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Explore Vitebsk, The Native Town Of Marc Chagall Over A 3-Hour Excursion

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Russian

Description

Sign up for this walking tour to explore Vitebsk, one of the 6 regional centres of Belarus and the birthplace of the world-known artist Marc Chagall. Travel across the historical centre with its churches, cathedrals, museums and landmarks connected with the name of the artist. Enjoy the view of the two main rivers- the Western Dvina and the Vitba meeting in the town's centre, and get acquainted with its millennial history.

Highlights
  • Wander around the Town Hall square
  • Pay your respects at the Cathedral, formerly Governor’s Palace  
  • Explore the Art Centre of Marc Chagall
  • Stroll through the Millennium Square and visit the ancient church
  • Look at the city's Summer Amphitheatre
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    • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and explore the following places:
      • Millennium Square with the ancient Assumption church of the 12 century, Pushkin Bridge and the monument to the famous Russian poet,
      • The oldest streets and the Town Hall Square the with the Resurrection Church and the monument to Prince Algerd
      • The Assumption Hill with the Cathedral, the former Governor’s Palace and the Art Centre of Marc Chagall
      • The Summer Amphitheatre and Freedom Square with the Arts Museum, the former 4-grade technical school where Chagall studied and took to painting, the house where his first teacher Yu. Pen opened his private school of drawing and painting attended by the future famous artist.

    Tour ends.

What's Included
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Certain biographical details of Chagall’s life connected with the landmarks on the tour
What's Excluded
  • Visiting the museums connected with the name Chagall (there are three of them)
  • Transportation (it’s mostly a walking tour)
  • Meals
What to bring
  • Wear comfortable footwear as it's mostly a walking tour
  • In autumn and spring, have an umbrella as the weather is changeable
Know before you go
  • The History of Vitebsk Art School Museum founded by Chagall has no English-speaking guide. I can offer an interpreting service, but it is not included in the tour fee.
  • The Memorial House of Marc Chagall and the Art Centre of Marc Chagall may provide an English-speaking guide if requested beforehand. 
Meeting Point

I meet travellers at the agreed-upon place, usually at the hotel where they stay

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 5USD 50 Per Group
6 To 10USD 80 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 50 / group