Private Kazan City Tour
About This Tour
Discover Kazan’s rich architectural and cultural heritage on a private 5-hour city tour that brings together historic streets, religious landmarks, and some of...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Kazan · Languages: English, Russian
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; The tour can be modified to meet your preferences; Private walking tour with the use of public transport; Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking; Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; The local supplier will contact you
About Kazan
Kazan
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What's Included
- All taxes
- Friendly local guide
- Private tour
- Multiple start times available
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Iconic places for photo shoot
- Flexible customizable itinerary
- Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
- Meeting in the hotel lobby if your hotel is centrally-located
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Stop At: Tatar State Academic Theater of Galiasgar Kamal 10am Start your entertaining and informative trip, meeting up with your narrative guide in front of the Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theater. Feast your eyes at sailing vessel looking building and hear interesting tales about adjacent Kaban Lake covered with numerous legends and myths. Stop At: Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda" 11am Stroll down one the most ancient Kazan neighborhoods – Staraya Tatarskaya Sloboda (Old Tatar Settlement), a unique ensemble of national Tatar architecture. As you walk your savvy guide will provide you the amazing facts about historic timbered buildings and ancient mosques all of which are connected with outstanding names for the Tatar history and culture. Pass by fairy tale palace looking «Ekiyet» Puppet Theater and immerse yourself in an amazing cozy atmosphere of Tatar village life at «Tugan Avilim». Walk through the colorful stalls and enchanting log houses, get snapping with the monument to Chak-chak, national Tatar dessert. Stop At: Peterburgskaya Street 12pm Wander down Peterburgskaya Street and amble past bustling cafes and inviting restaurants in Kazan’s pedestrian Baumana Street. Hear about rich history of one of the oldest avenues and learn how Kazan cat became renowned landmark of the city. Pass By: Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat) Snap beautiful pictures in historical neighborhood of Kazan Stop At: Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul Afterwards, venture to Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, the spiritual symbol of Kazan. Admire colorfully decorated exteriors and ornate interiors of Orthodox jewel and find out why this impressive example of Russian Baroque was so popular among the Emperors and nobles. Stop At: Kazan Kremlin 1pm Your tour continues at majestic Kazan Kremlin, an ancient site shrouded in history and culture. Stop At: Annunciation Cathedral Chill out from the hustle of the city in the legendary Annunciation Cathedral, get impressed by the beauty of enormous blue and white Kul Sharif Mosque, make a wish passing by the Leaning Suyumbike Tower. Pass By: Leaning Suyumbike Tower Get awed with this historical masterpiece Stop At: Agricultural Palace 2pm Proceed to scenic Kremlin embankment and take a short stop at pleasant Agricultural Palace (Park Zemledeltsev). Get some rest and eye up to eclectic monumental and opulent exteriors of Dvorets Zemledeltsev, home to Ministry of agriculture Tatarstan Republic. Stop At: Raifa Monastery Visit Bogoroditskiy men's monastery, a place of discovery and home to the Kazan icon of the Mother of God and head to Ploschad Svobodi. See the notable landmarks like Kazan city Hall and the Opera and ballet theater named after Musa Jalil, deepen your knowledge about Soviet epoch life. The final leg of your tour takes you to the unique architectural ensemble of Kazan Federal University, one of the oldest schools in Russia. 3pm Your tour will then conclude either back at your hotel or start discovering by your own— it’s up to you.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kazan · Tour start: Kazan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
