By car we will go to the knights, the atmosphere of old Europe, rocks and delicious pretzels. On the way, I will talk about the life of the Baltic coast, about the endless wars that raged here, and about cultural ties with neighboring countries. In Vyborg, we will explore iconic places, imagine ourselves as residents of the Middle Ages, discuss local legends and take a walk in the marvelous rocky park of Mon Repos. Individual excursion for 1–4 people Duration 8 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car Rating 5 on 7 reviews 19 490 rubles per excursion Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
A city with an atmosphere Vyborg is a European medieval city that has managed to be Swedish, Finnish and Russian. We will talk about the fate of Vyborg, walking along the cobblestones of the narrow streets of the Old Town. We will admire the tiled roofs and weathercocks, see the ruins of the monastery and the oldest residential building in Russia. You will also explore several pieces of Northern Art Nouveau, Finnish avant-garde design, and you will find many interesting things in the city: elk, bears, owls and griffins; the shortest tram line in the country and the most touching graffiti
Life 600 years ago About how Vyborg lived in the Middle Ages, the old coachman and the house of the hairdresser, the knight's hall and warehouses will tell. You will find out where they gathered and what issues were decided by the nobles, and where the prisoners languished. The heroes of the tour will be warriors and executioners, pharmacists and warlocks. Considering the loopholes of the towers, ramparts and bastions, we will understand how the city defended itself at different times. And of course, it will not do without legends. About the mystical explosion "Vyborg Thunder", the predictions of "Vyborg Beard" and the "coffee experiment" of the Swedish king
Mon Repos Landscape Park Rocks, dark paths, springs, gazebos and bridges - everything here is harmonious and mysterious. You will admire the best panoramas of the bay, find a hermit's hut and the source of "Narcissus", take a look at the mysterious Isle of the Dead, meet the Finnish hero Väinemöinen and make a wish in the gorge under the "falling" stone.
Organizational details
- The tour is conducted in a 2019 Ford Kuga car + on foot through the Old Town, Vyborg Castle and Mon Repos Park
- The beginning is in any place convenient for you within the boundaries of St. Petersburg
- Entrance tickets to the park are additionally paid: adults - 100 rubles, students and pensioners - free of charge.
Venue
Meeting point by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering an excursion.
