Russia · Boating

Private Moscow Boat Tour with Friendly Local Guide

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private guided experience with a public 2-hour river cruise
  • 02 See Moscow’s landmarks from the water without city traffic
  • 03 Enjoy views of the Kremlin and Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
  • 04 Pass Novospasskiy Bridge and Novospassky Monastery
  • 05 Spot Luzhniki Stadium and Stalin-era architecture
  • 06 Flexible start time and customizable itinerary
  • 07 Hotel pickup with a friendly local guide
  • 08 Finish in Gorky Park or another spot of your choice

See Moscow from a different perspective on this private 3-hour experience that combines a guided city introduction with a scenic river cruise. Travel from your hotel to the boat station with your local guide, then enjoy panoramic views of the capital’s waterfront while hearing stories about Moscow’s past and present.

As you cruise, take in a striking mix of architecture from historic landmarks to Soviet-era and modern ensembles, including views of the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Novospasskiy Bridge, Novospassky Monastery, Luzhniki Stadium, and more. The tour finishes in Gorky Park, or another spot of your choice, with time to enjoy the riverside atmosphere.

As you cruise, take in a striking mix of architecture from historic landmarks to Soviet-era and modern ensembles, including views of the Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Novospasskiy Bridge, Novospassky Monastery, Luzhniki Stadium, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Moscow
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stop At: Moscow

Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer.  

This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour.

10.00am Meet your private guide in the lobby of your hotel and get a brief historical and cultural tour while on the way to the river cruise port.

11.00am Explore the city via river on 2-hour boat ride while hearing interesting stories about Moscow's past and present. Get an up close and personal look at the architectural gems of Moscow from distinctive periods and styles starting form 15th century and finishing with modern-era architectural ensembles.

Get panoramic waterfront views and vistas of the world famous landmarks and sites, as well as the best views of the Kremlin, the fortress that used to be a settlement on Borovitsky Hill back in the 11th century.

Pass By: Novospasskiy Bridge

Other sites to marvel at include Novospasskiy Bridge, a 100-year old bridge originally built in the 16th century; Novospassky Monastery, one of the few fortified monasteries in Moscow; the Russian Ministry of Defense; the Cathedral of Christ the Savior; and Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment, built in 1950s and full of intrigues and mysteries.

Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Snap amazing pictures while passing by Christ the Savior Cathedral

Pass By: Luzhniki Stadium

Don't miss the Luzhniki stadium, the central playing field for the 2018 World Cup. 

Pass By: Gorky Park Museum

1.00pm Finish the tour in Gorky Park (or any other spot of your choice) and enjoy a nice coffee with water views.

Pass By: Moscow Kremlin

11.00am Explore the city via river on 2-hour boat ride while hearing interesting stories about Moscow's past and present. Get an up close and personal look at the architectural gems of Moscow from distinctive periods and styles starting form 15th century and finishing with modern-era architectural ensembles. Get panoramic waterfront views and vistas of the world famous landmarks and sites, as well as the best views of the Kremlin, the fortress that used to be a settlement on Borovitsky Hill back in the 11th century.

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

  • Private tour. (Note: the boat itself is not private, it is a public boat experience)
  • Friendly local guide
  • Multiple start times available
  • Customized itinerary
  • Flexibility during the tour
  • Iconic places for photo shoot
  • Meeting in the hotel
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Please indicate preferred start time in comments when booking
  • A small amount of walking is involved to and from metro
  • 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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