Things to do in Kaliningrad, Northwestern District: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Я родился и вырос в Калининграде. С самого детства меня интересовала история его края. Всегда хотелось узнать что-то новое об этой земле и лично побывать во всех ее уголках. Я знаю историю этого города как никто другой. И с удовольствием поделюсь с вами.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Visit the fishermen's houses, where you can buy natural smoked fish on sawdust: perch, burbot, bream, walleye, flounder and of course the king of the Curonian Lagoon-eel. Enjoy it! You will be delighted with the beauty of nature and drunk on the fresh sea air! Try it! Delicious fish soup with pie and fish delicacies!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Экскурсионное сопровождение гида.

Exclusions: Dinner

Enjoy our tour in Kaliningrad! You will see some interesting places like Curonian Spit, Ornithological Station "Fringilla", the walking route "Dancing Forest", observation deck "Height Efa". We invite you on a journey into the unique nature reserve "Curonian Spit", registered in the UNESCO list. You can visit the ornithological station, watch the beauty of the sand dunes and the sea from the observation deck on the dune "Efa".

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Our private guide will take you to the remains of the city walls and stop to look at some of the surviving gates. The 4-hour tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, symbol of Kaliningrad and a chance to see the tomb of Immanuel Kant, the city’s most famous former resident. Then you may choose between visiting the Amber Museum, which introduces its visitors to the Baltic “gold” – amber, or one of the objects of the Museum of the World Ocean: King's Gate, Friedrichsburg Gate, Space Communications Ship "Kosmonavt Viktor Patsayev" or Soviet B-413 diesel Submarine. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off by private vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply), Roundtrip transportation to and from your central hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Museum Entrance fee ($ 14 per person), Photo and video Permit, Personal expenses, Gratuities (optional)

During this amazing excursion you will learn about the contribution of the research scientific-research vessel Vityaz to the study of the World Ocean, about the work of scientists on board, about the equipment of laboratories and decks, about the unique discoveries of world scale and records, thanks to which Vityaz is listed in the Guinness Book of Records! You will learn about the extraordinary history of the legendary ship, about its complex organism, in which everything is interconnected ... Restored interiors introduce all aspects of the crew’s life - from sailor to captain The decision to preserve the ship and create a museum exposition aboard was made in 1990. The Museum of the World Ocean originated from the Vityaz, which remains our main object and the centre of the museum embankment. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Dear friends! You are very welcome in Kaliningrad. It's the region with a very long story and an interesting fate. This city tour will help you to understand Kaliningrad. I'll show you how different it can be depending on the district. We'll visit the places from 13th, 14th centures till the 21st. Russia is carefully keeping cultural inheritance of old buildings, gates, towers and also world-famous Konigsberg Cathedral, which was renovated at the end of the 20th century. I'd like you to see the best parts of the city and understand what why when and who :) Join the private tour by car with some great stops!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

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What can you expect: A pleasant walk in nature. Sandy beaches, mild climate, forest and water — just for those who are tired of the bustle of the city. The guide will not only tell you the historical facts, but also complement the story with stories from the life of archaeologists, ornithologists and foresters. Guests note that the guide provides information easily and with humor. Climb the observation tower EFA to see from the height of the Baltic sea, the Bay, the highest dune Vecekrug, gull lake and woodland. "Dancing forest" and "drunk forest". Here grow trees with unusual trunks of different shapes: round, zigzag, in right angles. Of the 6 hours of travel approximately 1.5 we will spend on the road. If you do not have enough time to swim and relax — just refuse the return transfer. Many tourists in good weather ask to leave them in the resort of Zelenogradsk -it is also possible with us.

Inclusions: WiFi on board

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

The ancient city near the sea is full of amazing surprises that it is ready to present to guests. Starting to get to know him once, you will surely fall in love with its narrow streets and long alleys. Kaliningrad's uniqueness lies in the fact that you can travel from era to era literally with a break of a few minutes. Different times brought incredible solutions to the city’s architecture and made it really an unpredictable quiz for the guests of our amber region. We will tell you how the royal castle is adjacent to the building in the form of a robot, how an old cathedral stands in the courtyard of an ordinary Soviet-era panel building, how did sea port and industrial part become the main art space of the city, who lives now in old villas of Amalienau district, on which street were made the first steps of the great Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann and what underground passages connect the whole city. Join our fascinating journey - it will be very exciting!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guided tour service in the selected language

Exclusions: Lunch

Svetlogorsk is a unique resort city combining all three main resort factors: a healing climate, mineral waters and healing mud combined with a picturesque landscape. The resort is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, among the hills covered with deciduous and coniferous forests. In the early twentieth century, Rauschen was a favorite vacation spot for wealthy people. The buildings of country houses, villas, boarding houses, which stood in the park area, and succinctly fit into the surrounding landscape. During this period, according to a single plan, a whole resort complex was erected. Yantarny name before sounded no less beautiful, Palmnicken. Despite the fact that this is a very small settlement, it is quite old and has more than 700 years. The root of the name of this city can be translated as “empty land”. It is not surprising, in ancient times there was nothing here. Some raw swamps. But already from the 17th century, amber was mined quite actively here.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Guided tour service in the selected language

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This private tour is the best way to discover the Kalinigrad (the former Koenigsberg). * See the combination of modern Russian culture with the historical German heritage * Visit the Amalienau – old German area of luxurious villas * Fee the vibes of the old Koenigsberg * Make awesome pictures of the Königsberg Cathedral and the city centre of Kaliningrad from the “Mayak” view tower

Inclusions: Passionate experienced guide, Hotel pick-up (on foot/ by metro), 3 hours private excursion , “Mayak” view tower’s ticket

Exclusions: Gratitudes, Food and drinks