Russia · Art Galleries

Private Moscow Art Tour with Friendly Local Guide

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private guided tour of Moscow’s contemporary art scene
  • 02 Visit Flacon, ArtPlay, Winzavod, and Red October
  • 03 See colorful street art and creative urban spaces
  • 04 Explore galleries, design studios, and local creative hubs
  • 05 Learn about Russian culture and contemporary art from a local guide
  • 06 Enjoy a flexible, customizable itinerary
  • 07 Hotel pickup included in Moscow
  • 08 Finish with coffee or tea in a cozy café

Discover Moscow’s contemporary creative scene on a private guided tour through some of the city’s most dynamic art hubs. From striking street art and design spaces to leading galleries and converted industrial sites, this experience offers an engaging introduction to modern Russian art and culture.

Explore Flacon, ArtPlay, Winzavod, and Red October as you wander through colorful urban spaces, browse creative studios and galleries, and soak up the atmosphere of Moscow’s artistic districts. Along the way, your local guide shares insight into the city’s evolving cultural landscape, with time to relax over coffee or tea at the end of the tour.

The final stop on your art-fueled journey is the Red October, home to multiple trendy art galleries, top-notch restaurants, Moscow’s hottest night clubs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Moscow
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet your local guide in your hotel and begin the marvelous journey to the heart of Russian contemporary art. Discover the vibrant Flacon art center and be awed by the colorful urban space and striking works of street art.

Feel the creative vibe of Russia by strolling through an imaginative maze of shops selling unique clothes and accessories by local designers, creative studios, co-working spaces, cozy cafes and trendy bars. Experience the ultramodern Moscow at the Art Play wandering around the numerous design studios and art galleries for inspiration.

Venture forth to the Winzavod, creative hub and the heart of the country’s burgeoning contemporary art scene. Soak up the multi-sensory artistic vibes at the country’s most prestigious contemporary galleries XL, Aidan, M&G Guelman and Regina.

The final stop on your art-fueled journey is the Red October, home to multiple trendy art galleries, top-notch restaurants, Moscow’s hottest night clubs. Conclude your day at a cozy café.Your first stop will be at the Flacon, vibrant new art center which just few years ago used to be a glassworks factory. Get impressed with a colorful urban space and feast your eyes on striking works of street art covering the walls of the amazing complex of red bricks buildings.

Check out their creative vibe strolling through an imaginative maze of shops selling unique clothes and accessories by local designers, creative studios, co-working spaces, cozy cafes and trendy bars.

Browse for some interesting or vintage souvenirs at numerous flea markets and garage sales or enjoy different concerts and charity fundraisers. Do not miss the roof of Flacon which is an ideal spot to take in spectacular views over the city.To feel the pulse of new Moscow, make your way to the Art Play, ultramodern cultural hub and one of the first creative clusters to have appeared in Moscow. Wandering around the numerous design studios, art galleries and bookstores, interiors showrooms and music club. Get inspired by new ideas checking out numerous multimedia exhibitions, take part in lectures and master classes and participate in a fascinating quest.Venture to the Winzavod, creative hub and the heart of the country’s burgeoning contemporary art scene. Soak up the multi-sensory artistic vibes, pay a visit to the country’s most prestigious contemporary galleries XL, Aidan, M&G Guelman and Regina or just enjoy wandering around and dropping into different exhibitions and unusual shops.The final stop on your art-fueled journey is the Red October, home to trendy art galleries, top-notch restaurants, and some of Moscow’s hottest night clubs. Take in the history, rub shoulders with Moscow’s creatives and admire Moscow’s smart set and art crowd. Your tour concludes in cozy café nearby where you can enjoy the pastry accompanied with cup of freshly brewed coffee or aromatic tea.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Moscow. 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Friendly local guide
  • Multiple start times available
  • Private walking tour
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tou
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair 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 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Moscow..

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