Saint Petersburg is a city so rich in culture and history that it will leave you breathless. The whole city is an homage to its imperial past, so you can spend your days roaming from one landmark to the next with Saint Petersburg Free Walking Tours. Take a walk down the 2,7 miles (4.5 km) Nevsky Avenue, home to Great Gostiny Dvor, one of the oldest shopping arcades in the world. This extraordinary street is filled with opulent architecture, churches, palaces and a movie theater dating back to 1913. You can also find here the Palkin Restaurant one of the first ever Russian cuisine restaurants in Saint Petersburg. Patrons have included Chekov and Tchaikovsky, among other notable artists. And, if you have some cash to spend, why not treat yourself to an unforgettable performance at the Mariinsky Theater? Follow this up with a romantic night-time cruise along the stunning canals, admiring Saint Petersburg in all its illuminated glory.