Previously, it was difficult for an outsider to safely get on the roof in St. Petersburg. Now it is much easier to look at Peter from a height - just book a tour, go to a restaurant with panoramic views, or look for open roofs. From our article you will learn how to admire the Northern capital from a bird's eye view.
Self-guided walk
If you enjoy spending time high above the ground, enjoying the views and taking a break from the hustle and bustle, go for a self-guided walk along the rooftops of St. Petersburg. You don't have to pay for pleasure and a portion of extreme! According to the rules, the attics of houses should be closed, but there are exceptions to the rules. On the Open Roofs website you will find the addresses of the open roofs of St. Petersburg, but be extremely careful at the top!
Tips from experienced St. Petersburg roofers:
- Wear comfortable clothing and low-heeled, non-slip shoes.
- Do not bring animals and small children with you.
- If it is raining or a thunderstorm has begun, postpone your walk for a better day.
- It is almost always windy upstairs. In the cold season, it is more comfortable on the roof in a windproof jacket with a hood and warm gloves.
- Altitude is a very strict examiner and some lessons come at a high cost. If you are not confident in your abilities and are not very familiar with the city, look for a guide.
Rooftop tours
While walking on the rooftops of St. Petersburg with a guide, you do not have to worry about safety. The organizers prepare routes together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and supervisory authorities. They know convenient passages and take tourists to places that have fences. Prices for excursions to the rooftops of St. Petersburg depend on the length and size of the group. The more people, the cheaper!
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The whole center of St. Petersburg from the roof
An hour-long tour is conducted by a fourth-generation resident of the city. He already knows what to show to novice roofers! Tourists will see all the high-rise dominants of St. Petersburg, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Admiralty and the Winter Palace. Binoculars from the guide will help you see all the sights in detail.
Price: 700 rubles per person. Specify price >>
Conquer the roofs of St. Petersburg
An inexpensive walk for adults and children allows you to enjoy the atmosphere of the St. Petersburg rooftops, hear mysterious legends and take great photos for a family album. The roofs of two houses in the center of St. Petersburg are safe, they have special paths and fences.
Price: 750 rubles per person. Specify price >>
Walk on the safe roof of an apartment building
The advantage of this tour of the rooftops of St. Petersburg is that it is conducted for a small group - up to 10 people. Participants admire the streets, temples and houses from one of the highest rooftops in the city center. The wonderful observation deck has fences.
Price: 700 rubles per person. Specify price >>
View from the roof to the drawbridges of St. Petersburg
The most romantic nightlife event in the city is the opening of bridges. You can watch how this happens during the guided tour on the rooftop. Beautifully lit St. Petersburg will seem to you the best place on earth!
Price: 1400 rubles per person. Specify price >>
5 panoramic roofs of the former bakery
A St. Petersburg roofer and history buff gives a tour of the rooftops of St. Petersburg for a compact group of up to 5 people. Smolninsky bakery was opened in 1938 and worked until 2005. In 1.5 hours you will visit 5 rooftops, learn how the city was defended during the war, and at the end you will receive a pleasant surprise from your guide.
Price: 1290 rubles per person. Specify price >>
Photoshoot on the streets of St. Petersburg and the roof
An hour-long walk with a photographer is a dream come true for everyone who wants to receive professionally processed photographs as souvenirs. The shooting takes place on the streets, embankments, courtyards and on the terrace with a beautiful view of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Price: 2400 rubles for a group of up to 4 people. Specify price >>
House of the Singer company
According to reviews, it is very interesting to visit the famous roof of the Art Nouveau building, which belonged to the creator of sewing machines Isaac Singer. The mini-group is led along the old stairs and shows the Nevsky Prospekt and the architectural gems of the city from the roof, which looks like a glass globe.
Price: 1700 rubles per person. Specify price >>
Very Petersburg excursion: ceremonial + roof
Two pleasures in one - to see the best front doors and climb to the roof are offered on a tour that lasts 3 hours. Find out what is hidden behind the elite facades, who owned the best mansions, and get a bird's eye view of the city!
Price: 1500 rubles per person. Specify price >>
Peter and Paul Fortress - from tunnels to roof
A non-trivial look at the most famous landmark of the city - an exciting walk from the secret underground passage to the roof of the fortress walls. A picturesque view of the Troitsky Bridge, Palace Embankment, the flag tower and lighthouses opens up from the high Nevskaya Curtain.
Price: 5200 rubles for a tour for 1-10 people. Specify price >>
Rooftop restaurants
It is pleasant to see the city in all its glory in a comfortable environment. These are the conditions that are offered in restaurants that operate on the rooftops of St. Petersburg. There are many establishments offering excellent panoramic views of the city.
Cafes, bars, hookah bars and fashionable restaurants on the upper floors of St. Petersburg buildings have a special atmosphere of lightness and freedom. These are great places to meet friends and have a romantic dinner! Rooftop restaurants are popular: visitors who want to drop in to “just see the city” will not be allowed in. Book your table in advance!
"Heaven and Wine"
The stylish rooftop bar-restaurant has two lounges. Guests are offered a rich wine list, tapas, pates, pasta, pizza, cheese cakes and omelettes. In warmer months, it is pleasant to sit on the open terrace.
Address: per. Pirogov, 18.
Average check: 1000 rubles.
"Sails on the roof"
One of the best panoramic restaurants in St. Petersburg is open on the roof of the 10th floor of the Tolstoy Square business center. Visitors love hearty breakfasts with shakshuka, fried suluguni and beef stroganoff with porcini mushrooms.
Address: st. Leo Tolstoy, 9.
Roof sails: 1200 rubles.
Hi so terrace
If you fancy dining while admiring St. Isaac's Cathedral, head to a rooftop restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg. It is located above the hotel and is open only during the warmer months.
Address: Voznesensky pr., 6.
Average check: 1700 rubles.
R-terrace
Another place from where the handsome Isaac is perfectly visible is the summer terrace in the restaurant at the Renaissance St. Petersburg Baltic 5 * hotel. Everyone is allowed here.
Address: st. Pochtamtskaya, 4.
Average check: 1400 rubles.
"Wine and Water"
A stunning view of the historic center opens from the restaurant at the Indigo Boutique Hotel. The establishment with panoramic windows and a glass roof is located at a height of 25 m. You will see how three St. Petersburg bridges are raised at once!
Address: st. Tchaikovsky, 17.
Average check: 2300 rubles.
La Vue
The elite restaurant on the roof of the Saint Petersburg Hotel offers haute cuisine from the talented chef Nikita Sechin. While tasting delicious dishes, you can admire the picturesque water area of the Neva and the cruiser Aurora.
Address: Pirogovskaya emb., 5/2.
Average check: 2200 rubles.
