Excursion Handicrafts of pomors tour at Archangelsk

Step ashore in the first port of Russia, established by Ivan the Terrible. Join the Arkhangelsk guide for a walk along Chumbarovka, the heritage street featuring different wooden houses. It is home to traditional crafts as well. The best memory of the visit to Russia is to make a traditional souvenir yourself! Local craftsmen will assist you in that.

The Pomors were Russian settlers and their descendants on the White Sea coasts. Proud of their heritage, they passed down crafts and skills through generations.

Chumbarovka Street

Meet your guide on the pier and walk to Chumbarovka Street which is a pedestrian only street free of all cars. It features collected wooden houses of the 19th century and new replicas. Here you will see the children`s school of traditional crafts and a craftsmen`s yard. They continue local traditions. Russian North is famous for birch bark and wood painting, knitting and bone carving, ginger-bread and making kitchen utensils from natural materials.

The best memory of the visit to Russia is to make a traditional souvenir yourself. Local craftsmen are here to assist you is that. Following your class, have a look at the local souvenirs in a kiosk before walking back to the ship.

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking of approximately 1,5 mile (2 km) distance and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Dress in layers with comfortable walking shoes. Please bring local currency for any purchases made. The traditional crafts made may vary. Guests do not need to obtain individual Russian visas for regular, organized ship's tours in Arkhangelsk. Individuals intending to go ashore independently must obtain a Russian visa.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Archangel, Chumbarovka Street,Craftsman's Yard, Historic and Modern Wooden Houses, Traditional Souvenir-Making