Evening activities

A canal boat trip is probably the most enjoyable and exciting way to see St Petersburg.  You will see stunning architecture and get a sense of city's elegance as you travel by boat through numerous canals and rivers.  Sites we can see are the Hermitage Museum; the grand Winter Palace, the residence of Russian Tsars; Peter and Paul's Fortress, the birthplace of St Petersburg; the magnificent Cathedral of Our Savior on Spilled Blood; the Summer Garden and House of Peter The Great.

The tour is approximately an hour long. The boat allows for inside and outside viewing. You may book this tour as part of a group, or opt for a private tour.   You may add this tour to part of a day, if you wish.

If you are tired of seeing numerous museums, cathedrals and monuments then we suggest our "Open Air Tour".  We will walk among the local people and get a sense of modern St Petersburg and daily life.

We will walk down Nevsky Prospect, the central avenue of St Petersburg, and enjoy such famous sites as the State National Library, a monument to Catherine the Great; the Alexandrinsky Theater; the Imperial Porcelain Factory; Anichkov Bridge; Gostinney Dvor- the oldest St Petersburg department store; and many other interesting sites.

Then we will visit probably the most famous food store in the city - Eleseyev Grocery Store - in a magnificent art nouveau building.  Piano music, the smell of hot coffee and baking, the beautiful sight of red and black caviar, will give you a sense of Russian bourgeois atmosphere of the 20th century. We will also visit one of the local farmer’s markets, where you will have an opportunity to buy some fresh local vegetables, fruits or chocolate, and try Russian honey.

During this trip we will pass one of the preferred places of worship for St. Petersburg citizens: the Cathedral of Our Lady of Vladimir (Vladimirsky Cathedral). Although it is optional, we usually have a short stop here to let you visit and see a traditional Russian Orthodox place of worship.

During the tour we may also use public transport, such as a trolley bus and metro (subway). St. Petersburg metro will impress you. Each station is like a museum- architecturally unique, spectacular, and over the top ornate, in the Stalinist style! It is sometimes referred to as Underground Palace, or the Palace for the People.

We believe our "Open Air Tour" is an unequaled experience and one that you will remember fondly.

Contact us to book your «inside» experience of St.Petersburg!

Duration of the tour is 4 hours.

The price reflects door-to-door service: a transfer from the sea port to the city downtown and back to the ship. The price also includes the cost of visas.

We will be happy to book an unforgettable evening in the famous Mariinsky Theatre (International Music Festival «White Nights»), the Mikhailovsky Theatre or the Conservatory.

Contact us and we will discuss the schedule options for the venues.

The Russian Folk Dance and Music Show is such a fun way to experience traditional Russian folk dance in Tsar Nicolaevsky’s (Nicolas's) Palace Theatre.  The ornate palace originally belonged to Grand Duke Nicolas, a son of Russian Emperor Nicolas I.  Today it is ranked among the most distinguished and valuable theaters palaces in St Petersburg, alongside the Hermitage.

The colorful and authentic dancers are accompanied by an orchestra playing traditional instruments such as the balalaika and the gusli.  All will have you tapping your feet and clapping your hands to the rhythm!

The performance lasts two hours with one intermission.  At intermission, you will be offered wine, champagne and non-alcoholic drinks, along with canapes topped with red caviar. Traditional Russian souvenirs will be available for purchase before and after the performance, and during intermission.

The price reflects admission fees, transfers to and from the theater:

We are pleased to offer an incomparable inside experience of Russian daily life, with the perspective of someone who has lived life in Communist USSR.  My Grandmother is willing to welcome you into her home, share a lunch or dinner and you will enjoy the warmth and fascinating personality of my Granny.  Although my grandmother has lived for 20 years in relative prosperity, she still has some strong Soviet views!  You will have the opportunity to see a radically different perspective, and I think you will find it fascinating.  You will understand many things about Russia that you may not now.  It is an opportunity to learn and gain perspective.  And it will be an unforgettable experience.