Highlights / General details
Discover the weird and wonderful sights in St Petersburg, with a local guide; Explore the history of Russia left behind by the likes of Rasputin and Lenin; Taste some Russian vodka in a Soviet-style bar and socialize with fellow travelers and locals; Visit the oldest and most beautiful railway station in St. Petersburg, which was constructed in the same style as the Eiffel Tower; Discover the beauty and unusual design of the St. Petersburg metro.

Inclusion
Local English speaking guide; Small glass of vodka; Snack.

Exclusion
Hotel drop off and pick up; Gratuities.

Hours of operation
Available daily departing at 7:00pm.

Duration
Approximately 3 hours.

Location
Tour departs from City Tourist Information Booth at the Palace Square; and tour ends at Vosstaniya Metro Station.

Itinerary
This is a historical St. Petersburg tour with a twist - instead of stopping off at St. Petersburg's many, many monuments, you'll go on a journey with new friends to the city's weirder sights to give you a healthy dose of real local life. After all, how often to you visit the famous landmarks in your own city? Join a local guide to see what make St. Petersburg tick for the people that live there.
We begin this St. Petersburg tour at the information booth on the Palace Square. This square is the heart of St. Petersburg local life and where the city’s most important celebrations always take place – making it the best point to start your “like a local” tour!
You’ll continue along St. Petersburg's busiest street, Nevsky Prospect, home to restaurants, theatres, and museums. This street is famous for its lively atmosphere, with so many things to see! All along here, you’ll find Russian history side-by-side with the modern life of local youth – and with a St. Petersburg citizen by your side, you’ll really feel the local life.
We’ll turn off Nevsky Prospect and head toward the Vladimirskaya metro station. Here, you can see a monument to the famous Russian writer Dostoevsky, who lived and worked in one of the houses nearby.
Then, we’ll go down into the metro where you’ll see the oldest rail line with its most unusual interior. Your guide will show you some secrets of the metro and will explain why St. Petersburg’s system is so much more than just public transport. From there, we’ll head to the Vitebsky railway station, one of the most beautiful places in St. Petersburg, and constructed in the same style as the Eiffel Tower.
Your St. Petersburg city tour ends next to Vosstaniya metro station, where we will visit a local bar for a taste of the good stuff! We'll head to a traditional Soviet-style vodka room, where we'll enjoy a shot of chilled vodka washed down with an array of classic Russian vodka chasers. We'll get to know each other over a glass of Russia's most beloved tipple, giving you the chance to chat with a local and get social with your group.

Additional Information
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended; Please note this is a walking tour and you will need to be of a reasonable level of fitness to enjoy it.

Participant restrictions
You must be at least 19 years old to join this tour. Photo ID must be supplied to your guide at the beginning of the tour.

Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12
If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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