Khokhloma and Gorodetsky paintings. Weekend in Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod, Semenov and Gorodets are three unique cities, each of which has its own unique flavor and rich history. 

Nizhny Novgorod is the capital of the Volga region, famous for its ancient streets, luxurious temples and rich culture. 

Semenov is a city of folk crafts, known for its Khokhloma art and colorful dolls. 

Gorodets attracts tourists with its “City of Craftsmen” - an open-air museum dedicated to the history of wooden architecture. Together, these cities make up an unforgettable journey into the world of Russian history, art and traditions.

Location

Nizhniy Novgorod
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
12 - 13 Jun
26 - 27 Jun
10 - 11 Jul
24 - 25 Jul
7 - 8 Aug
21 - 22 Aug
11 - 12 Sep
25 - 26 Sep
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Nizhniy Novgorod
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The promenade along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya
Let's listen to street musicians, make a wish from a bronze Cheerful Goat, and at the same time buy gifts for ourselves and everyone at home
Khokhloma painting
We will see the entire production cycle of Khokhloma products and Russian nesting dolls
The City of Masters
We will visit the expositions and workshops dedicated to the folk art crafts of the Gorodetsky district

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of the city. Arrow. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street. Rukavishnikov Manor Museum

    Check-in after the excursion program (early check-in is possible for an additional fee).

    If you arrive in Nizhny Novgorod early, you can take your belongings to your hotel's luggage room on your own and arrive at 11:25 to the gathering place of the group on Lenin Square near the Lenin monument.

    11:00-11:20 Meeting with a representative of the tour operator at the railway station.

    The meeting place with the representative of the tour operator is in the central hall of the station, at the souvenir stand to the left of the exit.

    Boarding the bus. Things on the bus.

    11:25 a.m. Independent arrival at Lenin Square.

    Meeting with a representative of the tour operator.

    Boarding the bus.

    11:30 Departure for the excursion program.

    A bus and walking sightseeing tour of the city awaits you.

    During the tour you will get acquainted with one of the most ancient and picturesque cities.

    You will see the place where two great rivers merge – the Volga and the Oka.

    The place of confluence is called an Arrow.

    Nizhny Novgorod is known as the capital of the Nizhny Novgorod-Suzdal Principality, the birthplace of the people's militia of 1612, the merchant capital, the symbol of which remains the Nizhny Novgorod Fair.

    Not far from the fair you will see the monumental Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

    During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire merchant mansions, apartment buildings on Rozhdestvenskaya, Nizhnevolzhskaya embankment, see the famous squares of the city and monuments to K.Minin and D.Pozharsky, M. Gorky, V.Chkalov.

    Our tour will continue through the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    Here you will be transported to the fortress city and get acquainted with the history of the creation of the ancient fortification, with the legends and legends that cover the construction of the towers of the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.

    During a walk through the Kremlin, you can see: the monument to the founders of the city – George Vsevolodovich and St. Simon, the famous Mikhailo-Archangel Cathedral, the obelisk in honor of Minin and Pozharsky, the Arakcheevsky cadet corps, the airplane building ("House of Soviets"), the Governor's House, the alley-exhibition of military equipment in the open air "Gorkovchane -to the front."

    14:30 Lunch at a cafe in the city.

    15:30 Walking tour along B. Pokrovskaya street.

    To take a walk along Bolshaya Pokrovskaya – is it possible to deny yourself this pleasure?

    Nizhny Novgorod residents have been coming here for more than two hundred years to see others and show themselves, listen to street musicians, make a wish for a bronze Cheerful Goat, admire ancient buildings, and at the same time buy gifts for themselves and everyone at home in the unique center "Arts and Crafts".

    Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is one of the oldest streets in Nizhny Novgorod.

    It is named after the Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which stood on it.

    The street connects the 4 main squares of the city: Minin Square and Pozharsky Square, Theater Square, Gorky Square and Lyadov Square.

    This street can be called an open-air museum, as its architecture preserves the memory of merchant Nizhny Novgorod.

    Also on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya is the majestic Central Bank building, which looks more like a castle.

    Pokrovka is a pedestrian street with a length of 2 km 230 meters, closed to traffic on it.

    16:30 Visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum.

    The museum building is truly a royal palace both outside and inside.

    The facade is decorated with angels and caryatids.

    Magnificent wrought iron gate grating leading to the courtyard of the building.

    Inside, you can admire the grand staircase, the ballroom, the ceiling and wall decor.

    17:30 The end of the excursion program on Minin Square.

    Boarding the bus.

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Self-settlement.

    Free time.

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  • Day 2 - Semenov. Gorodets
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation, RUB.:

HotelDouble occupancySingle occupancyTriple occupancy
Reddy 3* or similar16 90020 80015 900
Marins Park Hotel 4* or similar20 80025 20018 600

An additional night's stay before or after the tour for 1 person:

HotelDouble occupancySingle occupancyTriple occupancy
Reddy 3* or similar4 5007 5003 500
Marins Park Hotel 4* or similar6  50010 0004 500
 
The Reddy Hotel or Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel 1 night
The Reddy Hotel

The hotel is located in Nizhny Novgorod, not far from the center, where the main attractions are located within walking distance. 

The comfortable rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, TV and all necessary furniture. There is a Wi-Fi network on site.

There is a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and a bar with an elegant interior. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

Near the Volga river embankment and the Kremlin. The train station is 16 minutes away by car, and Strigino Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

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Another option
Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod Congress Hotel

Marins Park Hotel Nizhny Novgorod is located on Lenin Square in Nizhny Novgorod, next to the embankment of the Oka River. Inexpensive rooms with air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, orthopedic mattress, and work area are provided for accommodation. The hotel is 400 m from the Nizhny Novgorod Fair exhibition complex, the railway station and the Stadium. This is one of the few hotels that welcomes accommodation with loved ones and pets. In rainy weather, guests can use an umbrella for free.

The modern rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a large flat-screen TV, orthopedic mattresses, a comfortable work area, swan's down pillows and hypoallergenic linens. The windows offer a picturesque view of the Volga River. Personal hygiene products, terry dressing gowns and a hairdryer are provided in the bathroom.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Nizhniy Novgorod

Included in price

  • transportation services;
  • hotel accommodation in rooms with amenities for 1 night;
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches in a cafe;
  • guided tour service;
  • city of Nizhny Novgorod tour 
    Visit to the Rukavishnikov Manor Museum;
  • Semenov city tour, guided tour of the Khokhloma painting factory;
  • city tour of Gorodets, guided tour of the Museum of Wooden Architecture "City of Craftsmen".

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Nizhny Novgorod and back;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast on the first day, dinners;
  • master class on painting 300 rubles per person.
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Reviews Leave a review

  • TZ
    Tatiana Zharkova
    about provider
    16 Apr, 2026
    There were several things we really liked: the clear organization of transport and timing, and the fact that the bus picked us up from the hotel and, at our request, dropped us back at the Court Inn after the tour. It was very convenient. The bus itself was clean and comfortable; having water available on request would have made it perfect. The Court Inn hotel was excellent, thank you for booking it for us. It had a pleasant, refined atmosphere, great breakfasts, and lovely touches for March 8–9, with champagne, fruit, and pastries available throughout the day. It’s also just a 10-minute walk from Pokrovskaya pedestrian street, close to attractions like the Kashirin House Museum, the Yurkovka Museum, churches, and old merchant houses ... On the downside, the 1st day’s combined bus and walking tour involved quite a long walk. We visited Strelka, Rozhdestvenskaya Street, the Kremlin, and Pokrovskaya Street — all very interesting but having to walk all the way to the Rukavishnikov estate at the end!!! Was a bit too much. By then everyone was tired, and it was hard to fully appreciate it. It would be better to arrange a bus transfer from Pokrovskaya. As for the 2nd day - the trip to Semyonov and Gorodets — we really enjoyed it. The only downside was that there wasn’t quite enough time in Gorodets, as many places were closing early for the March 8 holiday. It would have been nicer to return at 7 p.m. as planned, rather than at 5 p.m. Overall, we really enjoyed the trip! Thank you to the providers for such a wonderful experience.
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    Big Country Travel
    Hello, Tatiana! Thank you for your feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed your trip and appreciated the accommodation and the overall organization of the tour! We will convey to the host your comment on the duration of the tour on the first day. We will be glad to see you on our other tours in Russia!
  • EK
    Elena Kravchenko
    about provider
    16 Mar, 2026
    Whoever organized this tour did a fantastic job: you deserve a piece of cake 🎂
  • O
    Olga
    about provider
    4 Nov, 2025
    Everything about the organization of the tour was excellent: everything ran smoothly and on time.