Private Food Tour in Kazan with Traditional Chak Chak Sampling
About This Tour
Discover Kazan through its food, history, and living traditions on this private walking tour through the city center and the Old Tatar Settlement. Stroll along...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Kazan · Languages: English, Russian
Know before you go: Not wheelchair accessible; The tour can be modified to meet your preferences; Private walking tour with the use of metro; Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking; Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; Choice of restaurants is subject to change; The local supplier will contact you via email; Your guide can meet you at your hotel, hostel or vacation rental.; You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
About Kazan
Kazan
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What's Included
- All taxes
- Food experiences (national dish in a restaurant and chak chak sampling)
- Friendly local guide
- Private tour
- Multiple start times available
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Iconic places for photo shoot
- Flexible customizable itinerary
- Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
- Lunch
- Snacks
Not Included
- Any additional food and drinks not included in tour
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Stop At: Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat) This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. 10am Meet your knowledgeable private guide in front of the “Koltso” (The Ring) shopping mall and see the city’s main thoroughfares – Peterburgskaya and Baumana streets. Catch a glimpse of Epiphany Cathedral, which rises beautifully on the urban skyline, ogle to quirky Watch monument and afterwards, continue to the Tuqay public garden, small cozy park. Pass By: Tatar State Academic Theater of Galiasgar Kamal Your next stop takes you to the square in front of Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theater, where you eye up to whimsical monument ‘the secret of Shurale’ and marvel at breathtaking water show on the adjacent Kaban lake fountain. Pass By: Nizhniy Kaban Lake Snap some astonishing pictures Pass By: Kazan Mosque See the striking Nurullah mosque (from outside), one of the most historic mosques in Kazan which traces its beginnings to 1849 and admire its ornate exteriors. Pass By: Mardzhani Museum 11am Take a stroll through one of the most ancient Kazan neighborhoods – iconic Old Tatar Settlement. Take a closer look at historic timbered buildings featuring flamboyant traditional decorations and old mosques dating mainly from the 17th and 18th centuries.Take a glance at green and white exteriors of Mardzhani mosque established in 1767, once the largest and most important mosque in Kazan. Stop At: Archeological Museum Preserve Tatar Settlement 11.30am Take in the city’s intriguing past by visiting the Yunusov Square and snap astonishing photos with Shamil’s House, one of the most magnificent city mansions looking like eclectic-style castle built in the late 19th century. Afterwards, experience Tatar hospitality sampling scrumptious Tatar desserts like crunchy Chak-chak, dried apricots and others washed down with a cup of hot tea at the Tatar Settlement Museum. Opt for 4-hour tour and enjoy the fascinating tour through the life of Tatars from 16th century to the present days (not available for last minute bookings). Stop At: Kazan Mosque If you opt for a 4-hour tour, your tour will finish at 2pm. 12.30pm Take a digestion break with a short stroll to Apanaev Mosque, the Russian ‘Moscow’ Baroque style building with elements of Tatar decorative art. Listen to the history of Islam in Russia and then, wander down the scenic embankment of Kaban Lake, where you’ll want your camera to capture unbeatable views of city skyline. 1pm Round off your fabulous trip enjoying a leisurely lunch in “Tatarskaya Usadba” restaurant. Marvel at traditional Tatar decor and please your palate with one of the national classics, like authentic pastry, or dishes with horse meat and lamb, or hearty soups and stews. And then, indulge your sweet tooth with the famous Tatar pastries accompanied with a cup of aromatic tea or coffee.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Kazan. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Kazan. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
