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Finding an independent tour guide One of the joys of staying in an apartment in the center of Saint Petersburg is to experience all the culture and history as Russians have done for hundreds of years. Walk the streets and imagine seeing Alexander the Great, Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky -- all the famous names of history -- passing by in years past.
Armed with a guidebook, a map, walking shoes and a secure pocket of roubles and you are guaranteed to see interesting sites in almost every block. But for the independent traveler I recommend considering using an independent tour guide for a few days to help you get an overview of the city and identify places you want to spend time later. And also to develop some skills, such as how to ride the Metro, hail a car or catch a bus. And you will have a solid contact to help for the duration of your trip as needed. It is easy to get lost in the Hermitage and maybe that is part of the fun. But maybe for the first visit a guide would really enrich your knowledge and efficiency. Walking tours Peter's Walks have guided walking tours of the center for a reasonable price, a great to supplement the self-guided tourist http://www.peterswalk.com/ |