To spend time during spring break not only fun, but also useful, go on an excursion with the whole family. We have selected five options each in major Russian cities: historical quests, immersive walks and nature trips.
Moscow
Quest for children “Alleys of Arbat”
An interesting and unusual walk along the famous pedestrian street. Where did the princess come from on Arbat? Where was Cheburashka “born”? What does a house look like without corners? The guys will look for answers to these and other questions under the guidance of a friendly guide. Each child will receive a book with tasks and a map, and at the end everyone will receive candy and souvenirs as a keepsake.
Excursion-quest for children at the Museum of Cosmonautics
Another unusual quest for those who want to learn more about the Universe. Here you can touch objects that have been in space and learn how to eat watermelon on an orbital station. The excursion will take place not only around the museum, but also around the park next to it, where children can run around to their heart’s content.
In the footsteps of grandfather Krylov’s fables
This is an ideal excursion for schoolchildren aged 8 to 12 years. Together with a guide, the children will walk along the Patriarch’s Ponds, learn about the mysteries of these places and get acquainted with the biography of the famous fabulist (who, by the way, did not go to school, but was considered the most educated person of the 19th century).
Quest “13 unusual stories for children”
A real historical investigation awaits you. Where did the gates from Triumfalnaya Square go? >
Moscow with eyes closed
This excursion will be interesting for everyone! Get a very unusual experience that will help you get to know the capital better: you will walk through the central streets, parks and squares for two hours blindfolded. Learn to distinguish sounds and smells, touch the decoration of houses and experience the space of the city in a completely different way. And an experienced guide will take care of safety.
St. Petersburg
The road to a dream with the lamplighter Farolero
A magical walk with a fairy-tale hero who knows the city like the back of his hand. Together you will walk from Mikhailovsky Square to the New Hermitage, learning interesting stories and legends of the Northern capital along the way. Although the tour only lasts 80 minutes, be prepared to walk a lot.
Children’s sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg
A more classic version of the excursion, designed for children from 7 to 12 years old. The guide will guide you through the city center, from Palace Square to the Champs de Mars. Participants will remember Greek mythology, look for unusual statues in the Winter Palace, and maybe even see a real ghost in Mikhailovsky Castle.
Sightseeing tour on a retro bus ZIS-8
If you don’t want to walk for a long time, you can take a ride around the city and at the same time be transported to the 30s of the last century. The tour will take only one hour, but you will see the main attractions and listen to interesting stories from the guide.
The fairytale village of Mandrogi and the Alexander-Svirsky Monastery
And here is an option for those who want to go to nature. Mandrogi is a very atmospheric place where you can visit real old houses, visit craft stalls, ride horses and interact with animals. And along the way you’ll stop by the ancient city of Staraya Ladoga and the mound of Prophetic Oleg.
Visiting Huskies in Alaska
Another interesting adventure outside the city. For one day you are invited to the training base to meet and interact with real sled dogs. Here you will be told about the history of the breed, the character traits of huskies and the conditions under which they are kept. You will be able to cuddle with the dogs and take beautiful photos, and the bravest ones will be offered to drive a team and become a novice musher.
Sochi
Horse ride to the observation deck
Take this excursion for beautiful views: stroll through endless fields, meet buffalos, and, if the weather permits, cool off in a clear mountain river. We advise you to correctly calculate your strength, since you will have to spend quite a lot of time in the saddle, and in some sections you will even have to trot.
In the animal world of the Caucasus
This is an excursion to the Krasnaya Polyana open-air cage complex – a unique place where rare animals of the Caucasus live, rescued by the staff of the reserve. Look at the bison, leopard, lynx, deer and smaller, but no less cute animals. And the guide will tell you about each of them.
In the footsteps of dinosaurs in the vicinity of Sochi
Another walking tour, during which you will trek through a relict yew-boxwood forest, find the ruins of a fortress, look into a cave where bats live, and even find traces of the prehistoric Tethys Ocean, which was once located in this area. The route is not difficult and is suitable even for children from four years old. The main thing is to choose comfortable shoes.
Acquaintance with the Vorontsov caves and tea plantations of Khosta
This is a truly unique place. In the depths of the national park hides a mysterious cave (one of the deepest in Russia), where an experienced guide will take you. And after the adventure you can warm up at a tea factory and taste local jam.
Sochi for children and parents
Here’s an interesting excursion that brings together all the corners of the city and surrounding areas that children like. Together with your guide, see sharks and a hippopotamus in the marine zoo, feed goats and ponies at the eco-farm, ride the rides in Riviera Park and admire vintage cars. The trip will take almost the entire day—seven hours.
Kazan
A fabulous trip to Kazan for children
A local guide will introduce you to the city, tell you interesting stories and legends and explain how the Zilant serpent ended up on the Kazan coat of arms. The excursion takes place in a minivan, so the trip will be very intimate, and most importantly, no one will get tired. Suitable for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Tales of Old Kazan
An unusual option for a walk through the historical center of the city. With the help of local legends, the children will be told about the past of Kazan, introduced to Sukonnaya Sloboda and the Tatar village of Tugan Avylym. Children will also learn why city cats are famous.
Kazan for children: a walk through the city center
An ideal excursion for those who came to the capital of Tatarstan for the first time. You will learn how Kazan developed and local traditions took shape, and also receive a label from the hands of a real khan.
Children’s quest walk through the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda
Getting to know the city in the format of a fascinating historical quest through the Old Tatar Settlement. Children and adults will see ancient estates and mosques in all their glory, learn where potatoes came from in the local cuisine, how weddings were held and had fun in the city 200 years ago.
The world of icon painting: excursion for children and parents
This journey into the history of the almost completely lost world of icon painting will definitely be remembered by children. How the masters worked when there were no paints and brushes yet? What their workshops and tools looked like? The guides will tell you about everything during the hour-long excursion.
Kaliningrad
Tram of Time
An excellent excursion that will not let even the youngest schoolchildren get tired. You won’t have to walk for long, because you will explore the city on a comfortable tram with an audio guide. A nice bonus is the opportunity to see the courtyard of the destroyed Royal Castle using virtual reality glasses.
Sunny Eldorado: a trip to the coast with an amber collector
Take this excursion to become a true adventurer for a day. You will see the only amber quarry in the world, learn how to distinguish a fake from an original stone and, if you are lucky, find a solar treasure right on the shore.
Fabulous Koenigsberg in the images of Hoffmann
This excursion is a literary journey through the ancient streets as the famous storyteller Ernst Hoffmann saw them. Ghosts, talking coffee pots, fairies and gnomes – discover Kaliningrad from a new side.
Guardians of Königsberg: underground passages, forts and bastions
Explore Kaliningrad, hidden behind thick walls of defense structures. Labyrinths of dungeons and secrets of the legendary historical fortress await you.
Mystics and magicians of Königsberg
Kaliningrad is not for nothing considered one of the most mystical places in Europe. The guide will tell you where the Masonic lodge was located, reveal the secrets of Copernicus Street and tell about the bunker of Otto Lyash, the last commandant of the city.
