Surprise me, Kazan!

We invite you to an exciting journey for the whole family. 

You will have a sightseeing tour with a visit to the Kazan Kremlin, a visit to the island-city of Sviyazhsk and a master class "Secrets of Tatar cuisine". The trip will have a great aftertaste — Kazan is not only an amazingly beautiful city, but at the same time also a modern metropolis that lives a hectic life.

Location

Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan
from
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Duration
2 Days
1 Night
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 May – 1 June
    • 7 – 8 June
    • 13 – 14 June
    • 21 – 22 June
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Master class "Secrets of Tatar cuisine"
The chef of the restaurant will demonstrate the technique of cooking national dishes and teach them how to cook them at home.
Architecture of Kazan
Let's enjoy the unique beauty and stories of the thousand-year-old city, see with our own eyes the bright colors of the streets and squares.
"The island lies on the sea, the hail is on the island"
We will learn the fantastic history of the origin of the city of Sviyazhsk by visiting a country tour.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Kazan. Sightseeing tour "Kazan Millennial"

    Arrival in Kazan. Meeting at the railway station with a guide:

    • at 08:00/10:51 Kazan-1 (Central) at the sculpture "White Leopards";
    • at 08:00 Kazan-2 (Vosstaniya station) in the central hall.

    Transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel's luggage room or early check-in for an additional fee.

    10:30-11:30 Meeting with a guide.

    Sightseeing tour "Kazan millennial" through the most interesting sights of Kazan, which will show you Kazan from all sides.

    You will see ancient streets where every stone has its own story, and a modern metropolis living in the frenzied rhythm of the capital. Get acquainted with the sports facilities built for the Universiade 2013 (panoramic view).

    You will visit:

    • in Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda, located on the picturesque lake embankment. Kaban, where the houses of Tatar merchants and mosques of the XVIII century have been preserved.;
    • on the streets of old Kazan, with its cathedrals, monasteries and temples that miraculously survived during the Soviet years (with a visit to the monastery where the miraculous list of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God is kept);
    • Freedom Square is the administrative heart of Tatarstan, where the City Hall (the former Noble Assembly), the M.Jalil Opera and Ballet Theater, the S. Saidashev Concert Hall, and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan are located.;
    • You will see a new embankment on the Palace Square near the Palace of Farmers.

    Guided tour of the University campus of one of the oldest universities in Russia (1804), the architectural ensemble of which is a historical and cultural monument of our country.

    Lunch in cafes/restaurants of the city (with elements of national cuisine).

    Excursion to the Kazan Kremlin Museum-Reserve, the living heart of the ancient city, which has experienced more than one exciting event in its centuries–old history!

    Founded as a Bulgarian fortress in the 12th century, along with its mighty lords, it has changed its appearance more than once and today it is a unique complex of architectural, archaeological and historical monuments that reveal the centuries-old history of the city.

    On the territory of the museum-reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, you will see:

    • Kul Sharif Mosque and Annunciation Cathedral;
    • The Spasskaya Tower, erected by Postnik Yakovlev and Ivan Shiryai, builders of St. Basil's Cathedral;
    • The ceremonial Residence of the President and the leaning Tower of Suyumbike.

    Free time for independent walks and souvenir shopping.

    Independent return to the hotel.

    Guided tours for an additional fee:

    Kazan Arbat walking tour (along Bauman Street).

    The history of the central shopping street of Kazan lasts for many centuries, during which it has changed its name more than once.

    During the time of the Kazan Khans, it was called Nogai Road, and when Ivan the Terrible's troops stormed the Kazan Kremlin, blowing up its walls, the street was renamed Prolomnaya, leaving the memory of this event for several centuries.

    There are many architectural monuments here and each building has its own amazing history!

    You will definitely see:

    • Gabdulla Tukai Square and the bell tower of the Church of the Epiphany;
    • the building of the State Bank, where the gold reserves of Tsarist Russia were stored during the Civil War of 1918;
    • Peter and Paul Cathedral with a 7-tiered iconostasis, which is rightfully the most striking example of the Russian Baroque of the Peter the Great era in all of Russia;
    • an exact replica of Catherine II's carriage and many small architectural forms reflecting the identity of the Kazan land.

    20:00-21:00 – sightseeing tour "Lights of Kazan at night" (guaranteed from 2 people).

    You will see Kazan in a completely different light – like a fabulous mirage, showered with myriads of stars, the city shimmers! The multi-level lights of the city's main attractions compete in sophistication with the dazzling lights of fashionable new buildings and entertainment centers.

    This dispute is reconciled by the Kazan River separating them, reflecting in its waters the splendor and splendor of the two shores. Kazan at night is a truly amazing sight that every guest of the Tatar capital should see!

    The main highlight of the evening trip will be a visit to the ultramodern Ferris wheel "Around the World", one of the tallest in Russia (65 meters) (for an additional fee).

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  • Day 2 - Bus tour to the Island-City of Sviyazhsk. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

Accommodation in hotels according to the selected category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

HotelsRoom categoryAdultsChildren under 11 years old for an additional location
WeekendHolidays
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4*2nd standard.184101945014860
1st standard.2265024730-
Grand Hotel Kazan 4*2nd standard.173701841014860
1st standard.2057022650-
Bilyar Palace Hotel 4*2nd standard.189301936014160
1st standard.2629026290-
"Davydov" 3*2nd standard.159001676014160
1st standard.1936021090-
Park Hotel 3*2nd standard.1615019900-
1st standard.2086028360-
"Tatarstan" 3*2nd standard.152201569012780
1st standard.1818019120-
"Mirage" 5*2nd standard.262902888014160
1st standard.3668041870-
The Courtyard Marriott 4*2nd standard.245502715014340
1st standard.3321039270-
Raymond Hotel 4*2nd standard.167601849015030
1st standard.2023023690-
"Giuseppe" 4*2nd standard.171101849013990
1st standard.2092022820-
"Nogai" 4*2nd standard.1893019360-
1st standard.2455025420-
"Azimuth" 3*2nd standard.170201806014160
1st standard.2023022820-
"Crystal" 3*2nd standard.165901737014860
1st standard.2126022820-

Holiday prices in the spring and summer period will be valid in hotels:

  • Nogai (25.04-30.09.2025);
  • Crystal (25.04-01.10.2025);
  • Davydov (21.03-31.08.2025, 24.10-09.11.2025).    
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4* or Grand Kazan Hotel 4* or 1 night
Chaliapin Palace Hotel 4*

The four-star Chaliapin Palace Hotel is located in the center of Kazan, next to the pedestrian zone on Bauman Street. All guests of the Chaliapin Palace Hotel have free access to the fitness center with an indoor pool, gym and sauna. 

In the room: wardrobe, armchair-bed, plasma TV, mini-bar, telephone, bedside tables with sconces, floor lamp, dressing table, pouf, chest of drawers, kettle, air conditioning, work area, Wi-Fi, code safe. The bathroom has a shower cabin, toiletries, hairdryer, towels, slippers.

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Grand Kazan Hotel 4*

The four-star Grand Hotel Kazan, which opened in early 2009, occupies a modern building. The 17-storey hotel offers 215 rooms with panoramic views of the city. All spacious rooms are elegantly decorated and have a private bathroom.

In the room: hanger, chest of drawers, shoe shelf, air conditioning, double bed or two separate beds, plasma TV, bedside tables, bedside lamps, electronic safe, dressing table, work area, mirror, pouf, telephone, armchair, wardrobe, coffee table. Bathroom with shower, cosmetics, slippers, hairdryer and towels.

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Bilyar Palace Hotel 4*

The Bilyar Palace Hotel is located in Kazan. It offers a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a fitness center. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have lake views.

In the room: One large or two single beds, wardrobe, desk with writing materials, armchair and chair, coffee table, telephone, TV, refrigerator, safe, ironing station with iron, central climate control system, Wi-Fi. 

In the bathroom: shower, bath towels, bathrobe and slippers, cosmetics, hairdryer, sink, bathroom.

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Davydov Hotel 3*

Davydov is a modern hotel complex conveniently located in the heart of 1000–year-old Kazan, in a zone of tourist and business activity surrounded by famous historical and cultural attractions.

The 18 sq.m rooms are equipped with: a double bed or two single beds, a table, a chair, a wardrobe, 2 bedside tables, cable TV, telephone, Free Wi-Fi, safe, air conditioning. The bathroom has a toilet, shower, hairdryer, toiletries.

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Nogai Hotel 3*

Nogai Hotel is located in Kazan, 300 metres from Peter and Paul Cathedral and 4.4 km from Kazan Arena Stadium. It offers a children's playground and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available. The windows overlook the city.

The modern, comfortable rooms with high ceilings are decorated in a cozy, thoughtful interior. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, a kettle, a hairdryer and a private bathroom with a bath or shower.

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Tatarstan Hotel 3*

The Tatarstan Hotel complex is located in the historical and cultural center of Kazan. The windows offer a magnificent view of one of the central streets of Kazan - the pedestrian street of Bauman - Kazan Arbat.

The hotel complex "Tatarstan" has 336 rooms. Comfortable single and double rooms are offered to the clients.The room has 1 bathroom (with a shower cabin). The renovation was carried out. The room is equipped with a TV, refrigerator, telephone, hairdryer and safe. Secured parking is included in the price.

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"Mirage" 5*

The Mirage Hotel is located in the historical center of Kazan. The windows offer scenic views of the Kremlin walls and the Bulak River. The construction of the hotel was timed to coincide with the millennium anniversary of the capital of Tatarstan in 2004.

The Mirage Hotel has 109 rooms of various categories, designed in a single style of comfortable minimalism. The rooms are equipped with a minibar and a TV. Private bathrooms, combined shower and bathtub. Smoking is prohibited throughout the territory of the Mirage Group, and compensation is provided for additional room cleaning up to 50,000 rubles according to the established price list.

Guests are invited to visit restaurants and cafes that will satisfy the taste of any visitor. Each of them is distinguished by its inimitable style and unforgettable sophistication of international and national cuisine.

A conference room with a full set of audio and video equipment is provided for events.

The hotel is located near the sights of Kazan Kremlin Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan, Annunciation Cathedral, Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan State Academic Theater.

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The Courtyard Marriott 4*

Courtyard by Marriott Kazan Kremlin is waiting for you in the capital of Tatarstan.

The rooms of the hotel are decorated in the author's style and have all the necessary appliances, a work area and dishes.

The hotel has its own restaurant, where a buffet is served every day. Guests can enjoy international cuisine and refreshing drinks at the bar.

The spacious and functional conference hall will be an ideal place for business negotiations, seminars, etc. A strict color palette and ergonomic furniture will set the tone for the event.

The complex is located 5 minutes from the metro station. One of the main streets and Peter and Paul Cathedral are within walking distance.

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Raymond Hotel 4*

The Raymond Hotel is located in the center of Kazan.

The spacious rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A kettle is also provided. The private bathroom comes with a shower, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The restaurant serves a wide variety of international dishes.

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is 1.5 km from the Raymond Hotel, while the Kazan Kremlin is 1.6 km away. Kazan International Airport is 28 km away.

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"Giuseppe" 4*

The four-star Giuseppe Hotel is located on Kremlevskaya Street in the very center of the city. The metro station is a 7-minute walk away. A wide range of additional services is provided for the guests and free Wi-Fi, shuttle service, and private parking are available. The reception is available around the clock.

The hotel's rooms consist of modern and homely rooms. Each room has the necessary furniture and modern appliances. In the private bathroom, you can use the provided set of personal hygiene products, towels and a hairdryer.

A delicious and hearty breakfast buffet is served every morning. At other times, you can visit the restaurant, which offers dishes of Russian and European cuisine according to the menu.

There are several conference halls on site where you can hold events of any level and orientation. Each room has multimedia equipment and office supplies.

Within walking distance from the hotel are the Kremlin, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Black Lake Park, Kazan Federal University, Hermitage Garden.

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"Azimuth" 3*

Azimut Hotel Bauman Kazan is located in the central part of Kazan, just a 15-minute walk from the city's main attraction, the Kazan Kremlin. A wide range of services is provided here, which includes tour service, laundry, and a covered parking lot. Pet owners will appreciate the opportunity to stay with pets.

The hotel has 155 modern rooms of various categories, which are decorated in a modern style and equipped with a variety of furniture and appliances. Each room has a TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a full set of sanitary facilities.

The restaurant offers a menu of European cuisine, as well as traditional Tatar and Russian dishes. The bar offers a wide selection of snacks and drinks around the clock. This friendly place will allow you to escape from the daily hustle and bustle in a carefree atmosphere.

For business negotiations, conferences, trainings, presentations and trainings, the hotel has 3 conference halls of different sizes. Various options for arranging the furniture of the halls will easily accommodate all participants of the event. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a screen, a multimedia projector and free Wi-Fi.

Kazan Airport is 23 km away, and the train station is 1.3 km away. The Bauman Pedestrian street, theaters, restaurants and cafes are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. The Kazan Kremlin and Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda are just a 15-minute walk away.

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Park Hotel 3*

The three-star Park Hotel is located on Ostrovsky Street, a 5-minute walk from Ploshchad Tukaya Metro Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Check-in is possible at any time.

The room stock consists of several categories of rooms that are fully equipped for extended stays. There is a necessary set of equipment and furniture. A set of personal hygiene products is available in the private bathroom.

The hotel has a shared equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. There are also several canteens and cafes nearby with a wide selection of dishes.

The airport or train station can be reached in about half an hour. There is also a Millennium Park, Tatar Manor, Kamala Theater nearby.

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"Crystal" 3*

The Kristall Hotel is located in Kazan on Yakhina Street. A parking area is provided for guests. Laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi are also available. The staff can help with ordering a taxi or tickets. 

The hotel consists of a large number of rooms, each with a comfortable bed, private bathrooms with modern showers and necessary appliances. An atmosphere of sophistication and warmth reigns inside.

To satisfy hunger, you can visit the nearest catering establishment or buy groceries at the supermarket.

Nearby there is a monument to the compass, a drama theater and a museum. The train station is 100 metres away.

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 50 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan

Included in price

  • accommodation in hotels of the selected category;
  • meals included in the program: breakfast on day 2, lunch.
  • group transfer railway station – hotel – railway station;
  • transportation and tour service according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to tourist sites according to the program;

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Kazan and back;
  • railway passage Moscow – Kazan – Moscow;
  • meals not included in the program: breakfast on day 1, dinners;
  • private transfer "railway station – hotel": 1,200 rubles per car (during the day); 1,400 rubles per car (from 19:00-08:00);
  • private airport – hotel transfer: 1,800 rubles per car (during daytime); 2,000 rubles per car (from 19:00-08:00);
  • visiting museums not included in the tour program;
  • Kazan Arbat walking tour – 500 RUB/person;
  • evening sightseeing tour "Lights of the night city" – 1,100 rubles/person. + optional visit to the Ferris wheel "Around the world" – 400 RUB/person.;
  • excursion to the Raifa monastery – 900 rubles/person.

It's important to know

Can the tour program change?

The time in the program is indicated approximately. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program without reducing the total volume and quality of services, as well as to cancel the tour and/or offer alternative travel options in case of a shortage of the group and cancellation/replacement of rolling stock.

Is insurance included in the price?
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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Reviews

  • N
    Nariman
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    24 May, 2025
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    The tour was excellently organized, with great guides and fascinating destinations. Truly an unforgettable experience.
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    Marina
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    5 Mar, 2025
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    Great team! Well done! Thank you all!