"Discovery" Travel Club has full range of excursions round the city and its museums. It is up to you which one to choose: we have professionally guided tours by car and we have budget options like walking tours around downtown. Our goal is to show how magnificent our city is to all of our visitors.

Vladivostok is a wonderful, very fast-growing city. "The Guardian" precisely defined Vladivostok by calling it Metropolis at the end of the world! And it is really true!

General city tour excursion is a must for all travelers. You'll see historical downtown and business areas of the city. You'll have a chance to visit The Square of the Fighters, oldest streets, Railway station and Marine terminal, renovated Embankment Street and old submarine C-56, Imperial Triumphal Arch and many other interesting things. Our guides will inform you about history of the city and its present life. If you have an opportunity and time — we invite you to largest museum of Vladivostok — Arsenyev museum. It was renovated last year and it welcomes city's guests to find out more about Vladivostok and Primorye. Arsenyev life in the Far East was a sort of expedition which lasted for almost 30 years. He walked tens of thousands kilometers through the virgin Ussury taiga, many times he sailed the sea, traveling to Sakhalin, Kamchtka, the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido (Japan). An academy-winner movie (Best Foreign Language Film, 1975) "Dersu Uzala" by famous Japanese producer Akira Kurosawa tells story about Arsenyev and its friend Dersu, so you have unique chance to give a touch to the history and learn more about these brave people and region they explored.

The Square of the Fighters is located in downtown and it is the biggest sculpture group in Vladivostok. The Square of the Fighters was meant for celebratory banners, government speakers and for triumphal demonstrations and marches. It serves right now as the testing ground for political battles, by turns providing its arena for proponents of various political leaders and manifestations and when it happens the square looks militant and resolute.

Viewing point Eagles Nest near Funicular — is one of the most beloved places among tourists and definitely one of the most wonderful places to take pictures. The history says that the highest point of the city got its name after first settlers found eagles nest with eaglets on the top of the hill.

Our second choice will be Vladivostok fortification system as we are a city of fortresses. There is no secret that might of nation is historically judged by its navy. The force of navy is estimated by the state of its battleships and fortifications. Vladivostok fortification city is ranked as the world's best maritime defense system! You will have a chance to see a real legend which was closed for many years even for Russian citizens but nowadays you will be able to see collections of aircraft guns of Pacific Navy at Bezymiannaya (Nameless) battery, one of the oldest fortifications of Vladivostok Fortress which was restored and works as a museum. (Useful tip: come here at noon as canoon booms everyday at 12 o'clock).

Yet, Bezymiannaya battery is not the only interesting object. After building of powerful batteries on Russkiy Island in 1909-1914, Bezymiannaya battery has lost the battle value and we invite you to visit forts which were built afterward.

Fortifications of second line of defense of Vladivostok fortress are interesting because they were copied from the shore facilities of another Russian fortress at Pacific, Port Arthur (Lu-Shun).

If you have an opportunity — visit Fort #7. You will go 25 meters underground, explore artillery system, get acquainted with life and conditions of Russian soldiers in the beginning of 19th century, hear breathtaking stories about GULAG prisoners and take you best pictures of Vladivostok from upper frontier line!

Also we invite you to visit the only Russia's Museum of Automobile Antiques.

We could not post all possible excursions, so we quote shortly most popular ones. If you have special interests and requests — feel free to write us!

• 3-HOUR CITY TOUR BY CAR: The Square of the Fighters, Svetlanskaya and Aleutskaya streets, Railway station, Marine terminal, Embankment Street, Submarine C-56, Imperial Triumphal Arch, Eagles Nest, Lighthouse on Egersheld Peninsula, Arsenyev Museum

• 2-HOUR WALKING CITY TOUR: The Square of the Fighters, Svetlanskaya and Aleutskaya streets, Railway station, Embankment Street, Submarine C-56, Imperial Triumphal Arch

• 3-HOUR WALKING CITY TOUR: The Square of the Fighters, Svetlanskaya and Aleutskaya streets, Railway station, Embankment Street, Submarine C-56, Imperial Triumphal Arch, Arsenyev Museum

• 2-HOUR EVENING CITY TOUR BY CAR: The Square of the Fighters, Svetlanskaya and Aleutskaya streets, Railway station, Embankment Street, Eagles nest, Lighthouse on Egersheld Peninsula. A good chance to enjoy panoramic view of the city and take beautiful pictures!

• 2-HOUR RUSSIAN LANGUAGE LESSON: If you start your trip in Vladivostok it is a good idea to take a 2-hour Russian language lesson! We invite you to the world of Russian language. Even if you have a fraze book — Russian language is difficult language especially in terms of pronunciation and brief introduction to most useful phrases will serve you good! Two-hour lesson can be given at any convenient time and place. You will work on key-phrases and receive a paper-f lesson at the end.

• VISIT TO RUSSIAN HOSTFAMILY: Discover Russia and Russian life style for you! Have this amazing experience, we are sure you will be impressed with care and friendliness which will surround you during this evening. (Take a look at http://www.discoveryclub.info/services/homestay.php)

• VOROSHILOVSKYA BATTERY: More suitable for at least small groups because of its high price.

• RUSSIAN FOLKSHOW: Museum Arsenyeva has a nice half-Russian half-Ukrainian chamber where they invite you to see fantastic Russian traditional dance or old-style Russian wedding. They can also be invited to a restaurant to perform during your dinner.

• SHOPPING TOUR: For those who search for something unique like Russian antiques and simply for those who want a company and reliable drive to do shopping.