Moscow Up Close and Personal

Highlights / General details

Give the tour buses a wide berth and experience the contradictions of modern Moscow from the ground level with a local insider. From lavish ultra-luxury hotels, to stark Soviet-era buildings, and those distinct gold-domed Orthodox churches, Moscow is mindblowing. Discover the famous Moscow landmarks from a local perspective. Explore Moscow's famous avenues as well as the off the beaten path lanes. Admire Moscow's legendary architecture and learn about the diverse mix of buildings. Soak up the very best views over the Moskva River. Sample authentic Russian food and drink at a local café.

Inclusion

English Speaking Guide; Tea/coffee; Snack.

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature; Tips & gratuities for your guide.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Start time at 10:00am.

Duration

Approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.

Location Meeting Point: The composition of the three fountains in front of the main façade of the Bolshoi Theatre. "Teatralnaya" metro station (IMPORTANT! Inside the underground please look for “Exit to the Bolshoi theatre!”). Finish Point: “Kitay-Gorod” metro station.

Itinerary We start this Moscow tour with the monument dedicated to the founder of Moscow – Yuri Dolgoruky. Stroll along the central streets and charming lanes, some of which are several hundred years old, lined with famous Moscow mansions, theatres, and restaurants. This introduction to Moscow is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the city, and your local guide will be filling you in on all the history of this area. Explore State Duma (Russian parliament), the Bolshoi Theatre, the Red Square, the Kremlin, the world-famous Metropol hotel, and so much more. As you tour Moscow, you'll be able to spot some of the most famous landmarks, including the spires of orthodox churches crowned with their signature golden domes, which boldly rise up between the Soviet-era buildings, known as Stalin's Sisters Houses. If you're an architecture addict, there could not be a more perfect city to tour than Moscow! Here you'll find some of the most ornate and beautiful buildings on earth, next to the most imposing, and it's this juxtaposition that really enriches the spirit of Moscow. With the help of your local guide, this Moscow city tour will not only give you a chance to see examples of all of this, you'll learn the history and local secrets behind these buildings, too. Take a walk over the Moskva River and find yourself at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, one of the largest in the world. Finally, finish this local Moscow tour with a cup of tea or coffee and an authentic handmade snack in a local Russian-style café. Here your guide will be able to give you more tips on things to do in Moscow, or give you directions back to your accommodation.

Participant restrictions

This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Location

Meeting Point: The composition of the three fountains in front of the main façade of the Bolshoi Theatre. "Teatralnaya" metro station (IMPORTANT! Inside the underground please look for “Exit to the Bolshoi theatre!”). Finish Point: “Kitay-Gorod” metro station.

Itinerary We start this Moscow tour with the monument dedicated to the founder of Moscow – Yuri Dolgoruky. Stroll along the central streets and charming lanes, some of which are several hundred years old, lined with famous Moscow mansions, theatres, and restaurants. This introduction to Moscow is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the city, and your local guide will be filling you in on all the history of this area. Explore State Duma (Russian parliament), the Bolshoi Theatre, the Red Square, the Kremlin, the world-famous Metropol hotel, and so much more. As you tour Moscow, you'll be able to spot some of the most famous landmarks, including the spires of orthodox churches crowned with their signature golden domes, which boldly rise up between the Soviet-era buildings, known as Stalin's Sisters Houses. If you're an architecture addict, there could not be a more perfect city to tour than Moscow! Here you'll find some of the most ornate and beautiful buildings on earth, next to the most imposing, and it's this juxtaposition that really enriches the spirit of Moscow. With the help of your local guide, this Moscow city tour will not only give you a chance to see examples of all of this, you'll learn the history and local secrets behind these buildings, too. Take a walk over the Moskva River and find yourself at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, one of the largest in the world. Finally, finish this local Moscow tour with a cup of tea or coffee and an authentic handmade snack in a local Russian-style café. Here your guide will be able to give you more tips on things to do in Moscow, or give you directions back to your accommodation.

Participant restrictions This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.

Policies For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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