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Murmansk City
Sightseeing Tour

A captivating journey through the largest city above the Arctic Circle — one that will let you soak up its unique atmosphere.

Tour programme
Murmansk — a panorama of the port
📍 Murmansk 🌅 Panoramic views 🏛 City history
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The Murmansk City
Sightseeing Tour Programme

Join us for a captivating journey through the largest city above the Arctic Circle!

Murmansk is more than just a port and more than just a northern city. It is a place with a remarkable story: the last outpost of the Russian Empire, the first port of Soviet Russia, and the home of sailors, fishermen and fearless conquerors of the Arctic.

On this drive-and-walk sightseeing tour you will:

🔹 See the city from its finest viewpoints — Murmansk laid out before you!
🔹 Feel the true spirit of the North — its cold beauty, sea winds and Arctic stories
🔹 Optionally stop by a fish shop for fresh northern delicacies and souvenir stalls for gifts with a northern soul

This is not just an excursion — it is an encounter with another world. Murmansk inspires, surprises and stays in your heart forever.

This is a comfortable journey through Murmansk in which we alternate short drives by car with walks around the key landmarks.

We drive to every location by car — the route is designed so you do not get tired and can focus on what matters most: the history, the views and the atmosphere of the city. The walking sections are easy, with no steep climbs or long treks. They are suitable for any level of fitness.

The tour is perfect both for a first acquaintance with Murmansk and for those who want to see the city from a new angle.

A panorama of Murmansk The Alyosha memorial

What awaits you

The history of Murmansk
History
Discover how the city was built and survived the war years, how it grew and became a legend
The atmosphere of the Arctic
Arctic atmosphere
Get to know the main landmarks and the unique atmosphere of the Far North
A panoramic view of Murmansk
Panoramic views
See the hero-city of Murmansk from its most breathtaking viewpoints

Tour programme

MEETING THE HEART OF THE ARCTIC
CITY
10:00
Meet your guide at your hotel
The tour begins. We go over the route and share a short introduction to Murmansk — the capital of the Russian Arctic.
10:30
A walk through the city centre: Five Corners Square and the Cod Monument
You will visit the very heart of Murmansk — Five Corners Square, the hub of the city's business and cultural life. Here you will also find the Cod Monument, a symbol of northern fishing.
MONUMENTS OF COURAGE AND THE SEA
MEMORY
11:30
Memorial to sailors who died in peacetime
We will visit the lighthouse memorial dedicated to the sailors who never returned from their voyages. You will see the conning tower of the Kursk submarine, a ship's anchor and the Church of the Saviour on the Waters.
12:10
Monument to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic
The legendary Alyosha — a 42-metre monument, one of the city's main landmarks and a symbol of the courage of Murmansk's people during the Great Patriotic War.
12:50
The Waiting Woman monument
A moving image of a woman waiting for her loved ones to return from the sea. From here a magnificent panorama of the Kola Bay and the port opens up.
THE GATEWAY TO THE ARCTIC AND ITS PANORAMAS
PORT
13:00
The Sea Terminal and the Lenin nuclear icebreaker
We will visit the historic icebreaker-museum — the world's first nuclear-powered icebreaker, the Lenin. A unique landmark with a rich history of conquering the Arctic.
13:40
The memorial complex at Abram-Mys
We will finish the tour at one of the city's most scenic viewpoints. From here a breathtaking view of Murmansk and the Kola Bay opens up.

What's included in the price

A comfortable four-seat car
An experienced guide throughout

Paid separately

Air and rail tickets to Murmansk
Personal expenses and souvenirs

Good to know

Your passport, some cash, a travel mug or personal thermos (optional, for your own comfort), a power bank, personal hygiene items, a small first-aid kit, a backpack for your belongings, a foam sit-pad for resting outdoors and a rain jacket.

Bring windproof clothing: hiking trousers and a jacket. Also bring comfortable footwear, ideally waterproof — ordinary sneakers are not the best choice. Avoid shorts or jeans. You can pack a rain jacket in case of rain or strong wind. We also recommend synthetic fabrics, as they dry faster than clothes made of natural materials.

Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sochi, Kaliningrad, Arkhangelsk, Kazan, Cherepovets and Minsk (Belarus).

We drive to every location by car — the route is designed so you do not get tired and can focus on what matters most: the history, the views and the atmosphere of the city. The walking sections are easy, with no steep climbs or long treks. They are suitable for any level of fitness.

To book, simply send a request through the form on the site, message us on Telegram or give us a call. We will get in touch, help you choose the dates, discuss the details and secure your places in the group once a small deposit is paid.

Reviews of this adventure:

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Olga Lukina
5 reviews • Level 3 Local Expert
★★★★★ 12 July 2025

The trip was amazing! We went with Misha and everything was cosy and full of insight. Lovely company and an equally lovely tour. None of that typical "look to your left, look to your right". A great, friendly atmosphere — I recommend it to everyone, photo attached)

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Maxim Kulikov
8 reviews • Level 4 Local Expert
★★★★★ 28 September 2024

We went to Kirovsk with the Aurora Trip team in September. We loved everything. Fascinating stories — we learned so much. And of course the mountains! They are magnificent! The weather was superb. It was amazing to catch such good weather in September; I thought it would be snowy. Next time we will go to Teriberka with the same team. But that will be in winter!

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Sergey Pakhtusov
12 reviews • Level 5 Local Expert
★★★★★ 3 November 2024

We went hunting for the northern lights with the team last year and loved the friendly atmosphere of the trip — it felt like a group of friends on a photo safari. Alexandra shared all sorts of fascinating scientific facts and legends, we chatted a lot, laughed and had a great time, and on top of it all we caught the long-awaited aurora! The whole sky was glowing) The team also knew where cloud cover is less common, so our chances were high! I am attaching a photo, but in person it is far more captivating, as the glow shimmers in a bright dance — thank you, I recommend it without a doubt.

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Valeria Panteleeva
3 reviews • Level 2 Local Expert
★★★★★ 15 March 2025

I went with my girlfriends last year. I have only just gotten around to writing a review. Huge thanks to the whole team of guides. It was wonderful! We visited Teriberka and it was the most memorable trip of my life! We also went to catch the northern lights. Our guide was Yan. We caught a wonderful aurora, and a special thank-you for the photos)))

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