Kazan Tours

Standing high on the banks of the Volga River, the Kazan Kremlin is a unique historical symbol of Tatarstan history. The Kremlin offers magnitudes of contrast, housing a number of orthodox cathedrals and mosques, a significant symbol of religion and history in Kazan. The white-stone legendary Kazan Kremlin has heard almost all the languages of the world during its thousand-year history. With numerous museums located on its territory, every day it receives visitors from all over the world. In 2000, this architectural and historical monument was included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

During this private tour you will visit one of the largest Orthodox monasteries in the Tatarstan Republic as well as a "Universal Temple" - the most unusual tourist attractions of Kazan, combining various styles of buildings of different cultures and religions into one. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

In a comfortable vehicle you’ll travel the city with a private guide and driver, stopping nearby the main sites, to discover them and learn about them with your guide. You’ll have the chance to visit the Kremlin and its magnificent Kul Sharif mosque, a complete must during any stay in Kazan. It is a UNESCO world heritage site, the residence of the Tatar President, and a major monument visited by thousands of tourists every year. You’ll discover the original beauty and charm of Kazan, with its colorful streets and places, you’ll learn about the history of the Khans and of Tatarstan in general, that occupied a major role in the Russian history. The city is a mix between western and eastern traditions: you’ll see old Tatar monuments, new squares and fountains, some legendary lakes, and many other monuments. This tour will help you to understand the uniqueness of Kazan: the perfect cohabitation between Tatar and Russian people, who share different religion and cultures.

Discover top attractions in the Republic of Tatarstan’s capital at your own pace on this 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of Kazan. Hop aboard your open-top, double-decker sightseeing bus and enjoy fine city views in comfort. Gain insight into the Russian city’s heritage via the informative on-board commentary and alight at any of the 10 stops along your route at your leisure. Along the way, discover top city attractions such as UNESCO–listed Kremlin of Kazan, Gabdulla Tukay Square, the Volga River, Yunusov Square and Kombinat Zdorovye.

Incredible excursion begins when your tour guide escorts you from your hotel to the historical centre of the city. As you make your journey through Kazan's millennial past, along the historical streets of Kazan, where the ‘east meets west, you can discover some of the city’s incredible historic monuments, and experience Kazan as the city where ‘All Worlds Come Together’.

Discover top attractions in the Republic of Tatarstan’s capital at your own pace on this 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of Kazan. Hop aboard your open-top, double-decker sightseeing bus and enjoy fine city views in comfort. Gain insight into the Russian city’s heritage via the informative on-board commentary and alight at any of the 10 stops along your route at your leisure. Along the way, discover top city attractions such as UNESCO–listed Kremlin of Kazan, Gabdulla Tukay Square, Volga River, Yunusov Square and Kombinat Zdorovye. Highlights • City sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Kazan • Learn about the sights from the onboard audio commentary • Hop on and off at any of the 11 stops to explore by foot • Choose a 1-day or 2-day pass City Sightseeing Kazan Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Stops: • Gabdulla Tukay Square • Yunusov Square • Kombinat Zdorovye • Baumana Street • Lobachevskiy Street • First of May Square • Gogol Street • Sultan Galieva Square • Baturina Street • Liberty Square

Admire the city’s top architectural landmarks and iconic sites on this 5-hour comprehensive tour of Kazan. Check out the magnificent Staraya Tatarskaya Sloboda, amble down lovely Peterburgskaya and Baumana streets and make a photo stop at striking Kremlin towers and Dvorets Zemledeltsev. Explore the Ploschad Svobodi and Kazan Federal University complex, see significant religious treasures like Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Kul Sharif Mosque and Bogoroditskiy men's monastery and indulge your sweet tooth with traditional Tatar baked products. Experience the city’s perfect blend of Orthodox and Muslim world, admire gorgeous historic and brand-new architecture and uncover unique cultural highlights.

Your driver drives you to the Tatar village of Khujabike. At the gates of her house Lyaila Apa welcomes you. Showing the garden, yard and house, the hostess invites you to the laid table. Lyaila Apa will tell you about her life, family, neighbors and life in the Tatar village. You will understand what are the differences between Tatar people and Russian people. According to the tradition of the Tatar people, Khuzhabike will give you a fragrant tea from a samovar, the most traditional way to prepare tea, as our grandmothers did and will treat you with dishes of Tatar cuisine of her own cooking. After a hearty lunch, Lyaila Apa will tell and show how the Tatars are having fun with the fiery national music. This experience is a unique opportunity to discover the most authentic Tatarstan, with locals, and to make your stay in Kazan complete.

Experience the vibrant area of Old Tatar Settlement on this entertaining 3-hour walking tour of the center of Kazan and rediscover the city through the eyes of the locals. Enjoy Kazan’s main attractions like Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theater, Mardzhani mosque, Apanaev Mosque, Yunusov Square. Immerse yourself in Tatar culture and traditions, learn more about Islamic world in Russia and venture off the tourist trail visiting restaurants and museums that make this neighborhood so unique.

The Raifa Bogoroditsky Monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful monasteries of the Republic of Tatarstan. People from all parts of Russia come here to try the curative properties of the Raif spring, consecrated by the Patriarch of All Russia Alexis II and to bow before the Georgian icon of the Mother of God. This complex is located on the territory of the Volga-Kama Reserve, a unique natural complex. The monastery is active, founded in the 17th century, 20 years ago it was completely restored. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

A guide will meet you in a hotel. The programme includes sightseeing by car and walking tour around the historical places of the city. You will enjoy delicious lunch in the traditional food restaurant. During 5 hours tour you will get to know the history of ancient and modern Kazan.

This city offers a visual collection of breath-taking architecture, magnificent historical monuments, and a spectacular collection of cathedrals and mosques, all of which pays to Kazan’s charm. The tour includes visit of the most bright and beautiful illuminated streets of the city.

Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan located on the bank of river Volga. Tatarstan republic is counting 1000 years of history. Its antiquity and modernity, Asia and Europe, Islam and orthodoxy are so interlaced in this beautiful city. Do you know that Kazan has the Kremlin? What is older Moscow or Kazan? Is it true that it is the only surviving Tatar fortress? Was once Kul Sharif Mosque the biggest mosque in Europe? What is the legend of Soyembika tower? With local charismatic guide, you will have entertaining trip with sightseeing of Kazan Kremlin with its beautiful Kol Sharif mosque, the magnificent Blagoveshenskiy Cathedral, Soyembika tower, Bauman Street, unique Monument Cat Kazan. You will hear many legends and tales about this amazing city.

Kazan is a real treasure to explore. This city is a genuine stew of both Tatar and Slavic cultures. The capital of the Tatarstan Republic is a large port on the bank of Volga River. How many years of history are counting multicultural Kazan? Do you know that the Hermitage can be found not Just in Sankt Petersburg, but in Kazan as well? Do you want to enjoy nightlife in famous Bauman Street, the main pedestrian thoroughfare? With local charismatic guide, you will visit Kazan Kremlin, Kol Sharif mosque, Blagoveshenskiy Cathedral, the Hermitage, National Cultural centre “Kazan”, the Marcani mosque, Kazan university complex and the Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Will hear incredible stories about city history and culture.

A private guide will take you to the amazing trip around the ancient Russian town, founded by Csar Ivan the Terrible in 1551. You will find out why emperor Paul the First fell in love with this place and how Sviyazhsk got its name. The landscape makes you forget about the fuss and problems, and the water space surrounding the island from all the sides will remind you of Eternity and Harmony. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Kazan. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Kazan. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Kazan. You will visit the magically looking Christmas tree near the famous Kazan Cathedral. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Kazan.

From your bike, discover the most beautiful sites of the capital of Tatarstan! Take a ride around the most famous monument of the city: The Kremlin, built in the 16th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the Cathedral of the Annunciation and the majestic Kul Sharif Mosque. You will also be dazzled by the other buildings of the city, including the immense Palace of Agriculture or Kazan University. During your excursion, you will pass near some of the most famous museums in town, dedicated to Russian artists: Shalyapin, Tolstoy, Gorky (add these visits in option). Besides, you will pass through the most famous streets and monuments of the Tatar capital. Finally, this bike ride will also be an opportunity to relax in various green spaces, such as Gorky Park. This tour is a fantastic opportunity to discover Kazan in a jovial and relaxed atmosphere. You don’t need to be an experienced biker to attend this pleasant ride.

A weekend trip to Tatarstan is a perfect way to see a different Russia, learn about Tatar culture and enjoy Tatar food. A premium train with first class carriages runs between Moscow and Kazan which allows you to travel with the maximum level of privacy and comfort. Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and one of the most beautiful cities in Russia, which markets itself as the Third Capital after Moscow and St Petersburg. In 2005 the city celebrated its millennium. Even though Kazan is only 900km from Moscow it has its own culture, cuisine and language. Tatarstan is predominantly Muslim but you will see a mix of mosques and Orthodox churches here, sometimes within a few metres of each other. Sviyazhsk was founded by Ivan the Terrible in 1551 as a fortress to serve as the base for the conquest of Kazan - then the capital of the Kazan Khanate. The island was visited by several tsars in addition to Ivan: Paul, Nicholas I and Alexander II. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Do you want to see all the splendor of the city? Night Kazan is a city of the extraordinary beauty, charming and literally hypnotizing with its breathtaking night illumination. When the sun goes down the city is transformed and becomes really special.

The territory of the Bulgarian Historical and Architectural Complex is: * an archaeological evidence of the past, which demonstrates a human presence from the middle of the first millennium AD * the place of official conversion to Islam by Volga Bulgarians - the ancestors of the Kazan Tatars in 922; * a place of worship, pilgrimage of Muslims to their shrines from the XVI century; * the location of the first capital of the Golden Horde in the XIII century (the headquarters of Batu Khan and Ulus of Jochi) and the first Golden Horde coinage during the Berke Khan rule in the 1250s; * a place associated with the stay of outstanding personalities

You meet your driver and your guide at your hotel. With them, you'll go only 20km from Kazan, and discover the amazing Tatar nature! Stroll through a lush forest and marvel at the crystal-clear waters of lakes Protochny, Maliy and Bolshoi. As the water temperature never drops below 6 degrees, the lakes do not freeze in winter. If you are looking for an activity that combines nature and entertainment, this excursion is for you! You discover a more unknown face of Tatarstan, far from the main touristic roads. With a private guide and a private comfortable car, you’ll enjoy this surprising tour in perfect conditions.

The Museum of Natural History of Tatarstan is the only museum and scientific-educational center in the Volga region to provide complete information about the geological history of our planet from its inception to the appearance of humans. Traditional forms of presentation are complemented with interactive elements, which makes the Museum attractive to a wide range of visitors.

Discover Kazan’s top attractions and hidden corners on this private 7-hour sightseeing tour. Contemplate the harmony and quite peaceful atmosphere of the Virgin Monastery of Raifa, gawk at miraculous Georgian icon of the Mother of God and see the first and one only in the world Temple of All Religions. Get an eyeful of striking history-steeped Kazan Kremlin, snap astonishing photos with grandiose Kul Sharif Mosque, make a wish passing by the Leaning Suyumbike Tower and indulge in delicious Russian cuisine.

Explore the most marvelous areas of Kazan, the largest city of Tatarstan and once the capital of the Khanate of Kazan. Your guide will lead you by walk from the Kazan Kremlin to the Old Tatar Quarter, and will entertain with much interesting facts. You will discover the Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on command of Ivan the Terrible after he captured the city of Kazan. This historic site includes at the same time the Annunciation Cathedral, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan’s Official Residence, and the magnificent Kul Sharif Mosque. You will visit the latter, which is a landmark of the city. Then, you will head to the Old Tatar Quarter, the soul of Kazan, and home to fascinating monuments ranging from 18th to 20th century. There, you will walk through Bauman Street, the favorite place both of residents and visitors, and see the oldest mosque in the city. During the tour, your guide will tell you about Tatar mosques as well as about the Tatars’ history.