Have you ever been to Kronstadt? This small town is located just 30 km from Saint Petersburg, and its fame has resonated since its foundation up to the present day. For over 300 years, Kronstadt has been known to people far and wide. Peter the Great founded this town—a fortress and port—in 1704 to protect Saint Petersburg from enemies approaching from the Baltic Sea during the Great Northern War. Even today, this small town continues to attract worldwide attention.
Audioguides
Discover Kronstadt with an Audioguide: The Voice of History in Your Hands!
Want to uncover all the secrets of Kronstadt while leisurely strolling through its streets at your own pace, away from the crowds, or exploring the museum galleries? Our audioguides are your key to an exciting journey through the centuries! Listen as much as you want, pause to reflect, or revisit interesting facts. Here, we’ve gathered fascinating audio tours, both general and thematic, to enrich your experience.
Audioguide for the City of Kronstadt
A media guide for walking tours. Set off on an exciting journey through the city of naval glory with our audioguide! Enjoy a captivating narration about the town's history and legends as you walk through its most iconic sites, with a map in hand. This is the perfect guide for anyone visiting the city for the first time.
The audioguide features an engaging narrative, voiced by a professional speaker. You can rent our audioguide device or listen directly on your smartphone. All you need is a browser with internet access.
Audioguide for the History of Kronstadt Museum Exhibitions
Explore the museum's exhibits independently without a tour guide. Immerse yourself in the world of Three Centuries of Kronstadt's History and Underwater Archaeology with our museum audioguides. Discover amazing facts and uncover the mysteries behind the exhibits.
Available Audiotours:
- Three Centuries of Kronstadt's History
- Underwater Archaeology
How to Use the Audioguide
- On our device: You can rent our CrystalSound device at the museum, which comes with headphones. Simply leave a document (other than your passport) or a deposit of 2000 rubles.
- On your smartphone: No deposit required! Just put on your headphones, open the audioguide in your browser, and embark on your adventure!
Requirements for Your Phone:
- A modern smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS)
- A browser (Chrome or Safari)
- Mobile internet (3G, 4G, LTE) with a stable signal
- Wired or wireless headphones
- A camera for scanning QR codes
- Approx. 130MB of mobile data for audio tracks
Please make sure your device meets these requirements to ensure proper functionality of the audioguide.
Where to Get the Audioguide
- Information and Cultural Centre: Kronstadt, Martynova Street, 1/33, near the Submariners’ Square. Tel: +7 (812) 311-91-34
- Information Pavilion (QR code): Kronstadt, intersection of Makarovskaya Street and Kommunisticheskaya Street, opposite Petrovsky Park
- Exhibition “Three Centuries of Kronstadt’s History” (ticket office): Kronstadt, Yakornaya Square, 2A, lit. A, near the Naval Cathedral
- Exhibition “Underwater Archaeology” (ticket office): Kronstadt, Leningradskaya Street, 2
In addition to the audioguide, you can also pick up a city map at the pavilion or ticket office to help you navigate the town.
What is an Audioguide?
An audioguide is an audio recording that allows museum visitors to explore the exhibits at their own pace. The guide is composed of various audio segments, each linked to specific exhibit numbers. Audioguides are available in multiple languages.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the legendary Kronstadt in a completely new way!