The Field of the Battle of Poltava Tour

Don’t miss an opportunity to discover the most popular attraction of Poltava – the Field of the Battle of Poltava with an expert guide. Starting from your hotel, you will set off on a comprehensive 3-hour tour that will enlighten you about important historical events of the Great Northern War.

A peculiar feature of the National Historical-Cultural Reserve “The Field of the Battle of Poltava” is that it preserves authentic landscapes of the 18^th century, original remnants of the defensive redoubts as well as memorable monuments and sights of the Great Northern War period.

The highlight of the tour is a visit of the Poltava Battle History Museum that consists of 9 halls and hosts a large number of documents, weapons, pictures and artifacts of the war period. The exposition gives a complete overview of the historical and political situation of the 18^th century. Besides a visit of the exhibition, you will discover a monument to the Peter I, situated in front of the museum.

The next sight you are going to see is a St. Sampsoniy Church, built in honor of the victory of the Russian army in the Battle of Poltava. In front of the church, you will see a common grave of Russian soldiers. Then, your guide will show you memorial signs – “To Swedes from Russians” and “To Swedes from Swedes” (1909) and the Monument to the Defenders of the Poltava Fortress.

This 3-hour historical tour will give you a complete picture of the events of Poltava Battle 1709 and its consequences for the European history. Moreover, you will explore the most famous attractions of Poltava and discover a lot of interesting information. After the tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.