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Tourist Tram: Explore St. Petersburg in Retro Style

02.12.2025
Tourist Tram

St. Petersburg offers countless ways to discover its beauty, but few experiences are as distinctive as riding the retro tourist tram. This vehicle is a faithful replica of the LM‑33 «American» model, which carried residents of Leningrad from 1933 until 1979. For decades, it was part of everyday life, remembered for its reliability and iconic...

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excursions , getting around

Coach Rides Around Historic Downtown St. Petersburg

13.11.2025
horse carriage

An one- or two-hour horse drawn coach ride through captivating historic center of St. Petersburg is an absolutely unique way to explore the city. You will go along the streets, squares, embankments designed to be used by just the stuff you will be riding in. You are like traveling back in time. Organizational Details And Prices Pre-arranged only. To...

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Aurora Train Between Moscow and St. Petersburg: Our Test Ride

11.11.2025
Aurora Train

On my latest return trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, I had the chance to ride the new Aurora train. My recent experiences with Russian Railways’ new offerings have been mostly positive, and this one didn’t disappoint either. Background Aurora is a high-speed, double-decker signature train that has been operating on the Moscow–St. Petersburg...

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Horseback And Stagecoach Rides In The Streets And Parks Of Peterhof

10.11.2025
The stagecoach

What is Peterhof apart from the famous Upper Garden, the Lower Park with its fountains and the Grand Peterhof Palace? It is gothic castles and cottages, as well as temples built in this style. It is Alexandria Park, which has a lot of amazing buildings and pretty bridges and paths. Created at the beginning of the 18th century, Peterhof was a place for...

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excursions , Peterhof , places of interest , suburbs

Watching Drawbridges In St. Petersburg: Timetable, Map, Warnings And Tips

09.04.2025
Raising bridge

St. Petersburg drawbridges’ opening and closing is a magnificent show, spectacular and captivating. What’s interesting it’s not a tourist attraction, but a purely technological procedure, the fact which adds flavor to the experience. This post is about the best spots to see the best bridges, schedule, and tips on how to get the most from watching...

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bridges , free time , night life , schedules
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