What to see in Minsk in 1.2 or 3 days on your own? What are the prices for excursions around the city and the surrounding area? In this article, we will try to consider all the best attractions that are definitely worth visiting, both together and with children. We will select the most interesting excursion programs with fascinating guides and draw up a route map.
Travel is always a welcome and intriguing event. Going to rest in the capital of Belarus, even for a few days, you should first of all visit the best sights of Minsk, get acquainted with the culture and history of the country.
Experienced tourists leave a lot of reviews about the most famous and interesting monuments, buildings, museums and other memorable places. The rating of which we have compiled empirically.
What to see in Minsk and the surrounding area on your own?
Choosing what to see in Minsk on your own, you need to draw up a whole visit plan. It is then that you will be able to rationally distribute your own time and budget, see all the beauties of the Belarusian capital and get enough of positive emotions:
- When composing a route of what to see in Minsk in 3 days, you should start with Upper Town... This is a historical center that very colorfully and vividly conveys all the greatness of the XII century. This is exactly the place where you can take a walk in Minsk absolutely free. Here you can see monasteries and prayer houses, amazingly beautiful temples and beautiful alleys;
How to get there? We recommend the metro, namely the red (Kupalovskaya station) and the blue (Oktyabrskaya station) lines. We go by bus to the stop "Freedom Square".
- Trinity Suburb Is a whole complex of architectural structures. It was erected on the site of an ancient monastery of the 10th century. The whole area is very impressively decorated with sidewalk paths, green spaces, souvenir shops and cozy cafes. Here you can spend the whole day enjoying boat trips, visiting museums or the exhibition gallery. You can get to the suburb every day from 9.00 to 18.00 for 4-7 €;
You can get there by metro to Nemiga station or take bus number 57.
- Famous city hall of Minsk rises majestically in the city center. This beautiful snow-white building is an exact replica of a 17th century building. A large clock and powerful columns are installed on the town hall. You can visit this place from 10.00 to 19.00 for only 2-5 €;
Located at Freedom Square 2A, we reach the station Nemiga.
- Large and spacious Independence Square is the hallmark of the city. This is the place where every guest of the city should visit in Minsk. Excellent lighting, seating areas and beautiful green beds create an atmosphere of unity and comfort. Here you can spend the evening enjoying the measured glow of lights and the strolling locals;
To see the sight of Minsk, we recommend going to the station. Lenin Square.
- The flowing lines of the beautiful cathedral Cathedral of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, sparkle of lights and unique architecture immediately catch the eye of visitors. The inside of the cathedral is very beautiful. Rich gold decoration, the greatest holy icons, frescoes, all this will certainly delight connoisseurs of religion and culture. Tourists can visit the cathedral for free and every day;
Located on Cyril and Methodius Street 3, we take the metro to Nemiga station, cross the road and you are there.
- Interesting places in Minsk, which are worth visiting, even having arrived for a couple of days, are National Library and the surrounding area. The building is made in the shape of a diamond. It is a symbol of knowledge, development and the importance of cultural heritage. It is here that there is a huge collection of books, a museum, a gorgeous observation deck, you can study the oldest manuscripts from different countries or take a walk around the exhibition area. The cost of visiting this memorable place is 10-12 €;
You can get there by buses No. 41, 42. By metro we get off at the Vostok station and walk along the road.
- Gallery "Art-Belarus" attracts with its varied program. New exhibits from aspiring and professional creators are offered here almost every week. It houses historical artifacts and masterpieces of the greatest masters of art. You can visit the gallery for 8-12 € on weekdays from 10.00 to 17.00;
By tram number 1, 3, 4, 6, 11 we go to the stop of Independence Avenue. The metro will go further, we leave at the station. Victory square and walk along the avenue in the direction of traffic until the crossroads.
- Huge Opera and Ballet theatre decorated with beautiful statues and a small walking area. It's a real success to get here, because tickets are sorted out in a few months. In the theater, you can enjoy wonderful music, performances by dancers, singers and artists. Ticket price from 40 €;
The easiest way to get there is by bus # 37, 46, 53. Minibuses # 1024, 1146, 1053.
- Large and spacious National Museum invites guests of the city to get acquainted with a variety of expositions. It houses collections and exhibitions from all over the world, a large gallery of Russian painting and other exhibits. The museum has a small cafe where you can relax and have a snack. You can visit the museum from 10.00 to 18.00 for 5-7 €;
- One of the memorable places in the city is the memorial complex "Pit"... This is a reminder of the tragedy of the Great Patriotic War, the Holodomor and genocide. The memorial is made very skillfully, being here you can fully feel all the hardships of that time, after visiting this place, get ready to take away the sediment in your soul, you can be sure that you will have it;
It is located at 11/2 Melnikaite Street in the courtyard of a zigzag building. It is easier to get there by bus # 163 to the stop “Institute Belproekt”.
- Famous Botanical Garden exactly what all nature lovers need to visit in Minsk. Luxurious spreading perennial trees, unique shrubs and variegated flowers delight the eyes of vacationers. Walking along the shady alleys, you can always find a place to relax, enjoy the singing of birds and the breath of the wind. You can come here with your family or with friends on a weekday. The cost of the entrance ticket is 3-6 €;
Located at st. Surganov 2c. We get there by bus # 33, 34, 35, 55, 61, 92 to the stop. Academic or Botanical.
- Another amazing place - Loshitsa park... This is an 18th century manor complex. There are interesting buildings, a small chapel, and walking paths. During the warm season, it is here that holidays and concerts are held. You can wander around the territory and see all the most interesting every day from 9.00 to 17.00 for 4 €;
The nearest bus stop is "Cherven Market", we sit on numbers 5, 6, 15, 24.
- Powerful and majestic Pishchalovsky castle very much like an old fortress. Here was one of the harshest and most reliable prisons in all of Europe. Now, everyone can visit this place. We do not recommend going here with children, even of school age, it is a very gloomy place. A ticket from 2-3 € can be purchased on a weekday from 10.00;
We get by trolleybus No. 12, 29, 37, 40, 46, 53 to Myasnikova Street and then through the courtyards of new buildings.
- Government House Republic of Belarus - was built in the 30s and still serves as a haven for officials and politicians. Everyone can explore the building from the outside, tourists are not allowed inside;
- Famous Gates of Minsk are located in the city center. Two stately buildings symbolize the hospitality and hospitality of the city. The towers are decorated with statues of soldiers, collective farmers, workers and engineers;
They are located at the exit from the Minsk-Passenger railway station, you can take any bus to the Vokzal stop.
- Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War offers visitors and residents of the city a chic collection of exhibits of those times.Actual monuments, weapons, elements of people's everyday life are available to everyone from 9.00 to 17.00 every day for 7 €;
Located on Pobediteley Avenue, we advise you to get there by bus # 29, 44, 136.
- Red Church - a catholic church made of red bricks. It was built in the 20th century. The very picturesque building is a tribute to a mother who lost her children. It is beautiful on the outside and very mesmerizing on the inside. Everything is done very elegantly and delicately. You can listen to the story of the guide here for 3 € on weekdays;
Address: Sovetskaya street 15, site chyrvony.by, the easiest way to get to the metro station. Lenin's Square.
- Island of tears - a monument in honor of the soldiers who died in Afghanistan (sights of Afghanistan). There is a memorial and a small chapel here. Very quiet and peaceful place surrounded by water. You can come here free of charge any day;
It is located within walking distance from the Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, we get off at the Nemiga metro station or at the Opera Theater bus stop (No. 12, 29, 40).
- Boulder museum is in the open air. A small river bed has become a refuge for a natural monument. There is a lot of greenery and huge stone giants. Separately, I would like to note the unique map of Belarus, laid out from natural materials of the country;
- Dudutki - a great place for a family vacation. This ethnographic museum tells the history of the country's development and culture. There is a brewery and a zoological garden on the territory. In a pleasant cafe you can taste the national dishes of Belarus. The ticket price is 8-12 €. Of. website www.dudutki.by/
And this is not all the treasures of the capital of Belarus. What can you see in Minsk on your own? There are many places that are available to absolutely all tourists and guests of the city.
Prices for excursions in Minsk
If you want to fully enjoy exploring the city and see all the most interesting in the shortest possible time, then you should use the services of guides and excursion programs. They will tell you where to go on an excursion in Minsk:
- Getting to know the city by bus. The program includes visits to all the most striking and famous cultural monuments, squares and observation platforms. Tourists are invited to get acquainted with theaters and museums superficially, tell the history of the city, cathedrals and monasteries. The cost of the excursion is from 15 €;
- You can go on an excursion to the National Library. There are a lot of programs there: galleries, valuable books, an observation deck and other secrets of the temple of knowledge. A ticket with a guide costs 20-25 €;
- You can visit beautiful natural monuments, ride a boat and spend time in the estates of wealthy merchants for 30 €. Such an excursion takes almost the whole day, but vacationers get only positive emotions.
Biking or walking tours, visiting cathedrals or museums, everything in Minsk is offered for tourists with different tastes and preferences.
All the most interesting places in Belarus in one review.
Where to go with a child in Minsk?
If you are planning a trip to the capital of Belarus with your family, then you should decide what to do in Minsk with your children. For young travelers we offer:
- beautiful zoo,
- museums of art and history,
- Central amusement park,
- Mir Castle,
- a library and many entertaining and developing places that will be useful and interesting for kids of all ages.
Minsk sightseeing map
Metro map
What is the cheapest way to travel to Belarus?
These tips will help you plan your vacation on your own cheaper:
- We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can find any living space even upon arrival in the city, it is very convenient to find a free living space on a business trip or during an unplanned vacation in real time.
- Tripinsurance will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the service works only with trusted major insurance companies, which already inspires confidence. You just have to choose the most profitable option, but it's better not to save on health.
- Flights? We advise you to use Aviasales empirically.
- You may also find our selection of useful tourist apps useful.
