Take a walking tour and see Moscow's highlights. Admire the architecture of the metro stations and visit the Russian art collection at the State Tretjakov Art Gallery.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Drink in views of the city from the roof deck of the city's biggest toyshop
- Visit the best Soviet-era metro stations
- See masterpieces of classical Russian art
Full description
Discover Moscow’s must-see sights such as Red Square, GUM, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s tomb, Alexander Gardens with its Grave of the Unknown Soldier, and the Bolshoi Theatre. Capture panoramic views from the rooftop observation deck of the city’s biggest toyshop. Listen to your guide’s stories about how princes, tsars, emperors, and communist leaders changed Moscow's landscape. At the same time, get a feeling for Moscow's current vibrant life.
Take a 2-hour break for lunch at a cafe before heading to the metro. Learn how the Moscow metro stations are famous for their cultural value as much as their functionality. Spend 30-50 minutes touring the best stations of the Soviet period that were designed and built between 1934 and 1960. Compare different architectural styles and the beauty of the underground.
Then, visit the State Tretjakov Art Gallery, one of the largest art galleries in Russia. Delve into its famous collection of classical Russian paintings, icons, sculptures, and many other pieces. See the masterpieces by Vasnetsov, Repin, Ivanov, Serov, Brulov together with the pre-Mongolian icons and the world famous “Trinity” by A. Rublev. Admire the architecture of the main building, which is a masterpiece in itself.
Includes
- Guide
- Observation deck ticket
- Metro ticket
- Tretjakov Art Gallery ticket
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Meeting point
Meet at Marshal Zhukov monument, Manege Square, Moscow, Russia, 109012. The guide will be holding an "excursions.city" sign.
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