St Petersburg Sport Tour
St. Petersburg, Russia
From USD 58.00
Office phone number: +7 921 911 7756
St Petersburg Sport Tour
St. Petersburg, Russia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join us for a special pop-up sports tour that celebrates the upcoming FIFA World Cup by exploring Russia’s obsession with sports, from traditional winter games to the rise of football as the nation’s favourite pastime. Visit the city’s top sporting venues, grab a beer with us and get competitive over a friendly game of table football.
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Highlights
- Discover Russia’s favourite sporting past times with a local guide by your side
- Check out the Olympics-themed metro station that’s close to some of St. Petersburg’s most important sporting sites
- Knock back a beer with locals in our favourite sports bar in the city
- Unleash your inner Messi and thrash your guide and fellow travellers in a game of table football
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Near the Hermitage at the City Tourist Information Booth on Palace Square.
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- Starting time: 2.30 PM
- Ending point:
Metro Vosstania, Bar SBG 25, Goncharnaya Street.
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Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transport fees during tour, and a glass of beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to and from the meeting/end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.
On your marks, get set, GO! Your Sts Petersburg sports tour begins in the heart of the city at the Hermitage in Palace Square. A popular historic site, the square has played host to many sporting events and competitions over the years and is also turned into a fabulous ice-skating rink for amateurs and enthusiasts to show off their blade skills for a few months every year.
Next, we’ll descend into Sportivnaya Metro Station, where we’ll admire impressive neo-classical murals of the ancient Olympics and spend some time talking about the history of sport in the USSR and Russia.
The station is located close to the home of St. Petersburg’s football team at the Petrovsky Stadium and adjacent to Yubileyny Sports Palace which hosts a wide range of sports including basketball and ice hockey and is a prominent training centre for Russian figure skaters.
We’ll briefly visit the museum of our local ice hockey team, CKA, and then spend some time browsing for sports souvenirs and memorabilia in the gift shop.
A brief hop on the tram or bus will take us to our next stop, a friendly local sports bar, where we’ll enjoy a beer together and maybe catch a game with the locals. This is one of the city’s most popular bars for sport enthusiasts and is sure to be packed during this year’s World Cup. It’s also got a fascinating history that your guide will happily share with you over a pint.
After all that sport chat, it’s about time that you had a go at some yourself! Immerse yourself in an epic battle of table football with your guide and unleash your inner Olympian!
Your tour ends here but don’t forget to ask us for more tips on what else to see and do during your stay in St. Petersburg.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transport fees during tour, and a glass of beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, transportation to and from the meeting/end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Travellers under 10 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +7 921 911 7756
Email address: Info@stpetersburgurbanadventures.com
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