Traveling to the Northern capital of the Motherland always arouses increased interest among children, especially schoolchildren. Petersburg for children is filled with a historical, educational, entertaining atmosphere. Glittering gilded palaces, temples, the sound of the waves of the Neva hidden in granite embankments, the life story of Peter I, who created a beautiful city among hundreds of lakes and swamps, makes travel to the foggy, northern, unusually beautiful world popular.
Now we offer a wide range of excursions in St. Petersburg for children. During a short trip, you need to carefully consider where, when and for what time to go, go. The choice depends on the age, interests of the child. The city and its surroundings are beautiful and interesting at any time of the year. But summer vacations accompanied by the magic sounds of fountains and walks along the Gulf of Finland have long become the preferred time for a trip.
We walk with children from horse trams to sphinxes
An individual trip around Vasilievsky Island involves the participation of children, adults up to 10 people and lasts 1.5 hours. In a calm, playful atmosphere, information is given about life on one of the largest islands in the city in the Neva Delta.
Its embankment is an endless monument of sights, among which, for example, the ancient figures of the sphinxes (over 3600 years old), the famous "Strelka" (one of the centers of St. Petersburg). Not far from the embankment there is a monument to the legendary Vasily Korchmin.
According to one version, the island is named after him. Peter I sent him letters during the command of the island's battery with the note "Vasily on the island." On the other side of the island's Bolshoy Avenue, there is still Pelya's pharmacy (one of the mystical places in the city).
Warlock, magician, pharmacist raised griffins in the courtyard. They were born and emerged from the pipe (the artist Kostroma painted it and called it "The Code of the Universe"). Now the pipe was painted over, the entrance to the courtyard was closed. During a hike to the sights of the island, interesting stories are offered about the birth of the first public transport (horse tram monument), the house where Tanya Savicheva wrote her famous diary during the siege, the history of the creation of the Academy of Arts.
In parting with the historical place, it is proposed to make a wish, rub the sphinx, whisper it in the ear of the griffin.
Petersburg for children and their parents
Sightseeing programs include walks in historical and special places. They constantly appear on avenues, streets, embankments, just in ordinary courtyards in the form of original sculptural compositions. This journey takes the participants (there can be up to 10 people in a group) into a fairy-tale world filled with characters known from children's books.
You can say hello to the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, Uncle Styopa, visit Carlson. Remember the forgotten profession "Chimney sweep" at the original monument or stand next to the sad dog Gavryusha, throw a coin to the hare sitting on a log in the middle of the river waves.
With bated breath, walk into the courtyard of the houses where the series "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" was filmed, where ghosts live or the oldest elevator in St. Petersburg operates. The duration of an exciting journey for children of any age is about 2 hours.
Excursion-quest for children in the Summer Garden
For a 1.5 hour hike as part of a group (from 1 to 5 people), the most interesting places of the Summer Garden, covered with numerous legends, will be shown. Information will be presented in the form of active games, scenes. For a short time, the participants will become archaeologists, ordinary gardeners, professional landscape designers, mechanics who maintain the original complex of fountains.
They will learn with interest the secrets of the statues that come to life. A walk through the green oasis of St. Petersburg helps to plunge into the past. Among the ancient elements, there is a message on metal plates (the "lead letter", the only one in the world) left by workers in the 18th century. Signs about the water level during devastating floods tell about the difficult times of the Summer Garden (because of them, only one 300-year-old oak has survived here).
On the path of movement (on the map of Elizabeth), you need to find notes with questions, tips, solve riddles, puzzles, collect puzzles from pictures of plants, fruits, vegetables. Listen to the story of the attempt on the life of the terrorist Karakozov on Alexander II or how Akhmatova helped to hide sculptures during the war. The most beautiful of them are definitely invited to see.
Meet Gulyona! City trip
Did you know that cats helped Petersburgers survive in the years of famine and siege? And why did Kazan cats live in the Winter Palace? An interactive excursion program will introduce you to the most interesting facts about the city.
The gathering will take place on Malaya Sadovaya Street. Here, at the "loudspeaker", you can learn the history of the military Leningrad and hear the story about the famous tailed division. Then we will go in search of statuettes - bronze cats. According to legend, they bring good luck. And so that it is guaranteed, we will certainly throw coins on the pedestals.
We will visit the most famous St. Petersburg palace, walk through the intricate labyrinths of city courtyards and see significant sights. Children will surely like to feel like an actor. They have to play fairy tale characters.
You will hear impressive stories about cats and find out why these representatives of the animal kingdom even have passports. This educational event will be remembered for a long time. The brightest emotions await you, and memorable photos will remain in memory of the cat trip.
Notable courtyards
In addition to historical monuments and original sculptural compositions, the city has unusual places hidden in old, quiet courtyards. The program for a group of up to 10 people offers a walk through nine such fabulous places in 1.5 hours.
Children in them will immediately recognize their favorite fairy-tale characters, feel the atmosphere created by the authors of famous works. Walking along the Fontanka Embankment, a journey into a fairy tale begins next to a variety of architectural masterpieces standing on the banks of the river that feeds the city's famous fountains.
In one of the courtyards of the embankment, the house of the beloved Carlson is hidden. He always arrives here and is in a cozy outhouse with a window closed by a curtain and a small lantern. Everything is like in a book. The house is a theater. The famous Tolstoy House is considered the symbol of the Silver Age.
Creative, talented individuals have always lived and live in it. In the courtyard of the "Emerald City" the heroes of Volkov's fairy tale live: Ellie, Goodwin, Totoshka, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion. The bas-relief of the good fairy Willina invites you to visit this fairy-tale world.
The program includes an acquaintance with Rubinstein Street, the city's energetic place "Five Corners", Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street, Vladimirsky Prospekt. Old and modern, fabulous and solemn courtyards of a big city are filled with interesting facts, events from his life and help to love St. Petersburg even more.
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History and fate of besieged Leningrad
Decades pass, generations change. The pain, the horrors of the last war, gradually subsides. But “while hearts are knocking” we must remember those who continued our happy life, helped preserve this wonderful city and the history of the Russian people associated with this place. But the new generation itself does not recognize the past life, if you do not tell them, do not show museum exhibitions, forget about the correct information in school textbooks about these difficult times.
Not a single fact (even if it is unpleasant), not a single feat of people should be forgotten, despite belonging to one or another nationality. Live excursions around the places of besieged Leningrad are of great help in this. Hunger, cold, inhuman horror at the thought of torture, concentration camps, the fate of those captured, the loss of their home moved the actions of these people, seized by intolerable conditions for survival.
For 3 hours it is proposed to see and listen to interesting facts about the salvation of the Winter Palace, the Bronze Horseman, St. Isaac's Cathedral (bullet holes are still visible on it today). The guide will tell you about the underwater world of ships and submarines that provide protection for the city. The tour is accompanied by the sounds of Shostakovich's Siege Symphony, which complements the atmosphere of the journey with immense energy.
Marine Petersburg for children
During a 3-hour walk, participants (up to 6 people) will get acquainted with the history of the creation of the Russian Navy, visit the Peter and Paul Fortress (the main route of the trip passes here). They will listen to the interesting story of the appearance of the holiday and parade in honor of naval victories.
At the same time, it will be an acquaintance with the life and work of Peter I, who founded the beautiful city. How the first frigate was built, why the tsar named it "Poltava", who proposed the first shipyard project on the banks of the Neva. What nautical charts look like, nautical terms sound.
They will walk along the deck of a real old cruiser. Who is called the "grandfather" of the Russian fleet. They will learn the history of the formation of the power of the naval forces of the empire, the power of which can be seen during the famous holiday of the Naval Forces, which takes place on July 28. The first celebration took place on March 19, 1699 on the idea of Peter I. According to the order of the President of Russia in May 2006, the holiday became a memorable day for the country's Armed Forces.
Peter and Paul Fortress for children
Even very young travelers, while walking around the Peter and Paul Fortress, in a relaxed, cheerful manner, learn about the beginning of the construction of the city, its famous fortifications. Games, interesting facts, legends will accompany a group of up to 6 people for 1.5 hours.
The inner territory in the courtyard of the fortress, the Botny house (the boat was made by the tsar), the Poterna secret passage, the prison of the Trubetskoy bastion, the tomb of the Grand Dukes and the famous cannon shot are of particular interest to children. None of them will refuse to see the Naryshkinsky bastion, listen to stories about prisoners, and approach the monument to Peter.
Catherine Park: excursion for schoolchildren
An interactive individual walk takes place in the vicinity of St. Petersburg, the city of Pushkin, along the famous Catherine Park. The duration of the walking trip is 1.5 hours. The composition of the group is from 1 to 4 people. During this time, children will hear the history of the creation of Tsarskoe Selo with a park that has become a real treasure of park art, combining elements of several historical eras.
Each emperor expressed his desires here in accordance with fashion trends. At the same time, completely preserving the old options (there are Old and New Gardens). Therefore, now the ideas of the Dutch, Flemish, English masters of gardening art reign in front of us. Along with the luxurious alleys, decorations appeared in the form of sculptures of antique images brought from Italy by order of Peter.
New buildings, gazebos, pavilions, stone fences are being built, a system of canals and ponds is being developed. The park got its modern look during the reign of Catherine. Many poets and artists discovered new powers in the park to create their works. Here Pushkin completed the writing of Eugene Onegin. Acquaintance with his life, biography is one of the interesting information during the excursion.
To a meeting with Ladoga on the "Road of Life"
An individual travel route for groups of up to 10 people follows the sacred path for every resident of the city - the Road of Life. In 6 hours, travelers will learn about the terrible moments of the city's life during the Great Patriotic War. Since the fall of 1941, Leningrad was cut off from the mainland and found itself without the possibility of supplying food and other necessary goods. The troops and the civilian population of Leningrad were in the blockade.
Aviation could not meet all the needs of the population. The only connecting Even was the road along Lake Ladoga. It was considered a complex reservoir due to uncontrolled winds, uneven formation of ice of the required thickness. Scientists, specialists, and the military were able to lay a road through the lake (route number 101), called the Road of Life. It was an incredibly difficult path, controlled and maintained in incredibly difficult conditions.
During the trip, participants will hear many interesting facts about the blockade, looking at the monuments: "Daily Bread", "Katyusha", "Oak and Laurus", "Polutorka" and others. In the village of Lake Ladoga, it is proposed to visit the Road of Life Museum, opened in 2016 in a building of modern architecture that resembles a block of lake ice. Here children can take part in quizzes, build ships, paint a picture, and relax.
Admiralty for children
Among the prominent symbols of the city is the spire of the Admiralty. On the tower, located in the central part of the main facade (Admiralty Needle), a boat appeared, known to all schoolchildren, which attracts attention and is covered with interesting legends.
According to one of them, the frigate "Eagle" or the first Russian warship became the prototype of the ship. It was launched in 1669. During a 1.5-hour hike through the historical center of the city, a group of 10 people will hear in detail the history of the construction of the Admiralty building, its role in the life of the city.
The functions of a battle fortress are a thing of the past. Now the command of the Russian Navy is located here, the temple of St. Spyridon of Trimifutsky has been opened. The St. Andrew's flag flutters over the tower. Initially, a huge, complex-shaped building was the Admiralty shipyard, a fortress.
The shipyard was built according to the drawings signed by Peter I in 1704. The ship workshops were located in the Admiralty building. The first ship was built here in April 1706. During the excursion, we will visit the Alexander Garden, learn the history of its creation, the birth of Alexander Square, the Admiralteyskaya Embankment.
Unusual courtyards
It starts at the Dostoevsky monument near the Vladimirskaya metro station. It is like a journey through time, discovering the life of the past, present and future of the city.
The courtyards of St. Petersburg have become the hallmark of the city. They were formed behind the backs of rich mansions, tenement houses in small areas. Many of them resemble wells with graffiti-painted walls entwined with greenery, old benches, gazebos, carved gates, and fancy arches.
There were often outbuildings, outbuildings, sheds in the yards. During the hike, children will learn about different types of city courtyards, guess riddles, listen to the legends of quiet, hidden from the eyes of St. Petersburg. Among the most interesting courtyards is the territory of the house of the society "Russia". There is a unique labyrinth with light wells, tunnels, arches, turrets.
In the house that has preserved the front gate and stairs, the filming of the film "Heart of a Dog" took place. Information about the courtyards of the Rezanov and Pashkov houses (where Brodsky's last journey took place), the Escher labyrinth of Buck's house. The scarabs and the sun god Ra, who decorated the Nizhinskaya house, the graffiti gallery in the courtyard of the Antonov house, and much more will be heard by the participants of the 2-hour hike.
Open St. Petersburg to children
A group of up to 10 people begins their acquaintance with the historical center - Palace Square. The places where the main secrets of the history of the city are hidden, the military power of Russia was formed. Why was the Winter Palace built, who and when lived in it.
How the Alexander Column was erected and what building secrets are hidden in it. Where were born the streets of Bolshaya, Malaya Morskaya, Admiralteisky, Nevsky Prospekt. They will look at the figures of the famous Atlanteans standing at the entrance to the Hermitage.
Acquaintance with the Marble Palace, the Champ de Mars, the Engineering Castle, the beautiful Summer Garden goes along with interesting stories, riddles, Krylov's fables, and Greek myths. At the same time, all the paths, alleys, streets, avenues, cozy cafes remind of the times of Pushkin, breathe the atmosphere of romance of the past, studied in school courses on history and literature. Opening the city in 1.5 hours will help in the assimilation of the school curriculum, the general development of children.
How many hares are there in St. Petersburg?
Together with the invaluable heritage of the city in the form of buildings, cathedrals, parks, the city has many miniature thematic sculptures that have become unique monuments. The first of them was a figurine of a hare next to the bridge leading to the Peter and Paul Fortress. But this is not the only hare that has settled in the city. During an interesting excursion, starting with exploring the city by examining its mini layout.
Here you can not only see, but also touch many sights. An individual trip for a group of up to 6 people lasts almost 2 hours and includes an acquaintance with many interesting places on the Hare Island, the Peter and Paul Fortress. Along the way, children turn into funny hares and, with the help of a magic wand, learn the history of the city through rabbit tips.
And there are many of them: in the water, next to a souvenir shop, on the shore of the island (the last wooden sculpture made by Florentin Hoffmann), a family of bronze bunnies painted on houses, etc. Interestingly, the city hosts exhibitions of sculptures of hares as they move to other areas. As if, the stories of the old-timers are confirmed that there were a lot of them here.
Excursion-quest in Tsarskoe Selo
The history of Tsarskoye Selo begins in the distant 1710, when Peter gave the future Empress Catherine the Saar Manor. The first palace was erected, wonderful parks, amazing buildings appeared, causing tides of inspiration from many creative personalities of those times. One of them was the Great Pushkin.
The quest journey helps to discover not only the sights of Tsarskoye Selo, but also to wander around Pushkin's places, visit the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, where Pushkin spent 6 years and his unique talent manifested itself.
For 2.5 hours, together with a group of up to 10 people, there is an opportunity in the form of an exciting game with riddles, tips, tasks, (for example, read the poet's favorite poems, find his cells for living) to learn the smallest details of the poet's life.
The excursion ends with a fascinating hike in the footsteps of the heroine of the "Captain's Daughter" in the Catherine Park. And again it is necessary to guess the riddles of the empress, to answer her questions. At the end, you can get a prize and see the fireworks. But on condition that it will be possible to put all the fragments of the park in the correct order and determine the place where the treasure is stored.
All Russia in miniature
On the territory of immense Russia there are many unexplored places, seething rivers, cities and towns, smoking volcanoes, sea expanses. It is difficult to imagine how long it takes to see the interesting corners of the Far East. Siberia, southern part of the country.
All this is easy to do during an author's walk lasting 2.5 hours with a group of up to 5 people. In 2008, an interesting museum “Grand Model Russia” was opened. In it, the whole country is presented in miniature and reflects any areas of its life.
All models (corresponding to different technical areas) are valid and are of interest to children of any age. This thematic program covers the topic of roads, transport. The journey begins from the Ploschad Vosstaniya metro station. (This is the first station opened in 1955).
Difficulties of a technical, economic nature, inherited by the builders of tunnels passing under the capricious, mystical and mysterious Neva, are revealed in the story of an experienced guide. The program of the walk includes a ride on the metro to the station Moskovskie Vorota.
Escape from the Peter and Paul Fortress
The architectural ensemble was born together with the city. He appeared on a deserted hare island in 1703. The fortress has never participated in combat battles. The secrets of many state criminals lurked among its walls. The fortress is part of the State Museum of History.
To learn more about the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the prison of the Trubetskoy bastion, the Grand Ducal tomb, the riches and secrets of the Tsar's room, dozens of exhibition halls with numerous exhibits, you are invited to travel throughout the territory.
For 2 hours, as part of a group of up to 4 people, it is proposed to learn the history of Imperial Russia in the form of a game. Every corner of the fortress will reveal its secrets after solving riddles, completing well-thought-out interactive tasks.
Such an excursion will facilitate the perception of the educational material on the history of all participants in the travel game. And at the same time you can admire the beautiful views of the Neva.
Hermitage is not for show
A journey through the halls of the museum takes the participants back to those distant times when the inhabitants of Olympus were in charge of all the affairs. They ruled, were born, grew up, mastered their magical abilities. Among them there were also children, fathers, grandfathers. For 1.5 hours, it is proposed to find out why the son of the almighty king Paris was tending sheep, what the baby Hermes was to blame, why Zeus swallowed his living children.
Why Athena has no mother. How to understand the complex family relationships of many gods. Where did mythological characters come from? Stories about exciting intrigues, battles with monsters are accompanied by an examination of ancient stone sculptures. They will be examined, answered questions, solve riddles, and complete assignments. In such games, the harmony of the beauty of ancient works is best revealed and understood.
Family trip to the Arctic and Antarctic Museum
You will find yourself in the ice kingdom of heroes-polar explorers, giants - polar bears, icebreakers and see the miracle of nature - the northern lights. The interactive program will allow you to be transported to the Northern policy. You will be interested to know how the Arctic differs from the Antarctic.
Young travelers will see with their own eyes the representatives of the animal world of the North Pole, visit a real bird market, learn everything about the habits and dispositions of polar bears, and also get acquainted with a real polar explorer. Do you know what color a polar bear's skin is? No? During the event, we will certainly talk about this.
Children will definitely like to feel like a hunter. Together we will learn how to find hare tracks, hear the voice of a reindeer and figure out why such low trees grow here. A cognitive journey will allow you to remember and replenish knowledge about our vast country and get to know the most unique places on the planet.
Mummy hunt in the Hermitage
Who among us has not tried to decipher the ancient hieroglyphs, froze at the thought of mysterious sarcophagi, or did not admire the golden glitter of the pharaohs' robes? Ancient tombs, pages from the Book of the Dead (especially about the journey of the soul after death), stories about the ancient monster Amat, the lioness Sokhmet attract you to explore the Egyptian Hall of the Hermitage.
This can be done together with an experienced guide as part of a group of 6 people in 1.5 hours. At the same time, it is proposed to answer at least some of the "why" of their huge number. First of all, we will talk about ancient mummies (the oldest exhibits of the museum), which are over 2000 years old.
Mummies are interesting not only for tourists, but also for famous scientists.More recently, an important discovery of the Hermitage was made: it was possible to correct the confusion with mummies and to prove that instead of the mummy of the ancient singer Babat (who lived in Thebes) there was a mummy of a male eunuch of the same period.
The museum contains the sarcophagi of both mummies. Many questions are asked about Egyptian writing on papyrus. A separate conversation will be the story of the gods and cats who seriously influenced the outcome of the battle in 525 BC and why the pharaohs were depicted with a serpent on their face.
