Russia · Castles & Palaces

4-Day Moscow Tour with Russian Bear Photoshoot and Palace Stay

4 Days Round trip from Moscow Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Red Square, GUM, Old Arbat, and the modern skyline of Moscow City
02 Meet a friendly Russian bear for a unique professional photoshoot
03 Discover the mystical legends and historic landmarks of Kolomenskoye
04 Visit Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich's palace and the UNESCO-listed Church of the Ascension
05 Admire Tsaritsyno's palace ensemble, landscaped park, ponds, and light-music fountain

Explore Moscow's diverse attractions on this 4-day tour, from historic landmarks such as Red Square to the modern skyline of Moscow City. Meet a friendly Russian bear for a memorable photoshoot, then delve into the historical treasures of Kolomenskoye and Tsaritsyno, uncovering mystical legends, grand palace ensembles, and architectural wonders. This journey combines the capital's urban contrasts with some of its most fascinating cultural and historical gems.

Today, you will meet a real Russian bear, while a team including a makeup artist, costume designer, and professional photographer creates unforgettable moments with this friendly resident of Russian lands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Moscow

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Discovering Moscow

Meet and greet at the airport or train station at any time, by prior agreement.
Enjoy a city tour of Moscow, beginning with ancient architectural monuments and gradually moving toward the most modern skyscrapers. Your private guide will help you discover the city through landmarks such as Red Square, GUM, Volkhonka Street, Old Arbat, Moscow City, and more.
After the tour, enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the city's popular restaurants, with preferences discussed during booking.
Check in at the palace.
Free time. Optionally, you can book an evening cruise along the Moscow River.

Day 02

Russian Bear Photoshoot Experience

Breakfast at the palace. Transfer to the Moscow region, home to Russia's most photogenic bear. Today, you will meet a real Russian bear, while a team including a makeup artist, costume designer, and professional photographer creates unforgettable moments with this friendly resident of Russian lands.
After the photoshoot, transfer to a restaurant, with preferences discussed during booking.
After the restaurant, make your own way back to the hotel. Optionally, you can book a play at one of Moscow's famous theaters for the evening.

Day 03

Kolomenskoye and Tsaritsyno Heritage Tour

Breakfast at the palace. Set out on an excursion to Kolomenskoye. A guide will pick you up at the palace, and you will travel to Kolomenskoye via the unique Moscow metro, including a stop connected with wish fulfillment. Explore the territory of the first human settlement in these areas and the Kolomensky Gardens. See the exterior of the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye, a UNESCO-protected site, along with Ascension Square, the Sytny, Stable, Bread (foundations), and Fodder (foundations) yards, the Sovereign's Ice House, Peter the Great's House, a 600-year-old oak tree, the Polovtsian Woman, Boris Stone, elements of the fortress wall, the Front and Savior Gates, Kazan Church, the Pillar of Repentance, and the Monumental Column dedicated to Alexander II, the liberator of peasants from serfdom. Learn about the mystical places and legends of Kolomenskoye, and visit Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich's palace.
After the tour, enjoy lunch at one of the city's popular restaurants, with preferences discussed during booking.
After lunch, continue to Tsaritsyno. Explore the palace ensemble, orangery, historical landscape park with ponds and pavilions, park areas with flower beds, and a light-music fountain. Discover the history of the palace's construction, why Catherine II disliked it, and why it remained unfinished for 200 years. The estate includes the Grand Palace, Bread House, and Cavalry Corps. You will also learn about the Masonic symbols found on some of the buildings.
After the tour, you may attend a musical concert at the estate, subject to ticket availability confirmed during booking.
Transfer to the hotel or restaurant, with preferences discussed during booking.

Day 04

Departure from Moscow

Breakfast at the palace. Transfer to the airport or train station.

Where this trip takes you

Red Square, Moscow City skyline, Kolomenskoye

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moscow 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip transfer from the airport or train station (business class)
Three nights' accommodation at Petrovsky Putyovoy Palace with breakfast (double standard room)
Private guided tours in English, German, French, Italian, or Chinese: Moscow overview, Kolomenskoye, and Tsaritsyno
Photo tour with a Russian bear (makeup artist, hairdresser, and costume included for one person)
Edited photos sent within 14 days after the photoshoot
Entrance tickets