Trip To Kolomna - Authentic Cultural Experience From Moscow With Private Guide
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Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9am unless otherwise specified in the Special Requirements box
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Your guide can meet you at your hotel, hostel, vacation rental, port, train station, airport or a point of interest. There'll be an extra charge for meeting you at port, .. read more -
Return Details :
Your hotel in Moscow
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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
Dont miss a chance to seeauthentic Russian local lifeon a private tour. Your 10-hour trip to Kolomna will be an ultimate local experience.
Your private local guide willmeet you at hotel and you will take a train to the Russian fairy tale. Fabulous old architecture, old cathedrals in the area, unique museums and other off the beaten path will make your day a lifetime adventure.
The tour will give you an in-depth cultural insight into authentic Russian environment, history, traditions and foods. Visit the ancient Kolomna Kremlin and the great Assumption cathedral, take a tour-performance in Marshmallow Museum.
Learn how to brew tea in Museum House of Samovar, or how to build a Russian hut in Museum Forging Settlement, or how to bake Russian read in Kalachnaya Museum. Take in the views of Moskva River.
Ideal choice for families, couples and anyone who is looking for genuine local experience in Russia.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kolomna district rural settlements Nepetsinskoe
9:00 Your private local guide will meet you in hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Timing is flexible.
9:50 Train from Moscow to Kolomna. The city of Kolomna is located in the center of the European part of Russia. It was founded in 1177 and is just 30 years younger than Moscow. The first human settlements in this region refer to the 12th century BC. The Slavs occupied the area only in the 7th century.
11:30 Arriving in Kolomna. With 420 monuments of federal and regional significance, Kolomna is truly national heritage and pride. Get ready to get lost in a fairy tale: ancient architecture, historic streets and scenic maze-like alleyways. Very local and authentic experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kolomna Kremlin, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
12:00 13:00 Kolomna Kremlin and Assumption Cathedral. Being #1 thing to do in Kolomna and one of TOP10 symbols of Russia, the Kremlin is one of the biggest and most powerful Kremlins of its time, built in 1525-1531. The walls are up to 20 meters high and almost 2 km long. The 17 towers of Kolomna Kremlin have much in common with fortification form the north Italian castles such as Turin, Milan, Verona.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cathedral of the Assumption, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
Majestic Cathedral of the Assumption will impress you with unusual interior and the wonderful murals on the walls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalachnaya, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
13:00 14:00 Walking around, visiting local churches and/or museums. Several options for museums: 1. Learn the history of traditional Russian bread kalach in a cute and tiny Kalachnaya Museum, buy your own freshly baked loaf and enjoy a tea ceremony.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum House of Samovar, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
Or learn the history of tea-making in Russia in the Museum House of Samovar. Its private collection of old samovars boasts 400 copies, as well as various objects of traditional folk life. Plenty of souvenirs and baking goodies to try: kulebyaki, pirogies, pirozhki, cakes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum Pastila Factory, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
If you fancy, come down to the Moscow River for spectacular views or visit Museum Pastila Factory.
14:00 14:30 Lunch in a local caf with traditional Russian cuisines and interior.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Russian Marshmallow, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
14:30 15:00 Marshmallow museum. Reservation should be made in advance. Not less popular then Kolomna Kremlin, Marshmallow (Pastila) Museum is a must-see. The tour here is like a performance. You come here for a story that the local guides imitating the manners of the 19th century will tell you. And, of course, for delicious marshmallow.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum Forging Settlement, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
15:30 16:00 Museum Forging Settlement. The museum features over 7000 exhibits. Here you can see the work area of the village blacksmith, see the weapons and armour of warriors of the past centuries, accessories for fishing and hunting, wrought iron household items, many of which have long been forgotten. You will learn many fun facts about the life of Russians in ancient times.
16:00 16:30 Snack/Coffee
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tram Museum, Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Central Russia
You may wish to check out Tram Museum for deeper cultural experience.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Moscow-City, Moscow, Central Russia
17:00 (approx) Train back to Moscow
18:30 (approx) Arriving to Moscow
19:00 Back at the hotel
The itinerary may be modified in accordance with train`s timetable.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
All taxes
Friendly local guide
Private tour
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Iconic places for photo shoot
Flexible customizable itinerary
In-depth cultural experience
Train tickets to Kolomna and back
Entry/Admission - Kolomna district rural settlements Nepetsinskoe
Entry/Admission - Moscow-City
Exclusions
Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Kolomna Kremlin
Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Assumption
Entry/Admission - Kalachnaya
Entry/Admission - Museum House of Samovar
Entry/Admission - Museum Pastila Factory
Entry/Admission - Museum of Russian Marshmallow
Entry/Admission - Museum Forging Settlement
Entry/Admission - Tram Museum
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Private walking tour with the use of metro and train
Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Kolomna Kremlin and Museums are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can still take a trip to Kolomna on these days, but you'd only see places from outside.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Traveler Reviews
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This was a very good day out, with a jknowledgeable and very helpful guide, who went out of her way to show me sights of interest, as well as to drop me off where I needed to go in Moscow afterwards. Highly recommended.
