River trips in Yaroslavl: an unforgettable journey along the Volga

06 August 2024, 14:25
Yaroslavl is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia, which stands on the banks of the Volga River.

One of the options for an interesting pastime is a boat trip. The navigation season starts from the first of May and ends only at the end of October. Moscow river motor ships, ordinary passenger and special excursion ships run along the inner city and regional lines. 

Guided one—and—a—half-hour walks are performed along the same route: River station - Strelka - Tolgsky Monastery - River Station.

What can you see during a river walk?

During river trips along the Volga in Yaroslavl, you can see many interesting places. Here are some of them:


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ArrowЯрославская обл., г. ЯрославльThe place from which Yaroslavl began both geographically and historically, the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers. There is a monument to the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl. The water offers a beautiful view of the embankment and the Assumption Cathedral.
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Успенский кафедральный соборЯрославская обл., г. Ярославль, Которосльная наб., 2/1The Assumption Cathedral in Yaroslavl is the main temple of the city, as it has the status of a Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church. The white-stone religious building with five domes sparkling in the sun, majestically towering over the right bank of the Volga, is rightfully considered one of the symbols of the ancient city, its calling card and a place of pilgrimage for believers.
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St. Vvedensky Tolga ConventЯрославская обл., г. ЯрославльA beautiful architectural ensemble located on the opposite bank of the Volga River from the historical center of Yaroslavl.

River trips can be organized by various companies that offer different routes and types of vessels. You can choose to take a boat trip, a boat trip or a yacht trip. The duration of the walk can range from several hours to a whole day.

Cost:

The cost of river trips depends on the company, route and type of vessel. Prices usually start from 500 rubles per person. The price usually includes travel and tour services. Some companies offer additional services such as food and entertainment.

A river trip can be arranged for you : 

1. The ships "Joy" and "Dream"

The ships are similar, but the "Dream" has a characteristic feature – an open bow with a magnificent view. There is a restaurant on the ships, under the guidance of a chef, who has many years of experience working on ships, will delight you with an interesting and varied menu. You can find the program and schedule on their website.

2. Catamaran-electric ship "Beloyar"

The electric catamaran has a passenger capacity of 130 people. The main feature of the catamaran is to provide its course with fully electric traction, which makes the vessel environmentally friendly, quiet and smooth to operate. There is a bar (coffee, tea) on board the electric ship. You can find the program and schedule on their website.

3. River tram along the Volga

You can buy tickets for the river tram at the station at the ticket office of the ship. You can also find the current schedule there, or on their official website. The full cost of tickets depends on the chosen route and its distance. You can find out about the availability of the flight for the current day on the official website or in the information desk of the river station by phone +7 (4852) 228-144.

photo: Information provided by the TIC of YaroslavlInformation provided by the TIC of Yaroslavl
River StationЯрославская обл., г. Ярославль, Волжская наб., д.4Departure to Yaroslavl from the River station

If you want to enjoy the beauty of Yaroslavl from the water, then a river walk is a great way to do it. It will allow you to see the city from a new perspective and get a lot of positive emotions.

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The main attraction of the Yaroslavl region is a constellation of 12 ancient cities: Yaroslavl, Gavrilov-Yam, Danilov, Lyubim, Myshkin, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Poshekhonye, Rostov the Great, Rybinsk, Tutaev, Uglich and the flooded Mologa. Each of them has its own unique appearance and atmosphere.