3-Hour Walking Tour of Vitebsk with Marc Chagall Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Wander around Town Hall Square with the Resurrection Church and the monument to Prince Algerd
• 02 Explore the Art Centre of Marc Chagall and places linked to his artistic beginnings
• 03 Stroll through Millennium Square and see the ancient Assumption Church
• 04 Take in views where the Western Dvina and the Vitba meet in the heart of Vitebsk
• 05 See the Summer Amphitheatre and the former technical school where Chagall studied

Sign up for this walking tour to explore Vitebsk, one of the six regional centres of Belarus and the birthplace of the world-known artist Marc Chagall. Travel through the historical centre with its churches, cathedrals, museums, and landmarks connected with the artist's name. 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.

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.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Vitebsk

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Vitebsk City Tour in Marc Chagall's Hometown

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and explore the following places.

• Millennium Square with the ancient Assumption Church of the 12th century, Pushkin Bridge, and the monument to the famous Russian poet.
• The oldest streets and Town Hall Square with the Resurrection Church and the monument to Prince Algerd.
• 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 four-grade technical school where Chagall studied and took to painting, and the house where his first teacher, Yu. Pen, opened his private school of drawing and painting attended by the future famous artist.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking professional tour guide
• Certain biographical details of Chagall's life connected with the landmarks on the tour

What's Not Included

• Visits to the museums connected with the name of 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, bring 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

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

Tour start

Plošča 1000-hoddzia Viciebska, ул. Замковая, Viciebsk, Belarus

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.