Things to do in Murmansk, Northwestern District: The Best Walking Tours

Murmansk is a living city, filled with joy, a friendly atmosphere, good restaurants and interesting history. In this VoiceMap-story from Murmansk, join Lars Engerengen on a tour through the history of Murmansk, from 1916 to the present as he guides you along Prospekt Lenina - the main street of Murmansk. The tour starts at the Five Corners Square, in front of Hotel Azimut. Experience the lovely and romantic Central Park, the lively "Kirovka" and monuments along the street, and, if you like, the small exotic shops and café's along the way. Let's take a stroll through the largest city above the Arctic Circle. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Murmansk: Highlights along Lenina Avenue tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

You have much more chance to observe Northern Lights if you have two attempts! We offer you the possibility to go hunting for Northern Lights when the weather forecast is the best out of two days! Transfers and hotel are included, so you really do not need to worry about anything but enjoying the experience.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, 2 nights in a 3* hotel. Standard double room, Transfers from/to airport, 1 evening hunting for Northern Lights, Invitation letter for visa (if needed)

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Enjoy an unforgettable adventure with adorable blue-eyed Siberian and Alaskan husky – the cutest dogs ever seen - in Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. You are given a unique opportunity not just to meet one of the friendliest and most sociable dog breeds but also you will have a relaxing yet active walk in fields. For a fleeting moment you can take a break from a hustle and bustle of everyday city life. Spend time in the open air, experience the silence of nature with your new friends, enjoy the magical view and picturesque landscapes, feel the Russian hospitality during the tea party with the Russian traditional samovar. Memories that are not so easy to fade away are waiting for you! • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Transfer from Murmansk to the dog kennel. Return to Murmansk, Visiting a dog kennel with sled dogs (Siberian husky, Alaskan husky), Meeting reindeers (you will be given special treats for reindeers), An English-speaking guide (the guide will meet you in the kennel), A walk in the field with greyhounds, Tea from the Russian traditional samovar with pastry. A memorable souvenir, Protective clothing provided at the kennel, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)

Experience the beauty and strength of the hardiest dogs - Husky - intelligent, good-natured and born to run! Take a ride of 5 kilometres snow-covered route in a huskie’s sled, being surrounded by the northern nature! Dog sledding is a real adventure - there is quite simply nothing like the sensation of being in control of your own dogsled, putting your trust in your dogs and earning their friendship in return. Husky — man’s best friend. This is one of the most friendly and peace-loving dog breeds. Just a few minutes spent with the Huskies allow you to feel their positive energy.This tour will allow you to relax from the urban bustle, plunge into the serenity of the Northern territory and spend time outdoors in the company of amazing animals. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance, Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Hot tea and snacks, Independently steer the dogsled at a distance of 5 km, Rest in a sledge behind a dogsled and enjoy the beauty of northern nature, Organize a photo shoot with friendly Huskies and Alaska, See and feed reindeers, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Lunch (available at own expense after the tour – around 20 USD per person, a la carte menu), Personal expenses, Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)

Experience the tremendous beauty of this natural phenomenon. Welcome to hunting for Northern Light! Northern Light (other names: Aurora Borealis) one of the most beautiful and mystique natural phenomena on our planet Earth. You can see the Northern Light only close to North and South Poles, due to its connection with magnetic fields of our Planet. Murmansk is definitely the most comfortable city in Russia for observation and photographing of Northern Lights, due to its geographical location and well-developed infrastructure.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance, Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Hot tea and appetizers

Exclusions: Food /drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)

- Rare package to find with unique Russian destinations and experiences!!! - Multilingual guides on all our destinations - Distanciation procedures, hydro-alcoholic gel and masks provided (when necessary) - Our prices are the lowest on the market, but our services are always top quality - 5* High standing hotels - Russian Tour Operator. National Network (Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Karelia Republics, Altai, Siberian regions: Kamchatka, Baikal. Seaside resorts: Sochi, etc.)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights in St Petersburg, 3 nights in Murmansk , 2 nights in Moscow , Transfer services as described, Multilingual guides as described, Meals according to program, Sites entry-fees as described , Visa invitation letter (if needed)

Exclusions: International and local flights, Visa and cost of Russian visa, Beverages and meals not mentioned , Tips for guides (not mandatory, to the discretion of our clients), Photos and videos taken by professionals , fast mailing shipping service for visa invitation (if necessary) , Mandatory medical insurance , Optional travel insurance , Options proposed

With this city trip / excursion our guide with a car / minibus / touring car picks you up from your accommodation and shows you the points of interests connected to Murmansk city and acts of the Northern Heroes. Murmansk is the biggest city in the world beyond the Arctic circle! It’s often called the capital of the Russian Arctic. Here began the great research expeditions of the most northern region of our planet. The city is a home port for the world most powerful vessels — icebreakers which are able to break channels through the thick Arctic ice. Murmansk is stretched along the coast of the Kola Bay, a large ice-free harbor surrounded by many hills and lakes. The nature outside the city is beautiful and severe – famous tundra and forest tundra with little trees, and a lot of berries and mushrooms in summer. Starting time: from 11 am till 1 pm

Inclusions: Guide service. Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you back., Transport (a car for a group up to 3 people, a minibus for 4 and more people)

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the icebreaker of Lenin

Enjoy unforgettable moments and thrill of speed sitting in a husky sled and driving one yourself for 25 km! Enjoy the enthusiasm of running dogs, the atmosphere of old days, meet the genuine Huskies and enjoy the speed of the sled. A husky safari is a truly thrilling experience, especially when you have the chance to be a musher in control of your own team of dogs. Experience the excitement of the dogs as they eagerly wait to pull you at a speedy pace through the breathtaking scenery. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance, Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Lunch, hot tea and snacks, Independently steer the dogsled at a distance of 25-30 km, Rest in sledge behind a dogsled and enjoy the beauty of northern nature, Organize a photoshoot with friendly Huskies and Alaska

Exclusions: Personal expenses