Vladivostok Funicular, Vladivostok

Vladivostok Funicular is the only funicular system in the Russian Far East. It is located on the slope of an Orliny (eagle) hill, facing the Golden Horn Bay, and is in business since May 1962. Construction began in 1959 upon the initiative of Nikita Khrushchev, after he visited the United States and set Vladivostok to become "a second San Francisco." The funicular links Sukhanova Street (the upper station) and Pushkin Street (the bottom station), passing over Vsevolod Sibirtseva Street. The length of the routes is 183 meters, with the average travel time between 3 and 5 minutes. While traveling up and down, you have marvelous views of the city and the Golden Horn Bay.

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Sight Name: Vladivostok Funicular
Sight Location: Vladivostok, Russia (See walking tours in Vladivostok)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Vladivostok Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Vladivostok, Russia

Create Your Own Walk in Vladivostok

Creating your own self-guided walk in Vladivostok is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Vladivostok Introduction Walking Tour

There's something special about Vladivostok – some say it's the way the city is surrounded by sea and mountains; others say that it's the many hills, which are responsible for the city’s nickname, “The San Francisco of Russia.” More than 50 years old, the public funicular should be tried at least once for the beautiful scenery it offers, but one can otherwise do everything... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles

Vladivostok Museums Tour

Vladivostok’s strategic position ensured the development of the Pacific Fleet in the region. Numerous memorials and museums in the city display artifacts related to the exploration of the area and its contribution to Russian Civil War and World War II naval battles. Take this self-guided walking tour to visit Vladivostok's most exciting museums.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles

Vladivostok Shopping Tour

Vladivostok is Russia's largest port city of the Pacific Ocean situated close to Russia’s border with North Korea and China. This wonderful city offers its visitors an exciting shopping opportunity. Numerous lovely shops sell fascinating Soviet antiques, traditional handicrafts and other goods. Take this walking tour to visit the most popular shopping spots in Vladivostok.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles