Russia · Walking Tours

Moscow Private Red Square and City Tour

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-hour Moscow city tour with a local guide
  • 02 Explore Red Square and see Saint Basil’s Cathedral
  • 03 Enjoy outside views of the Kremlin walls and towers
  • 04 Visit Alexander Garden and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • 05 Walk through Kitai-Gorod, Varvarka Street, and central Moscow
  • 06 See landmarks including GUM and the State Historical Museum
  • 07 Flexible start time and customizable itinerary
  • 08 Great photo opportunities at Moscow’s iconic sights

Discover the heart of Moscow on a private walking tour that brings together the city’s most iconic landmarks, grand architecture, and layers of history. Stroll through Red Square with a local guide, admire the colorful domes of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, take in views of the Kremlin from outside, and explore historic streets, gardens, and monuments in the city center.

Along the way, you’ll see highlights such as GUM, the State Historical Museum, Alexander Garden, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kitai-Gorod, Varvarka Street, and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. With a flexible start time and customizable route, this tour offers a personal introduction to downtown Moscow, with time for photos, stories, and local insight.

Discover the heart of Moscow on a private walking tour that brings together the city’s most iconic landmarks, grand architecture, and layers of history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
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: Red Square

Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. 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. 

Aside from its UNESCO status, the sheer size and beauty of Red Square draw millions of visitors every year, so make sure you book the tour in advance as it's likely to sell out fast, especially in high season (April-October). 

There will be plenty of attractions and sights to see along the tour of the Moscow streets with rich Soviet history.

See the Red Square which includes sights like GUM and State History Museum.

Stop At: Saint Basil's Cathedral

See Basil’s Cathedral, known for its architect Postnik Yakovlev, who was blinded by Ivan the Terrible to never repeat such a masterpiece anywhere else. Over more than 450 years later, it still stands tall – both as a symbol of Russian pride and a fairy-tale looking castle that is one of the most places in Moscow. 

Pass By: Kremlin Walls and Towers

Enjoy the Kremlin views from outside

Pass By: Lenin's Mausoleum

After that, enjoy the sights such as the Resurrection Gate, the legendary Lenin’s Mausoleum, Kazan Cathedral

Stop At: GUM

Get some quality shopping time

Pass By: Kazan Cathedral

Enjoy the Russian architecture

Pass By: Lobnoye Mesto

Witness this notorious place and hear intriguing stories form your guide

Pass By: Resurrection (Voskresenskyie) Gates with Iverskaya Chapel

Don't forget to flip a coin for luck!

Pass By: Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Snap a famous photos of Changing of the Guard ceremony

Stop At: Aleksandrovskiy Sad

Take in the views at Alexander Garden where you can see the amazing architecture of old Russia and the Tomb of Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame. There is a Changing of the Guard ceremony that happens every hour in the summer time and 30 minutes in the winter time.

Pass By: Nikolskaya Street

After, you will head to the historical city center. Take a stroll through the old center of Moscow.

Stop At: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa)

See for yourself what the # 1 street in Moscow looks like

Pass By: Kamergerskiy Lane

Enjoy one of the most picturesque places in Moscow

Stop At: Kitai-Gorod and Varvarka Street

Next, head to Kitay Gorod and have a beautiful walk through ancient Russian Bohemia with art and markets. Ilinka Street where the financial district is with a merchant’s yard with Ferrari and Maserati showrooms. Take a historic walk along the oldest street of Moscow - Varvarka Street - and Kamergersky Lane where most of the outstanding Russian writers and poets lived during the golden age of Russian culture.

Pass By: Park Zaryadye

Get breathtaking views from the legendary Park Zaryadye

Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Take in the views of Christ the Savior Cathedral, the largest Orthodox cathedral in the world, and learn surprising facts such as how much gold was used to cover the dome and what happened with the cathedral in Soviet time.

Stop At: Gastronomia Eliseevsky

Try delicious deserts and delicacies a the Eliseev store (extra cost). See architecture from different time periods.

Pass By: Patriarshy Bridge

Your guide will show you the best photo ops in Moscow

Pass By: Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation

Finish the tour with a drink in a trendy bar in Gorky Park or any other centrally-located place you like.

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
  • Friendly local guide
  • Private tour
  • Multiple start times available
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Iconic places for photo shoot
  • Flexible customizable itinerary
  • Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
  • Meeting in the hotel

What's Not Included

  • Food ans drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Private walking tour with the use of metro
  • Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
  • The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel. Your guide will 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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