

Things to do in St Petersburg
St Petersburg pairs beach time with a dense arts district: Dali Museum entry, mural walking tours, clear-kayak paddles through mangrove tunnels and boat runs out to Egmont Key and Shell Key.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in St Petersburg?
Outty ranks 219 bookable experiences in St Petersburg, United States. The highest scoring is St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour at 92 out of 100, followed by Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area, Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve, Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete. Prices start at $5 per person and 4 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. October to April, before the summer heat and afternoon storms.
- Ranked experiences
- 219
- In the 90+ Club
- 4
- From
- $5 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in St Petersburg
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of St Petersburg they cover.
Book Taxi Barcelona
3508 experiences across 241 cities
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Localgrapher
330 experiences across 185 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
Travel and Abroad Holiday Experiences
137 experiences across 122 cities
The Photo Experiences
125 experiences across 110 cities
Most Popular in St Petersburg
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

4 Hour Egmont Key Island Tour With Dolphins & Snorkeling Included

Party Bike Through St Pete with Bar and Mural Stop on Trolley Pub

Private boat tours for dolphin watching near treasure island
Most Highly Reviewed in St Petersburg
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL
Last Minute in St Petersburg
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL
Family Friendly in St Petersburg
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park

Shell Key Tour with Capt Yak

Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL

Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass, Madeira Beach, FL

Half Day Fishing Experience from John's Pass in Madeira Beach, FL - 5 Hours
Food & Drink in St Petersburg
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

St Petersburg Distillery Tour and Tasting Experience

Half Day Fishing Experience from John's Pass in Madeira Beach, FL - 5 Hours

St. Pete Street Feast Funky Bites Street Eats and Trivia Nights

Party Bike Through St Pete with Bar and Mural Stop on Trolley Pub

Dolphin Sunset Cruise with Drinks Included

Tropical Buffet Cruise in Madeira Beach
Culture & History in St Petersburg
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local

Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

Guided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart

St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure
Outdoors in St Petersburg
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours

Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL
Nightlife in St Petersburg
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area

Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve

Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours

Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass

Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park
Highest rated in St Petersburg
The top of the Outty Ranking across 219 local experiences
- 1St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour2h • from $1892.0
- 2Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area2h • from $8991.4
- 3Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve3h • from $5991.0
- 4Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete3h • from $8090.6
- 5Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours2h • from $7988.2
- 6Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL1.5h • from $3587.3
- 7Kayak Adventure of Shell Key Preserve & Island with a Local3h • from $5985.9
- 8Shell Key Clear Kayak Sunset & Glow Tours1.5h • from $8985.9
- 9Guided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart1.5h • from $4985.6
- 10St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure3h • from $4384.4
- 11Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John's Pass3h • from $4584.2
- 12Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park5h • from $4983.7
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Planning questions about St Petersburg
- What are the best things to do in St Petersburg?
- St. Petersburg Jungle Prada Site History Tour is the highest ranked experience in St Petersburg, scoring 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 634 traveler reviews. Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area, Small Group Kayak Tour of the Shell Key Preserve, Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete, Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours round out the top five. Outty ranks 219 bookable experiences in St Petersburg, United States, and 4 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in St Petersburg cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in St Petersburg is $65 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art General Admission. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in St Petersburg for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in St Petersburg currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is St Petersburg good for families?
- Yes. 23 of the experiences we rank in St Petersburg are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in St Petersburg?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit St Petersburg?
- October to April, before the summer heat and afternoon storms. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in St Petersburg?
- 115 of the 120 experiences we rank in St Petersburg offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in St Petersburg gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within St Petersburg so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.