In Kazan, there is a system of tourist buses of the Hop-on, Hop-off type. This means that a specialized bus for tourists runs along a certain ring route, having bought a ticket for which you can travel along this route as much as you like for some time, and at the same time you can freely get off or board the bus at any place where it stops to see the sights closest to the stop. The bus route and stops are laid out in such a way as to cover the maximum number of attractions. Beautiful double-decker buses operate on the route in Kazan.
Unfortunately, the practice of using Kazan tourist buses has shown that they are still far from perfect. The stated intervals between buses are often not maintained (an hour and a half instead of the stated 30 minutes), there are no guides in the cabin, audio guides do not always work, bus stops are not marked with signs, the staff is not always polite.
Nevertheless, if you decide to use them, here is the necessary information:
- Cost: adults-900 rubles / children (5-15 years) – 800 / children under 5 years-free of charge
- Ticket duration: 2 days (48 hours)
- Bus services: audio guide in 9 languages, headphones, city map
- Opening hours: summer schedule (may-October)
- Weekdays: from 10:30 to 21:00
- Weekends and holidays: from 10:30 to 21:00
- Winter schedule (November-April)
- Weekdays: from 10:30 to 19:30
- Weekends and holidays: from 10:30 to 19:30
- Movement interval: no more than 30 minutes
- Route length: 15 kilometers, 1 hour 15 minutes
- Number of stops on the Route: 10
- The main boarding points where it is easiest to take the bus: Tukaya square, May 1 square (in front of the entrance to the The Kremlin)
- How to buy tickets: tickets are purchased when boarding the bus from the driver
Map of the route of the tourist bus Hop-on, Hop-Off in Kazan
Route map
More information at city-sightseeing.ru
Just in case, we remind you once again that the best way to get acquainted with Kazan is excursions. And even better, if they are held by local residents who know and love their city well. Find and Book Group or individual excursions from locals with reviews on these trusted sites: