Traveler Ratings of Private Tours Given By Tour Guide Albina
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Missy B., Australia Dec 16/12 Albina has extensive knowledge of the Yusupov Palace and of Rasputin's death. She was very accommodating, and even stopped for a chat to see if I had any questions! She was also invaluable in navigating the odd operating rules of the palace, as it is a private museum. This tour is un-missable if you are visiting St Petersburg. Albina is a wonderful host - make sure you choose her to take your through the enchanting Yusupov Palace - look out for the private theatre, it is particularly spectacular :) Private St. Petersburg Tour: The Yusupov Palace on Moyka River embankment, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you very much, Missy! It was a pleasure for me to be your guide and it is so great to meet foreign guests who know so much about Russian history! I hope you managed to find Stolle pie shop nearby the Yusupov palace. Enjoy your stay in St Petersburg despite this cold weather!

Alan Sloane, Australia Oct 2/12 I found the service provided by Albina to be excellent in every way. Her knowledge and friendly nature was excellent. I would have no problems in recommending her to any prospective tourist seeking a guide of St Petersberg. The tour for Alan Sloane + 1, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Alan Sloane, Australia Oct 1/12 Transfer for Alan Sloane, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

David Tallman, United States Sep 18/12 We cannot praise Albina highly enough. She was extremely knowledgeable, personable, helpful, and pleasant. We enjoyed her company as well as her deep knowledge of the sights we toured. She adjusted our itinerary as we requested, without advanced notice. Her command of English was impeccable. I would and will, without reservation, recommend her to anyone, and plan to do so on Tripadvisor.com. Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you very much, David!

David Tallman, United States Sep 16/12 I have only the highest praise for Albina. She is extremely knowledgeable, and has a warm, outgoing disposition that makes her very easy to like and feel comfortable with. She was very aggressive in getting us through crowds and ensuring that we had full access to the sights and sites we toured. We spent two days with her, and she immediately accommodated slight adjustments to the schedule we requested on the second day. Her command of English is faultless. Tsarskoye Selo, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you very much, David! I have very warm memories of Darcy and you!

Alesya Bajoria, Canada Aug 6/12 My husband and I are from Canada and visited St. Petersburg for the first time in August 2012. Albina met us at our hotel lobby and showed us all the highlights of St. Petersburg in 4 hours. She was very knowledgeable, very polite and very good at her job. She gave us a good sense of the city and gave us recommendations on what to visit in the subsequent days (we were there for 4 more days). We would definitely recommend Albina as a tour guide. Sightseeing Tour of Saint-Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you very much, Alesya! It was great to meet you and Brian! With best regards, Albina

Susan Fryda-Blackwell, Australia Jun 19/12 Albina arrranged 3 tours for us in St Petersburg. We saw everything that we wanted to see and more. Her attention to detail was superb and she was able to reorganise arrangements for us at very short notice when the weather did not allow a planned canal trip. She was courteous and helpful and her knowledge of St Petersburg was superb. She also arranged an excellent driver for us. We had a terrific time with her and can recommend her services very highly to other prospective tourists. The Seaborn Pride. day 3., Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Susan Fryda-Blackwell, Australia Jun 18/12 Albina arrranged 3 tours for us in St Petersburg. We saw everything that we wanted to see and more. Thank you also to the team at Tours by Locals who assisted with our arrangements. You were all very efficient and helpful and we will not hesitate to recommend your company to our friends. The Seaborn Pride. day 2., Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Susan Gerard, United States Jun 9/12 Albina was the most intelligent, knowledgeable tour guide we have ever had !!! It seemed as if she was so excited about her country and wanted us to know everything about it. There is not one question she could not answer..and we had some interesting conversations. She is the best !!!!! Susan Gerard Susan Gerard. Group of 6., Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Susan Gerard, United States Jun 8/12 same as day before Susan Gerard. Group of 6., Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Susan Gerard, United States Jun 7/12 same as day before Susan Gerard. Group of 6., Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia

Rose Garrido, United States Aug 10/11 My group of 8 and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Albina. Not only was she flexible and patient with all our questions and requests prior to the trip (Baltic Cruise), but she completely exceeded all our expectations during our 2-day tour of St. Petersburg. She is highly knowledgeable, educated, flexible, accommodating, innovative, funny and pleasant. We were completely blown away by Albina and HIGHLY recommend her. This was an excellent experience all around and the highlight of our trip! Tour #538, Saint Petersburg for 2 Days, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia    view tour TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Dear Rose! Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure for me to be your guide! I hope you will come back to St Petersburg! Please, pass my best regards to all the members of your wonderful group!

Jason Crosswaite, United Kingdom Jul 6/10 An excellent tour, Albina was very knoweldgeable about the history of the Yusupovs and their home. The Yusupov Palace on Moyka River embankment, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Jason!

Anthony Irons, United Kingdom Aug 29/09 Albina’s 2-day tour of St Petersburg was the highlight of our Baltic cruise. She made us feel confident right away. that we were going to have a very interesting and enjoyable tour. She is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and amusing guide. She conveyed her love of this wonderful city and gave us an insight into the lives and history of the people. Her tour was very well planned and executed. We can’t praise her enough and will certainly consider using Tours By Locals again. Tony Irons Tour #538, Saint Petersburg for 2 Days, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia    view tour

Pam Zirkle, College Park, MD, United States Aug 11/09 Our two day tour in Saint Petersburg could not have been better. Albina was informative and fun. Her tour was executed perfectly ... we have no suggestions, as it couldn't have been improved upon. This is my first Tours by locals booking, and I'm looking forward to more! Thanks! Tour #538, Saint Petersburg for 2 Days, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia    view tour TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, Pam, so much! Please, pass my best regards to Peggy and Jim. I remember the days with you in Saint Petersburg with warmth and joy in my heart. Best wishes, Albina

Morag Hope, United Kingdom Jul 27/09 Albina was an excellent tour guide and nothing was too much bother for her. It was a very welcome sight to see her waiting to greet us within the imigration desk. Our driver Slava was also very pleasant. Thanks also to Paul Melhus for contacting me direct to arrange this tour at very short notice. I will certainly recommend Tours by Locals and certainly recommend Albina to anyone thinking of visiting the wonderful city of St Petersberg. Thanks again Morag Hope + 3 Tour #538, Saint Petersburg for 2 Days, Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia    view tour TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you, dear Morag, for kind words! Slava and me pass my best regards to you, George, Jillian and Amy! We really hope that once you will come back to our native city, Saint Petersburg Russia.