St. Petersburg Private Tour Option 8

Russian Folk Show with Dinner

Tour Summary-
Type: Culture, Dancing, Dinner with Drink, Music
Length: 5 - 5.5 Hours
Walking: Easy
Mobility: NO wheelchairs
Guide: English Speaking Host
Timing: Please see notes below regarding timing of this option
Prices: Scroll Down or Click here for Prices

St. Petersburg - This option combines the Russian Folk Show with a typical Russian dinner. Please accept a warm welcome at the Nikolayevsky Palace and Art-Center for dinner and to see the enchanting festival of Russian spirit.

The Nicholas Palace was constructed from 1853 until 1861, by the famous architect Andrey Stakenshneider, for Emperor Nicholas I son Grand Duke Nicholas. The classic-styled residence was set at the Annunciation Square in the prestigious and costly district of St .Petersburg, not far from the Admiralty and Palace Square. After the Grand Duke's death in 1891 the Palace was given over to the Women' Institute named after Grand Duchess Xenia, sister of Nicholas II.

The Revolution of 1917 made the Palace the property of common people and their representatives (local trade unions). In accordance with the communistic traditions it was renamed the Palace of Labor. Today the walls of the carefully restored Palace preserve the memory of more than one hundred years history. Its lavishly decorated halls have witnessed the daily life of the Grand Duke's family as well as the meetings and celebrations of the Soviet authorities.

The Palace houses the Nikolayevsky Art-Center which represents the unique Russian culture to guests and residents of St .Petersburg.

Upon arrival at the Palace you enjoy a typical Russian dinner prior to the folk show.

Sample Menu

Salad:
Russian salad with potatoes, carrots, ham, apple, mushrooms, cucumber and green peas
or
Potekha Salad- Carrot and nuts served with sour cream

Appetizers
Russian blini (pancakes) stuffed with cheese and ham
or
Egg with red caviar

Main Courses:
Beef Stroganoff served with rice and vegetables
or
Pork and potatoes baked and served in clay pots

Desserts:
Ice cream
or
Russian blini (pancakes) with honey

Drink
Glass of Russian Champagne

Dinner and Folk Show Timing

Tour Add On- If you wish to add this evening dinner and folk show to one of your day tours, then your day tour must end between 1730 and 1800. You would then return to the pier at approximately 2300.

Dinner and Folk Show Only - If you would like to enjoy this evening dinner and folk show as a separate option departing from the pier then you will depart at 1730 and return at 2300..

Russian Tourist Visa - With this tour, our partners in Russia provide the needed Entry Voucher for a Visa-Free entry. You will NOT need to purchase a Russian Tourist Visa as you are covered with this blanket visa for your private party. Please visit the following link for important details: Visa-Free Entry Voucher

Four Week Notice- To obtain the needed Russian Tourist Visas we can only accept reservations with a minimum of four weeks notice.

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