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Estádio José Alvalade - Sporting Lisbon Stadium Guide

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By Football Tripper Last Updated: September 3, 2021

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Estádio José Alvalade is a purpose-built 50,095 capacity football stadium located in the Portugal capital of Lisbon. Home to one of the biggest and most recognizable teams in the country, Sporting Clube de Portugal, the Alvalade XXI complex first opened in 2003 in anticipation of the Euro 2004 Tournament.

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Estádio josé alvalade history.

Estádio José Alvalade was constructed for the Portuguese hosted Euro 2004 tournament where it hosted five games including the semi final between Portugal and Netherlands which the home side won 2-1. The inaugural match was held the previous summer on the 6th August 2003 when Sporting Lisbon played Manchester United in an entertaining friendly match which ended in victory for the tenants of the new stadium.

Immediately classified as a Five-star stadium by UEFA upon completion, the 50,095 capacity ground was designated as the host of the 2005 UEFA Cup Final which saw Russian side CSKA Moscow defeat Sporting 3-1 in a match with disappointment levels comparable to those of the Euro 2004 final against Greece .

Designed by famous architect Tomás Taveira who also helped conceptualise two of the Euro 2004 stadiums in Aveiro and Leiria, Estádio José Alvalade is famous for it’s bright exterior, curvy architectural lines and colourful seats inside the ground. Built within a wider entertainment complex known as Alvalade XXI which includes a cinema, health club, offices and museum.

Built adjacent to the now demolished former stadium, the new Estádio José Alvalade continues to be named after Sporting Club founder despite the trend for commercialisation across Europe, with the record attendance of 48,855 for a domestic match was set when Sporting CP hosted great rivals Porto on the 7th January 2012.

View of Estádio José Alvalade

Sporting Lisbon Info

Estádio josé alvalade seating plan.

Below is a seating plan of Sporting Lisbon's Estádio José Alvalade:

Stand Photos

Estádio José Alvalad is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.

Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium.

Matchday Experience

Estádio josé alvalade away section.

Away fans are housed within the north-west corner of the stadium across sections A9, A11, B7, B9, B11, and B13 for disabled supporters. Spanning across two-tiers, visiting supporters can enter the ground via Gate 1 (Porta TMN according to our seating plan) which is next to the Sporting Museum.

There are storage lockers you may use, and after European matches you will be held back for approximately 45 minutes to allow the home fans to disperse and to ease congestion.

Best Pubs near ground

The majority of bars are to be found within Lisbon’s city centre rather than at Esstadio Alvalade and the Campo Grande area. There are quite a few overlooking the Tangus River which when combined with the weather make for the perfect drinking spots.

Food - Places to eat

The stadium is situated within a wider sporting and commercial complex known as Alvalade XX1 which contains a mall.

Sporting Lisbon Club Shop

Sporting Club Portugal operate a store at the stadium in addition to an online shopping page. The club shop is known as the “Loja Verde” which translates as green shop and is located in the south-eastern part of the stadium where tickets are also on sale.

Opening Times

• Monday to Saturday: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
• Sundays and Holidays: 1.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Can you take a stadium Tour?

Tours are available from inside the World of Sporting Museum which is located in the north-west corner of the stadium. The museum is usually open seven days a week from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm, however the stadium tours only run three times a day at 11.30 pm, 2.30 pm and 4.00 pm.

Tour & Museum Prices

• Adults: €10.00
• Children: €6.00
• Schools: €4.00

For further information and to clarify opening times feel free to send an email to [email protected] or phone the museum on +351 217 516 444.

How to buy Sporting Lisbon Tickets

Tickets to see Sporting play at home can be purchased online and printed out at home, or bought in person from the box office at the stadium which is open during the week from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Generally speaking the cheapest tickets are for the higher sections such as Bench B, whereas Central A are the most expensive.

How to get to Estádio José Alvalade

Where is estádio josé alvalade.

Estadio José Alvalade is located approximately 7 miles north of Lisbon city centre close to Campo Grande which is the campus of the city’s main university.

The stadium is located on The Segunda Circular which is the major ring road of Lisbon, and can be reached by taking the Estádio de Alvalade exit.

The address for satnav is as follows:

• José Alvalade Stadium, Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisbon, Portugal

There are a moderate number of spaces located just north-east of the stadium but the official website hasn’t got any information regarding matchday availability and price.

Train - Public Transport

Rossio Railway Station aka Estação Central is the main train station of Lisbon. Located on Rossio Square it is well connected to the rest of Portugal and it is 6.7 km south of Sporting’s stadium.

Public Transport of Estádio José Alvalade

The closest metro station is Campo Grande Station which can be accessed via both the yellow (Amarela) and green (Verde) lines which is coincidetally the two colours of Sporting Lisbon!

Depending on your starting location it may make sense to take either, however the green one is much more accessible from the city centre.

Lisbon is served by Aeroporto da Portela which is the largest airport in Portugal. Often known as Lisbon Portela Airport, it is located pretty much adjacent to José Alvalade Stadium, less than 10 minutes by car.

Hotels Near Estádio José Alvalade

If you’re looking for something more or less right next to the stadium you’re in luck as there’s a Radisson Blue Hotel. Otherwise you’re better of looking back towards Lisbon city centre – anywhere within a 5-10 minute walk of the two metro lines would be ideal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays at estádio josé alvalade.

Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon play their home matches at Estádio José Alvalade.

What is the capacity of Estádio José Alvalade?

As of 2024 Estádio José Alvalade has an official seating capacity of 50,095 for Football matches.

When was Estádio José Alvalade opened?

Estádio José Alvalade officially opened in 2003 and is home to Sporting Lisbon

What is the postcode for Estádio José Alvalade?

The postcode for Estádio José Alvalade is 1501-806.

Are there any Covid restrictions at the stadium?

Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Estádio José Alvalade in 2024. Please visit the official website of Sporting Lisbon for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus.

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Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon)

Tenants: Sporting CP

Opened: 2003

Capacity: 50,095

Address: Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal

The Estádio José Alvalade is the home venue of Sporting Clube de Portugal, one of the most successful clubs in Portuguese football. The stadium was built ahead of the country hosting UEFA Euro 2004, with the need for Sporting’s current stadium to be redeveloped or replaced. The new stadium therefore was built on the site of the old Estádio José Alvalade, a 60,000 capacity stadium that had hosted Sporting CP since 1956. Both stadiums were named after José Alvalade – the founder and first club member of Sporting CP.

The new stadium was opened on the 6th August 2003, with a match between Sporting and Manchester United in which they won 3-1 – also remembered as the match that convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign a young Cristiano Ronaldo.

The stadium would host five matches at UEFA Euro 2004 – three group matches, including a 1-0 win for the hosts over Spain, as well as a 2-1 for Czech Republic over Germany that knocked the Germans out of the competition. A shock 1-0 win for eventual winners Greece over reigning champions France followed in the Quarter-finals, with a semi-final 2-1 win for Portugal over the Netherlands also played at the Alvalade.

Portugal have since played several international matches at the stadium since 2004, both friendlies and competitive qualification fixtures.

The 2005 UEFA Cup Final was also played at the Estádio José Alvalade, with Sporting playing on their home venue. Unfortunately the advantage of playing at their home was not enough, losing 2-1 to CSKA Moscow of Russia.

Sporting CP – Tickets for Sporting matches are usually available, except for European or matches against Benfica or Porto. Tickets generally range from about €20 to €45, with further information and booking available on the official  website .

Portugal international matches –  Portuguese international match tickets are available to purchase through the official  website . Tickets for a friendly match against Algeria in June 2018, ranged from €15 to €25, however expect to pay more for UEFA competition.

Location & Travel

The Estádio José Alvalade sits at the centre of a complex called Alvalade XXI, which also includes a shopping mall, large cinema, health club and offices. The complex is in the Northern Lisbon municipality of Campo Grande, approximately 7 kilometres from the centre.

Airport –  Lisbon Airport, officially known as Humberto Delgado Airport, is the main international airport of Portugal. The Airport is the main hub for Portugal’s flag carrier – TAP Air Portugal, as well as being a hub for low cost carriers Easyjet and Ryanair. As well as low cost flights across Europe, there are direct flights on offer to Asia, North America and South America.

From the airport you can reach downtown Lisbon in 20 minutes or the rail station at Gare do Oriente in 10 minutes by  metro  on the Aeroporto – Saldanha line. Single fares cost €1.45 (plus €0.50 for an electronic travel card).

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Bus –  The Campo Grande bus station has local services 701 to Sete Rios, 717, 736 to Pombal and Cais do Sodre, 747, the 750 to Gare do Oriente, 767, the 778 to Telheiras and Paco Lumiar, 796 and 798. Campo Grande is also the main station for  long-distance buses to destinations north of Lisbon.

Metro –  The  Lisbon Metro  has four lines, with the closest metro station to the stadium being Campo Grande on the yellow and green lines. The station is next to the stadium and takes about 15 minutes to reach from the city centre.

Train –  There are two main stations in Lisbon – Santa Apolonia and Oriente. Santa Apolonia is closer to central Lisbon, whilst Oriente is closer to the Airport. There are international trains to Madrid or Hendaye on the French border from Santa Apolonia, as well as intercity trains to the north of Portugal (Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto, Braga and Guimarães), with trains to the south (Faro, Tunes) from Oriente.

From Santa Apolonia you can reach the Estádio José Alvalade by changing to the green line on the metro at Baixa-Chiado, or from Oriente you change to the green line at Alameda.

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Estádio José Alvalade Stadium Tour and Sporting Museum

Stadium tours of Estádio José Alvalade run at 11:30am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm from Tuesday and Sunday, with the tour also including entrance to the Sporting Museum which outlines the history of the club.

The tour and entry to the museum costs €14 for Adults, €7 for Children (7-13 years), €7 for Seniors (65 years+) and €30 for a Family (2 Adults & 3 Children).

Further information is available on the official website .

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Last Updated on February 24, 2021 by Sports Tourist

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The lions of Sporting Lisbon have roared all too rarely in recent years. With no title since 2002, Sporting have at least earned kudos and considerable lucre by producing the likes of Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A runners-up spot in 2014, and Champions League qualification, pointed to the potential of a talented young squad. Among the current crop of former youth team players – Carlos Mane, Andre Martins – is top Scots prodigy Ryan Gauld.

Crucially, Sporting nabbed trophy-laden coach Jorge Jesus from Benfica before the 2015-16 campaign – and are now neck-and-neck at the top of the table with their near neighbours and historic rivals.

The third of Portugal’s big three after Benfica and Porto, the later Sporting Clube de Portugal were formed by well-to-do young Lisboetas who played ‘foot-ball’ at Belas and later met at the Pastelaria Bijou on Avenida da Liberdade.

They started out as the Campo Grande Football Club, under the auspices of the Viscount of Alvalade, a landowner, adopting as a badge the rampant lion of Count Dom Fernando de Castelo Branco. Their original plain tops became hoops when the team had to borrow rugby shirts on a tour of Brazil in the 1920s.

By the 1930s, the green-and-whites were dominating the Portuguese game. Led by the ‘five violins’ – including the prolific Peyroteo, who shares the goalscorers’ record in the Benfica derby with Eusebio – the Lions won seven titles in eight years.

The last of these came in 1954, shortly before the European Cup was launched. In 1956, Sporting opened their new stadium, named after Jose Alvalade.

Outshone by Benfica’s Stadium of Light and overshadowed by Eusébio and European glory, Sporting at least managed to take two titles in the 1960s and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1964. Defender Joao Morais got the winner direct from a corner, earning him a more praiseworthy footnote in football history than his brutal foul on Pelé in the 1966 World Cup.

Since then, the Lions have won the occasional title and contrived to lose the UEFA Cup of 2005 to CSKA Moscow, even though it was played at the Jose Alvalade itself. Rebuilt and reopened in 2003, this four-star stadium, now surrounded by the Alvalaxia leisure complex, is an arena worthy of champions. All it needs is… well, champions.

The capacity of 50,000 might be around the same as the original Jose Alvalade opened in 1956, but the Alvalade XXI is a completely different beast.

The €100-million plus stadium was opened in August 2003 with a friendly between Sporting and Manchester United, won by the hosts for whom Cristiano Ronaldo shone so brightly, the United players persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to buy him.

On the ground

Brightly tiled on the outside, colourful within, with a seating pattern giving the lie that the ground is full, the impressive Jose Alvalade stands near Campo Grande metro station on the blue and yellow metro lines.

The Superior seats behind the goal and the Central ones on the sidelines are the cheapest and dearest tickets respectively. The main bilheteira (12.30pm-7.30pm, match days) is behind the Nascente stand (Caixa Geral de Depositos) immediately up from Campo Grande metro.

Also behind the Nascente stand, the Loja Verde is a tastefully conceived, two-storey boutique that stocks goodies ranging from a toy Honda motorbike to a replica stadium in silver. A wonderful blow-up photo of the Five Violins greets you at the entrance.

Guided tours incorporating a visit to the treasure chest that is the Museu Mundo Sporting take place every day at 11.30am, 2.30pm and 4pm. Combined tickets are €10 (€6 6s-11s, under 6s free), tour-only €7 (€5), museum-only €8 (€5).

Outlets fill the Alvalaxia mall adjacent to the stadium. Of these, the best is the Cervejeira Nacional on the upper floor, a simple, friendly bar-restaurant in which a black-and-white pictorial history of Sagres beer fills one wall, and a massive photo of the Seleccao the other. There’s also space for signed Sporting shirts. A glass of cold Sagres from a giant tap on the bar counter can be complemented by a hamburger or a chourico assado sausage.

Further up, the alcatejoLx is an upscale restaurant that takes reservations for matches, which diners can watch from its windows overlooking the pitch. On the ground floor, the sympathetic, dark-wood Pizzaria Nacional complements the Cervejeira upstairs, and also takes reservations on match days.

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Estádio José Alvalade

The  Estádio José Alvalade  is the home of the Sporting Lisboa football team. Designed by the architect Taveira and opened in 2003, the stadium has a capacity of 50 thousand covered seats.

The stadium is located in the Northern area of Lisbon, about 7 km from the old city. Both Europe League and Champions League matches are performed here.

The Estádio José Alvalade can be easily reached by car. It is located near the E1 motorway exit, and it is connected through the green and yellow underground lines.

The José Alvalade Stadium is home to the  Museu Mundo Sporting  which exhibits the history of the Portuguese club.

In order to assist to a  Sporting match  it is possible to purchase tickets online or at box offices.

Matches and events at José Alvalade Stadium

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Sporting CP

Founded at the beginning of the Twenty century by a group of friends who wanted to compete for a football match during a popular celebration,  Sporting CP  (the full name is Sporting Clube de Portugal), today represents one of the most important football teams of Portugal, counting with thousands of supporters.

Sporting’s historical rival is Benfica; however, Sporting CP is the only Portuguese team that has ever won a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title. The club has numerous achievements, like being one of the top five European teams for the presence of players in the UEFA Champions League, after Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Anderlecht.

Among the several successful players who worn the  white and green shirt , there are Joao Pinto, Nani, Simao, Paulo Futre and Luis Figo.  Cristiano Ronaldo was also formed in the youth soccer team of Sporting Lisbon; by that time, the club paid 12000 euro for his services – a record fee for a player of his age. He later became the captain of Portugal National Football Team, celebrating Portugal’s Euro 2016 winning and becoming of the world’s most famous football players.

Sporting Museum

In order to discover all about the team, you can visit the museum inside the  José Alvalade stadium . However, you will feel the strongest emotions only when attending a game. During your Lisbon vacation do not miss an exciting match at one of the historic temples of the history of European football.

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Peter and Paul Fortress walking tour

The Peter and Paul Fortress was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. Besides the ancient fortifications, the fortress includes the Peter and Paul Cathedral, built in the early XVIII...

Tour to Pavlovsk, Tsar Pauls stronghold

Built in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries, Pavlovsk’s palace and park was used as a summer residence for emperor Paul I and his family. The landscape park, one of the...

Tours by car

Tour of Pushkin: Catherine Palace and Park, Amber Room

The Palace and Park of Tsarskoye Selo is a former country residence of the Russian Tsars. It is a fascinating monument of the world’s architectural and gardening arts of...

Day trip to Novgorod - the ancient capital of Russia

At 8.00 AM, our driver will pick you up to depart for Novgorod. Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia’s most ancient cities and was Russia’s first capital. No other Russian...

Alexander Nevsky Monastery walking tour

The largest monastery in Russia, Alexander Nevsky Lavra was built near the location where Grand Prince Alexander won his victory over the Swedes and the Teutonic Knights in 1240....

Cathedral of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood walking tour

St. Petersburg´s most Russian looking building. The cathedral would seem at home on Moscow´s Red Square with its onion shaped domes and multi colored facade. The cathedral...

Yusupov Palace Tour

This is an extremely interesting palace excursion and St. Petersburg tour. The building is notable both for its beauty and for the historical events that have taken place within...

Russian Museum Tour

The Michailovsky Palace where the Russian Museum is situated was built by the architect K. Rossi at the beginning of the XIX century for Alexander I´s brother Michail. It...

Tour to Pushkin & Pavlovsk

Pavlosk was built in the late XVIII and early XIX centuries, the palace and park were used as a summer residence for emperor Paul I and his family. The landscape park, one of the...

Tour to Peterhof (Petrodvorets)

Peterhof is a jewel of Russian art – a town of parks, palaces and fountains. In the past, it was used as an exquisite summer residence by the Russian Tsars. Verkhniy Garden...

City Tour of St. Petersburg with visit to Peter & Paul Fortress and St. Isaac's Cathedral

The tour will take the visitor throughout the historical center of St. Petersburg and includes spectacular views of the Neva River, Canal Griboyedova, Moika Canal, the many bridges...

Dostoyevsky's St. Petersburg Tour with transport

Fyodor Dostoevsky, the famous Russian novelist, journalist and short-story writer spent much of his life in Russia’s Northern Capital, even though he was born in Moscow....

Boat Excursion Along the Canals of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a city of canals and viewing it from the water is an unforgettable experience. During your one hour trip, you will sail from Pevchesky bridge along the Moika...

City Tour of St. Petersburg with visit to the Hermitage Museum with transport

The tour will take the visitor throughout the historical center of St. Petersburg and includes spectacular views of the Neva river, Canal Griboyedova, Moika canal, the many bridges...

Military Tour: the Artillery Museum and the Central Naval Museum with transport

This excursion will be exciting for those who are interested in the military history of Russia. The tour includes a visit to the Artillery Museum and the Central Naval Museum....

Dostoevsky Museum walking tour

Learn more about the life and times of Dostoevsky on this most engaging excursion. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky's literary works explore human psychology in the troubled political,...

The National Museum of Alexander Pushkin Tour

Learn more about the father of Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin with a visit to his house located on the Moika River Embankment. During your visit you will learn about Pushkin's...

Revolutionary St. Petersburg Tour with transport

St. Petersburg is often called the cradle of the Russian Revolution. If you want to know more about the political history of Russia, or just walk the paths of the revolutionary...

WWII and the Siege of Leningrad Tour with transport

The city suffered on an almost unimaginable scale during the time of WWII. The bravery and courage of the citizens of Leningrad, as the city was called during that period, is well-known...

Thank you both for making our visit to St. Petersburg so enjoyable. Asya - your prompt replies to my many emails and your efficient organization were greatly appreciated. Elena - you were a delight. I don't know how you remembered all those names and dates! Your knowledge and enthusiasm made our 2 days with you very interesting and memorable. I will recommend you both to any friends we hear who are travelling to St. Petersburg. Thank you again for 2 wonderful days.

I am very glad to put in a good word for your excellent tour company. You handled all the tour arrangements so well. Compliments also to Dasha the tour guide & Dmitri the driver. The tours to the museums, city & palaces were really well explained and interesting. We were so happy not to stand in the long lines. Our driver drove efficiently and safely. We will have only compliments if anyone asks us about your tour company. Russia is beautiful and we have a great appreciation of your history, art and people.

St. Petersburg Russia Tours

St. Petersburg is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It was built on a collection of islands where the Neva River meets the Gulf of Finland and is divided further by a system of canals earning the city the name the Venice of the North. St. Petersburg was referred to as Peter the Great’s Window to the West because the great Tsar and reformer Peter the First designed the city to be Russia’s most European. The European feeling of the city is as true today as it was during the early 1700s. The embankments and boulevards are full of 18th and 19th century palaces of the nobility giving St. Petersburg an almost fairytale atmosphere. The historical city center is huge and dominated by the Winter Palace (former residence of the Tsars) which now houses the world famous Hermitage Museum . St. Petersburg Russia indeed is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities on earth. Our company is based in St. Petersburg, Russia allowing us to offer the widest variety of St. Petersburg Russia tours and excursions available on the Internet. All of our tours are designed so that our guests experience maximum enjoyment and become immersed in the culture and history of this great, Russian city. All our tours are private and can be fully customized upon your request. You can either choose one of our ready-made packages or create your own. Because we are locally based, we can offer excellent prices and the most knowledgeable guides in the city.

St. Petersburg – a Historical Gem

The city has witnessed some of the most dramatic and important moments in Russian history since its founding in 1703 by Peter the Great , making the city especially important for curious travelers coming to Russia. St. Petersburg was the scene of the Decembrist uprising , the famous court of Tsarina Catherine the Great , the assassination of Tsar Pavel and Alexander II and the home of Rasputin , the Siberian mystic. The last Tsar, Nicholas the II, was overthrown at the Winter Palace and the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and Lenin brought communism to power here. After the revolution, the name of the city was changed to Leningrad. During the Second World War, Leningrad was under siege and fully blockaded by the Nazis for almost 3 years, resulting in the deaths of up to 1.5 million of its citizens. Our St. Petersburg tours take you to the places associated with many of these events and more.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time of year to go to st petersburg.

St Petersburg is a spectacular city regardless of the time of year, it all depends on your itinerary. Summertime can be wonderfully warm and brings the White Nights, nearly 24-hours of sunshine and a party atmosphere. However, St Petersburg will be very busy and accommodation can be much more expensive. St Petersburg is quite cold in winter, but enchantingly beautiful and with less crowds. The worst weather takes place in November and March. Check to see if your visit will coincide with Russia’s holidays and festivals, and for more information about the best time to visit, read our guide .

How many days are enough in St. Petersburg?

With a carefully planned and researched itinerary you can see St Petersburg’s main sights over a long weekend. St Petersburg’s city centre is compact compared to Moscow’s, and its most famous attractions are reachable by foot from one another. Find centrally located accommodation, acquaint yourself with public transport, and book tickets in advance so that you can skip the queues. To make the most of a short trip, check out our informative St Petersburg city tours with options to suit all interests.

Is it safe to walk around St Petersburg, Russia?

Walking around St Petersburg is no more dangerous than exploring any European city if you are sensible with your belongings and use common sense. The city centre rarely feels isolated as it is quite compact, and many bars and restaurants are open 24/7. During White Nights there are nearly 24 hours of sunlight, meaning that you’ll never venture anywhere in the dark. If you travel by taxi make sure to book in advance, or take public transport, which is perfectly safe and tourist-friendly. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

Do they speak English in St. Petersburg?

St Petersburg is Russia’s most western-leaning city and staff in city centre restaurants, hotels, shops and attractions can generally accommodate English speaking tourists. There are also English-speaking tourist police. The metro and bus service maps have English translations, and intercom announcements are also made in English. If you’d prefer to travel by taxi, the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber) works in multiple languages, although it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. Younger Russians are more likely to speak basic English than older Russians, but Google Translate is useful if you get completely stuck.

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