Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 3 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
10am, unless otherwise specified in the Special Requirements Box. , , *** In June and July the tour starts only at 3-4pm, only in English and without guiding inside the Kremlin, only outside. Yo.. read more
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Departure Details :
Voskresenskiye Vorota, Moscow, Russia, 109012
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Return Details :
TOPSTRETCHING® – ЦДМ, Teatral'nyy Proyezd, 5/1, Moskva, Russia, 109012
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
See all the must-see sites of Russian capital in just 2 or 3 hours (depending on a selected tour option) on this comprehensive Moscow-russia">Moscow tour.
Make a photo stop at the breath-taking Red square, check out the magnificent St basils cathedral and majestic Moscow-russia/Kremlin">Kremlin towers, stroll down lovely Nikolskaya Street and visit the Zaryadie Park, where you can hide from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
Be ready for a fun fast paced walk through the historic center of Moscow. Take pictures of beautiful red bricks arches - the historical entry point to citys main sightseeing area from Manezhnaya Square.
Finally, enjoy the unbeatable views over city center while sipping complimentary mellow coffee in a very cozy cafe at Detskiy Mir on Lubyanka.
Take in the views of the downtown Moscow, Kremlin, Kgb Building from the observation deck. Finish your tour here observing the city, watching people and shopping for souvenirs.
Know More about this tour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Resurrection (Voskresenskyie) Gates with Iverskaya chapel, Moscow, Central Russia
Meet your friendly local guide near Resurrection Gate on Red square. Your guide will be holding a placard so you can easily recognize her. Depending on the tour option you select this tour can last 2 hours (without Kremlin and Detsky Mir) or 3 hours (with Kremlin and free coffee).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kazan cathedral, Moscow, Central Russia
Feast your eyes on stunning Kazan Cathedral.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kremlin Walls and Towers, Moscow, Central Russia
Admire the monumental Kremlin walls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Central Russia
Marvel at nine colorful chapels dedicated to the holies of quirky St. Basils Cathedral. Hear the legend about the cathedral, the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible and why he blinded the architect.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: GUM, Moscow, Central Russia
See the elegant historic exteriors of GUM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lenin's Mausoleum, Moscow, Central Russia
Deepen your knowledge about Soviet leader Lenin and Stalin.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Park Zaryadye, Moscow, Central Russia
Then proceed to Zaryadye park, $27 billion urban park and wander through four climatic zones: forest, steppe, tundra, and the floodplains and absorb stunning Kremlin views from the bridge over the Moskva River.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nikolskaya Street, Moscow, Central Russia
After that, walk along the oldest Moscow streets Varvarka and Vetoshniy Lane on route to Nikolskaya, arguably the most beautiful Moscow avenue.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kitai-Gorod and Ulitsa Varvarka, Moscow, Central Russia
Being part of Kitay Gorod area, historic and cultural core of the city, this atmospheric enclave replete with timeless buildings, fashionable restaurants, elegant shops, boutiques and cozy cafes is the perfect place to buy souvenirs, chocolates or just to take a stroll.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Marshal Zhukov Monument, St. Petersburg, Northwestern District
Learn the story of the Russian hero - Marshal Zhukov.
Stop At: Romanovskiy Obelisk in the Alexander garden, Moscow, Central Russia
Your expert guide will point out various benchmarks of rich Russian history as you amble through the Grotto and Monument obelisk erected for the tercentenary of the House of Romanov (Russian Tsars dynasty).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Aleksandrovskiy sad, Moscow, Central Russia
Your next stop will be Alexander Garden, urban park created in honor of a victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic war of 1812.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml), Moscow, Central Russia
Next, if you book a 3-hour tour, venture to the Kremlin, the oldest and the largest fortress in Russia, established by the orders of Yuri Dolgoruky, the founder of Moscow.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Assumption cathedral, Moscow, Central Russia
Be inspired with the ornate designs of the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangels Cathedral, and the Annunciation Cathedral.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of the Annunciation, Moscow, Central Russia
Don't forget to take amazing photos at this legendary landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of the archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor), Moscow, Central Russia
Learn the rich history of Archangel Cathedral.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, Moscow, Central Russia
And of course, do not miss two paradoxes of Russia: the Tsar Bell, the biggest bell in the world that never rang and Tsar Cannon, the biggest cannon, included in the Guinness Book as the largest one by caliber that never shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lubyanka Square, Moscow, Central Russia
Finally, head to the history-steeped Lubyanka Square, with its infamous large yellow brick building used to be the headquarters of the Kgb, currently included in the complex of buildings of the Federal security service of Russia (FSB).
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Building
Its funny but Russian Imperator Peter the Great had his Secret office exactly on the site of one of the FSB edifices.
Stop At: Detskiy Mir, Moscow, Central Russia
Before you conclude your trip, youll also get to visit the famous Detskiy Mir department store where you can easily spend a couple hours browsing children shops. Enjoy complimentary coffee/tea in a cozy coffeeshop and get incredible views of the city skyline from the observation deck on roof terrace. Do not miss a small adjacent museum known for its interesting collection of children toys from the Soviet era.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
All taxes
Friendly local guide
Tea/coffee (with a selected 3-hour tour option)
Multiple start times available (on demand, if booked in advance)
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photo shoot
Flexible customizable itinerary
Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
Coffee and/or Tea
Ticket to the Kremlin (on 3-hour tours)
Entry/Admission - Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml)
Entry/Admission - Assumption Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Annunciation
Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor)
Entry/Admission - Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
Exclusions
Entrance to St Basil's Cathedral (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Entry/Admission - St. Basil's Cathedral
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Historic walking tour
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking, otherwise it'll be 10am on default
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
In high season (June-August) the tour starts only at 3-4pm, only in English and without guiding inside the Kremlin, only outside. Your guide will get the tickets for you and you will still be able to explore the inside Kremlin but on your own, without the guide
Tours in all other languages (except English) are subject to availability and can be substituted to English
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Advance tickets are not guaranteed if you book less than a week before the tour. In this case your guide can only guide you outside and get ticket for you on spot so you could explore the Kremlin on your own
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate