Russian Village tour to visit local family

5 h
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Stop At: Vyritsa, Vyritsa, Leningrad Oblast, Northwestern District

Welcome to the private trip to a traditional Russian village! During this local life experience we will see the wooden "dachas", old countryside markets, groceries, wooden churches, private kitchen gardens "ogorody" and we will enjoy a home-made lunch made by a local retired family of my best friend. You will have an opportunity to see how people live, what they usually drink and how they cook Russian "Borsch" soup. You can also try to make Russian pancakes and learn how to drink Russian vodka "za zdorovje". Besides, you will see how Russian "banya" (sauna) works and see what locals usually plant around their summer cottages.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple of St. Seraphim Vyritskiy, Zagrebskiy Bulvar, 26, St. Petersburg 192283 Russia

You will see the traditional wooden 19C orthodox practicing church, try home-made baked bread which is made by the local monks, see the tomb of the famous saint - Serafim Vyritsky and try the holy water.

Duration: 20 minutes

Included
  • Lunch - You will try home-made lunch with a local family on their dacha
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of St. Seraphim Vyritskiy
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Original
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