Top St Petersburg Food & Drink

This is a unique tour during which you will not just learn the history of traditional Russian and Soviet cuisine,and hear legends that surround the creation of different dishes, but will get a great opportunity to try and TASTE and ENJOY these dishes. . During this 3-hour Food Tour you will get to eat a generous amount of food, and will taste such dishes as: -Traditional Russian PIEROGI (hearty thick pastry with generous meat/vegetable filling) -Classic Russian TEA (Infused with various berries and herbs) -BORSCH (the most famous Russia soup with beets) -BEEF STROGANOFF with buckwheat ( Beef in creamy sauce with a traditional Russian grain. Be ready to hear the crazy story of creation of this dish!) -BLEENI (pancake which comes from pre-Christian times) . *All restaurants that we visit are reputable and trustworthy . This tour will prove you that Russian traditional cuisine is amazing, and is highly underappreciated! ARRIVE HUNGRY!

Skip the tourist traps and discover real Russian fare on a visit to a local St Petersburg family’s home for dinner. Sample authentic dishes such as borscht soup, beef stroganoff, and sweet pies, and savor a taste of traditional drinks including vodka, wine, and herbal teas. Gain insight into Russian culture as you chat with your hosts over dinner, and pick up top culinary tips to take home with you.

Unique COOK&EAT experience in the city center. PELMENI party in my own old apartment and be sure it will be fun and tasty!

Enjoy a private tour of St Petersburg's Hermitage—one of the largest museum's on the planet—then follow it up with a traditional 3-course Russian meal. Use your admission ticket to peruse the world's largest collection of paintings and explore the Hermitage's vast exhibition halls, taking in works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Goya and Van Gogh as you go. See sculptures by da Vinci and wander among extravagant state rooms offering insight into Russian history. Afterward, savor a lunch of national cuisine (think beet borsht and fish) accompanied by a complimentary vodka shot.

During this activity, you will see that drinking in Russia is not only about vodka. You will learn the story of a forgotten spirit, try different drinks, taste traditional appetizers, and play a funny Russian drinking game in a very comfortable atmosphere. The best way to start your evening in Saint Petersburg.

To understand the culture you are interested in, it is better to start with the food and drink traditions. We think that it is unfair that the world associates Russia with only Borsch and vodka. The country is multinational, as well as the cuisine. And, where is the best place to enjoy the variety of Russian cuisine, if not in the most international city in Russia – St.Petersburg? The idea of this tour is to get our foreign guests acquainted with the everyday food and drinking life of Russian people. We won’t visit any famous touristic places during this tour, we will show you places that locals know and love. The menu is based on favourite local goodies: fresh farmer products, Georgian cuisine, wine, and of course strong alcohol.

A great way to explore a culture is to learn about its food. In this Russian cooking workshop you’ll get the chance to try new cooking techniques, find out more about traditional Russian food, and eat your delicious creations afterwards. Try authentic Russian food unlike what you’d find in most touristy restaurants, and learn how to recreate them at home afterwards.

Experience a real Russian winter activity in Saint Petersburg – dog-sledding. We invite you to the suburbs of this wonderful city to become a part of an exciting northern adventure – meeting with beautiful Siberian huskies, dog-sledding in a snowy forest and tasting authentic Russian dishes in a grill-house after tubing, walking and breathing fresh air.

Skip the long lines at top St. Petersburg attractions on this 2-day tour of the city, which includes admission to the attractions, as well as all transport. Go around the city streets, and see Peter and Paul Fortress, The Hermitage, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and Peterhof Palace and Garden (Petrodvorets).

Russian traditional dishes cooking master class. What will you do? Russian local chef will teach you how to cook two of Russian favorite dishes-Borsch and Pelmeni. Borsch – Борщ - is one of the most famous Russian soups. It’s made out of beetroot, onion, carrots, potatoes, sometimes meat or fish and cabbage as well.The taste of Russian red borsch you will remember for a long time. Pelmeni-Пельмени(Russian dumplings) are one of the most popular and frequently eaten by Russians. Meat dumplings or “pelmeni” is a traditional Russian cuisine dish. These are little boiled pieces of unleavened dough filled with minced meat. Meat dumplings are especially tasty with sour cream or mayonnaise, and also with ground black pepper and grated cheese, parsley and butter. The chef will show you step by step how to cook these two very simple and delicious dishes. Thanks to this master class, you can surprise your relatives and friends with Russian cuisine.

Experience the majesty of the Russian ballet with this Viator Exclusive 4-hour experience, not available to book anywhere else. Following a ballet performance at Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg’s preeminent performance venue, you’ll enjoy a 2-course dinner and have the chance to chat to a ballet dancer, via a private translator, for 30 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off in St.Petersburg are included.

This handy two-day tour of St Petersburg is designed so that cruise ship passengers get the most out of their stop in the city. You’ll visit several of St Petersburg’s highlights and get an insight into Russian culture and history from your local guide. As this is a small-group tour you will receive personalized attention and a more relaxed pace while sightseeing.

Experience a combination of local Russian cuisine and culture at Stroganoff Steak House - Russia's largest steak house located in St Petersburg's bustling city centre.  Take the opportunity to sample Black & Red caviar and good old Russian blinis, two of Russia's oldest remaining delicacies. Both caviar and blinis (pancakes) are produced locally and are made with the highest standards in the world. Each set menu include Salmon red caviar (28,4 g), Sturgeon black caviar (28,4 g), two pancakes with farm sour cream and a drink on your choice (best-known vodka "Tsarskaya Gold" 40 ml, Russian Champagne Abrau-Durso 0,375 ml or Polugar 40 ml). Polugar is an old-style Russian alcoholic beverage, a bread wine revived according to the recipes of the 19th century of the so-called noble distillation. Gain knowledge from experienced, English speaking who can teach you the fascinating history of the produce offered at Stroganoff Steak House. 

The activity starts from your hotel. We pick you up and send to the real russian flat. You meet some of the family members. Dinner: enjoy your meal while talking to your host about the life and traditions in Russia.

While in Russia, make a trip over to St. Petersburg to see one of the world’s largest museums, the Hermitage with this private, 6-hour tour, including access to the UNESCO-listed Faberge Halls. The museum is home to over three million items, housed in six historic buildings, and your private guide can help you navigate the huge space to see what you’re interested in during one visit. Plus round-trip transport and lunch are included to help your day go smoothly.

Experience the famous Russian hospitality on this guided tour with traditional tea ceremony in St. Petersburg. Enjoy the perfect mix of must-see places and a comfort of traditional Russian tearoom. Witness the main attractions of the city, including the gorgeous Mikhailovsky Palace and its garden, the splendid Saint Michaels Castle and the atmospheric Summer Garden. Catch the absolutely breathtaking views of Neva river and ask a little bird from Russian folklore to fulfill your wishes. Delight your taste buds and eyes with traditional tea and wide choice of desserts served on the elegant traditional tea set. • Wander the historic streets and districts of St. Petersburg • See the must-visit sites of the cultural capital of Russia • Stroll the splendid Neva River embankments and enjoy city’s landscapes • Take part in the traditional Russian tea ceremony

This Russian folk show offers a taste of traditional Russian life you'd likely otherwise miss on your visit to St. Petersburg. Watch colorful dancers and musicians perform in the grand Nikolayevsky Palace and, during the interval enjoy some Champagne and caviar, and other drinks and snacks. Upgrade to include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Tea drinking with a course of 9 sets, will introduce you to the world of haute cuisine of the Russian Empire: - White chocolate mousse, yuzu caviar and sturgeon caviar - Macaroons with goat cheese mousse and pressed caviar - Borodinsky bread and smoked salmon with avocado, red caviar - Eclair stuffed with crab, tomato confit, onion confit topped with sturgeon caviar - White bread and egg roll with red caviar - Potato tartlet with pike caviar, smetana and chives - Oladii with Russian oscietra caviar - Blinis and red caviar, egg and Smetana - Volovan with sturgeon julienne and sturgeon caviar

2 Day Private Shore Excursion for the second time visitors includes off-the-beaten-track itineraries. You’ve probably seen the Hermitage, Catherine Palace and Peterhof, all main churches and now you’re wondering what to do next. Look at our 2 Day Shore Excursion what was especially designed for a second time visitor. Visit Oranienbaum palace and walk in the park. Enjoy the exclusive cathedral in Kronstadt and have a boat ride to see the forts of the 18 century. Next day visit the Assumption cathedral and stop for photos by the Smolny convent. Take pictures of the legendary Cruiser Aurora. Visit the local Farmer's market. Taste some Russian vodka and have a tour of the Russian Vodka Museum. Visit the State Naval Museum and walk with your guide in the city center.

Discover the secrets of authentic Russian cuisine and learn about the many different cultures and cuisines that have influenced its traditional dishes. Visit the family home of your host, Alexander, and watch as he cooks up a variety of Russian specialties, explaining the traditional ingredients and cooking techniques along the way. Then, sit down to feast on a home-cooked lunch or dinner, and sample a selection of delicious Russian dishes.

I am native of St.-Petersburg. I enjoy cooking national Russian dishes. We are a big family. While having dinner with us you will not only experience the best Russian meal of your visit, but also learn more about how Russian families live, and about Russians traditions and Russia culture. You will have a perfect insight!  

With the help of a sommelier you will discover Russian wine history, regions and grape varieties. Relax and enjoy good wine accompanied with local farm cheeses and other nice appetizers.

Follow the traces of the Saint Petersburg’s best coffee on this 3-hour guided tour in the city center. Start savoring the delights of Russia in a fancy café where you will sample a cup of aromatic coffee and a scrumptious dessert. See the impressive Kazan Cathedral and explore numerous interesting spots nearby. Have two more stops for the finest coffee and wander the splendid Fontanka Embankment. • Have a magnificent coffee-driven adventure in the heart of St. Petersburg • Learn more about the history and culture of Russia • Savor the finest coffee the city can offer • Delight your taste buds with the scrumptious custom desserts

What is in the tour: 10:00 Metropol restaurant/coffee shop 11:00 Eliseev food emporium 12:00 Passage culinary shopping mall 13:00 Caviar tasting and shopping 14:00 Lunch of your choosing 15:00 Polugar bar drinks tasting 16:00 Walk around food market 17:00 Meeting the locals on the street where most of all restaurants and night spots are 18:00 Metro ride 19:00 Stroganoff vodka room and museum