Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Nizhny Novgorod

Kremlin is located right in the city heart, easily accessible from any place you stay in Nizhny. It`s a highly impressive medieval fortress combining both traditional Russian and Italian construction technologies, inside there is a public garden with several administrative and heritage building and a fascinating hilltop view of the two rivers the Oka and the Volga. There is a lot of history to tell, and it`s probably the best place to make photos on all sides and see a good part of downtown Nizhny. Inside ypu may optionally visit the Russian art museum and Arsenal modern art center that holds all sorts of temporary exhibitions, the museums, the towers and wall tickets are each 100-350 RUR per pax, otherwise it`s a great outdoor experience on a good day.

On arrival

You can get any public transport means to get to the Kremlin, the riverside extremity of the Minin square where you arrive is topped with a statue to a famous Soviet aviator, Valery Chkalov, this is supposed to be the meeting place (mind you have an umbrella on a rainy day).

Things to note

Entry tickets to museums, wall/towers are between 100-350 RUR, best public toilets are inside the Arsenal building, Kremlin walk may be a bit tiring for small kids and seniors, coffee break can be done inside one of its towers, Pantry Tower. For fans of Russian art, Art Museum is usually open from 11 to 6 p.m. , 12 to 8 pm. on Thrursday and closed on Tuesday, they have a good collection of icons and paintings, woth seeing, that`s a good continuation of the Kremlin tour.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.