Itinerary

1. 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

   
   

2. 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

   
   

3. 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 1[sensitive content])
   • 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.

   
   

4. Pass By: Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon

   
   

   Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon - the biggest in the world

   
   

5. Pass By: Cathedral Square

   
   

   Explore the national heritage of Russia

   
   

6. Pass By: The Ensemble of a Belltower of Ivan the Great

   
   

   See the Ivan the Great Bell Tower - the very Heart of Moscow
   

   
   

7. Pass By: Uspensky Cathedral

   
   

   The Cathedral of the Assumption - coronation and burial place
   

   
   

8. Pass By: Cathedral of the Archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor)

   
   

   The Cathedral of the Archangel - the necropolis of the main Russian dynasties - Ruriks and first Romanov

   
   

9. Pass By: Cathedral of the Annunciation

   
   

   The Cathedral of the Annunciation - the private royal church
   

   
   

10. Pass By: Church of the Twelve Apostles and Patriarch's Palace

    
    

    Hear the intriguing facts from Russian history

    
    

11. Pass By: Lenin's Mausoleum

    
    

    Joseph Stalin's body also lay in the Lenin mausoleum from 1953 to 1961!
    

    
    

12. Pass By: GUM

    
    

    GUM - the State Department Store with 126-year old history
    

    
    

13. Pass By: Minin & Pozharsky Monument

    
    

    Hear the fascinating story of the Russian heroes

    
    

14. Pass By: Kazan Cathedral

    
    

    Enjoy the views of Disney Inspiring Kazan Cathedral
    

    
    

15. Pass By: Kremlin Walls and Towers

    
    

    Take in the views of astonishing historical Kremlin walls and towers

    
    

16. Pass By: Resurrection (Voskresenskyie) Gates with Iverskaya Chapel

    
    

    Don't forget to flip a coin for luck!

    
    

17. 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
    

    
    

18. Pass By: Patriarshy Bridge

    
    

    Don't miss perfect photo ops!

    
    

19. Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

    
    

    Enjoy the scenic views of the Cathedral and the Kremlin from the Patriarch brinde