There's no better way to feel the spirit of Sochi and to see its sights and splendours than in the company of a local expert. A friendly informative guide will take you around the city offering several stops in the most attractive places.

You will find it hard to resist a walk in the most popular Sochi parks, the Dendrarium and Riviera.

The botanic gardens popularly known as the Dendrarium, is a crown jewel among Sochi attractions.

Founded at the end of the 19 th century, occupying an area of 60 hectares these colourful gardens are attractively landscaped and carefully maintained.

The Dendrarium will amaze you with its rich collection of nearly 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, and a large number of evergreens. Most of the plants are not native to Sochi but rather were brought here early in the last century from world-over - from areas of the Mediterranean, South and North America, Africa, India, Japan, and Australia.

And don't miss the ducks and swans in the lower part of the botanic gardens.

The famous Riviera park has an abundance of cafes, souvenir shops, and tennis courts, an open-air theatre and many amusements for children. Favorites are the Ferris wheel and a miniature railway.

The city tour includes sites of beautiful health-& spa centres, bath houses in the valley of sulphur springs of Matsesta, and the pride of Sochi, the railway station and harbor buildings. And much more.

Take a 3-hour city tour to discover the best of Sochi and if you want to explore further, feel free to choose.