St. Petersburg is a tourist spot that has been a hot favorite with tourists since a very long time. One of the richest cities in Russia, St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of the country as well. Tourism is a huge industry in St. Petersburg and the crowd that seems to inhabit St. Petersburg round the year stands as evidence to this. The lovely locales, the great ambience and the huge number of tourist spots make the city a thriving tourist center. With the wide array of choices on offer, St. Pete rarely gives visitors a chance to sit idle. The activities which must not be missed on a trip to this Russian city are discussed below.

Go museum hopping in this federal city of Russia. The city of St. Petersburg comes under the list of World Heritage sites of UNESCO. The number of museums climbs above two hundred. From the Russian Museum to the Hermitage museum; the St. Issac’s Cathedral Museum to the Russian Ethnographic Museum, all history enthusiasts and non enthusiasts would be spoilt for choice. There are countless apartments of great men like Dostoevsky and Brodsky that have been converted into public museums. Make a point to visit the Naval Museum, Railway Museum, Zoological Museum, Paul Fortress and Artillery Museum, among a host of others.

Another activity that promises to be different is that of a trip to the Mint. Dating back to 1724, the Mint has a lot of history behind its years of money production for the Russians. View minting up close. You could also get souvenirs straight from this historic site. The Monumentskulptura or the foundry in the city is another interesting point to explore. See the birthplace of all those jaw dropping sculptures dotting the Russian country-scape.

Visitors can casually walk down the streets of the city or catch up a tour bus that touches all exciting spots of the former Leningrad. After a busy day of enlightenment catch up some great Russian food straight from the kitchens of the famed St. Petersburg restaurants. There are small cafes present in all corners of the city as well. From Russian Salad to Russian soups and cakes, find authentic Russian flavors at these restaurants and cafes. The top three to try are the Teplo, Panorama and Micehouse. Russian food is a great way to end a day of St. Petersburg sites and sounds!