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Private Moscow City Driving Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Moscow. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private driving tour of Moscow with guide and separate driver
  • 02 See major landmarks including St. Basil’s Cathedral and Christ the Saviour Cathedral
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic city views from Sparrow Hills and Poklonnaya Hill
  • 04 Travel along historic streets such as Tverskaya, Prechistinka, and Ostozhenka
  • 05 Explore districts including Kitai-Gorod and Zamoskvorechye
  • 06 Flexible itinerary with photo stops along the way
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 Learn about Russian history and present-day life in Moscow

Discover Moscow from the comfort of a private vehicle on a scenic 3-hour tour designed to help you get your bearings while exploring the city’s grand avenues, historic districts, and landmark viewpoints. With a private guide and separate driver, you’ll hear stories of Russian history and modern local life as you travel between some of the capital’s most iconic sights.

Along the way, take in highlights such as Tverskaya Street, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Kitai-Gorod, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Patriarch’s Pond, Sparrow Hills, Poklonnaya Hill, and Victory Park. With flexibility to stop for photos and tailor the route to your interests, this is an easy and engaging way to experience Moscow’s architecture, monuments, and atmosphere.

Discover Moscow from the comfort of a private vehicle on a scenic 3-hour tour designed to help you get your bearings while exploring the city’s grand avenues, historic districts, and landmark viewpoints.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Moscow
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stop At: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa)

Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer. The tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you.

This private driving tour will give you a good understanding of how Moscow was built and laid out. You will hear fun facts and fascinating stories about Russian history and present-day local life of Muscovites. Make friends with your friendly local guide, swap travel stories and enjoy the views from your window. With landscapes like this you will want to make plenty of stops for photos. You can have as many stops on the way as you like. This is going to be epic!

After a pickup from your hotel at 10am, the tour will start with Tverskaya Street, the main street of Moscow, with the monument to the founder of Moscow, Yury Dolgoruky.

Stop At: Saint Basil's Cathedral

Sneak a peak at St. Basil's Cathedral, looking like it could be straight out of a Disney picture. Drive along the borders of medieval Moscow,  and enjoy the historic architecture and interesting stories about the history of Moscow.

Pass By: State Academic Bolshoi Theater Museum

Take-in the views of Moscow's landmarks, such as Bolshoi Theater, the former KGB building, and the most ancient districts of Moscow, Kitay Gorod and Zamoskvorechye.

Stop At: Kitai-Gorod and Varvarka Street

Hear amazing stories from your private guide

Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

This is a great opportunity to see the ancient walls of the Moscow Kremlin from the side tourists usually don't see, perfect photo ops from the bridges. Stop near Christ the Savior Cathedral and enjoy iconic views from Patriarch's bridge.

Pass By: Novodevichye Cemetery

Then, drive along Prechistinka Street, the so-called Museum Street, and Ostozhenka Street, the Golden Mile of Moscow. Make a quick stop to explore medieval New Maiden's, or Novodevichy Convent, and learn the story of a Russian "game of thrones" and how bad the struggle for the throne was.

Stop At: Patriarch's Pond

Chase the ducks at the Patriarshy Ponds. But watch out, the place is mystic and full of spirits. The writer Bulgakov chose it as a main scene for his Master and Margarita novel.

Pass By: Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation

If you're a nature lover don't miss the water views at Gorky and Muzeon Parks for the best city landscapes.

Pass By: Crimean Bridge (Krymsky Most)

Snap some great pictures

Pass By: Foreign Affairs Ministry

Check out the views from O2 Lounge Bar, if you wish. If you nail down that shot of the Kremlin and Red Square, you won't ever need another photo. 

Grab a coffee as you are standing right in front of the tallest Stalin skyscraper and the six others behind you, affectionately know as the Seven Sisters. Surreal. 

Unleash your inner photographer as you roll into the land of iconic views at Sparrow Hills and Poklonnaya Hill, the two highest observation decks in relatively flat Moscow.

Pass By: Cross on Poklonnaya Hill

Poklonnaya Gora (Hill) was first mentioned in 1368, and the Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills) is a unique viewpoint to see all of the Seven Sisters. 

The final stop will be at Victory Park with its monumental Triumphal Arch and Obelisk dedicated to the soldiers of WWII.  You may be dropped-off at the museum, your hotel or any centrally-located place you wish.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Moscow. 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes
  • Guided, fully-narrated tour
  • Separate driver, so you have guide's full attention throughout the tour
  • Friendly local guide
  • Customized itinerary
  • Flexibility during the tour
  • Iconic places for photo-shoot
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert local advice where to go and what to do after the tour

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • The tour is subject to change
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Your guide can meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental. You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Moscow.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Moscow.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Moscow..

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