Merchant secrets of Rostov-on-Don: self-guided audio tour
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The era of a whole class of the most successful and enterprising people not only in Rostov-on-Don but throughout Russia! The merchants of the 1st guild are the owners of numerous factories, factories, motor ships and even coal mines. Today we have forgotten their names… but once upon a time all of Russia knew about them. And many were mentioned with great respect abroad.Rostov-on-Don magnetically attracted dodgers who wanted to make a fortune. They came to the Don and became extraordinarily rich because of their sharpness, pressure and favorable local conditions for entrepreneurship.You will walk along the main city street, see the luxurious apartment buildings and mansions of such merchants as Yablokov, Gench-Ogluev, Shaposhnikov, Gots, Velikanov and others. You will see the most elegant place in the city - Cathedral Lane and the main cathedral of Rostov-on-Don. Make a wish at the peddler sculpture who brings good luck and wealth. Your tour will finish at the "Old Bazaar".
Highlights
- Unveil the secret of the success of the Rostov merchants
- Listen to funny stories, love intrigues and family dramas
- Visit the main sights of the city
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Activity package
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Facilities
mobile
2 hours
Available in Russian
What's included
- Self-guided in-app audio tour
- Restaurant recommendation where you can taste boiled Rostov crayfish
Not included
- Live guide
- Entrance tickets
- Earphones
- Smartphone
Where you'll meet
The itinerary of the tour starts at the actress Margarita Chernova mansion (the so-called "House with caryatids").