What to do and see in Veliky Novgorod, Northwestern District: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Treat yourself and your loved ones with a private 12-hour historical journey to the most ancient Russian town – Veliky Novgorod (also known as Novgorod the Great) – purportedly founded in 859. A 2.5-hour trip from Saint Petersburg, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a typical Russian town that awaits you in Novgorod the Great. With the help of your knowledgeable guide, hear about the significant historical events with ties to the location. Behold the Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), Chamber of the Facets (Granovitaya Palata), Millennium Monument, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. George Monastery, and the Vitoslavitsy Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture. Round-trip transportation is included; choose between pickup from your St. Petersburg hotel or cruise ship terminal.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned sedan or mini-bus (up to 15 people), depending on your party size, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups of 7+, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Meals / snacks, Gratuities

Veliky Novgorod, also known as Novgorod the Great, or just Novgorod, is one of the most important historic cities in Russia, UNESCO recognised Novgorod as a World Heritage Site in 1992 . At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of Novgorod Republic and one of Europe's largest cities and a major Baltics to Byzantium station on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. City was not destroyed by nazis in a period of WW2, as well as never been captured by Tatar hordes. So, its ancient beauty is almost untouched! We invite you to spend a day deep in real Russia, visit the Kremlin, orthodox churches and get closer to our history.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

This tour combines a standard city tour to Veliky Novgorod with visit to it's suburbs and gives you an opportunity to see evreything in one day. The tour starts in the city with visiting to it's heart - The Kremlin, the main Cathedral of St.Sophia (the monument of XI century) with it's miracle making icon, Yaroslav's Court (Yaroslavovo Dvorische) and the old Market-place. Then you will be taken to the Yuriev Monastery (the oldest active men monastery in Russia, founded in 1030) and an open-air museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsi". You can also choose a tour with the dinner in the restaurant near the monastery ("Yurievskoe podvorie") or in the restaurant "Detinets" with traditional Russian atmosphere. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: English/German/French/Spanish/Italian speaking guide service, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities

We invite you to spend a wonderful day in one the most ancient Russian cities, Veliky (Great) Novgorod. It was Russia's first capital in the 9th century, the centre of Orthodox spirituality and architecture. Our professional guide will meet you on arrival. We will start with the walking tour by the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin and visit St. Sophia's Cathedral built in the eleventh century. Then we will go the Museum of Wooden Folk Architecture Vitoslavitsy, which includes more than 20 original wooden structures dating from the 16th to the 19th century. Churches, chapels, and residential houses were collected from around the Novgorod region and then moved to this site in the 1960s. The museum is located in a unique landscape with amazing views on the town. Then we will visit also the Yuriev Monastery. After the excursion our guide will lead you to the local restaurant ZavodBar for dinner (not included). The way to Novgorod and back takes three hours by train or auto.

Inclusions: Transfer to the railway station / or transportation directly to Novgorod and back, Train tickets Saint-Petersburg- Novgorod – Saint-Petersburg , Transportation (Van) according to the program, The English-speaking professional guide in Novgorod , Entrances fees, Taxes

Exclusions: Tips, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

During this tour yu will be taken to the suburbs of Veliky Novgorod - to the Yuriev Monastery and an open-air museum "Vitoslavlitsi". Yuriev Monastery is situated on the bank of Volkhov river, near Ilmen Lake and is the oldest men active monastery in Russia (it was founded in 1030 by Jaroslav the Wise). In an open-air museum of wooden architecture "Vitoslavlitsi" you can see the oldest wooden buildings of XVI - XIX centuries. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: English speaking guide service, Transport, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities

During a tour of Veliky Novgorod you will see the Yaroslavl yard, the Novgorod Kremlin, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Monument to the Millennium of Russia, etc. Then you will go to the suburbs of Veliky Novgorod and visit the St. George (Yuryev) Monastery and the “Vitoslavlitsi” Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees, Skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Food and drinks

This city walking tour will give you an opportunity to visit the historical part of Veliky Novgorod. During this tour you will visit the Kremlin which is the heart of the town. There you will see the famous Cathedral of St. Sophia – the monument of the 11th century - with its miracle making icon. You will also be shown around Yaroslav's Court (Yaroslavovo Dvorische) and the old Market-place. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: English speaking guide service, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities

In this tour you will get acquainted with a part of Russian history by visiting the St. George (Yuryev) Monastery and the Vitoslavitsa Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees, Skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Personal expenses

This full-day tour tour is an excellent opportunity to learn how Russia started and to see the authentic pre-imperial capital of the Novgorod republic with the carefully preserved unique sights. On the way to Novgorod you will have a chance to see the Russian countryside. You will feel the atmosphere of a truly Russian provincial town, admire the beauty of old national architecture and try traditional Russian cuisine. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will try to make it really special. Do not hesitate to approach us if you require any further information.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Culture doesn’t end inside city lines. Venture out a little further to nearby locales and gain an even greater understanding of true Russian history and architecture during your one day trip to the ancient capital of Russia (directly from St Petersburg ; tour duration is 10 hours) Novgorod the Great is one of the oldest cities in northwestern Russia. Unlike St. Petersburg, it features traditional Russian architecture, its churches are white and crowned with those famous onion-shaped domes, which will perfectly match your expectations of what old Russian towns are all about. All must see attractions are included: Millennium Russia Monument, XII century old Sophia Cathedral , Wooden Architecture museum to mention few as well as several optional visits for art lovers ( Icon Painting Museum, Faceted Chamber with jewelry exhibit and the church with Theophanous the Greek’s murals). So if you are intrigued by old Russia, this tour is definitely for you!

Inclusions: Private transportation, hotel pick up and drop off , service of the local Novgorodian guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the Museum of Icon Painting, Faceted Chamber and The Church of Transfiguration , Gratuities, Lunch