Excursions
UNESCO is an organization whose responsibilities include the preservation of the cultural heritage of mankind.
The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the few regions of Russia that includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites at once.
About 1.2 million people — representatives of more than 100 nationalities — live in Kazan in an atmosphere of cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.
Take the chance to experience this atmosphere during a guided tour of the sights of the Republic of Tatarstan!
Free sightseeing tours
Free excursions are provided for honoured guests (VIP-accreditation), Forum participants with Premium/Premium+ accreditation, Protocol accreditation and Speakers of the Forum.
Pre-registration is required to participate in the excursions:
- on the official KazanForum website;
- in the mobile app;
- at the information desk at Kazan Expo.
Sightseeing tour across Kazan with visiting the Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin is the only surviving Tatar white stone fortress in Russia and the northernmost point of spread of Islamic culture in the world. Here are located the main cathedral mosque Kul Sharif, one of the largest mosques in Russia, the central cathedral of the Republic of Tatarstan, created by the architects of the main cathedral of Moscow in the distant XVI century, as well as the famous falling tower Syuyumbike, which is among the 10 most famous falling towers in the world. Accompanied by an accredited guide, the excursion introduces the 1000-year history of Kazan, the main stages of construction of the defensive fortifications on Kazan Hill, the world-famous unique architectural objects of the Kremlin, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The deadline for applications for the tour is 20:00 on 16 May.
Guided tour around the territory of the State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve “Island-town of Sviyazhsk”
The island-town of Sviyazhsk is a historical and cultural gem of the Republic of Tatarstan. The ancient fortress was built in the distant Middle Ages during the reign of Ivan the Terrible and served as a military outpost in the Volga region, as well as a place of rest and preparation of military units for a campaign against the impregnable fortress of Kazan. The island-town of Sviyazhsk is famous for its history and the beauty of natural and town-planning landscape. You can visit the following unique monasteries on the island: Assumption-Bogoroditsky and of John the Baptist, with the oldest church in Tatarstan.
The deadline for applications for the tour is 20:00 on 16 May.
Guided tour around the territory of the Bolgar State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve
Visit to the Bolgar State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve Bolgar ancient settlement. Tour of all sites preserved on the territory of the ancient settlement: the Cathedral Mosque, the Eastern and Northern Mausoleums, the Khan’s Tomb, the Small Minaret, the Black Chamber, the White Chamber, the Khan’s Bath, the Khan’s Palace. Visit to the Memorial Sign built in honour of the official adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria in 922, where the largest Quran in the world is kept. The Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2014
The deadline for applications for the tour is 20:00 on 16 May.
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