When and why
The equestrian statue of Tsar Peter I, the founder of St. Petersburg, is one of the main symbols of the city and a must to visit and photography. Not having this photo in your personal album is like coming from Paris without a photo of the Eiffel Tower. Do not forget!

Locals call the monument the Copper (or Bronze) Horseman and love to be photographed against its background.
For example, a photo of a Copper Horseman is obligatory for all newlyweds. You can almost always meet them here and if you are cheerful and sociable, try to take a selfie with any of them! If you get consent, you will most likely be treated to sparkling wine. This is also a mandatory tradition! ☺
Well, to get good photos, come here .. anytime. Maybe even a few times. For example, day and evening. However, for high-quality images (panoramic or by night), it is better to use a tripod and good lens.

We especially recommend the so-called "White Nights Time" - approximately from the end of May to the middle of July. The best time for romantic walks and photos during this period is early morning, about 4 - 4:30AM. In the pre-dawn, the city looks particularly magical.

Besides, Pay Attention! Just a few steps away is the main tourist attraction, the Palace Bridge! Read here how to see the main show of St. Petersburg!
Dear Friends! Our main mission is the best pictures in your albums. We show you absolutely exact coordinates for iconic photos and fantastic selfies. We help travelers to see what they want and not to waste in vain your time and money. Often our tips and life-hacks are unique, because no one knows about this except us. Well, now you too ☺

Excursions and Tours

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Of course, access to the monument is absolutely free at any time, with the exception of a couple of days a year (May 9 and the last Sunday of July), when military parades are held and it is here that Russian President gives a speech.

We present an unusual concept for travel. Various palaces and exhibitions maybe are very good, but for us this is not the main thing. Our main advices for tourists - do not try to be everywhere at the same time and not run from one museum to another.

Just make a tour around district. Solo and for free! Although usually we recommend to visit not only on the main streets and squares, now you are in the very heart of St Petersburg! Just a few steps from you is the main tourist route of St. Petersburg - Neva River Embankment (Palace Embankment between Palace Bridge and Trinity Bridge). It is here the warehouse of more than half of all the iconic images of St. Petersburg!

Open this map
(manual for use) and see which other super photos you can get very close to this place! In addition, from there that many tourists begin visit to Peterhof by hydrofoil. Choose what you like and plan your own route! Well, now about what you really have to pay for and it will not be in vain!

TAKE A BOAT TOUR! We advise you to buy not only a Big Neva River boat tour (if you want to see the process of raising drawbridges - read the instructions here), but also a tour of small rivers and canals. This is where real Petersburg is! Here are a few ...
GOOD TIPS!

Check the weather forecast before you go. Rain and strong wind are not your allies.

You can choose a tour directly on one of the piers, incl in advance. However, remember! Licensed carriers never accept cash in dollars (euro). Do not accept random offers! Buy any tickets for Russian rubles or by card at the ticket offices only!

For foreigners there are special tours in English, but they are always more expensive than for locals. If an English-speaking (or even any) guide is not necessary for you, you can save money and buy a cheap tour only in Russian or with audioguide in English.

Before buying any excursion, carefully read the description.

Also, boat operators offer a variety of route and service packages from the cheapest to all inclusive. And, of course, you can book any tour online.

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We do everything to you get the most pleasure from travel to St Petersburg and not overpay! We know everything about our town and are ready to share our little and big secrets! More about us
We collected the best places in St Petersburg for your photo album.
Open the map and detailed manual to see which iconic pictures you can get.
You can follow our list or choose what you like and plan own route!

However, if you want to get exclusive impressions from a trip to St Petersburg, then we are pleased to present you the best personal excursions. Please read our warning before any booking! Welcome!
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Best spot to view and photograph of
Equestrian Statue of Peter the Great
(Bronze Horseman)
Where was This Picture taken?

Exact Location GPS
59°56'10.7"N 30°18'07.1"E or
59.936308, 30.301966

Exact city address

Senate Square, 1
(Bronze Horseman)
Full tourist guide map
How to use this map - manual

In Russian

Сенатская площадь, 1
(Медный всадник)

In Latin letters - Rules of pronunciation

SENATSKAYA PLOSHCHAD`,
ADIN
(MYEDNY FSADNIK)

Live sound in Russian
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The best pictures in your albums are our main mission!
Do not spend time searching for a place to take iconic photos. We show you only top spots and specify absolutely exact coordinates! This is all the more useful for you, because this does not always match with the exact location of the sights itself!

Hint for the photographer. In addition to 'regular iconic pictures', we recommend taking a couple of panoramic images. That's what you can get during the day. Well, and at night you will see this
We wish you great shots!
You are in the very heart of St Petersburg! Just a few steps from you is the main tourist routes of St. Petersburg - Neva River Embankment (Palace Embankment between Palace Bridge and Trinity Bridge), Nevsky Avenue, as well as such iconic sights as Hermitage, the Palace Bridge, St Isaac`s Cathedral and many others. In addition, it is from the Hermitage that many tourists begin their visit to fountains and palaces of Peterhof

But, interesting things await you not only on the main streets and squares. We advise you just leisurely walk along the embankments of small rivers and take a look at the sights that are not in the classic guidebooks. We will help you!

HERE IS A MAP and MANUAL FOR USE

Please note again! We specify the coordinates for photography! This does not always match with the location of the attraction! Learn more
Have a nice walk!
how to get to Equestrian monument to Peter I (Peter the Great) 'Bronze Horseman' in St Petersburg metro bus transfer taxi. Boat tours

How to get to the Bronze Horseman

Choose the most suitable method for you. Can be combined!
If you are walking in the afternoon / morning / evening (not at night), then metro is the best way!

This is the heart of the city. Here you will see almost all the famous tourist attractions of St Petersburg: the main avenue and the main square of the city - Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square, Palace Bridge, Hermitage, St Isaac`s Cathedral and much more!

Well, a taxi is almost the only way to get around the city at night. Don`t worry - it's easy and inexpensive. Click on the tab `taxi` to learn more.
Please note! Entrance to the metro stations in St Petersburg is open about from 05:40 till ..
a) about 00:30 - for stations in city center
b) till midnight - for stations in other parts of the city

Change of lines is possible only until 00:15
Official website of Subway is here
To get more information about public transport of St Petersburg click here
Ground transportation is suitable in the afternoon / morning / evening (not at night) for short distances and when there are no metro stations nearby, except for suburban and intercity buses.
Traffic in St Petersburg can be very dense, so if possible, we recommend that you use the metro for travel through city.

You can use any bus stop near Palace Square or St Isaac`s Cathedral
As a trip planner we recommend using Google services. Here's your destination
If you have any questions, get Google Maps Help

Need a taxicab? Don't worry - it's easy and inexpensive. Click on the tab 'taxi' to learn more.
Please note! Public land (ground) transport in St Petersburg works about from 6 AM till midnight. To find out the schedule and direction, we recommend using the route planner on Google maps - click the bus stop icon.

To get more information about public transport in St Petersburg click here
What you need to know about taxis in Russia and how to call a taxi without knowing Russian

1) You can learn Russian
2) You can learn this manual
3) Or just book an inexpensive private transfer
You need the address Senate Square, 1
In Russian - Сенатская площадь, 1
Russian pronunciation - SENATSKAYA PLOSHCHAD`, ADIN
Live sound is here

Detailed instruction how to make the order correctly look here

It should be remembered that traffic in St Petersburg can be very dense, so if possible, we recommend that you use the metro for travel through city.
Taxi is the best way to travel at night or when public transport is not available. If you follow the safety rules and our recommendations, it will be easy and inexpensive.
Taxis in Saint Petersburg
the most common companies
The largest aggregator of licensed taxi companies in Russia
Payment methods / Order by (via)
CASH -
website - yes | app - yes | phone - yes
CARD -
website - NO | app - yes | phone - NO
Call: phone - (+7812) 366 6666
via website | via apps - Android or iOS
The second largest aggregator of licensed taxi companies in Russia
Payment methods / Order by (via)
CASH - NO
CARD -
website - NO | app - yes | phone - NO
Call: phone - NO, online only
via website - NO | via apps - Android or iOS
The biggest and popular taxi service in St Petersburg
Payment methods / Order by (via)
CASH -
website - yes | app - yes | phone - yes
CARD -
website - yes | app - yes | phone - yes
Call: phone (+7812) 33 000 02 or 333 0000
via website | via apps - Android or iOS
The second most popular taxi in St Petersburg
Payment methods / Order by (via)
CASH -
website - yes | app - no | phone - yes
CARD -
website - yes | app - no | phone - yes
Call: phone (+7812) 324 7777 or 068
via website | via app - Android or iOS
The most popular private transfer service in Russia
Payment methods / Order by (via)
CASH - YES
CARD - YES
Call: phone - NO, online (website) only
Our choice
Private transfer | or by Taxi
KiwiTaxi transfer is a transportation service that is somewhat more expensive than a taxi. The advantages of a private transfer are - no problems with language, price is known in advance, driver will be waiting for you in the right place at the right time, holding a sign with your name.

This is an honest guide. Therefore, we do not recommend this service if your place of accommodation (or just pick-up point) is in the city center. In this case, it is much more better to order a regular taxi. But but if the distance is large, for example, departure point is airport or one of the suburbs, then a private transfer is really a convenient and profitable option.

You can order a transfer with any service level - e.g. transfer for the family with children, economy minivan for a tourist group or a luxury transfer. The transfer cost is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises - either when the driver is waiting for the passenger, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams. By the way, the KiwiTaxi service is available in almost any country in the world from the United States to Australia. Remember about it on your next trip!
Have questions? FAQ

Though the Bronze Horseman located directly in the center of city, but exact address formally is located in the Admiralty Administrative District of St Petersburg. Because, by default, Admiralteysky District of Saint Petersburg (transliteration of address in Russian) is listed as the point of destination.

Replace the data in the form, if necessary. Specify address of your location / your hotel name. If the booking system cannot find your exact address, then first specify in the form the name of the District of St Petersburg as the point of departure or arrival (how to find out the name of the district) and next enter the exact address of departure / arrival in the next step of booking.

Click here to see prices for all most popular transfer routes in St Petersburg.
PROMPT! SPECIFY RIGHT DIRECTION! (copy/paste)

Airport of St Petersburg (LED) - Pulkovo Airport Saint Petersburg
Trains to/from Moscow, Tallinn - Moskovsky Train Station
Trains to/from Helsinki, Vyborg - Finlyandsky Train Station
Trains to/from Riga - Vitebsky Train Station
Trains to/from Peterhof, Pskov - Baltiysky Train Station
Trains to/from Russian North - Ladozhsky Train Station
Main Cruise Harbour - Passenger Port Marine Facade
Ferry Harbour (Moby - SPL) - Sea Terminal Saint Petersburg
'Salt Pier' (river cruises) - Solyanoy Pier Saint Petersburg
'Utkina Zavod' (river cruises)
- Utkina Zavod Pier
Main Bus Station - Saint Petersburg Bus Station
Fountains of Peterhof - Peterhof
Catherine Palace - Pushkin
Our choice
1. Yandex Taxi
Yandex Taxi - call a cheap cab in St Petersburg
Yandex Taxi Note - this is not a carrier, but the largest aggregator of licensed taxi companies in Russia. The service is available in all major cities. Yandex Taxi owns Uber Russia subdivision. Cars can reach you very quickly.

To order a taxi in St Petersburg, call (+7812) 366 6666 or fill out the online form on the website (attraction address is listed as destination) and also on mobile apps Google Play or iOS
The total cost of the trip is fixed and will be calculated immediately, based on the data you provide.

To correctly fill out the forms or order by phone / on the street, use our instructions, both general (above) and for 'Taxovichkof' company (below) - they are similar.
2. Taxovichkof
Taxovichkof - Cheap taxi in St Petersburg
Taxovichkof is the biggest and popular taxi service in St Petersburg. Taxovichkof taxis are located throughout the city. This allows timely responses which will exceed your expectations. Cars can reach you within 5 minutes across St. Petersburg

To order an inexpensive taxi in St Petersburg, call (+7812) 33 000 02 or 333 0000 or fill out the online form on the website or on mobile apps. The total cost of the trip is fixed and will be calculated immediately, based on the data you provide. Online order up to 30% cheaper

To learn more, calculate cost of the trip and order a taxi, you can download the mobile app on App Store or Google Play, or go to the website
How to make an order correctly

E-Visa for St. Petersburg

From October 1, 2019 entry to Russia and stay up to 8 days in St Petersburg and suburbs can be made on the basis of free electronic visas via the checkpoints located in the region of St Petersburg and Leningrad region.
To find out the complete rules and apply online, click on the button

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