Meal with a Russian Family in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Meal with a Russian Family

Price
from 60 USD

Duration
4 hrs

Activity Level
EASY

Tour Category
Private Tours

Escape into the green and lush suburbs of Saint Petersburg to enjoy a hearty meal with a friendly local Russian family! Try various salads, delicious blinis with caviar and assorted jams, taste home-made drinks and just relax and have fun!

Highlights
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Meal with a Russian Family

Enjoy a delicious meal with a multi-generation Russian family in a suburban private house, located about 1 hr drive from St Petersburg city center. Try various typically Russian foods and drinks, learn about everyday in Russia and spend an unforgettable evening outside of the city!

2 hrs

Detailed Program

Time	Description
Tour time: 16:00 - 20:00
16:00	Meet your private driver at the hotel and transfer to the suburbs of Saint Petersburg, where the host family lives in a small town of Vsevolozhsk. The driver will take around 1 hour, so if needed you are welcome to take a short nap!
16:00 - 17:00	You will drive along the so-called Road of Life, along which trucks evacuated people from the besieged Leningrad during the WWII. You will pass the Flower of Life Memorial, dedicated to all children who lived (and died) during the war, and it will be possible to make a photo stop by the memorial on your way back to the city after dinner.
17:00-19:00	Meet the hosts, a Russian family of multiple generations living together, with little children running around and the elders of the family enjoying the comfort of being close with the loved ones. You will meet some of the family members, who are home when you visit, and will learn about the life of a typical Russian household. And of course you will enjoy your meal while talking to your host about life in Russia:) Typical Menu: On the savoury side: - 2 types of Russian salads 1) Vinegret (vegetarian salad with boiled beets, potatoes, carrots, eggs, fresh onions, pickled cucumbers, peas; dressed with sunflower oil or mayo, as you wish) 2) Russian 'Olivier' salad (with boiled potatoes and carrots, eggs, fresh onions, pickled cucumbers, peas, Russian Sausage, dressed with mayo) - Russian Pelmeni (dumplings with veal/beef/pork) it's possible to make no-pork if you wish, served with sour cream and tar-tar sauce On the sweet side: - Russian Pancakes with sour cream/ home-made berry preserves/ red caviar - Vatryshka-pie (pie with sweet cottage cheese) Drinks: Mors (berry drink) Still water /water with gas Tea/ coffee Alcohol will not be served, but if you would like to bring a bottle of wine or something else that you like, please do and we will happily serve it for you.
19:00 - 20:00	Enjoy a relaxing drive back to your hotel.
20:00	Return back to your hotel.

Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Comfortable a/c vehicle
English-speaking host
Unique experience with a Russian family
A delicious russian meal & drinks. Menu is subject to seasonal changes. Please advise of any allergies when booking!
Smiles and positive experience

NOT Included

Alcoholic drinks (you are welcome to bring along!)
If you have difficulty speaking English but would like to enjoy this dinner,we can arrange for an interpreter to accompany you. Please contact us for a quote.

NOT suitable for people with limited walking ability and wheelchair users.

Important

This is a very kid-friendly activity as the family has kids of various ages and a large playground outside in the frontyard. Kids are welcome to explore and have fun!

The family is able to comfortably accommodate parties of maximum 6 guests. If you are a larger party - please send us an email for a custom party, which will be help outside in the front yard by the fire.