Russian Ballet at Imperial Theater with roundtrip transfer from cruise ship

Price
from 160 USD
Duration
3 hrs
Activity Level
EASY
Tour Category
Private Tours
Russian Ballet at Imperial Theater with roundtrip transfer from cruise ship

When in Russia, it’s a pity to pass on the unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of a spectacular Russian Ballet. Most famous, traditional, classical Russian choreographic productions of The Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and The Nutcracker are awaiting you in the surroundings and interiors that witnessed the Tsars and the nobility watching  those performances over 100 years ago.


Highlights
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  • Swan Lake Ballet
  • Sleeping Beauty Ballet
  • Giselle Ballet
  • Nutcracker Ballet
  • Visa-Free Paperwork

Enjoy Swan Lake ballet by Piotr Tchaikovsky, one of the greatest Russian Composers of the 19th century. The world-renowned ballet will keep you enchanted by its music, rhythmic and colorful dances, the power of love, and a fierce fight for the good.

The ballet tells us the story of an enchanted girl, turned into a swan that can be freed by true love only. Prince Siegfried swears eternal love to her, but later, when forced to select the bride, chooses Odilia, who looks like the enchanted swan. He tries to correct his mistake but dies in the battle with the magical swan lake master.

When first staged, Swan Lake was a significant failure. It was only 20 years later when re-staged by Marius Petipa, the ballet took its contemporary look and became a world-famous symbol of Russian art.

3 hrs

The Sleeping Beauty ballet is based on the world-known fairy tale of a princess, cursed by the upset evil witch. The curse is fulfilled as the princess pricks her finger on the spindle and instantly falls into a deep sleep. She wakes up many years later to a kiss of a prince charming

The ballet was created by Russian famous composer Tchaikovsky. It's renowned for the great dances of the different fairies during the Royal ball

3 hrs

Giselle is a story of a peasant girl, deceived by her noble lover, who died and became the Wilis - one of the ghostly spirits of maidens betrayed by their lovers. The Wilis, led by their merciless queen Myrtha, haunt the forest at night to seek revenge on any man they encounter, forcing their victims to dance until they die of exhaustion. Giselle forgives her unfaithful love and saves him from the Wilis.

The ballet was first staged in 1841 in Paris, although the current version known worldwide belongs to Marius Petipa, who re-staged the forgotten dance and presented in during the "Russian seasons" in Paris.

3 hrs

The Nutcracker is a beautiful Christmas fairy tale about the dream of a girl called Mary on Christmas night. Mary dreams of her new toy - the Nutcracker leading the army of toys in a battle against the evil Mouse King

Although the Nutcracker is a Christmas tale, the ballet is shown the whole year-round. There are two versions of it - the traditional choreography by Marius Petipa, dating to 1892, and the 2001 version, where contemporary Russian artist Michael Chemiakin designed the costumes and the staging. The modern version keeps the fascinating old choreography but enhances it with the great costumes that turn the ballet into the cartoon on stage.
(Please note that contemporary Nutcracker version is available in Mariinsky theater only, subject to the playbill).

3 hrs

Visa-Free paperwork is complimentary and included in your tour package. Don't forget to provide us with your passport details in a timely manner.

When booking, please have the following details ready for each participant:
1) Name as in Passport
2) Passport Number
3) Date of Birth
4) Citizenship

valid for up to 72 hrs

Detailed Program

Time Description
Show start times:
Mariinsky theater:         19:00     pick-up at 18:00
Hermitage Theater:       20:00    pick-up at 19:00
Alexandrinsky theater:  20:00     pick-up at 19:00
Mikhailovsky theater:    19:30     pick-up at 18:30

Your driver will have your tickets when he comes to pick you up from your cruise ship.

Pick-up time will be  scheduled 1 hour before the show start time.

When in Russia, it’s a pity to pass on the unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of a spectacular Russian Ballet.

Most famous, traditional, classical Russian choreographic productions of The Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and The Nutcracker are awaiting you in the surroundings and interiors that witnessed the Tsars and the nobility watching  those performances over 100 years ago.

Names of Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater, Aleksandrisnky theater, Mikhailovsky theater, Hermitage theater in St. Petersburg are recognized all over the world, and we will be delighted to take you to one of these famous locations.

Depending on the season, we will also be able to offer you alternative theater options.

Hermitage Theater:  No assigned seats - 'first come first get'  basis.
Alexandrinsky Theater: The quoted price includes VIP parterre seats (front & middle parterre center seats). If this category of seats is not available, we will contact you with available options at cheaper price.
Mariinsky theater:
The quoted price includes mid-parterre seats (middle parterre center seats). If this category of seats is not available, we will contact you with available options at cheaper or higher price.
Mikhailovsky theater: The quoted price includes VIP parterre seats (front & middle parterre center seats). If this category of seats is not available, we will contact you with available options at cheaper price.

  Duration of the show: 3 hours (usually 3 acts)

Your private driver will pick you up from your cruise ship and deliver you to the theater approximately 30 minutes before the start of the show, which is enough time to familiarize yourself with the architectural masterpieces and find your way to your seats. After the performance, your driver will deliver you back to your cruise ship.
Book this tour
($ 200)
($ 50)
  • Ballet ticket at one of the Imperial Theaters
  • Your ticket will be delivered to you by your driver 
  • Roundtrip port transfer
  • Visa-free paperwork
  • Port fees & taxes
  • Guide services
  • Optional 30-minute Night-drive around the city highlights 50 USD per group
  • Upgrade to Mercedes S-class 222 for roundtrip transfer (seats only 2 people maximum) 200 USD per group
NOT suitable for people with limited walking ability and wheelchair users.
Availability is NOT guaranteed until tickets are fully paid for.

In Summer time tickets get sold out very quickly - so hurry up to book your right now!


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