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Russian Ballet Evening and 3-course Traditional Russian Lunch in Saint-Petersburg (5 hours)

Enjoy a Traditional Russian 4-course Lunch with one of the best Russian Vodkas (1 shot per person is included) in the centre of Saint-Petersburg made for you and then use the unique chance to visit the magnificent Russian classical ballet well-known all over the world. Feel the taste of Russia in authentic and unforgettable atmosphere. Admire the perfect rendition of classic music by the best ballet dancers of the outstanding Russian Theatres. The Russian history of ballet dates back to as early as the 17th century during the reign of Peter the Great. Everything else has changed but the ballet has remained the same. The breathtaking beauty of the setting, the idiosyncrasies of Russian theatre-goers and the historic atmosphere should be more than enough to guarantee a truly memorable evening out.
  • Romantic experience, perfect for couples
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
  • Hotel pickup included

Our driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and drive you to the centrally located Russian restaurant. Here you will taste the famous courses of Russian cuisine such as Fresh cabbage salad with apple or "Vinegret" (Old-style Russian salad with cooked and pickled vegetables), Shchi (Russian cabbage soup) with sour cream, chicken cutlet "Pozharskaya" with tomato sauce, hot pancake with fruit spread, chicken fricassee in mushroom sauce, Kasha (buckwheat porridge with onion). And of course 1 shot of Vodka (50 ml) will help you to feel yourself real Russian. Finish your perfect lunch with a cup of coffee or tee. 

Now when you satisfied your physical hunger it's time to take care of the cultural one. Your driver  will get you to the one of the best Russian Ballet and Opera theatres to see the Real Russian ballet, tradition of which acquired fans all over the world. Russian dancers were famous for their grace, fluidity and expression of hand movements and amazing intuitive understanding of their characters. Russian composers, such as Petr Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev, are considered the real maestros of ballet music. Productions by legendary choreographers Marius Petipa, Mikhail Fokin and George Balanchine are considered the leaders in the world art of choreography. You will have the unique chance to admire best Russian Ballet performances, such renowned masterpieces as "The Nutcracker", "The Sleeping Beauty", "Romeo and Juliet", "Scheherazade and the Fir-bird", "Еру Cinderella" and of course "Swan Lake" ballet which can not be missed by any ballet lover. Starting time is usually 7:30pm or 8pm and the performance lasts for about 2-2.5 hours. Be impressed by the inimitable interiors of one of the oldest tsar's ballet theatres. Listen to the brilliant classic music of the outstanding Russian composers - Glinka, Thaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Prokofiev - relax and forget any problems. You can take the binoculars to descry the delicate costumes of ballet dancers, looking at made up faces you can feel the characters of them.

You can choose any ballet performance in the oldest Russian Ballet and Opera theatres - "Mariinsky", "Alexandrinsky", "Mussorgsky" or "The Hermitage theatre".  Some of these theatres have been founded in the far 18th century as the personal Royal Theatres and now open the doors to the millions of ballet-lovers from any corner of the world. Each has it's own particular style due to the unique velvet interior framed in the baroque tracery. 

In the intermission you can take a glass of champagne in the theatre cafe and have a look at the miniature decorations and sketches of the costumes made especially for this ballet performance in the beginning of last century yet. You can face the photos of the best Russian Ballet dancers in the theatre foyer. 

After the performance is over, you can take a taxi.

Type: Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Departure time: 04:30 PM

Important info

Price includes
  • Private tour
  • Hotel/port pick-up
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • 4-course lunch
  • 1 shot of Vodka (50 ml)
  • Ballet performance tickets
Not included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Hotel drop-off (available at extra fee)
  • Other alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Dress code: no shits, no t-shirts.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
  • Not recommended for child aged 5 and under
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
Departure and Return
Departure point
Your centrally located St Petersburg hotel/hostel/port
Departure time
Between 16:30 - 17:30 (4:30 - 5:30 pm)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Duration
5 hours (approx.)
Return details
One of the top 4 St. Petersburg theatres: Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky, Hermitage or Alexandrinsky

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