Saint Petersburg Military tour

Duration: 3-6 hours 

Group: up to 100

Season: All year round

Tour type: Military Tour, Adventure

Tour price: from 17,000 rub per group 

Saint Petersburg Military tour

Forget boring museums—this is your chance to touch real battle tanks, fire legendary guns, and experience Soviet military power firsthand! Whether you’re a history fanatic, an adrenaline junkie, or just looking for the most badass tour in Russia, this is it.

Why This Tour is a MUST-DO in Saint Petersburg:
✅ Ride REAL Soviet tanks —not just look at them
✅ Shoot AK-47s, machine guns & more (with expert instructors)
✅ Perfect for solo travelers, groups, and even families
✅ No prior experience needed—just bring your inner warrior
✅ Full military immersion with authentic uniforms and gear
✅ Instagram-worthy moments atop armored vehicles

 

Choose Your Armored Beast

1. T-80 Main Battle Tank: 160,000 ₽ for up to 6 people
⚡️ The jet-powered monster of Soviet engineering!

  • Gas turbine engine roaring like a fighter jet
  • Blistering speed for a 42-ton beast
  • Most advanced Cold War-era Soviet tank

2. Legendary T-34*: 50,000 ₽ for up to 6 people
🏆 The tank that crushed Nazis – drive a living legend!

  • WWII game-changer with sloped armor
  • 76mm cannon that decided battles
  • Museum-quality restored vehicle

3. T-55 Battle Tank: 45,000 ₽ for up to 6 people
🌎 The AK-47 of tanks – served in 50+ countries!

  • 100 million produced worldwide
  • Still operational in conflicts today
  • Perfect first tank experience

4. PT-76 Amphibious Tank: 35,000 ₽ for up to 12 people
🌊 The swimming tank – fires while floating!

  • Crosses rivers and lakes effortlessly
  • Unique water propulsion system
  • Rare chance to ride an amphibious vehicle

6. Armored Personnel Carriers
🚐 Feel like real Soviet troops:

  • BRDM-2: 17,000 ₽ for up to 6 people. All-terrain reconnaissance beast
  • BTR-80: 23,000 ₽ for up to 12 people. 8-wheeled armored transporter
  • MT-LB: 22,000 for up to 12 people. Massive tracked carrier
  • BMP-2: 44,000 for up to 10 people. Infantry fighting vehicle with auto-cannon

* The T-34 books a week in advance – don’t miss your chance to drive this legendary machine! 

 

Choose Your Combat Mission

🎖️ Tank Driving
Why just ride when you can command a 35-ton beast? Take the controls of real battle tanks!

🔫 Shooting
Learn proper weapons handling from our instructors:

  • Legendary AK-47
  • Tank gun
  • RPO-A flamethrower
  • ZIS-3 cannon (76mm WWII anti-tank gun)
  • Various machine guns

💥 Car Сrash
Nothing is more thrilling than hearing the metal crumple and the glass shatter as you smashing a car by a 30-ton military vehicle.

⚔️ Military Tactics 
Master combat skills:

  • Weapon handling
  • Squad formations
  • High-risk tactics

👻 Russian Special Forces PRANK
Brave guys in real camouflage, with assault rifles and chevrons. The emotions are the most real and the aftertaste is like on the set of a blockbuster. The best Bachelor Party Idea is a groom kidnapping with the chase. We guarantee adrenaline and incredible impressions!

🎮 Firetag Combat
Real weapons + blank shooting + laser aiming
Firetag is another great stag party idea. In contrast with lasertag, firetag game involves real blank firing guns with IR emitters and IR sensors that detect if you are hit. You will be given a real 7.62mm Kalashnikov with blank ammo. The game is available even for a small group (1-3 people). The staff of the military ground might complement your team or play on the enemy side.

🚙 Russian UAZ off-road
Experience Russian traditional off-road ride along difficult paths with puddles, ravines, mud, snow, or sand – all that ordinary cars are afraid of is good for Russian UAZ!

⚙️ Master class of Assembly/Disassembly of Kalashnikov
The master class will cover step by step instructions on the maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly of AK-47.
Compete to assemble/disassemble Kalashnikovs fastest!

🔪 Knives throwing
Learn the art of throwing knives, test your skill and aim, and practice concentration.

☢️ Chemical Attack Drill
A chemical attack is the spreading of toxic chemicals with the intent to do harm. The training is designed to teach our visitors how to react correctly to a chemical warfare attack and use protective equipment properly.

💣 Mine Clearance 
Mine clearance is the process of removing land mines from an area. In military operations, the object is to rapidly clear a path through a minefield.
Compete who is the faster to clear the field from mines!

💂 Marching Drills
Learn drill commands and techniques with and without weapons. A great fun for a group of friends.

📸 Combat Photography
A professional photographer knows the best angles for military photo shooting. He will accompany you while you are on the military ground, riding tanks, shooting weapons, and doing other activities.

🍖 Military lunch
It is nice to end the open air activities with a delicious military lunch and a shot of vodka.

💥 Explosion (pyrotechnics)
Want more impressions and cool pictures? Add fire to your event!

On the Saint Petersburg Military tour, you will find a roar of an engine with a capacity of more than 300 hp and unforgettable impressions!

Other tank tours in Russia:

1. Armata T-14 (Moscow)
2. Replica of German JagdPanther tank destroyer (Moscow)
3. T-80 and T-72 (Moscow)

 

Other Military tours:

MAKS air show has traditionally hosted the most significant flight programmes in the world both in terms of the number of aircraft in the sky and the total duration of flights, and of course, Maks Air Show will not be an exception.

Book the AK-47 Shooting tour and take a unique chance to shoot legendary AK-47 in the Russian premier shooting gallery located in the very heart of Moscow.

Experience an unforgettable adventure, a tank driving tour. Take a ride in a T-62, T-80, an Armoured personnel carrier, an Infantry fighting vehicle, or a Combat Reconnaissance Patrol Vehicle.

We are happy to offer you a unique historical tour “Battle of Moscow”. You will be able to ride an authentic T-34-76 tank, shoot 4 types of historical weapons and have a great chance to try on a uniform of the Soviet army.

FireTag: AKM Blank Firing and LaserTag. Only in Russia! Noise, Flash and Shell ejection! Experience a whole new level of military tactical gaming based on the MILES simulation technology.

During the Patriot Park and Kubinka tank museum tour, you will be walking among the numerous military vehicles in the company of our knowledgeable guide, who will reveal the hidden history of Park’s exhibits.

On the Monino Aviation Museum tour, you will see the military aircraft of the early 20th century and WWII, supersonic jet aircraft, and the largest helicopter ever built.

The cheapest, but still impressive tank ride in Moscow. Tourists are offered to ride a replica of German Tank Destroyer Jagdpanther of 1943. A 8-km route passes through the rough terrain. The exciting journey takes 25-35 minutes.

We found a way how to ride a modern Russian tank without breaking any bans. We offer you to ride a replica of the most modern Russian tank T-14 ARMATA.

Annually, teams from over 20 countries are taking part in the Tank biathlon. The teams will show their skills in driving, shooting and overcoming insidious obstacles.

Tour to the International Military-Technical Forum «ARMY». Over 300 pieces of military equipment! Military show and aerobatic performances. 

Here comes the absolutely most awesome experience you can try in Russia. Piloting, formation flight, aerobatic maneuvers, authentic military airfield… Become a part of the Russian aerobatic team “Russ” and fly L-39 Albatros.

Always dreamed of being a pilot of a fighter jet? Or just curious about what is like to be in the pilot’s seat and control a 20-ton flying vehicle? We offer you to make your dream come true with a 30 minute SU-27 fighter jet flight simulator.

Novosibirsk tank tour will take you through the time and will remain an everlasting memory of your exciting journey to the heart of Siberia.

Irkutsk tank tour is an awesome and unforgettable experience in the Baikal region. Though this area was not a place of severe battles of World War II, several powerful tanks have been recreated there. We’ve yet to see anyone walk away without the biggest smile!

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