What to do and see in Yekaterinburg, Urals District: The Best City Tours

November 13, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Yekaterinburg is the thinking tourist's city, jam-packed with libraries, theaters and museums, plus seemingly out of place monuments that pay homage to entities like Michael Jackson and a keyboard. The beautiful Yekaterinburg Circus building is an intricate lace dome that arches over seating for 2600 spectators.
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1. 4-hour Super Combo Tour: Yekaterinburg & Europe-Asia Border & Romanoffs' Places

Ulitsa Gor'kogo, 4в, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovskaya oblast', Russia, 620075 Sightseeing Tours in Yekaterinburg and the Urals
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4 hours to see all the major places of interest of Yekaterinburg. - Get to know how Yekaterinburg was born as a child of love of Peter the Great and Catherine I, old legends about the spirit of the mountain, tragical story of the Romanoffs family and the last Russian Emperor. - See modern skyscrapers, classical and constructivism architecture - a hallmark the city. - Walk along picturesque Iset River weir. - Find yourself standing one foot in Europe and one foot in Asia while visiting the Obelisk on the border between the two parts of the world. - Visit the beautiful Ganina Pit monastery in a picturesque forest built on the site where remains of the Romanoffs were discovered.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Flexible starting time and pick-up locations, Informative and exciting tour (partly walking, partly by car) with friendly guide and skilled driver

Exclusions: No water or food is offered during this tour.

Reviewed By jordanhATL1771

Fantastic tour of Ekaterinburg! I highly recommend booking Alexandra and this tour. Alexandra is a knowledgeable guide who brought the history of the city to life and made great recommendations for the rest of my stay in the city. It is a great way to see the city sites while trying some delicious local food and drinks. She also made great recommendations for the rest of my stay so I was very busy while there and wish I had more time!

2. 4-hour Food & Alco & Sights Tour

Ulitsa Gor'kogo, 4в, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovskaya oblast', Russia, 620075 Sightseeing Tours in Yekaterinburg and the Urals
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4-hour tour in the city center, incl.: major attractions of Yekaterinburg, dumplings cooking workshop, lunch and dive-in bar in a haunted mansion where you'll taste home-made berry liqueurs ("nalivka"), craft beer, cheese and meat snacks. It is your chance to spot the main attractions and to taste traditional Russian food made by yourself and home-made Russian drinks. An informative walking tour along such sights as the City Dam, the Iset River, the Church on the Blood continues in a cosy restaurant with authentic Russian atmosphere where you'll be taught how to make dumplings - easy-to-make and truly delicious local food. After a hearty lunch, we'll have a small walk to Pils Live Bar. On our way, we'll see some unique attractions, like Vysotski scyscraper and monument to Invisible man. In the bar, you'll taste home-made "nalivka", craft beer and snacks (jerked meat or cheese set). If lucky, you may also witness a small live blues or rock show held in the bar from time to time.

Inclusions: Dumplings cooking workshop , Coffee and/or Tea, Informative and exciting walking tour with friendly guide , 2 shots of nalivka (home-made berry liqueur) and 1 beer, Snacks (jerked meat or cheese set), Lunch (dumplings made during cooking workshop)

Exclusions: Bottled water, Clothes and shoes for the weather. Please, dress appropriately., Any extra food or drinks you would want to order a-la carte

Reviewed By asasan2019

This tour covers significant spots of Romanov dinasty and a geographical monument standing in between Europe and Asia, so effectively within four hours. My family a group of 3 enjoyed comfortably without stress at all. Our guide Alexandra was greatly knowledgeable with perfect command of English. And the friendly car driver brought us to those spots with spacious Toyota car. Ekaterinburg is an industrial city, but we enjoyed fully as tourist thanks to Alexandra. It is a must in Ekaterinburg and highly recommended!!

3. 3-Hour City Tour of Yekaterinburg

BienvenidoSPB Tours

On this tour, your guide will take you through the central streets of the city. You will see the statues of Ekaterinburg's founders and communist leaders, and also learn some local stories, legends and jokes related to them.

Inclusions: Private car, Professional licensed guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By 457beat

with Andrey I had a great guide, very friendly. He has an enormous knowledge of the sites. I highly recommend him as guide. The visited sights were astonishing and I might come back again to vist Pushin and Peterhof once more. A tour to recommend, together with Andrey

4. Private City tour of Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia U Visit Russia

This incredible sightseeing tour of the city begins in the historical place of the city. This is a special place for the entire Ural region. You'll see such places as Voznesenskaya gorka (the Voznesenskaya hill), the Voznesenskiy Cathedral, Rastorguev-Haritonov Palace, Hram-na-Krovi (Temple on Blood), place where “gold rush” started, theater and museums buildings, monuments, old houses and huge trade centers.  You'll become acquainted with cultural life of the city, visit “literature block” and main city square, where you'll find town hall with clock tower and ruby star. Also you'll know history of the main streets and will see the features of city architecure, where classicism and eclectics of the 18-19th centuries, art nouveau and eclecticism of the 20th century, wooden and concrete architecture are so perfectly merged.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Skip-the-line access

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Manual / Driver's Manual (optional)

Reviewed By john m

We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.

5. See the Last days of the Romanovs with the Yekaterinburg Private City tour

U Visit Russia

The excursion will acquaint you with the history of Romanov family in Yekaterinburg and details their tragic death. You will visit the Monastery dedicated to the family of the last Tsar. The Monastery is located on the spot where the Bolsheviks tried to hide the Romanov’s corpses in a secret grave. Today, this area is a well-known Russian Orthodox pilgrimage site decorated with seven wooden churches. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off by private vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply), Roundtrip transportation to and from your central hotel (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Skip-the-line access

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities to guide/driver (optional)

Reviewed By john m

We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.

6. 2-hour Bicycle Tour

Ulitsa Malysheva, 35, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovskaya oblast', Russia, 620075 Sightseeing Tours in Yekaterinburg and the Urals

Bicycle sightseeing tour in Yekaterinburg city center is a good way to see the main city attractions and to have fun. - The route lies along river promenade, historical squares and parks and will not make any difficulty if you're an average rider. - Explore the city and its history in an active and interesting way!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Informative, exciting and safe tour with friendly guide

Exclusions: Bottled water, Clothes and shoes for weather. Please, dress appropriately.

Reviewed By asasan2019

This tour covers significant spots of Romanov dinasty and a geographical monument standing in between Europe and Asia, so effectively within four hours. My family a group of 3 enjoyed comfortably without stress at all. Our guide Alexandra was greatly knowledgeable with perfect command of English. And the friendly car driver brought us to those spots with spacious Toyota car. Ekaterinburg is an industrial city, but we enjoyed fully as tourist thanks to Alexandra. It is a must in Ekaterinburg and highly recommended!!

7. Private Tour: Yekaterinburg Sightseeing Tour by Car

U Visit Russia

We invite you to an exciting sightseeing tour of Ekaterinburg, during which you can see all the most interesting sights of the city. This tour takes you to the main historical places of Yekaterinburg. During the tour you will visit: the historic park, you will see the wooden dam of the first factory of the city, the old city embankment and the monument to Lenin, the leader of Soviet Russia. The tour will also send you to the places connected with the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, who is from Yekaterinburg. On the tour you will see old merchants' mansions that were built during the Siberian gold rush of the 18th century and modern shopping centers, the theater district and the university. Do you want to get acquainted with the sights of the city, to feel its rhythm, to plunge into the three hundred year history of the city? Then welcome to us. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off by private vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide. Other languages available on request (charges may apply for an additional fee), Round-the-clock delivery to / from your central hotel (Comfortable car / minibus with air conditioning), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Skip-the-line access

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Manual / Driver's Manual (optional)

Reviewed By john m

We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.

8. Super combo tour 2 "Yekaterinburg & Europe-Asia Border & Romanoffs Story"

Ulitsa Gor'kogo, 4в, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovskaya oblast', Russia, 620075 Sightseeing Tours in Yekaterinburg and the Urals

The best and the fastest way to see the main places of interest of Yekaterinburg as well as some unique and non-touristic places. The tour includes walking as long as transportation by car or minivan.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Reviewed By asasan2019

This tour covers significant spots of Romanov dinasty and a geographical monument standing in between Europe and Asia, so effectively within four hours. My family a group of 3 enjoyed comfortably without stress at all. Our guide Alexandra was greatly knowledgeable with perfect command of English. And the friendly car driver brought us to those spots with spacious Toyota car. Ekaterinburg is an industrial city, but we enjoyed fully as tourist thanks to Alexandra. It is a must in Ekaterinburg and highly recommended!!

9. 2-hour Express Tour of Yekaterinburg

Ulitsa Gor'kogo, 4в, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovskaya oblast', Russia, 620075 Sightseeing Tours in Yekaterinburg and the Urals

This walking tour takes 2 hours and gives an insight into the major places of interest in Yekaterinburg city center. - Walk along the Iset River promenade to see the old mansions and the modern skyscrapers. - See the main attractions starting from the City Dam with lots of unique and amusing objects. - Visit the Church on the Blood, securing tragical and mysterious story of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas Romanov and his family. - Walk along the Literature District - a good demonstration of the old Russian-style houses and the way people lived in Yekaterinburg 200 years ago.

Inclusions: Informative and exciting walking tour with friendly guide , Flexible starting time and route

Exclusions: Bottled water, Clothes and shoes for weather. Please, dress appropriately.

Reviewed By asasan2019

This tour covers significant spots of Romanov dinasty and a geographical monument standing in between Europe and Asia, so effectively within four hours. My family a group of 3 enjoyed comfortably without stress at all. Our guide Alexandra was greatly knowledgeable with perfect command of English. And the friendly car driver brought us to those spots with spacious Toyota car. Ekaterinburg is an industrial city, but we enjoyed fully as tourist thanks to Alexandra. It is a must in Ekaterinburg and highly recommended!!

10. Trans-Siberian bus tour from Moscow to Lake Baikal 18 days

Trans-Siberian Bus Tours

The 1st ever LUXURIOUS BUS TOUR ACROSS RUSSIA - An iconic journey and an experience like no other! Trans-Siberian Bus is revolutionising the travelling the Trans-Siberian route! The Trans-Siberian train trip is a great experience, but travelling by train, you miss most of Russia’s hidden gems along the way. We are excited to offer a brand new way of exploring Russia, a luxury bus trip. Unlike trains, buses have no tracks and tight schedules limiting your trip. With us, you can make all those detours to the places less travelled, take more great pictures and make lifelong memories. It’s much less exhausting than a train trip too, as you will sleep in 4* and 5* hotels to fully enjoy Russia's beauty in the daytime. 34 - CITIES 45 - TOWNS AND VILLAGES 78 - TOURISTIC ATTRACTIONS 3200 - MILES ACROSS RUSSIA

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