The most foreign city in Russia is undoubtedly Kaliningrad. After the end of the Second World War, the well-deserved trophy, Kaliningrad, became the westernmost regional center and a place where two different cultures mixed. Prussian architectural aesthetics and the legacy of the Soviet period still seem to compete here, and in some places complement each other.
The best private guides in Kaliningrad will certainly tell you about the bright past of your beloved city, the progressive present and the dreamy future.
Individual excursions around Kaliningrad will allow you to experience this indescribable contrasting mood of the city, where a Soviet high-rise building stands next to the ancient Lutheran church, and not far from the monument to the philosopher Immanuel Kant, you can find a statue of the All-Union elder Mikhail Kalinin. Tourists are always surprised by these unexpected juxtapositions, although the locals have long been accustomed to such a neighborhood, and equally cherish their history – both pre-Soviet and the one that began after inclusion in the state that was once alien to Koningsberg.
In any case, a trip here risks becoming interesting and unforgettable.
The Curonian Spit with a unique ecosystem, the Church of the Holy Family, where the Philharmonic Hall is now located, the luxurious Museum of Fine Arts, made according to high European standards, the Gothic Cathedral, the House of Soviets, resembling a frozen transformer – this is just part of what the original sightseeing tours of Kaliningrad offer you.
And we must not forget that this region is called the land of philosophers and amber. By the way, some programs provide for visiting the grave of the founder of German classical philosophy, Kant. We also have a separate tour of the Baltic Sea coast, where you will learn everything about amber, its processing and try to find a piece of this sunstone yourself.Walking tours of Kaliningrad are a fascinating walk surrounded by mind–blowing architecture, accompanied by intriguing stories, not always joyful, but invariably exciting.
The best city tours in Russia are guided tours with a personal approach from guides who love and know their homeland.
