Excursions in Moscow

This is the best way to know the city and learn about the history of the Russian capital. We will see the largest square in the world — Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum and St. Basil’s Cathedral of the XVI century. During the tour we will make several stops to see the New Maidens Convent (Novodevichy), Bolshoi Theater, Moscow University and to admire the panorama of the city from the Sparrow Hills (Vorobiovy Gory). We will enter the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the highest Orthodox church in the world. At the foot of the cathedral, the Patriarch's Bridge is thrown over the Moskva River where a magnificent view of the red towers and golden domes of the Kremlin opens up.

Duration – 4 h

The metro of Moscow is undoubtedly the most beautiful metro in the world. All the stations are different, each one has its own unique style. Some stations are as beautiful as interiors of a palace, and that’s why people call them the underground palaces. After visiting the most beautiful and richly decorated stations we invite you for a walk along Arbat Street. It is a pedestrian street about one kilometer long located in the historical centre of Moscow. The Arbat has existed since at least the XV century, thus it can be called one of the oldest streets of the Russian capital.

Duration – 3 h

This famous fortress is located on a hill that is 40 meters high. Built in the 12th century, originally the Kremlin was made of wood and was rebuilt in stone much later. It is surrounded by a 2 km wall with 20 beautiful towers. On its grounds are dituated the presidential residence and the oldest square in Moscow called the Cathedral Square. The Cathedral of the Assumption, Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Cathedral of Archangel Michael, the Cathedral of the Annunciation and the Church of Twelve Apostles surround this beautiful square. We will visit one of these cathedrals to learn more about the history of the country and admire masterpieces of Russian icon painters. Later on our walk along the Kremlin grounds we will see the famous Tsar Bell, a huge bell that weighs 200 tons and the largest cannon in the world – the Tsar Cannon that weighs 40 tons.

Duration – 3 h

Famous Armoury chamber, located in one of the buildings of the Kremlin, houses a fascinating collection of jewellery. From the XIV century till the beginning of the XIX century the Armoury Chamber stored the treasures of Moscow tsars and today it exhibits unique objects of applied art that were presented to Russian tsars by foreign ambassadors, a collection of arms of the XIII–XVIII centuries, jewellery of the XII– XIX centuries. You will admire magnificent objects made of gold, silver, precious stones, ivory, porcelain, clothing embroidered with pearls and the famous Fabergé eggs.

Duration – 4 h

Famous Armoury chamber, located in one of the buildings of the Kremlin, houses a fascinating collection of jewellery. From the XIV century till the beginning of the XIX century the Armoury Chamber stored the treasures of Moscow tsars. Apart from the Kremlin grounds (see above) we will see the famous Diamond Fund. In 1967 a fabulous exhibition of the Diamond Fund was opened in the halls of the Armoury Chamber. It showcases a collection of unique objects made of precious stones and metals: the crowns of the tsars richly decorated with diamonds, including giant diamonds such as «Orlov» and «Shakh» and the largest sapphire in the world.

Duration – 5 h

The history of this museum dates back to 1860 when the Russian entrepreneur Pavel Tretiakov started buying objects of art to decorate halls and rooms of his Moscow house. Every year he bought dozens of new works of art at different exhibitions and studios of Russian artists. Very soon, in 1872, he had to build a separate building next to his house to store the growing collection. The museum was transferred to Moscow in 1892. Today the collection that numbers more than 100,000 pieces can illustrate the development of Russian art from its origins till the XX century, i.e. from anonymous icons to the paintings signed by world-famous Russian artists.

Duration – 3 h

The Tretiakov Gallery’s building on Krymsky Val houses the only permanent exhibition of 20th century Russian art in the country. It displays works of Russian avant-garde masters such as K.Malevich, V.Kandinsky, M.Chagall, P.Filonov. This collection was later extended by paintings of the Socialist Realism of the period 1930s-1950s. The works of artists of the «Severe Style» from the 1960s are shown together with the «underground» art, which started the «second wave» of Russian avant-garde. Then the exhibition was completed by works of the 1980s-1990s and now, in accordance with the idea of the founder, the collection is constantly updated with the latest and most topical works of Russian artists.

Duration – 3 h

This is the second most important museum of European art in Russia. It was founded in 1912 and its first exhibits were copies of ancient statuary gathered for the education of art students. In 1924 the Soviet government decided to enrich the collection of the museum by transferring here the finest objects of art from the State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg) and from the nationalized private collections. The museum has a very diverse and ample collection that includes objects from antiquity till present times.

Duration – 3 h

This tour will definitely give luster to your wonderful visit of Russia! Discover the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, one of the most famous theaters in the world! Bolshoi Theatre was founded almost 250 years ago and was the biggest opera house in Europe at that times. Today Bolshoi is among the ten most famous theaters in the world. The famous Russian ballet school has been created within the walls of Bolshoi. Here were given the first performances of many world-famous Russian ballets and operas like «The Nutcracker», «Swan Lake» or «Eugene Onegin».

Duration – 3 h

«Bunker-42 on Taganka» is a huge underground structure more than 7,000 m², located at a depth of 65 meters in the center of Moscow. Excursion «Back to USSR» is dedicated to the history of the nuclear standoff. Visitors learn how the bunker was protected from all factors of destruction of nuclear weapons and realize how close was the danger of World War III. You will see how the staff worked and lived here, see the amazing architecture of the legendary museum and watch a film about the period of the Cold War. The unique special effects of the museum imitating the explosion of a nuclear bomb will impress everyone!

Duration – 3 h

One of the most popular tours is Moscow at night. This tour shows you another face of Moscow, not as a bustling hive, but as a majestic empress full of ceremonial glory. During the excursion around Moscow at night, guests can enjoy not only the beauty of the illumination, but also learn more about the history of the city and its architecture, see legendary cathedrals, buildings and squares of Moscow, famous all over the world, and of course make great pictures. Moscow by night is fascinating, enigmatic and full of magic.

Duration – 3 h

It is an architectural and cultural complex built in 2003 in one of the districts of Moscow called Izmailovo. It's based on the grounds of the Kremlin ("citadel") which unlike its "big brother" - the Kremlin on the Red Square, has white walls and towers with multicolored roofs and domes. Despite being a modern construction, it was designed according to the architectural traditions of Ancient Russia. The most bustling part is the vintage, souvenirs and crafts market. There is also a wooden cathedral and a restaurant with typical Russian cuisine.

Duration – 4 h

Zaryadye - that's how in the old days was called the central part of Moscow located "behind the ranks" (in Russian "za ryadami") of market shops adjacent to the Kremlin. The house of the boyars Romanov is the only building that remains today from that large estate. In the middle of the 20th century, most of the Zaryadye district was demolished, and nowadays in the whole old quarter there are only several buildings along the Varvarka street. However, this small area of Moscow is truly unique in its kind and is an authentic museum of ancient Russian outdoor architecture of the XVI-XVIII centuries. Now the house of the Boyars Romanov is a museum of the daily life of ancient Russia.

Duration – 3 h

The tour is dedicated to the places related to the Hebrew community that has almost 600 years of history in Moscow and Russia, and allows you to learn how the community kept its culture and traditions and contributed to the development of Russia. Today, the Jewish community in Moscow is the largest in the country and the second in Europe, with 250,000 people. We will also visit the newly opened museum of Tolerance dedicated to the multifaceted history of the Hebrew people in Russia and the Coral Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Russia.

Duration – 4 h

Kolomenskoye is a former royal estate situated several kilometres to the southeast of Moscow. The first mentioning of this village dates back to the XIV century. Its oldest construction is the church of the Ascension that was built in 1532 to celebrate the birth of the heir to the throne and successor of Vasiliy III — the future tsar Ivan the Terrible. It was here in wooden Tsar’s Palace of Kolomenskoe where Peter I was born and spent his childhood. Nowadays Kolomenskoye is a branch of the State Museum of History. A collection of Russian objects of applied art is exhibited here: colourful tiles, wood carvings, forged items, etc. It is also an open-air museum of Russian wooden architecture.

Duration – 5 h

The Kuskovo museum complex was created according to the tastes and rules of the Russian nobility of the XVIII century. "The summer mansion of Count Sheremetev", former name of Kuskovo, was built for receptions, elegant assemblies, popular festivals. The cultural and historical value of its architectural ensemble consists in the fact that it has never been changed, the wooden palace and the entire estate have been preserved to this day in their original form of 18th century. The extensive pond, the old palace with the elegant fence, the shady alleys of secular trees and the pavilions of the park make this place truly unique and charming.

Duration – 5 h

Sergiev Posad is an ancient Russian town situated about 70 km to the north of Moscow. People from all over the world come here to see unique monuments of Russian culture and architecture created during the period from the XV to the XVII centuries. The main of them is the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius founded in 1337 and called «the Russian Vatican». This monastery is an important centre of Russian Orthodox Church, one of the residences of the Patriarch of Moscow and it is included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the central square of the monastery there is a sacred spring that is visited by all the pilgrims who arrive here to see the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Duration – 7 h

From mid June till mid September 
Each summer world famous folk-dance ensemble Kostroma presents its show in Moscow. The plot of the show is the history of Russia from old times to the present moment and the multicultural traditions of our country, presented in national dances and songs. Around 50 artists, colourful sets, beautiful costumes make the show unforgettable.

Duration of the show — 2 h. (Guide’s assistance – only one way)

Enjoy the picturesque cruise along the Moskva River aboard a comfortable yacht Radisson. Every day all year round you can join a 2.5-hour tour and cruise along major sights of Moscow: the Kremlin, New Maiden Convent, St. Basil Cathedral, the University of Moscow, Peter the Great monument and many others. During the cruise you can have a lunch or dinner a la carte. (Meal is not included into the price).

Duration of the cruise – 2,5 h (Guide’s assistance – only one way)

The impression of a city is stronger, if you can walk through the main streets and squares. You will see the most famous squares in Moscow - Red Square, Teatralnaya, Lubyanka, you will walk through the oldest streets of the city - Nikolskaya and Varvarka. You will learn Moscow's history, its secrets and mysteries. You will admire the view of the city centre from the panoramic Bridge of Zaryadye Park.

Duration – 3 h

During the fascinating tour to the All-Russian Exhibition Centre (VDNKH) you will see the symbols of Moscow as the famous sculpture "Worker and Kolkhotian", the fountain "Friendship of Nations of the USSR", the great monument dedicated to the conquerors of space and will know the history of the creation of this wonderful place. The museum's exhibition is dedicated to the history of Cosmonautics in Russia: Tsiolkovsky on space flights, formation of the space industry in the USSR, the first artificial satellites of the Earth, the first flight into space, space flights to the moon and planets of the solar system, orbital stations, modern cosmodromes and shuttles.

Duration – 5 h

These two towns are located 180 km away from Moscow and only 16 km away from each other. During this journey we will see the first White Stone Monuments in Russia that were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage objects in 1992. Departure in the morning from Moscow. Arrival to Vladimir, one of the oldest Russian towns, famous for its craftsmanship. It was founded by Prince Vladimir Monomakh of Kiev in 1108 and bears his name. We will see the Golden Gate (1164), the unique monument of the art of military engineering. We will visit the Assumption Cathedral during the sightseeing tour. In Suzdal during the sightseeing tour we will see the main attractions, such as the Kremlin earth wall (11th century) and the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin (1222-1225) which attracts attention with its blue dome adorned with stars and the golden gates. Suzdal is known for it’s numerous and unique churches and the architectural complexes of the ancient monasteries - the Holy Virgin (16th century), the St. Euthymius (16th century), the St. Alexander (13th century) whose history is closely related to many significant episodes of Russian history. Departure to Moscow.

Duration – 14 h

Located on the 89th floor of the main skyscraper of Moscow-City, this observation deck is the highest in Europe. During the tour you will know how the city of Moscow grew: from the bell tower of Ivan The Great to the Stalinist and modern skyscrapers and the history of the construction of the business district called Moscow-City. The indoor panoramic platform is located at the height of 89 floors of the Federation Tower located in the city’s center, only 4 km from the Kremlin. The view of Moscow atop this tower is an unforgettable and enchanting experience, you will see the entire Moscow from the best point of view in 360 degrees. The concept of the observation deck had been integrated into the tower’s project already at the design stage and the best view was an essential condition for its construction project.

Duration – 3 h

From the beginning, the museum was planned as an object of special importance: the scientific, educational and methodological center of the history of the Great Patriotic War, the main state repository of all the relics and materials of those years, the main place of the military-patriotic work with the population. Today, the Victory Museum is one of the world's leading military-historical museums, an all-Russian methodical scientific, historical and organizational center on the theme of World War II and the Great Patriotic War that has a complex of dioramas dedicated to the six key battles of World War II.

Duration – 3 h

It is the second most important architectural complex in Moscow after the Kremlin. 11 meter high walls surround the churches and the most outstanding are the one of Our Lady of Smolensk with the most beautiful altarpiece in Moscow and the Church of the Transfiguration. You can also see a beautiful cemetery where well-known artists, scientists, politians and writers such as Chekhov, Mayakovsky, Esenin, Khruschev, Yeltsin etc. are buried.

Duration – 3 h

During our gastronomic tour you will not only know a lot about the history of Russian cuisine and try local food, but also will have a panoramic tour of the city from the culinary point of view. We are going to start the day with a story of 19th century culinary traditions over a cup of hot chocolate in the restaurant Pushkin. After that we will continue the tour and know more about the history of Russian cuisine from the taverns and inns, to the first McDonald's in Russia and modern high-class restaurants. Following the historical development of the country we will visit the oldest delicatessen shop – the Eliseev's and a canteen from the Soviet era, which is a popular restaurant today, where we can taste the traditional beer with “chebureki” (pie filled with minced meat).

Duration – 5 h