Tours on the roofs of Peter made official and safe

Legendary tours of the roofs of St. Petersburg have acquired official status. Previously, tourists learned about them on the Internet or through pasted ads around the city. Recently, the Youth College of St. Petersburg selected ten points in the city center, where future excursion routes will be held.

The advantage is given to buildings on Nevsky Prospect. Also on the route - houses on the embankments. Unlike illegal walks organized by local "rufers", licensed tours will be carried out only on safe roofs, in compliance with all safety regulations.

The Youth Board has already agreed with the owners of the selected facilities, and now its representatives are waiting for a decision from the city tourism committee.

What does it matter who organizes these tours? However, many fans of the original St. Petersburg leisure expressed doubts about the success of the project. If previously walking on the roofs of St. Petersburg has always been associated with a special romantic and even illegal adventure, now, with the adoption of the official route and safety rules, they will lose their charm.