Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Planning Your Time
St. Petersburg is fantastic and gigantic, with much to see. Two full days is a great start; if
you can spare more time, you'll be able to squeeze in some of the out-of-town sights. A
longer stay makes the visa hassle and expense more worthwhile.
Don't get overly uptight about timing your visit to the summer solstice for St. Peters-
burg's much-bandied
“White Nights.”
You can enjoy bright evenings here all summer
long.
If you're arriving by
cruise,
you'll most likely have two days; to make the most of your
daylight sightseeing time, find out whether your cruise line offers an evening visit to the
Hermitage.
St. Petersburg in One Day
If you're coming to St. Petersburg on a cruise—or on a one-day passenger ferry trip from
Helsinki—you may have just one day. In this case, devout art lovers should tour the Her-
