Moscow tours

Best of Moscow working tour (Duration 6-7 hours)

You guide will meet you in your hotel. During this tour you will get acquainted with the main highlights of the of Russiaтn capital.

Transportation – by metro 

This tour highlights

• Tverskaya Street – the central and one of the oldest streets of Moscow. You will see the monument to Yuriy Dolgorukiy the founder of the city and Moscow’s major office.
• Manege Square – the largest square of the Moscow with historical, modern and Soviet architecture in one place just few minute walk away from Kremlin and Red Square.
• Red Square – the central and most important square of the Russian Federation.
• St Basil cathedral – a magnificent cathedral that was founded in the middle of 16th century to commemorate victory of our country over Kazan and the main symbol of Russia. About this cathedral exists unbelievable stoty: tsar Ivan the Terrible blinded architects so that they could not recreate the Cathedral.
• Tomb of Lenin – the mausoleum of Soviet Communist leader Vladimir Lenin, where he still rests in peace.
• GUM department store – a beautiful historical shopping mall in the center the Moscow.
• Nikolskaya Street – one of the oldest streets of the city, with memorable buildings of different centuries.
• The Bolshoy Theater – one of the famous opera and ballet theater in the world
• Alexander’s Garden – an amazing garden near the Kremlin. You will see Eternal Flame and Unknown Soldier Tomb Memorial.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior – the biggest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. It has a very tragic history.
• Patriarch Bridge – we’ll make a photo stop at the pedestrian bridge with a breathtaking view to Moscow Kremlin, huge statue of Peter the Great and Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

Full Kremlin tour (Duration 4-5 hours)

You guide will meet you at your hotel. You will visit the main tourist attractions of the city and explo14re the the Kremlin grounds - the heart of Moscow.

Walking tour

This tour highlights:

• Cathedral Square – the oldest square in the grounds of Kremlin.
• Dormition Cathedral – of the first importance, where Russian Tsars were baptized, crowned and buried
• Archangel Michael cathedral
• Annunciation cathedral
• Palaces of different centuries
• Tsar Bell – the biggest canon in the world
• Tsar Canon –the biggest bell in the world
• Diamond fond museum. This museum displays collections of precious stones and the imperial crown jewels, gold and platinum nuggets and Soviet jewelers. 
• Armory museum - one of oldest museum in Russia and the main treasure house of the country. The collection consists of jewelry, armor, court dresses and religious vestments, Catherine the Great's glorious coronation dress, the famous Monomachus cap, the crown of the Russian tsars, Royal carriages and Faberge Easter eggs. 

Panoramic City tour by car/van (Duration 5-6 hours)

Start of the tour – lobby of your hotel

Transportation – car or minivan

Tour highlights:

• Sparrow hills – the highest viewing point in the city, located on the right bank of Moscow river and next to the famous Moscow State University, one of the Soviet skyscrapers
• Victory park – the main Great Patriotic War Memorial in the grounds of ex Soviet Union. You will see a memorial obelisk dedicated to the victory, Arch of Triumph dedicated to the victory over Napoleon, open air exhibition of military technics and fortification of the times of the war,  the longest alley of fountains and World War 2 museum 
• Cathedral of Chist the Savior - the main religious attraction, the biggest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. It has a very tragic history.
• Patriarch Bridge. We’ll make a photo stop at the pedestrian bridge with a breathtaking view to Moscow Kremlin, huge statue of Peter the Great and Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
• Manege Square - the largest square of the city with historical, modern and soviet architecture in one place. It is located in just few minutes walk away from the Red Square and Kremlin 
• Red Square - the central and the most important square of the country, founded in the end of 15th century
• Cathedral of St. Basil - a magnificent cathedral that was built in the middle of 16th century to commemorate our victory over Kazan and the main symbol of Russia. It is one of the most outstanding monuments of Old Russian architecture.
• Tomb of Lenin - mausoleum of the Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, where until now he rests in peace.
• GUM department store - beautiful historical shopping mall in the сenter of Moscow
• The Bolshoi Theater - one of the famous opera and ballet theater in the world.
• KGB headquarters. Legendary building on famous Lubyanka Square which is still in operation now days 

The Underground palaces of Moscow Metro and Old Arbat street  (Duration 4 hours)

In this tour you will have a chance to experience Moscow Underground and to visit the most impressive stations of different times and take the longest escalator.

Start of the tour – lobby of your hotel

Transportation – by metro

Tour highlights:

• Park Pobedi, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Komsomolskaya,Ploshad Revolutsii, Arbatskaya stations. Not the oldest metro in the world but considered to be one of the most beautiful and safest.
• Old Arbat Street - Almost 1 kilometer long pedestrian  street of Moscow with plenty of Russian souvenir shop , historical buildings and street performers – musicians, artists, poets and many nice little cafes for a tea or coffee break .

New Maidens Convent and Cemetery (Duration 4 hours)

Start of the tour – lobby of your hotel

       Transportation – by metro

Tour highlights:

• New Maidens Convent - the second most popular city tourist destination after Moscow Kremlin. Unique , protected by UNESCO as world heritage convent of 15th century , on of the oldest stone build churches in ancient Moscow – Cathedral of Smolensk , exhibitions of Russian Orthodox history of religion and active religious school for kids . This short trip to the convent will give you a feeling that you are away from a crowded busy city … on an island of calmness and peace and if you will not forget to grab some bread from your hotel or buy it on the way you will be able to go down to a beautiful pond, where newly wedded couple take photos and feed ducks.
• New Maidens cemetery - the most prestigious cemetery in the grounds of former Soviet Union with endless list of noble men buried ,scientists, musicians,poets, actors, representatives of Soviet military and many other famous and world known people.

The Golden Ring of Russia: Vladimir, Bogolyubovo, Suzdal

Day 1

• 8.00 -  Meet your guide and driver at your address in Moscow. Transfer to Vladimir (200 km).
• 11.30 -The tour of Vladimir, once the capital of Russia: the Golden Gate tower built in 1164,  the Assumption cathedral (1158)( with the unique frescoes by Andrey Rublev (1408), St. Demetrius cathedral (1197).
• 13.00 -  Lunch at the local restauraunt.
• 14.00 - Transfer to Bogolyubovo (10 km).
• The Bogolyubovo convent with the remains of the palace of the prince (1157), the Intercession of the Virgin churh on the Nerl river, built in 1165 in the middle of the water-meadow.
• 16.30 - Transfer to Suzdal (35 km).
• Check in the  hotel for 1 night.
• Dinner at the local restauraunt.

Day 2

• 10.00 - The tour of Suzdal.
• The wooden architecture museum, the St. Euphimius monastery – the former KGB political jail, the Transfiguration of Jesus cathedral 1560, the bellman performance at the monastery, the Market square, the Kremlin (fort) of Suzdal, the Nativity of the Virgin cathedral with the unique Golden doors produced in 1230.
• 14.00 - Lunch at the local restauraunt.
• Free time in Suzdal.
• 16.00 - Transfer to Moscow (220 km). Arrival approximately at 20.00.