Excursions in Ekaterinburg

Must-visit tours
City- tour in Ekaterinburg

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During this excursion you will see the Historical Square with the original plan of the city, the monument to its founders, the city dam, the chapel of St.Ekaterina – the patroness of the city. You will walk along the old streets that represent the style of the XVIII and XIX century, and of course you will visit the famous Church on the Blood (the place of death of Emperor and his family), learn about the theatrical life of Ekaterinburg of XIX – XX centuries and also see the face of modern Ekaterinburg -city.
Duration: 2 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech

Museum of the first Russian President Boris  Yeltsin

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 Museum of Boris Yeltsin is a new project for Russia, which marked the beginning of a systematic study, preservation and popularization of the historical heritage of Russian presidents. Using the latest technologies, the Museum tells in modern language about the life of the first President of Russia and the most important stages of his political biography. The Central exposition of the Museum “Seven days that changed Russia” is an objective and unbiased study of the era of the 90’s. It is based on original documents and materials that tell about the difficult period of the birth of a new country, the formation of modern Russian democracy.
Duration: 3-4 h   
Type: bus tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech
City- tour plus border of Europe and Asia

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This excursion includes all sightseeings of City – tour: Historical Square with the original plan of the city, the monument to its founders, the city dam, the chapel of St.Ekaterina, old streets that represent the style of the XVIII and XIX century, Church on the Blood, the theatrical life of Ekaterinburg of XIX – XX centuries and face of modern Ekaterinburg -city.
Border of Europe and Asia is a unique geographical place 17 km far from the city. The symbol of Europe and Asia was created In 2004 in the place where the borders cross. Two stones (one is from Europe- Cabo da Roca and another is from Asia – Cape Dezhnyov) symbolize the unity of two parts of the world. 
Duration: 4 h   
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean
 Church on the Blood and Ganina Yama

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During this excursion you will learn one of the most tragic periods of Russian history that took place in Ekaterinburg. It is the execution of the last Russian emperor Nicolas II and his family. You will see the last place of tsar’s family residency.The Emperor and his family were shot in the basement of the Ipatiev house. Nowadays, the Church on the Blood is situated there. Ganina Yama is a place of a secret burial site of the tsar’s family. In 1979 the Monastery of the Holy Imperial Passion-Bearers was constructed here. In 2000 Patriarch Alexy II blessed the construction of the church on this Saint ground.
Duration: 5 h  
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech

Auto museum in Verkhnyaya Pyshma

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Automobile museum is the biggest in the Ural and is located near Yekaterinburg. Here you can enjoy the exhibition of retro cars, bikes and motorcycles. It is located in Verkhnyaya Pyshma and it takes you about 40 mins to get there from the center of Yekaterinburg city and you can enjoy your excursion for 1.5-2 hours. 

It has the largest collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and bicycles in Russia. Your will see 130-year history of transport in our country and the world. The collection of the Museum has over 160 vehicles and over 150  Moto and Bicycle equipment. You can see the real masterpieces of the world automotive industry. Several floors of the Museum are devoted to the history of the domestic automotive industry, from the early 1930s to the end of the XX century.

Duration: 4-5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech

Natural Park “Deer Streams”

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During this excursion you will see the most interesting sights of Natural Park “Deer Streams”: 30 metres rock cliffs with a picturesque view of the valley of the river Serga, tercentenary pines, the only sculpture “Angel of Single Hope” in Russia, the cave “Stand of an ancient person”, “Drinking horse” rock and others. You will get a lot of unforgettable emotions, enjoy the incomparable nature of the Middle Ural.

Duration: 7-7.5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech
Sightseeing tours

City- tour plus Shigirskyi Idol​

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This excursion includes all sightseeings of City – tour: Historical Square with the original plan of the city, the monument to its founders, the city dam, the chapel of St.Ekaterina, old streets that represent the style of the XVIII and XIX century, Church on the Blood and many others.
The exposition introduces you to a unique collection of antique items of wood, bone, horn, found in the extraction of gold at the end of XIX – beginning of XX century at the Shigir peat bog. The main and the most famous object of exhibition is a Large Shigir Idol, that is made of a split trunk of larch and was once a figure with a height of 5.3 meters with a three-dimensional head. The age of the sculpture is about 11 000 years! Great Shigir Idol is an evidence of a complex spiritual world of the ancient Urals, which reflects the mythology of the time. Nothing can compare with Shigir Idol, that is older than Egyptian Pyramids!
 Nowadays Shigir Idol is the largest and oldest monumental cult sculpture made of wood on Earth!
Duration: 3.5 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech

City- tour plus Shigirskyi Idol plus viewing platform Vysotsky

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This excursion includes all sightseeings of City – tour: Historical Square with the original plan of the city, the monument to its founders, the city dam, the chapel of St.Ekaterina, old streets that represent the style of the XVIII and XIX century, Church on the Blood, the theatrical life of Ekaterinburg of XIX – XX centuries and face of modern Ekaterinburg -city.
Shigirskyi Idol is one of the oldest wooden monuments in the world. Its age is 11 000 years. 
Viewing platform Vysotsky is located on the 52nd floor of the highest building in Northen latitude at the height of 186 meters. 
Duration: 4.5 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Czech, Portuguese

Museum of History of Uralmashzavod

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The history of Uralmashzavod (Uralmash plant) is not only a history about technology, but also a history of the fate of several generations of people who gave their lives in the name of the glory of Uralmashzavod.
Uralmash plant was built in the forest by poor local people. It is thanks to their hard work that one of the world’s largest heavy engineering plants was built in just five years.  Simultaneously with the plant growing up the city was built the streets were laid houses for workers and management.
During excursion you will learn about the greatest men and their lives – you will learn about a son of Chinese President Chiang Kai-shek, who worked closely with the Soviet authorities, who was exiled to the plant, and later became the President of the Republic of Taiwan,also you will learn about Nikolay Kuznetsov who worked in intelligence service during the Great Patriotic War. These and other intereting facts you will know during our excursion to Uralmashzavod.
Duration: 4-5 h   
Type: bus tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Czech

Museum of the first Russian President Boris  Yeltsin

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 Museum of Boris Yeltsin is a new project for Russia, which marked the beginning of a systematic study, preservation and popularization of the historical heritage of Russian presidents. Using the latest technologies, the Museum tells in modern language about the life of the first President of Russia and the most important stages of his political biography. The Central exposition of the Museum “Seven days that changed Russia” is an objective and unbiased study of the era of the 90’s. It is based on original documents and materials that tell about the difficult period of the birth of a new country, the formation of modern Russian democracy.
Duration: 3-4 h   
Type: bus tour
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Czech
Traditions of leisure activities in pre-revolutionary Ekaterinburg and soviet Sverdlovsk
During our new excursion we will dive into the history of pre-revolutionary Ekaterinburg and soviet Sverdlovsk, learn not only about history of the city, but also about traditions of leisure activities in pre-revolutionary and soviet days.
During our walking tour you can learn how people amused leisure in pre-revolutionary days in Ekaterinburg, learn about folk outdoors festivals and folkmoots and what was in fashion and how people had a rest in soviet period!
Duration: 3 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, German
Food master-class “Pelmeni and vareniki” 
You will visit the best restaurant that is specialized in this cuisine. Our cook is a professional. Our products are the best ones – we bring it for you from the farm (healthy, natural and delicious!).
During the master-class you will learn about traditional Russian food and learn how to cook it! And of course we will taste it! If you really want to know Russian culture and traditions –this is the way!
We recommend to combine it with other excursions!
Duration: 2 h   
Type: walking tour

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Czech

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During  your visit you will learn traditions of Russian banya.  You steam with a birch “venik”. We have a qualified person who does it. It helps you to relax and release the muscle tention. It is very good for health and blood circulation. After banya you will feel lots of energy and you will be peaceful and happy!  Banya is very popular in Russia, in Ekaterinburg we have a lot of places. 

Duration: 3 h   
 

Garden art of Yekaterinburg-city with a visit to the Museum of the horticultural history in the Ural

During the excursion you will visit the Arboretum park and the old Kharitonovskyi Park, where tourists can get acquainted with the history of garden art in the Ural, learn about the history of gardens, parks and so on, about trees and plants that can be found on the territory of the old parks in the city, as well as about the animal world in the Ural.
You will go to the mansion of D. I. Kazantsev, where you can visit the Museum of the horticultural history and also learn the history of the beautiful mansion. You will really enjoy the beautiful garden at the mansion. There are more than 20 varieties of selective apple-trees and cherry-trees and other plants, many of which were planted by Dmitry Ivanovich Kazantsev (at the 30s of the XX century)
Duration: 3 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, German
Secrets of the Kharitonov’s mansion 

During this Author’s Tour you will learn secrets and legends of the Mantion of Kharitonov&Rastorguev, tragic life of its masters, fate of the house and the park during the Soviet period and story of the Cathidral at “Voznesenskaya hill”

Duration: 1-1,5 h   
Type: walking tour
Languages: English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean

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City- tour plus border of Europe and Asia

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This excursion includes all sightseeings of City – tour: Historical Square with the original plan of the city, the monument to its founders, the city dam, the chapel of St.Ekaterina, old streets that represent the style of the XVIII and XIX century, Church on the Blood, the theatrical life of Ekaterinburg of XIX – XX centuries and face of modern Ekaterinburg -city.
Border of Europe and Asia is a unique geographical place 17 km far from the city. The symbol of Europe and Asia was created In 2004 in the place where the borders cross. Two stones (one is from Europe- Cabo da Roca and another is from Asia – Cape Dezhnyov) symbolize the unity of two parts of the world. 
Duration: 4 h   
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

Cultural and historical excursions 

 Church on the Blood and Ganina Yama

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During this excursion you will learn one of the most tragic periods of Russian history that took place in Ekaterinburg. It is the execution of the last Russian emperor Nicolas II and his family. You will see the last place of tsar’s family residency.The Emperor and his family were shot in the basement of the Ipatiev house. Nowadays, the Church on the Blood is situated there. Ganina Yama is a place of a secret burial site of the tsar’s family. In 1979 the Monastery of the Holy Imperial Passion-Bearers was constructed here. In 2000 Patriarch Alexy II blessed the construction of the church on this Saint ground.
Duration: 5 h  
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Swedish, Czech

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Town Nevyansk is the oldest center of the Ural Industry, it is famous for its leaning tower. During the excursion you will visit this monument of XVIII century, see the first lightning rod, a secret laboratory for the money production, auditory room where you can hear every word spoken in a whisper, antique English clocks, which were more expensive when buying the tower itself! 
Duration: 6-7 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese
Nevyanskaya Leaning Tower plus pottery master-class

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This tour includes excursion to Nevyanskaya Leaning Tower. 

After lunch, you will visit a master class on the art of pottery in private pottery workshop! This workshop will be interesting to both children and adults. And all things that you will make in the pottery, you can take with you as a souvenir. 

Duration: 9-10 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

Auto museum in Verkhnyaya Pyshma

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Automobile museum is the biggest in the Ural and is located near Yekaterinburg. Here you can enjoy the exhibition of retro cars, bikes and motorcycles. It is located in Verkhnyaya Pyshma and it takes you about 40 mins to get there from the center of Yekaterinburg city and you can enjoy your excursion for 1.5-2 hours. 

It has the largest collection of vintage cars, motorcycles and bicycles in Russia. Your will see 130-year history of transport in our country and the world. The collection of the Museum has over 160 vehicles and over 150  Moto and Bicycle equipment. You can see the real masterpieces of the world automotive industry. Several floors of the Museum are devoted to the history of the domestic automotive industry, from the early 1930s to the end of the XX century.

Duration: 4-5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese

Museum of military equipment in Verhnyaya Pyshma

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Museum of military equipment in Verhnyaya Pyshma is one of the largest exhibition of military equipment in Russia. The Museum contains more than 500 samples of military equipment, unique collections of domestic awards, as well as uniforms, equipment of the Russian armed forces from the XVIII century up to the present day. You will visit  exhibition as inside as outside. Today the exposition of the open area of the Museum occupies more than 5 hectares. The Museum has a lot of truly unique exhibits. The exposition of the Museum is closely connected with the history of the region, since many tanks and guns are made at the Ural factories – in Sverdlovsk, Perm, Chelyabinsk. 

Duration: 4.5-5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech

Industrial tour to Seversk Blast Furnace

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During this excursion you will visit Seversk Blast Furnace and you will learn the history of the Ural city Polevskoy and about mining and metallurgical industry in the Ural.
Seversk Blast Furnace is one of the 3 factory-museum in the Ural. Here you can see the industrial architecture of the XIXth century and also a casting yard, a puddle welding plant and a blast furnace (it is the oldest one that you can see in the Europe). And you will see items that were produced  in the factory in XIX c. and modern production. Also you will learn a lot abot minerals in the Ural and you will see different samples.
Duration: 4.5-5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

Irbit – the city of Irbit Fair and Motocycles

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Irbit is one of the oldest cities in the Urals. It was settled in 1631 – and soon this city became very  popular because of its famous Irbit Trade Fair. During the Second World War lots of factories were evacuated to Irbit and since that time it became one of the major industrial cities. During our tour you will visit a Museum of Irbit Everyday Life. Here you will know about rural life in Russia, will get know Russian traditions and you will see traditional household items from the past. You will learn what is “samovar” and will taste a traditional Russian tea. At the State Museum of Motorcycles you will see unique real samples of Irbit motorcycle plant (IMZ, uralmoto), where a unique technical collection was formed for more than 60 years, which served as a creative laboratory for designers, testers, engineers.
Duration: 10- 12 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

ECO – tours

Natural Park “Deer Streams”

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During this excursion you will see the most interesting sights of Natural Park “Deer Streams”: 30 metres rock cliffs with a picturesque view of the valley of the river Serga, tercentenary pines, the only sculpture “Angel of Single Hope” in Russia, the cave “Stand of an ancient person”, “Drinking horse” rock and others. You will get a lot of unforgettable emotions, enjoy the incomparable nature of the Middle Ural.

Duration: 7-7.5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese

Rafting along the Chusovaya River

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Chusovaya is a popular Ural river with amazing history and hundreds of attractions.

It has her own beauty and uniqueness that will admire you. It is the only river in the world that crosses the Ural mountains from East to West, flowing in Asia and Europe. Every year many thousands of tourists choose the tours along the Chusovaya River to see the beauty of the Ural nature and have lots of fun. The distance is 24 km and this tour is suitable for beginners and more experienced tourists. If you don’t have any experience, don’t worry, because the instructors will give a detailed training before we will start.

Duration: 1 – 2 days
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean.

Rafting along the River Serga

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This river is located in the famous nature Park “Deer streams”. This tour will familiarize you with all the splendor of the Urals. You will see numerous beautiful rocks and caves.

Serga – river of the first category of complexity, which implies a calm smooth water with small rapids. You don’t need to do difficult manoeuvres and efforts during your trip. The distance of this tour is 24 km.

Duration: 1 – 2 days
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean.

Kungur ice cave

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It is an outstanding and deep cave in Ural Mountains. We recommemd to book the tour to Kungur Ice Cave during summer time. As it is the best time to feel the difference in temperature and a unique experience. When it is a sunny and hot day outside – it is very cold inside like during winter time. You will explore 6 km in the cave with an instructor and guide.
During excursion you will explore Kungur ice cave, you will learn legends about this cave and also you will enjoy the beauty of the old city that is situated on on the most beautiful river in the Ural – the river Chusovaya. This excursion can be combined with Museun of merchant

Duration: 13-14 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese
Aramashevo: nature and traditional life

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Village Aramashevo is an excellent sample of Russian nature and traditional life. During this excursion you will see the picturesque river, rocky shore, traditional Russian village and local church. Also you will visit the Musium where you will learn traditional Russian life and taste traditional Russian food.
Duration: 6-6.5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese
Nizhaya Sinyachikha

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During this excursion you will visit an open-air museum of wooden architecture and ancient Russian folk art. You will know Russian traditions and will see how peasants live in XVIII and XIX centuries. During excusrion you also will see ural local painting and you will know what means white chamber and why usually lived there.
Duration: 9 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, Czech, Portuguese
Eagle farm “Holzan”

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Holzan is the name of eagle.It’s the symbol of the farm and here you can see such beautiful bird as eagles, goshawks, falcons, sapsans, Far Eastern crested eagles and others. Most of them entered the International Red Book. Holzan is a unique place, where you may be close to birds and know better Ural nature. 

Duration: 5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

Cultural and entertainment

Сultural tour to Cossacks city
During this excursion you will visit Aramil village that was founded in the XVII c. and you will learn about Russian Cossacks and how they protect Russian lands from Bashkirs raids. During the excursion you will learn about Cossacks life and try their habits and even put on their clothes with making photos, participate in work- shop, tasting russian food.
Duration: 5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean

 

Theme park “Park Skazov”

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During this excursion you will see the first in The Urals theme park dedicated to Russian fairy tails and traditional Ural folk culture. The park is situated 23 km far from Ekaterinburg. During the interactive program you will learn Russian traditions and way of life, meet heros of Russian fairy tails, visit peasant’s house and even lie on the stove.

Duration: 5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean
RUSSIAN EVENING IN THE VILLAGE
This program was created specially for our tourists from foreign countries who want to feel Russian culture, try real Russian cuisine and know more about the rural life in Russia. During this excursion we you will go to the Ural village-park, where you will be welcomed by bread and salt.
And here you will have interactive program with Russian dance horovod, with Russian games and etc. After an active program you will have a traditional Russian dinner in the peasant’s house.
Duration: 5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean
The dog sledding

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This is one of the most cheerful excursion. The best time for excursion is winter because it is a wonderful chance to taste Russian winter fun. During excursion you will ride 450m on dogs sled, take pictures with friendly husky, learn the history of the nursery.

Duration: 4-5 h
Type: by transport
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, Korean