Tastes of the Volga. Kostroma Food Tour

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A gastronomic tour to Kostroma is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the unique cuisine and local delicacies, as well as learn more about the cultural and historical heritage of this city.

Location

Kostroma

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Tour highlights

Kostroma in all its glory

On a city tour, you will see the Kostroma Kremlin and other iconic sights of the city, visit the moose farm and the museum of the mayor.

The cheese capital of Russia

During the tasting, you will taste the best varieties of delicious and aromatic Kostroma cheese, known throughout the country.

Sweet Alchemy

At the Chocolate Museum, you will learn about the history and difficult production of this delicacy, and create your own candies at the master class.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kostroma Cheese Museum Sightseeing Tour
08:30 Meeting of tourists arriving in Yaroslavl-Main
10:40 Arrival in Kostroma. Gathering of the group at the Kostroma-Novaya railway station.
City Sightseeing Tour
Kostroma welcomes you with a fan of streets, where the well-preserved architecture of the past centuries holds the secrets of history.
On Susaninskaya Square, the Fire Tower stands as a watchman of time, and the Shopping malls still breathe the spirit of merchant life — it smells of fresh pastries and adventures that await around every corner.
Kostroma Kremlin is a restored masterpiece of the XVIII century, where the Feodorov Icon of the Mother of God is kept in the Epiphany Cathedral.
The gold of the domes sparkles in the rays of the sun, and the air here seems to be saturated with miracles and awe: every step takes you back to the era of great historical events.
Lunch at a cafe in the city (with tasting of Kostroma products).
Cheese Museum tasting tour.
Immerse yourself in a world where cheese rules everything! Together with the cheese sommelier, you will discover the secrets of an ancient mansion, get acquainted with amazing artifacts, tricky gadgets and interactive challenges where you can touch, taste and be surprised. Funny, strange and sometimes incredible facts will make you look at cheese in a new way.
In the tasting room, you will learn how to reveal the taste of each piece — and learn what and how to combine it according to the real cheese laws.
Check-in at the hotel.
Free time.
Day 2 - Excursion to Ples, boat trip along the Volga
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Gathering in the lobby (with things).
Departure for an excursion.
Transfer to the Sumarokovskaya moose farm (~30 min).
The Sumarokovskaya salmon farm is one of the most unusual places in the Kostroma region. This is not a zoo or an attraction, but an operating farm where humans and forest dwellers exist side by side according to special rules developed over the years.
You will learn how over the decades a person has learned to understand a wild animal without taming it to the end, and why moose milk is considered a real rarity.
The simplicity of this place hides painstaking work, patience and a special philosophy. During the visit, you will get acquainted with the life of a moose farm, learn how moose milk is obtained and how it differs in taste and properties.
You will also enjoy a tasting of moose milk (from June to September) — a rare experience that cannot be repeated outside this place.
Return to Kostroma.
Lunch at a cafe in the city (with tasting of Kostroma products).
Museum of the mayor G. N. Botnikov.
In the house of the mayor Botnikov, the life of the Kostroma elite of the early 20th century comes to life. All the secrets of high society, their habits and rituals are revealed here — from the rules of decency to strict table etiquette. You will see what noble citizens did, how they lived and how they ate, feel the atmosphere of the closed world of high society and feel that every meal was a small event.
The Chocolate Museum with a master class.
The chocolate Museum is not just a history of sweets. It's a chronicle of ambition, risk, and perseverance, hidden behind the glitter of tin cans and the elegance of vintage packaging.
Since the 19th century, Russian confectionery entrepreneurs have been creating not only chocolate, but also entire worlds in the face of fierce competition, economic turmoil and exhausting labor.
Here, each bank is a mute witness to its era. The beautiful ornament hides creative crises, behind-the-scenes secrets of production, ingenious decisions and mistakes that cost fortunes.
You will meet legendary names — Einem, Apricot, Bormann — and learn how the flavors that have become part of the national memory were born, including the mysterious green chocolate by Kostroma master Fyodor Borovsky.
And then the story literally comes to life: at the master class, you will create your own candies from rare green chocolate, experimenting with fillings and flavors.
This is a rare opportunity to touch the mystery of ancient recipes and feel like an alchemist pastry chef.
17:00 Transfer to Kostroma-Novaya railway station.
17:00 Transfer to Yaroslavl-Main railway station (estimated arrival time is 19:30).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Hotel	Cost
Hotel	Adult	Children (up to 14 years old)
Moskovskaya zastava 3*	27 500	27 000
*I am a 4 Hotel**	28 500	28 000

Surcharge for single occupancy hotels 3* — 3 000 rub .

Surcharge for single occupancy hotels 4* — 4 000 rub .

Discount on the additional place — 500 rubles.

The option of booking a tour without accommodation is also available — you can check all the necessary information with the manager.

The Moskovskaya Zastava Hotel

The hotel is located in Kostroma. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and private parking is also available. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and guests can contact us with any questions they may have.

The rooms are equipped with stylish and comfortable furniture, an LED TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, a telephone and a private bathroom with a set of personal hygiene products, towels and a hairdryer.

Guests can always order their own food or take advantage of room service in the hotel's lobby bar.

The hotel is located in the very center of Kostroma, on the Volga River embankment, a 15-minute drive from the main train stations and within walking distance from public transport stops.

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Another option

"I am a Hotel"

Ya-Hotel occupies a modern 4-storey building located next to the Epiphany-Anastasiinsky Monastery. Guests are provided with an expanded range of services, including meals.

The hotel's rooms are decorated in a modern style. Moscow artists worked on the design of the rooms. The rooms have not only a comfortable bed and other furniture, but also a workplace so that hotel guests can continue to work while on a business trip.

There is a restaurant complex on the territory of the hotel, which is divided into several zones. In the morning, guests are invited to the breakfast room to recharge with hearty meals and a good mood. There is also a banquet hall and a lobby bar.

Staying at the hotel, you can diversify your stay by visiting interesting places nearby. There is a Literary Museum, a monument to a Dog, and a fire tower within walking distance. The train station is 3.5 km away and the airport is 6.7 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

2 days 1 night

Group meets at

Kostroma

Included in price

transportation services according to the program;
accommodation in the selected hotel;
Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches;
guided tour service according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kostroma and back;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

It is recommended to take an umbrella or raincoat with you, you can change shoes

Dates and Prices

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Reviews Leave a review

M
Marina

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19 Mar, 2026

Everything was well organized. All the tour information was sent in advance, we were met promptly, and the hotel check-in was quick and smooth.
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Shorena

about provider

9 Nov, 2025

I’m grateful to the tour provider, overall, I really enjoyed the trip. My only comment is about the meals. For example, I don’t eat meat or dairy products, and when filling out the questionnaire, I clearly listed everything I strictly avoid. When I arrived at the café for lunch, I double-checked about getting a meat-free meal, and they assured me they had my information and would serve a suitable option. I trusted that, but after just a few spoonfuls of borscht, I found pieces of meat which was quite disappointing and irresponsible. As a result, I was left half hungry, since I could only eat a small piece of pollock with some potatoes and salad and the portions were very small. I also wasn’t happy with lunch at the Slavyansky restaurant: the borscht they planned to serve as a "meat-free" dish was clearly cooked in meat broth, so I had to refuse it. The portion of cod there was maybe about 100 grams, served with rice, so at least I didn’t stay completely hungry. In conclusion, I’d really like to see dietary requests taken more seriously. Some travelers may also have allergies, so if someone writes that they don’t eat certain foods, it’s important to pay close attention to that.

Big Country Travel

Hello Shorena, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll definitely share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the catering quality on future tours. We hope that despite this issue, you’ll choose us again to organize your next trip around Russia!