The BALLET CITY TOUR 3-4h for 2-6 guests (private pty) with guide and driver

The BALLET CITY TOUR 3-4h for 2-6 guests (private pty) with guide and driver

The tour is focused on the history of world famous Russian Ballet from its very birth to nowadays. You will learn about sensational Russian Seasons in Paris, scandalous impressario (producer) Djaglev, Marius Petipa, Anna Pavlova, Karsavina and etc. Famous names, Iove stories, royal intrigues, grand theater architecture, illustrations, city highlights, picturesque photo stops - this is what the tour about.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hermitage Theater, Dvortsovaya Emb., 34, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia

this building was built specially for Catherine II, who was not only a talented ruler but also liked to write the plays, which were staged there. And of course, the special ballet company used to dance there. Now you can still book a ticket for the “Swan Lake” or “Giselle” there.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Palace Square, St. Petersburg 198324 Russia

The Winter Palace is the official residence of Russian Emperors and the ruling Emperors and Empresses were the patrons of the ballet - Anna I, Catherine II, who ordered to build the Hermitage Theater, Empress Alexandria and her daughter in law Empress Maria gave their names to Alexandrinsky and Mariinsky theaters. The emperors Nicholas I , Nicholas II and also the Grand Dukes (the members of the Royal family) were also the great ballet lovers and patrons.

Duration: 12 minutes

Stop At: The Alexandrinsky Theater, Ostrovskogo Square, 6, St. Petersburg 191023 Russia

pressive symbol of the ballet life - bears the name of Alexandra, the spouse of Nicholas I , he was a great ballet lover.

The architect of the Theater was Carlo Rossi, whose mother was a ballerina from Italy , so he made much efforts to glorify the ballet with the help of architecture. Basin House :You will also see an impressive building in the“ old Russian style” - the so-called “house of a Ruster” which boldly distinguishes among the strict buildings.

Monument to Catherine the Great with her favorites and associates is in front of the Theater, she was a patroness of Arts and science.

The National library is by the Catherine, who ordered to build it.

The «pavilions of Rossi» with ancient Russian Warriors are from the other side.

The exquisite Delicatessen Shop in expressive Art nouveau style is across the Nevsky Prospect, also houses the Comedy Theater on the second floor. The owner of the Shop - the merchant Eliseev was known for his eccentric behavior you will learn about...

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater, Iskusstv ploshchad, d. 1, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia

You ll see the beautiful ensemble of the Arts Square designed by the architect Rossi and the buildings are in one style- Michailovsky Theater of Opera and Ballet Mikhailovsky Palace ( the Russian Museum), the Palace theater, the philharmonic concert hall, the Monument to Pushkin

Stop At: Architect Rossi Street (Ulitsa Zodchego Rossi), Ulitsa Zodchego Rossi, St. Petersburg 191023 Russia

Rossi street is a very remarkable highlight of the city known for its “golden parameters” . It has a striking visual effect especially when looking from the Lomonosov Square.

The Ballet Academy - this is the Alma Mater of all Russian world famous ballet dancers such as Michail Barishnikov, Rudolf Nureyev and many others. It might be a chance to see some delicate ballerinas rushing to their classes!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall, Pisareva st., 20 Entrance from Dekabristov Street, 37, St. Petersburg 190121 Russia

The Mariinsky Theater - is the world famous Theater and rivals with the Bolshoy Theater in Moscow and of course the major highlight of the tour! Many world famous ballet dancers perform and used to perform there. Anna Pavlova, Tamara Karsavina , Matilda Kshesinskaja were the primas of the theater we can in the beginning of the XX century.

The New building of the Mariinsky Theater - the new stage , built recently gives the new life to the traditional performances

The Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory - the famous high school for the musicians is nearby in this “very artistic” location.

The monument to Rimsky Korsakov - the musician and composer and the Mariinsky theater is often called “The Rimsky Korsakov House “ because he wrote many performances and operas which were staged there.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Egyptian Sphinxes, Universiteskaya Emb. next to the Academy of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg Russia

The ancient Sphinxes decorate the embankment with picturesque view on the Neva River, Annunciation bridge, Palace bridge, Admiralty building and the St Isaacs in a distance. Great location for photos! The small sphinxes are also nearby - the are the lucky charms for those who touch them. The Academy if Fine Arts - the Alma Mater of Russian architects , who constructed the buildings and ensembles for the beautiful city.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Rostral Columns, Birzhebaya Sq., St. Petersburg 199034 Russia

Rostral Columns - the famous symbol of St. Petersburg. Great location to make photos with the Neva River, Winter Palace and other Hermitage buildings on the background. The best view on the Peter and Paul’s Fortress - the birthplace of our city.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, Petropavlovskaya Krepost, 3, St. Petersburg 197046 Russia

The museum is located in a former mansion of the Matilda Kshesinskaja.

The mansion of the Prima Ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaja ( the first love of Nickolas II) was а very fashionable one at that time. It has many peculiar details in its exterior to show the latest achievements of the architecture on the edge of XIX - XX centuries.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Savior on the Spilled Blood, Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia

The beautiful church decorated with mosaics inside and outside as a memorial for the Tsar the Martyr - Alexander II

Duration: 15 minutes