Russia · Architecture

3-Hour Moscow Subway Tour with Soviet Stories and Russian Snacks

3 Hours Round trip from Revolution Square Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Moscow Metro's grand underground stations
02 See the famous Soviet statues at Square of Revolution station
03 Hear personal USSR-era family stories from a local guide
04 Admire mosaics, columns, chandeliers, and varied paintings
05 Enjoy traditional Russian pies and tea during the tour

Go beneath the streets of Moscow to explore the beautiful metro stations of the Russian capital, often described as an underground palace. Admire their striking architecture, varied paintings, mosaics, columns, and chandeliers while hearing Soviet-era stories and personal family memories from a local guide. The experience ends with views of Stalin's Seven Sisters and a break for traditional Russian pies and tea.

Your Moscow guide will share personal stories of his family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia's complicated past and present.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Moscow

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moscow Metro Palaces and Soviet Stories

Begin your Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro.
Visit the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of Soviet people - an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more - along with some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes.
Your Moscow guide will share personal stories of his family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia's complicated past and present.
See Stalin's Seven Sisters.
Take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional Russian pies and tea.
Head back to your hotel or accommodation at the end of the tour.