Excursion tourism is developed in almost every place in our vast country. The number of tourists who want to see its sights and discover a page of ancient history is increasing annually.
Yaroslavl occupies a special place among the interesting cities of Russia. The total number of historical and cultural monuments of the city reaches 780 items.
The historic center of the city is included in the World Heritage List. Excursions in Yaroslavl will help you plunge into the thousand-year history of the city, hear interesting legends and historical facts. At the same time, there is an opportunity to choose an excursion with a guide who is part of a group of creative residents who love and know their city.
City tour
You can see the city closely connected with the history of the Russian state on foot or with the provision of personal transport.
During an interesting trip, the guide will tell you about the architecture of the city, its history, legends, show the main attractions included in the famous tourist route "Golden Ring".
Among them are the following places:
- defensive tower. The ancient city had 19 towers that guarded its territory. Preserved Arsenalnaya (Volzhskaya), Znamenskaya (Vlasyevskaya). The main entrance to the city from the Volga was in the Arsenalnaya tower, erected in 1669;
- monument to the founder of the city. A monument to the founder of the city, Yaroslav the Wise, rises on Epiphany Square. The image of the prince is made with the exact canons of icon painting;
- The Red Square. The original name of the place of the ancient city was Semenovskaya Square, given by the name of the stone temple in honor of Simeon the Stylite. Since 1924, a monument to Lenin appeared here, and the square began to be called Red.
- Volzhskaya embankment. From the day the city was founded, the Volga embankment was considered the main place of the city. Now it is the most beautiful embankment among all the promenades off the banks of the Volga;
- zero kilometer of the "Golden Ring" of Russia ". A modern city monument, erected on the basis of an old cast-iron column, symbolizing the beginning of the Golden Ring tourist route.
City tour
The beginning of the city's life is associated with the emergence of a wooden fortress in the 11th century. The historic center of Sloboda began to acquire a modern look as a result of important reforms of Catherine the Great, starting in the 16th century.
It is formed in the form of a classic semicircle with streets radiating from the center in the form of rays. The fires destroyed the first wooden buildings and you can hear about the Zemlyanoy, Rubleniy city from the stories of the guide.
The perimeter of the Rubled Year was 1 km, and its "edge" was created at the confluence of two rivers: Kotorosl, Volga, which is still called "Strelka" today. Nowadays, the ensemble of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, the Volga and Kotorosl embankments, and a large number of architectural structures are included in the UNESCO-listed historical center.
The total area of the facilities is 110 hectares. There are about 140 architectural monuments protected by the state on it.
Among them are the following historical, architectural monuments of the city:
- Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Medveditsky ravine
- river embankments
- Pervomaisky Boulevard
- Spassky monastery, built on the site of a pagan temple in the XII century
- Transfiguration Cathedral, Refectory, Bell Tower, Holy Gate
- Church of the Epiphany with five domes and a red brick facade
- Church of St. Nicholas Nadein, Nativity
Fictional stories about the city
Each trip requires a careful interest in stories about the architecture of the city, the traditions of its population, visits to the city by famous personalities. Often "behind the scenes" are elements of non-fictional stories associated with ordinary people who form the general atmosphere of the city.
To compensate for the lack of time in exploring the amazing sights of the city, you can take part in an amazing city tour led by a trained guide. He will tell about non-fictional stories, almost legends.
For example:
- about the amazing fate of the carpenter's son, who became the chief architect of the province, to create the building of the famous theater
- about the whims of the owner of the tavern Dunaev. "Tsargrad", where young Nekrasov played billiards
- about the creators of the amazing temples of the city, their life, fate
- about how the Volzhskaya embankment was built. Protect the Church of Elijah the Prophet from demolition, create the first public theater
About the city with love and humor
The bear with an ax in its paws, depicted on the coat of arms, seems to be guarding the ancient atmosphere of the city. It was he who allowed people to settle in the protected areas of the Bear's corner and became the unofficial patron of the city. It is not for nothing that there is a belief according to which it is imperative to touch the monument to the bear, and then success, luck will accompany in any business.
Perhaps, thanks to the special attitude of love and humor of a person to a fairy-tale character, a huge number of architectural monuments and treasures from ancient Russian art have been preserved in the city.
You can see some of them, learn unforgettable stories about the people who created the city, while traveling with love and humor along the old city streets:
- where the films "Big Break", "Afonya", "Crew" were filmed
- lived representatives of the merchant elite Smirnov, Sinebryukhov, Eliseev, the famous theater-goer Fyodor Volkov
- created unique frescoes of ancient temples
- snow-white modern ships pass along the eternal Volga River, which protects the atmosphere of comfort, the spirit of a provincial, benevolent city
Evening Yaroslavl
Any city in the evening light looks different than during the day. Yaroslavl seems to be trying to reveal to people the most intimate secrets hidden under the domes of churches, among icons, paintings of temples, in old fishing rods, among the alleys of its parks. An experienced guide who knows every corner of his city can tell about them.
Particularly interesting will be the architectural works created during the "golden age" (XVII century) of the city. Often the beginning of an evening walk comes from the walls of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, where the famous work "The Lay of Igor's Host" was found.
Further majestic ancient monuments will follow:
- Kazan monastery
- Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Church of the Nativity of Christ
- central city streets, embankments
- old buildings
At the same time, an interesting story will be told about the era of the reign of Yaroslav the Wise, about how the city became the capital of the Russian state. Why it became a place of exile for the wife of False Dmitry Marina Mnishek. And in the evening, under the quiet splash of the Volga on the famous Strelka, fairy tales are still born here.
Wonderful temples and shrines
The main stone masterpieces of the city appeared during the "Golden Age". Wealthy merchants spared no expense in building rich, beautiful cathedrals. The famous tiles and frescoes still amaze many visitors to churches. The ancient frescoes depict not only scenes of biblical life, but also the life of ordinary people.
Tiles in the form of original belts, a huge platband are distinguished by the decoration of the city's temples. You can see beautiful architectural structures, hear stories about their creators while traveling together with an experienced guide.
The route starts from the historic center:
- Church of Elijah the Prophet, Nativity of Christ
- active Cathedral of the Assumption
- Sretensky temple
- Kazan, Cyril-Afanasyevsky monasteries
- Churches of the Archangel Michael, Nikola Rubleny
- Church of the Savior-on-the-city
- Kazan chapel
When providing transport during the trip, the number of objects to be inspected includes a visit to the Fedorovsky Cathedral, the temples of John Chrysostom, St. Nicholas Mokry, John the Baptist, Peter and Paul.
Ancient Yaroslavl, looking to the future
The future of any city is not only modern avenues, buildings, industrial facilities with the latest technology, but also its eternal memory, preserved in the preservation of ancient monuments, works of art, traditions of ancient inhabitants. The history of the city, striving for the future, cannot be simply forgotten, not left to its descendants.
Yaroslavl, as the capital of the "Golden Ring of Russia", is filled with carefully guarded sights of interest to many tourists. You can get to know them, listen to urban legends during an interesting journey under the guidance of an experienced guide.
It starts from the birthplace of the city at the Yaroslavl Kremlin, Rubleny city, Medveditsky ravine.
The 3-hour city walk includes the following attractions:
- main streets of the city
- Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery
- Assumption Cathedral
- Volkov Theater
- Church of John the Baptist, depicted on a 1000 ruble bill (if you have a car)
- objects erected for the 1000th anniversary
Yaroslavl romantic
The picturesque surroundings of the city have always aroused the desire to draw, write poetry in a romantic atmosphere of love.
Along with the magical music of the merging streams of Russian rivers, the human passions of our ancestors and the present generation raged. It is impossible not to fall in love with these places, the ringing of bells at the majestic cathedrals, the beautiful people of the city.
The music and time of the ancient city can be experienced during an extraordinary walk along with a friendly, cheerful guide, explaining romantic places:
- next to the Eternal Flame Monument
- life in the houses of Bolkonsky, Pastukhov
- on Epiphany Square, near the chapel of the Kazan Mother of God
- at the monument to Peter and Fevronia
- in the Gazebo of love, on the bench of reconciliation
- visit the "sweet street" and listen to interesting legends about it
- learn the secrets of the fan language
- make a wish at the monument of "eternal love"
A romantic trip can be accomplished even in a luxurious wedding limousine with all the attributes of a holiday.
Ancient city of symbols
In the ancient city, artifacts from the times of pagans, masons, Islam, Buddhism, and the emerging Orthodoxy of Russia harmoniously coexist.
The secrets of the city are hidden behind the ancient symbols that went down in its history. Fans of historical legends, mysteries, secret codes formed by literary works such as "The Da Vinci Code", "National Treasure", "Angels and Demons" try to see the secret places that have become the symbols of the city.
Architectural masterpieces on their facades contain numerous elements that have become symbols of different eras of city life. The symbolism of crosses on temples, elements of domes, bell towers can tell a lot about the connection with Islam and other historical moments.
It is the symbolic architectural mysteries that make it possible to learn more about the history of the city. A guided trip helps to do this.
During the walk, many interesting facts from life in the symbolic points of the city are told:
- Volkov Theater
- Chapel of Alexander Nevsky
- at the monuments to Yaroslav the Wise, the bear
- Demidov's Pillar
- The chopped city, the Yaroslavl Kremlin
- all about the symbolism of the Church of the Nativity
- Vlasyevskaya tower
- Ilyinsko-Tikhonovskaya church
If you provide a car in 2.5 hours, you can have time to see the churches of St. John the Baptist, St. Nicholas the Wet.
Yaroslavl without academicism and praise
The capital of the Golden Ring of Russia is considered a unique example of urban planning during the reform of Catherine II. It will be interesting to learn the history of the appearance of the streets leading from the ancient city center, who and when erected interesting buildings on its small squares during a leisurely walk.
How the ancient Finno-Ugric tribes lived on the famous Yaroslavl Spit. When Yaroslav the Wise appeared here and gave impetus to the birth of the city.
On the basis of what principles the mentality of the city residents was formed. How beautiful embankments arose and what the unhurried waters of the Russian rivers Kotorosl and Volga are still silent about.
During the walking tour, interesting information about the following attractions is offered:
- Chopped city, Yaroslavl Kremlin
- Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery
- the famous theater created by Fyodor Volkov
- rotunda gazebo
- Assumption Cathedral
- houses of wealthy merchants of previous centuries
Yaroslavl for real
The Russian character, the Russian spirit is felt during a simple walk through the city called the pearl of the "Golden Ring" of Russia.
Everything is special here: from the unusual Yaroslavl dialect, the arrangement of the modern life of the townspeople, the attitude to the graceful beauty of ancient temples, traditions that were born in the mists of time. You can get pleasure from touching real Russian life while walking.
In 2.5 hours it is proposed to get acquainted with the economic and political life of the townspeople, looking at the following sights:
- architectural creations of the historic city center
- Church of Michael the Archangel, in which the tradition of holding festivals of the art of bell ringers was formed
- Demidovsky square, where residents of the city rest
- the famous Arrow's treasure trove of legends
- the first public theater in Russia, created by a common man Volkov
- infamous for Stalin's times "bad house"
- Assumption Cathedral, reflecting many historical stages of the city
- Chapel of the Kazan Mother of God with an unusual tradition of throwing a coin into her bell
During the trip, information is given about the famous residents of the city who created the real Yaroslavl. Travel can be on foot or by car provided. The total cost will depend on the option chosen. It is easy to recognize it on the site.
Merchants' houses, craft districts and ancient temples
Now the former capital of Russia is a modern city. There are industrial facilities, new residential areas, parks, entertainment centers, schools, hospitals, kindergartens. There are places for them for construction sites without disturbing the atmosphere created by the ancient buildings.
The history of previous eras is harmoniously intertwined, complementing each other with the requirements and characteristics of a modern city.
A mysterious Russian place where a tired person finds peace, looking at his priceless property:
- Church of John the Baptist in Tolchkovskaya Sloboda. In it you can learn the history of the creation of unique tiles, local bricks, why it is decorated with 15 domes
- Kotorosl embankment. The adventures of local princes took place here, estates-factories were born, elite quarters of the city were built
- Church of St. Nicholas the Wet
- planetarium
- the ponds of the Peter and Paul Park with a temple that has become a copy of the Cathedral in St. Petersburg;
- The "falling bell tower" in the Kiselyukha settlement
- bell tower "Yaroslavskaya candle" in Korovniki on Tugovaya Gora
The journey ends at the Strelka.
Unusual churches, scenic views and places that witness history
Attractions are located not only in its historical center. The life of the medieval settlements of Tolchkovskaya, Streletskaya, Tveritskaya, Korovnitskaya is filled with interesting facts, amazing architectural sights. Buildings of churches of various types have surrounded the city for centuries. When you arrive for a few days, it is difficult to resist not to explore these magical places.
During the trip, the following sights of the surroundings are told:
- in Tolchkovskaya Sloboda, tourists will meet with the Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist, the only temple in the world with 15 domes
- the first church ensemble rises in the Krorvnitskaya Sloboda.The beautiful church of St. Nicholas the Wet and the icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God
- churches on Bozhedomka, Andrew of Crete with special architectural elements
- learn the three-hundred-year history of a large Manufactory (Krasny Perekop)
- listen to the history of the Church of Peter and Paul in the city park
- look at the Volga bridges, listen to authentic stories about the Great Patriotic War, the Yaroslavsky Komsomolets submarine, standing on the yung alley
Second time in the city
The first trip to the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia absorbs all forces by examining ancient buildings. Just walking through the historic center takes time and good physical fitness, even when traveling by bus. You can learn more about the secrets of the original districts of the city on subsequent visits here. You can plan an interesting thematic trip.
In the allotted 2.5 hours, you can find out the following secrets:
- Krasnoperekopsky district. Here are the restored temples of the city
- Valentina Tereshkova was born and raised in this area
- Komsomolskaya Square with the Church of St. Andrew of Crete, built in the Art Nouveau style. The guide will tell you about the amazing connection with the Lubyanka in Moscow
- Peter and Paul Park
- village of workers of Textile with hairdressers, shops, markets formed at the beginning of the last century
Walk along the old streets next to the rich mansions of former merchants, once again take a walk along the beautiful embankments. The journey begins at the Church of St. Andrew of Crete.
Travel through the ages
The ancient city has preserved its history in remarkable architectural monuments. Looking at them, one can imagine the life, development of Yaroslavl in different epochs of its existence. Walking with a guide along the Volga embankment, you can see the birthplace of one of the most beautiful cities in Russia over 1000 years ago. The site of the ancient Kremlin, the Epiphany temple sparkling with amazing tiles and numerous monuments reflecting the connection between times and eras.
The program includes sightseeing of the following attractions:
- Soviet Square, Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Chopped city, arrow
- Assumption Cathedral
- Spaso-Preobrazhensky monastery
- Red Square
- Fire tower
- Lenin monument
Monuments of any time do not put pressure on each other, but harmoniously complement the general spirit of the city.
Most important: from the Spassky Monastery to Sovetskaya Square
The route of an interesting walk around the city begins at the walls of the Spassky Monastery, the most ancient architectural monument. It defended the city from the west and was built in the 12th century. Its walls withstood the siege of the Polish invaders, and the "Lay of Igor's Regiment" was found in it.
The first structure of the monastery was made of wood, Kamennoe appeared in 1561. Since then, it has been a spiritual center.
On the way to Sovetskaya Square, you are invited to listen to the history of the following attractions:
- walk along the Kotoroslnaya embankment and look at the buildings of different eras, standing nearby
- look at the place where the Kremlin towered in ancient times
- we will stand on the Strelka, the place where Yaroslav the Wise killed the bear
- we will see the house where the voice of the lyric tenor Leonid Sobinov sounded
- take a photo at the walls of the Assumption Cathedral, the Church of Gikola Rubleny, the Savior on the City
On Sovetskaya Square, we will listen to an interesting story about the pearl of the square of the Church of Elijah the Prophet. In her honor this square was formerly called. In summer you can visit the church and see its wonderful frescoes. The duration of the inspection is 2.5 hours, the cost is specified before participation.
Most important: from Sovetskaya to Epiphany Square
The route starts at Sovetskaya Square. It is located next to the Church of Elijah the Prophet and until 1918 was called Ilinskaya. Around the old square there were three-storey buildings of the Public Places, the palace of the governor. They were dismantled into bricks by order of Paul I and used to build barracks for cadets.
The walking trail provides interesting information about the following sights of the city:
- churches of Elijah the Prophet, Nikola Nadein, Nativity of Christ, Epiphany
- the Volga embankment
- Znamenskaya tower
- Kazan monastery
- the first stone settlement temple, which became the prototype of the subsequent churches of the city
- Governor's house with a gazebo where you can make a wish
- F. Volkov Drama Theater
The Epiphany Church is considered the main architectural ensemble of the Kotoroslnaya Embankment, the dominant feature of Epiphany Square. The church has preserved a carved iconostasis created in the Baroque style. The walking tour is 2.5 hours long.
Sightseeing tour with a visit to the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery
You can plunge into the world of the centuries-old history of the ancient Russian city, see its architectural monuments, known all over the world, during a bus trip together with an experienced guide. During the sightseeing trip, an interesting acquaintance with the following sights takes place:
- Assumption Cathedral. The oldest temple in the city, built in the 13th century. The temple was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks and received its new life after restoration in the 2000s.
- Russian drama theater
- Church of Elijah the Prophet
- Znamenskaya, Arsenal towers
- Kazan temple
- Epiphany Church
- Church of the Savior on the city
- Kilometer Zero sign
- Church of Yaroslavl wonderworkers
- Bolkonsky House
- old streets, city squares
Individual sightseeing tour with a visit to the Tolgsky monastery
A six-hour car trip to the most interesting places will allow you to see the following sights of the ancient city, listen to stories from his life:
- birthplace of the city, Chopped, earthen city, site of the ancient kremlin, arrow, bear ravine
- city embankments
- Assumption Cathedral
- Kazan monastery
- Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslavl wonderworkers, Epiphany
- Ancient squares, famous ancient towers
- a monument to a bear with a snarling beast, symbolizing the difficulties that Yaroslav the Wise won
- millennium park, "kilometer zero"
- the chapel of Our Lady of Kazan, depicted on a 1000 ruble bill
The end point of the route is the famous Svyato-Vvedensky Tolgsky Convent. It was founded 700 years ago at the place where the icon of the Mother of God appeared. The icon has survived to the present day. Particles of Christ's garments are kept in the monastery. In the early years of its life, the monastery was considered a man's, then for about 60 years it was closed. Since 1987 it has been a convent.
140 nuns and novices created a “corner of paradise on earth” on the territory of the monastery. Nowadays, well-groomed lands occupy a very large area. The monastery houses a unique man-made grove of 193 Siberian cedars. General Tuchkov is buried within the walls of the monastery (the prototype of Andrei Bolkonsky from the work "War and Peace").
Bus tour 1000-year-old Yaroslavl
It is impossible to see all the sights in one trip. Moreover, remember everything, capture it in the photo. The program on the most interesting places of the city by bus solves this problem a little. Among them may be the following attractions:
- historic city center
- Assumption Cathedral, restored for the 1000th anniversary of the city
- Spassky monastery, erected on the site of an ancient pagan temple
- Churches of Elijah the Prophet, Epiphany, St. Nicholas Nadein, Nativity of Christ
- Transfiguration Cathedral, Holy Gates, famous defensive towers
- river embankments of the city, Medveditsky ravine, where the city was born
- squares and streets of the central part of the city
- the famous F. Volkov Drama Theater
- monument to Yaroslav the Wise
- "Zero kilometer of the Golden Ring
- Eternal flame
