Vladimir Ivanov
Event organizer
St Petersburg was founded as “a window on the West”, but throughout three centuries of its turbulent history it became truly Russian city, that has shared joys and sorrows, wins and loses with the rest of Russia.
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Meeting point: Discussed individually
Private
Only your company, from 1 to 10 person
2 hrs
Only for You
This is a private tour. Only you and your group will participate in the tour
A Guide at Your Disposal
If you wish to adjust the tour itinerary slightly, please contact the organizer
What is not included
personal expenses
Tickets to museums
Food
How can I pay?
Online prepayment
Pay the rest to the organizer
Online payment
No need to pay anything on site
A full refund is available for prepayment and online payment if canceled within 48 hours.
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For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.
Activity schedule
Saturday, Sunday, Monday any time
Places you will see
You can choose one of the available programs of author's excursions or Express your own wishes on the duration and route. We will discuss all the details with you in advance and find the best option.
Activity book period
You can book tour up to 36 hours in advance.Activity languages
EnglishHow long your tour will be
2 hrsPhotos
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This is a new tour, check out reviews from other tours by this guide:
Vicki T.
The Metro Palaces Tour with Vladimir was fab. Vladimir is very professional and obviously loves his city. I describe myself as an introvert, or very guarded. Therefore, I truly appreciate how at ease I felt with Vladimir. He was approachable and I was comfortable asking him random questions. He always had a thoughtful answer. I am not well-read in Russian classics but prior to flying home, I managed to read The Nose by Gogol, downloaded several Dostoyevsky books, and added a few Russian films to my playlist. This is testament to Vladimir's infectious passion about literature. Overall, the tour was cerebral--which is a compliment. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in going below the superficial layer of the main touristy sites.
over 4 years ago
Nootson
Vodka is not that simple as you might have thought! The "vodka tour" was a charming way both to learn and to taste. The place for testing chosen by Vladimir was really cosy, elegent, and... food was really tasty and he went in depths about the history of the spirit itself, explaining us how the production technology drammatically changed in the time of the last Russian emperor. We were lucky to have a sip of authentic vodka produced according to the old technology and to compare it with the newer ones. If you want to add a gastronomic hint for your trip, Vladimir's testing is the best choice.
over 7 years ago
Dacobe
Great tour. In 2 hours you see the first stations built on line 1. It goes beyond the superficial architecture to explain the meaning and reasoning behind it and provide a very interesting picture of 20th century Russian history and culture, including the Revolution, the Siege of Leningrad, Soviet values, industrialization and others. Vladimir explains all this in detail, covering things that would be easily missed otherwise. You also see a couple of construction details affected by the Cold War. Fascinating.
Daniel.
about 9 years ago
Balraj_s
I really enjoyed this tour with Vladimir.
I undertook this tour alone, and Vladimir made it possible to collect me from my hotel, and we made our way to restaurant.
We tried five different vodaks, from various places, and also enjoyed some food.
Most of all, I enjoyed the company of Vladimir, and we had a great cultural exchange and it was a pleasure to learn about him and his interesting life in St Petersburg.
Thank you, and if I return, I will be sure to see you again.
Bally (UK)
about 7 years ago
Grzegorz J.
Awesome. Vladimir came prepared with maps, print-outs, old photos, quotes from the novel and from the press of the period, providing excellent background to a fascinating 2-hour tour. Vladimir's narration revolves around the life of Dostoyevsky and the plot of the novel. You will get most out of it if you are familiar with "Crime and Punishment", but the tour is cleverly designed in such a way, that you will enjoy it and learn from it even if you have not read the book. Highly recommended!
about 12 years ago
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