During the city tour you'll see and learn about Irkutsk historical and architectural monuments, visit the main streets and squares of the city.
Our city tour of Irkutsk will start at Kirov square – the largest and the oldest square of the city.
This place is considered the place from where Irkutsk started. At present the square has the name of S.M. Kirov, a famous statesmanof XXth cent. This is a favorite place of Irkutsk citizens, the biggest New Year tree is established here with ice sculptures and slides.
After touring round Kirov Square and nearby monuments you will go to the Monastery of Holy Sign founded in 1689.
At present it is the residence of Irkutsk Archbishop. G.I. Shelikhov, one of the first explorers of Kuril Islands and Alaska, E.I. Trubetskaya and her three children were buried there. Near the monastery there is a monument of polar explorer and naval commander of genius Alexander Kolchak, who became “Russia’s Supreme Governor” after the revolution of 1917 and was shot by the Bolsheviks not far from this place.
Then you will go along old main street of the city – Karl Marx Street (earlier called Bolshaya).
The length of the street is 2 km. There are many shops, restaurants, cafes, bars here. Most buildings were constructed in late 19th or early 20th century.
Going along Karl Marx Street to the River Angara you will get to Yuri Gagarin boulevard. There is monument to Alexander III in the center of it. It was Alexander III who ordered to start the construction of Trans-Siberian Railway.
Our city tour of Irkutsk will finish by observing the monuments situated in Lenin Street.
You will have a possibility to see monuments of 130 quarter, created for the celebration of Irkutsk 350 anniversary. You`ll see at this quarter ancient wooden buildings which are successfully entering in a modern city architecture, and also you will be able to visit one of restaurants or cafés of quarter to drink a cup of coffee, taste dishes of Siberian cuisine and have a rest after city tour of Irkutsk (supplement payment).
Price
Price per group in RUB 2020
| 1 - 2 persons in group | 7000 |
|---|---|
| 3 - 4 persons in group | 7400 |
| 5 - 7 persons in group | 7700 |
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