Stop At: Red Square
The smell of history is in the air! When you think about Russia there is no way Red Square and Kremlin won't pop up. The stories about Moscow are as limitless as your desire to explore. On this tour you'll explore the heart of Moscow in depth.
A morning stroll through Kitay Gorod will be a beautiful start. Let the historical feast begin with the Red Square tour. *This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you.
Red Square Tour • Resurrection Gate with opportunity to flip a coin to come back • Iconic Manege Square • Disney Inspiring Kazan Cathedral • GUM - the State Department Store with 123-year old history • St. Basil's Cathedral, known for its architect Postnik Yakovlev, who was blinded by Ivan the Terrible in order to prevent him to duplicate this kind of beauty • Lobnoye Mesto (or "Place of the Skulls") where big and sometimes terrible events took place
Pass By: Saint Basil's Cathedral
St. Basil's Cathedral, known for its architect Postnik Yakovlev, who was blinded by Ivan the Terrible in order to prevent him to duplicate this kind of beauty
Stop At: Moscow Kremlin
The Ivan the Great Bell Tower - the very Heart of Moscow • Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon - the biggest in the world • The Cathedral of the Archangel - the necropolis of the main Russian dynasties - Ruriks and first Romanov • The Cathedral of the Annunciation - the private royal church • The Cathedral of the Assumption - coronation and burial place • The Cathedral of Twelve Apostles and Patriarch Palace • Finish the tour at the Armory, which started as a royal arsenal in 1508 and nowadays consists of 9 halls with a unique collections of the Russian, European and Eastern weapons, jewelry and household articles of the tsars belonging to the period from the 5th to the 20th centuries.Learn a ton of fun facts on this private tour with your friendly local guide: • Red Square is a result of large fire in fifteenth century that destroyed the spot and it was decided not to build it back • The oldest building in Moscow is Assumption Cathedral (built in 1474-1479) • It's a known fact that Lobnoye Mesto is the place for executions, however it was really rare because it was considered sacred and made for royal decrees • The Tsar Cannon was never actually used in any war conflicts • For about 100 years the Tsar Bell was in a pit • The sculptor who created the Minin and Pozharsky monument used his sons as models for it • The Minin and Pozharsky monument was initially located in the very center of Red Square, until in 1931 it was moved closer to St. Basil's Cathedral • Joseph Stalin's body also lay in the Lenin mausoleum from 1953 to 1961 • All of the Moscow Kremlin is included in UNESCO World Heritage List, except for the State Kremlin PalaceAfter the tour your guide will leave you at the Armory where you can take your time and explore the huge museum at your own comfortable pace.
Pass By: Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon
Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon - the biggest in the world
Pass By: Cathedral Square
Explore the national heritage of Russia
Pass By: The Ensemble of a Belltower of Ivan the Great
See the Ivan the Great Bell Tower - the very Heart of Moscow
Pass By: Uspensky Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Assumption - coronation and burial place
Pass By: Cathedral of the Archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor)
The Cathedral of the Archangel - the necropolis of the main Russian dynasties - Ruriks and first Romanov
Pass By: Cathedral of the Annunciation
The Cathedral of the Annunciation - the private royal church
Pass By: Church of the Twelve Apostles and Patriarch's Palace
Hear the intriguing facts from Russian history
Pass By: Lenin's Mausoleum
Joseph Stalin's body also lay in the Lenin mausoleum from 1953 to 1961!
Pass By: GUM
GUM - the State Department Store with 126-year old history
Pass By: Minin & Pozharsky Monument
Hear the fascinating story of the Russian heroes
Pass By: Kazan Cathedral
Enjoy the views of Disney Inspiring Kazan Cathedral
Pass By: Kremlin Walls and Towers
Take in the views of astonishing historical Kremlin walls and towers
Pass By: Resurrection (Voskresenskyie) Gates with Iverskaya Chapel
Don't forget to flip a coin for luck!
Pass By: Lobnoye Mesto
It's a known fact that Lobnoye Mesto is the place for executions, however it was really rare because it was considered sacred and made for royal decrees
Pass By: Patriarshy Bridge
Don't miss perfect photo ops!
Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Enjoy the scenic views of the Cathedral and the Kremlin from the Patriarch brinde
