Visitors Miss

Skip one big-name queue and trade it for one of these. Every pick is backed by real reviews.

Chosen from 187 tracked places in St. Petersburg: highly rated, rarely crowded. 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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