Tula and Yasnaya Polyana Private Tour

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Enjoy a private tour with a guide through the historical center of Tula. Marvel at the many historical and architectural monuments. Visit the estate of Yasnaya Polyana and see where the famous author Tolstoy lived and worked.

Highlights

Visit the weapons, gingerbread and samovar capital of Russia
Stroll through the old Russian city
Try real Russian gingerbread
Explore Tolstoy's home at Yasnaya Polyana and learn about his life
See many historical and architectural monuments

Description

After meeting your professional guide in the lobby of the hotel, travel either on foot, by public transport, or in a taxi to the center of Tula, where your personal walking tour will start. The first point of the tour will be the main attraction of Tula, the Kremlin. This is a unique, well-preserved from the 16th century complex of historical monuments. See the Assumption Cathedral, built in the style of Russian Baroque in 1766, the Epiphany Cathedral of the late 19th century, erected in memory of soldiers who fell in the Patriotic War of 1812, as well as the 19th-century shopping mall and the first city power station of the 20th century. Then walk through the historic center of the city with the old streets adjoining it. Pass by the oldest Orthodox church in Tula, the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Museum of Arms, built in the form of a helmet, and monuments of Zarechny Forge Sloboda. During the tour, hear stories about the emergence and development of the city, its role in the past and present of Russia, the mysteries and secrets of the Kremlin, and the famous inhabitants of the city. After the walking part of the excursion, you and the guide will go to the real Russian estate Yasnaya Polyana, where the genius of Russian literature Leo Tolstoy lived and worked. Here the great Russian writer lived most of his life and wrote War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Learn about the history of the ancient family of Tolstoy and the biography of the writer. See firsthand where Tolstoy lived and feel his spirit in every corner of this place. After a tour of Yasnaya Polyana, return to Tula with your guide, who will accompany you back to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off by your guide from your hotel in Tula Tour with a professional guide 2-hour walking tour of Tula Transfer 2-hour tour and entrance ticket to Yasnaya Polyana Public transport ticket (if needed) All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and Drinks Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

Children must be accompanied by adults
The supplier will contact you to confirm the booking and to provide additional details prior to your private tour
Please wear comfortable walking shoes