Office in the city center
Our office is in the center of Saint Petersburg, and bus pickup points are nearby. You do not need to search for the departure point or walk several blocks.
Bus tours around Saint Petersburg
A bus tour of St. Petersburg is a convenient way to see the city without getting tired from long walks. In just a few hours, a comfortable bus takes the group from Palace Square to the far embankments and bridges, while panoramic windows offer a good view of the architecture and scenery even in rain or frost.
This kind of tour is suitable both for a first overview of the city and for trips with children or elderly relatives:
- Long distances between attractions are covered quickly and without fatigue
- Heating and air conditioning in the bus interior make the trip comfortable in any weather
- Comfortable window seats for a good view and photos on the go
- In a single outing you can see more places than on a walking tour
- The route can easily be extended to St. Petersburg's suburbs - Peterhof, Pushkin, Kronstadt
You can browse bus tours in St. Petersburg in the catalog below: compare routes, prices and departure times, and buy a tour online on the website.
Large bus excursion to Peterhof with a visit to the palace and fountains
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
7 - 7.5 h.
Vosstaniya St. 1
Tour to Peterhof from Saint Petersburg — palace and fountains in 1 day. Grand Peterhof Palace, Lower Park, Samson and cascades. Bus, guide, tickets included. Price from 3000 RUB.
Grand sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg + Peter and Paul Fortress
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
3 - 3.5 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
On a comfortable bus, you will travel on a sightseeing tour to the iconic places of St. Petersburg. A professional guide will share unique details about the city and its famous residents. And of course, you will visit the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Evening St. Petersburg
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
2.5 - 3 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
Evening Petersburg is beautiful in a completely different way than during the day – and you will see this on our tour.
Night Petersburg with bridge drawing by bus and boat
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
4.5 - 5 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
Drawbridges are the hallmark of St. Petersburg. You will enjoy a combined excursion (bus + boat), during which you will see the night city and the spectacle of bridge opening from the boat
Aurora cruiser tour and grand city tour of St. Petersburg
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
03:00 h.
Vosstaniya St. 1
A comprehensive sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Cruiser Aurora, revealing the history of St. Petersburg and Russia, where you can enjoy the beauty and history of this unique city.
Pushkin, Catherine Palace (Amber Room)
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
5 - 6 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
We invite you on a bus tour to the famous suburb of St. Petersburg – the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo)
Evening bus tour - New Year's Petersburg. "Snow Lights"
Discount: -1400 rub. per ticket
3 - 3.5 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
New Year's Petersburg turns into a fairy tale. New Year's lights and garlands turn the streets into fabulous tracks for Santa's sleigh. We have put together the perfect New Year's tour so you can immerse yourself in the pre-holiday atmosphere.
Kronstadt - Naval Cathedral + "Island of Forts" park
5 - 6 h.
Vosstaniya St. 1
You will travel to Kotlin Island, located in the Gulf of Finland, which protects St. Petersburg from the sea. For its unique atmosphere, Kronstadt is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
Blockaded Leningrad
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
3 - 3.5 h.
Vosstaniya St. 1
The Siege of Leningrad was the hardest time in the city's life. Not every local resident wants to delve into these tragic memories. But if you are interested in this topic — welcome to our tour.
Naval Glory of Russia: Legendary Kronstadt and the Naval Museum
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
7 h.
Ligovsky Prospekt 10
Touch the living history of the Russian fleet in its main citadel! A bus tour to legendary Kronstadt. You will drive along the grand dam, see the might of Anchor Square and the Naval Cathedral, and bring history to life at the interactive Naval Museum.
May 9 in Petersburg - Fireworks on the ship and bus tour
Discount: -2000 rub. per ticket
4 h.
May 9 tour in Saint Petersburg: bus program, frontline halt, and fireworks from the ship. Price from 4500 ₽. Book tickets online.
From 6500 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour + boat trip
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
3 - 4 h.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg by bus and boat: in 3.5 hours you will see the main attractions, bridges, the Neva and canals. Book tickets online with a discount.
From 3600 ₽ per person
Excursion to Peterhof and Kronstadt in 1 day
10 h.
You will see the stern maritime stronghold of Kronstadt and the magnificent "Russian Versailles" Peterhof, experiencing the multifaceted nature of the Northern capital.
From 3900 ₽ per person
Fountains - Lower Park of Peterhof
Discount: -200 rub. per ticket
5.5 - 6 h.
A bus trip to Peterhof from the center of St. Petersburg: fountains, Samson, Lower Park, and the best views of the Gulf of Finland. A convenient format and a ready-made route.
From 5300 ₽ per person
Christmas in Petersburg - bus tour
2.5 - 3 h.
Immerse yourself in the magic of winter Petersburg on our festive tour. You will see the city in its most ceremonial attire: sparkling garlands on Palace Square, majestic cathedrals in Christmas lights, and cozy embankments breathing with fairy tale.
From 3300 ₽ per person
Bus sightseeing tour + Hermitage Main Staff Building
5 h.
St. Petersburg in 5 hours: a bus sightseeing tour of the historic center + a tour of the Impressionist collection at the General Staff Building of the Hermitage. Perfect for a first introduction to the city and art.
From 6000 ₽ per person
From the Grand Neva to Peter's Curiosities: Bus Tour with Kunstkamera Visit
0 h.
First day in St. Petersburg: from imperial symbols to the first curiosities. A bus tour with photo stops at the main landmarks and a visit to the legendary Kunstkamera - Russia's first public museum, founded by decree of Peter the Great.
From 7000 ₽ per person
Discovering St. Petersburg with a tour of the Mikhailovsky Castle
4 - 4.5 h.
You will see the main symbols of the city in daylight - from St. Isaac's Cathedral to the Egyptian Sphinxes. The culmination will be a tour inside the city's most mysterious palace - the Mikhailovsky Castle, where you will immerse yourself in the era and tragic fate of Emperor Paul I.
From 6000 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to Peter the Great's Summer House
3 - 3.5 h.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to Peter the Great's Summer House. You will see the main symbols of the city and enter the first building of the Northern capital - the authentic residence of its founder. Immerse yourself in the era of Peter's reforms.
From 4000 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Stroganov Palace
3 - 3.5 h.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Stroganov Palace. You will see the main symbols of the city and enter one of the most beautiful palace-museums - the former residence of the legendary Stroganov dynasty. Immerse yourself in the world of aristocratic luxury of the 18th century
From 4000 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Marble Palace
3 - 3.5 h.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Marble Palace. You will see the main symbols of the city and enter a unique palace entirely clad in natural marble - a gift from Catherine II to Count Orlov.
From 4000 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum
3 - 3.5 h.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum. You will see the main symbols of the city and immerse yourself in the world of Russian art of the 19th-21st centuries. A tour of a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture with masterpieces by Repin, Vrubel, and Malevich.
From 4000 ₽ per person
Sightseeing tour with a visit to the Yusupov Palace and the Rasputin exhibition
4.5+ h.
Immerse yourself in a world of mysticism and mystery on our incredible journey through the former capital of the Russian Empire, visiting the place where the mysterious elder - Grigory Rasputin - died!
From 4100 ₽ per person
Tour to Pushkin (Alexander Palace) from St. Petersburg by bus
6 h.
We invite you on an exciting journey to Tsarskoye Selo with a visit to the Alexander Palace and Park! Immerse yourself in the magical aesthetics of the architecture, feel the history of Russia, and see how the beautiful royal families lived in their time.
From 4000 ₽ per person
"Churches of St. Petersburg: Spiritual Heritage and Architectural Gems"
3 h.
Bus tour of St. Petersburg's churches: Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Kazan Cathedral, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Armenian Church, Islamic Mosque. Guide's commentary at each site + free time to explore.
From 3300 ₽ per person
Why choose Leningrad-Tour
Tours for groups
You can book a trip for a large group, family, school class, corporate event or celebration. We will match the format and the number of seats you need.
Discounted tickets
Seniors, students, schoolchildren and preschoolers get discounted rates on a number of tours.
Tours across Russia
Besides Saint Petersburg and its suburbs, we offer multi-day tours to cities and regions across Russia.
A wide choice of routes
Sightseeing, bus, boat, evening, walking and school tours, plus suburban trips — we will find a program for any kind of visit.
Comfortable transport
We operate clean, comfortable tourist coaches. A spacious cabin matters most on longer routes.
Help with choosing a route
Why bus tours are better than walking tours
Bus tours around Saint Petersburg are a convenient way to see many sights in a short time from the bus window and at stops along the route. This format is suitable for a first introduction to the city, a family trip, a school group, and travel in any weather, time of day, and season. The bus is comfortable for both adults and children: you don't have to walk long distances, plan the logistics yourself, or figure out how to get to Saint Petersburg's main attractions.
Less walking
A bus tour helps you see the main sights in a single trip without tiring walks between the city's distant points.
Comfort in any weather
Saint Petersburg's weather is changeable. But the bus is always comfortable: cool thanks to air conditioning on a hot day, warm and dry in cool and rainy weather.
Suitable for different guests
The format is comfortable for families with children, older travelers, school groups, and tourists who have come to the city for a short time.
Which bus tour to choose?
First time in Saint Petersburg
Choose a sightseeing bus tour of the center: Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, Smolny Cathedral, and other symbols of the city.
Want more history
Combined routes with visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Hermitage, the cruiser Aurora, or other iconic sites will suit you.
Need the atmosphere
Evening bus tours show Saint Petersburg in lights: the embankments, bridges, cathedrals, and palace facades look especially striking.
Want to go out of town
For a full-day trip, choose bus tours to Peterhof, Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Kronstadt, Gatchina, Vyborg, or Veliky Novgorod.
Popular bus tours
Hermitage
Sightseeing bus tour with the Hermitage
A route through the historic center of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Hermitage. Perfect for those who want to combine exploring the city with its main museum.
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Route highlight
Grand sightseeing + Peter and Paul Fortress
A packed bus tour through the center with stops and a visit to the place where the history of St. Petersburg began.
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Night + boat
Night St. Petersburg: bus + boat
An evening and night route with the atmosphere of the illuminated city, the Neva, embankments and bridge opening.
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Peterhof
Peterhof: Grand Palace and fountains
A classic bus trip from St. Petersburg to Peterhof with the palace, the Lower Park, fountains and a stroll by the Gulf of Finland.
Learn moreHow the bus tour works
Group gathering
Guests arrive at the departure point in advance to calmly find the bus and take their seats.
Boarding the bus
After the booking is checked, the group is seated on the bus, and the guide introduces the route.
Route through the city
The bus passes through the key streets, squares, bridges and embankments of St. Petersburg.
Guide's commentary
During the tour, the guide explains the history of the places, architecture, events and city legends.
Photo stops
Some routes include short stops at the main attractions.
End of tour
The tour ends: you are brought back to the place where the tour started
Q&A
How long does a bus tour of St. Petersburg last?
Classic sightseeing bus tours usually last from 2.5 to 3 hours. Combined routes with museums, additional sites or trips to the suburbs can take from 4-6 hours to a full day.
What is included in a sightseeing bus tour?
The program usually includes a ride through the historic center, a professional guide, commentary about the main attractions and stops along the route. Some tours additionally include a visit to a museum, fortress, palace or another site.
Are there stops for photos?
Many bus routes include short photo stops at iconic places. Their number and duration depend on the specific program, traffic conditions and season.
Which bus tour is best for a first introduction to the city?
For a first visit, a sightseeing bus tour of central St. Petersburg is the best choice. It helps you see the city's main symbols, understand its layout and choose places you want to return to separately.
Are bus tours suitable for children and elderly guests?
Yes, the bus format is considered one of the most comfortable for families with children, elderly travelers and guests who find it difficult to walk a lot. It is important to check the route duration and the number of exits from the bus in advance.
Can I buy a bus tour ticket online?
Yes, a ticket for a tour in St. Petersburg can be booked online in advance. In high season, on weekends, holidays and popular dates, it is better to choose seats early, because convenient times sell out quickly.
How is a bus tour different from a walking tour?
A bus tour allows you to see more districts and attractions in a short time, while a walking tour provides a more detailed introduction to a specific route or neighborhood. For your first day in St. Petersburg, the bus format is often more convenient.
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