Things to do in St Petersburg

Things to do in St Petersburg

219 ranked activities4 in the 90+ Club

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.

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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.

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Most Popular in St Petersburg

The experiences travelers book most right now.

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Most Highly Reviewed in St Petersburg

Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

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Last Minute in St Petersburg

Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

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Family Friendly in St Petersburg

Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

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Food & Drink in St Petersburg

Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

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Culture & History in St Petersburg

Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

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Outdoors in St Petersburg

Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

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Nightlife in St Petersburg

After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

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Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in St Petersburg with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer

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.