What to see in Vladivostok on your own: routes for 1-2 days

Vladivostok combines viewpoints, historical streets, embankments, seaside atmosphere and natural locations. Below is a ready-made route for one and two days, which will help to plan a walk, choose a format of rest and not to miss the main places.

Pedestrian and road route in the center of Vladivostok

Begin exploring the city with a classic route in the center. It is suitable for walking or driving – the distances are small and the dots follow each other logically.

The route is convenient to start with Pushkinskaya Street - ancient buildings and quiet neighborhoods have been preserved here. Then head to Svetlanskaya Street. This is the oldest transport artery of Vladivostok with coffee shops, shopping galleries and historical buildings.

The route goes to the central square, where festivals and fairs often take place. In a few minutes you will be at the railway station - the end point of the Trans-Siberian Railway and one of the main symbols of the city.

The final point is Tokarevsky lighthouse. You can get there by bus number 59, 60, 62, 81 or by car. This is a cult place and one of the best locations for an independent walk: the sea, views and atmospheric passage along the sandy spit. Before walking, you should take into account the wind - the lighthouse is open to the entire southern coast, and here it is especially fresh

What to visit in Vladivostok: embankments, quarters and viewing areas

If you want more walks by the water and beautiful panoramas, plan the second part of the inspection on the embankments and hills. They allow you to see the city from different angles.

Three main embankments of Vladivostok:

• Tsesarevich Embankment — viewpoints, playground, sea views of the city.
• Ship embankment — museum ships and views of the Golden Horn Bay.
• The embankment of Sports Harbour is a beach, walking paths, children's areas and cafes.
   

The embankments are easy to walk from the center, so they fit well into an independent walking tour.
For those who like atmospheric neighborhoods, It is a historic district with narrow aisles, small houses and a volatile creative environment. There are many places where you can eat and drink. To learn more about the city, you can go on an immersive excursion in headphones to the iconic places of the area.

For the best views go to the hill Eagle's nest. From here, a panorama of the Golden Bridge and the central part of Vladivostok opens. Nearby there is a funicular - a cable "mountain" tram, which has long become a tourist classic. Another great location is the Mountain Park. It is on the hill and in the evening you can see stunning sunsets.

Include these points in the itinerary if you want to take beautiful photos and see the city from a height.

Russian island: FEFU campus, oceanarium and picturesque capes

Russian island is a must if you plan a route for two days or travel by car. The road along the Russian Bridge is already impressive in itself with a view of the Bosphorus Vostochny Strait.

The main points of the island:

• FEFU Campus is a modern territory where it is pleasant to walk by the water, go to coffee houses and look at Ajax Bay.
• The embankment of the Primorsky Oceanarium is a calm walking area with sea views.

If you are traveling by car, add Cape Vyatlin and Cape Tobizin to the route. These are natural sites with sharp rock ledges and a feeling of complete solitude. In good weather, capes become one of the best locations for views and romantic walks.
 

What to include in the route for 1-2 days?

Before drawing up the route, it is useful to determine the interests and pace of the walk. Here is a short list that will help you choose the format:

• for species - Eagle's Nest, Mountain Park, Cape Vyatlin and Tobizin;
• for the atmosphere - Pushkinskaya, Svetlanskaya, Millionka;
• for walks by the water - all the embankments of the city;
• for photos - Tokarevsky lighthouse and viewing areas.

To help a traveler figure out what to see in Vladivostok on their own, three key points are enough: the city center, the embankments, and Russky Island. These locations will help create a route for any format — from a cultural stroll to a drive to the capes.