RussiaMerchant Nizhny — the Pocket of Russia
Tour Days: Sunday (weekly)
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Duration: 4 hours
Meeting Point: Hotel Ibis, 115 Maxim Gorky St.
10:00 — tour begins.
Nizhny Novgorod was once the most important trade capital of the Russian Empire, known as the "Pocket of Russia." You’ll learn about the past and present of this ancient city, focusing on its vibrant era during the famous Nizhny Novgorod Fair.
Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod's main attractions: the Fair complex (Main Fair House, Old Fair Cathedral of the Savior, modern buildings), panoramic view of the Annunciation Monastery ensemble, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Gorky Square, Fyodorovsky Embankment, Minin and Pozharsky Square, and central streets of Old Nizhny.
13:00 — walking tour along the merchant Rozhdestvenskaya Street, the former business hub of old Nizhny. Visit to the Church of the Nativity (Stroganov Church).
14:00 — tour ends on Rozhdestvenskaya Street.
Price:
- 1500 RUB/adult, 1300 RUB/child
Included in the price:
- Transportation according to the program
- Guided tours according to the program
- Guide services
Additional services:
- Optional meal: lunch – 800 RUB/person