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3 Days in Moscow

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-day Moscow tour with 5 hours of sightseeing each day
  • 02 Visit the Kremlin, Red Square, and Saint Basil’s Cathedral
  • 03 See Alexander Garden and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • 04 Explore historic districts such as Kitai-Gorod and Old Arbat
  • 05 Choose from cultural stops like Kolomenskoye, Tretyakov Gallery, or VDNKh
  • 06 Browse souvenirs and crafts at Izmaylovo Flea Market
  • 07 Ride the Moscow Metro and admire its grand stations
  • 08 Flexible itinerary with hotel lobby meeting

Discover Moscow’s grand landmarks and local character on this private 3-day tour, with 5 hours of guided sightseeing each day. Explore the city’s historic heart at the Kremlin and Red Square, admire iconic cathedrals and monuments, and walk through some of Moscow’s most atmospheric districts.

Across three days, you can experience a mix of must-see sights and local favorites, from Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Alexander Garden, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to Old Arbat, Victory Park, the Moscow Metro, Izmaylovo Flea Market, and more. With a flexible itinerary and hotel pickup included, this tour is a convenient way to get oriented and make the most of your time in Moscow.

Please note that some sites and museum visits may require separate entrance tickets, and parts of the itinerary can be adjusted to suit your interests.

Discover Moscow’s grand landmarks and local character on this private 3-day tour, with 5 hours of guided sightseeing each day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Red Square

The itinerary and timing 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.

Day 1 - 5 hours:

Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:00am. Get ready for a historical feast as you explore the city with a 870-year history.

Moscow Kremlin

First, check out the Kremlin with its Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon. Get a glimpse of the four cathedrals, the Annunciation Cathedral, Assumption Cathedral, Archangel Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles.

Assumption Cathedral

Architectural masterpiece

Cathedral of the Annunciation

Historical site

Cathedral of the Archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor)

Russian national heritage

Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon

Perfect photo ops at Kremlin

Church of The Twelve Apostles

A gem that many tourists miss

Saint Basil's Cathedral

Then, tick off the Red Square off your must-see list, with its many sightseeing opportunities. Take in St Basil's Cathedral, the State Historical Museum, Kazan Cathedral, the Lenin Mausoleum, Manege Square and Alexander Garden. 

Lenin's Mausoleum

The must-see tomb in Moscow

Kazan Cathedral

Architectural masterpiece

Moscow State Exhibition Hall ‘New Manege’

Touristy place, best for photo ops

Romanovskiy Obelisk in the Alexander Garden

See the green oasis around the Kremlin. View the Eternal Flame and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Kitai-Gorod and Varvarka Street

This enthralling half-day tour takes you to the most popular historic places and the prettiest neighborhoods in Moscow. 

Mix with locals in vibrant Kitay Gorod Enjoy the streets of Kitay Gorod, called Nikolskaya, Ilyinka, Varvarka.

Central Children's Store

As a bonus, you'll see the KGB building and climb up to the observation point in the famous Detsky Mir Department Store for panoramic views of downtown Moscow.

Finish up the day at the Armory which you will explore on your own with an audioguide

(Kremlin and Armory tickets are extra cost to be paid on tour)..

2
Day 02

Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve

Explore the vast Kolomenskoe royal estate, or else head to the home of the greatest paintings, icons and sculptures, the Tretyakov Gallery.

Kremlin in Izmailovo

Get lost in the city-within-a-city - the Izmaylovo Kremlin and Flea Market. Have fun exploring this mecca for souvenirs and Russian crafts.

The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh)

Or else you may choose to visit the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC or VDNKh) in Soviet Park.

Finish the tour at your hotel or at the cold war-era Bunker 42 (your guide will help you get the tickets on spot. Advance reservation is required)

3
Day 03

Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Experience the side of Moscow where old charm meets the modern as you stroll along Old Arbat Street, a heaven for foodies with all manner of restaurants and coffee shops

Musee de la Grande Guerre Patriotique

Pay a visit to Victory Park and WWII Museum. 

Victory Park

Learn the history of Great Patriotic War in Russia

Moscow Metro

Take a Moscow Metro tour and snap some photos of some of the most beautiful metro stations, as they look like underground museums. 

Gorky Park Museum

Finish the day at Gorky Park and Muzeon Park's (the so-called Statues Park with its 900 statues), both top destinations among local hipsters, artists and yoga enthusiasts. *The itinerary is subject to change and may be modified based on your preferences.

Muzeon Art Park

Finish the day at Gorky Park and Muzeon Park's (the so-called Statues Park with its 900 statues), both top destinations among local hipsters, artists and yoga enthusiasts. *The itinerary is subject to change and may be modified based on your preferences.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes
  • Friendly local guide
  • Private 3-Day Tour - 5 hours each day
  • 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 lobby

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (if any)

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
  • Private walking tour with the use of metro
  • Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Kremlin and Armory tickets are not guaranteed if you book less than a week before the date of the tour.
  • Kremlin and Armory are closed on Thursdays
  • Tours in all languages other than English are on request and might be substituted to English
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • 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 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Moscow..

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