Why go back to your ship at night when there is so much to see and do ashore?

Insider invites you to experience the best St. Petersburg has to offer.

Hop on a boat tour down the city's many rivers and canals, or try local delicacies and relax at one of the city's many excellent restaurants. Following that enjoy a spectacular folklorico dancing show held at a royal palace, or attend a ballet performance by the renowned Russian dancers staged at the Mariinsky Theater, the birthplace of classical ballet.

You can explore the treasures of the Faberge Museum or, during daytime, marvel the gold and gem troves of the Treasure Galleries at the Hermitage Museum.

Insider can arrange any combination of these extras to enrich your day tour and make this once-in-a-lifetime visit truly special.