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2 Day Private Sightseeing Tour Of Moscow

Enjoy the best of Moscow on this 2 day tour

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95
Children (Ages 6-11)
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2 Day Private Sightseeing Tour Of Moscow

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  • 2 Days
  • Sightseeing Moscow
  • Meet in your hotel lobby each morning
  • Min age: 6
  • Languages offered: English

Enjoy a private walking tour of Moscow, with a visit to both the Kremlin, Red Square, St Basils Cathedral, GUM and more. This tour offers a comprehensive overview of Moscow’s top attractions.

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What to Expect

2-Day Tour Itinerary:

This Moscow in 2 days tour gives you a quick glance at some of the most interesting Moscow sights, the metro, the people, the streets, and the local Russian life.

Get a glimpse of what Moscow is about and how it is so different from the rest of the world.

Discover and experience historical landmarks as well as places that are popular among locals. This Moscow two day tour will give you an idea of how Muscovites live, what they do, and where they go.

 
Important information Inclusions
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • All entrance tickets.
 
Exclusions
  • Food and drink lunch.
  • Shopping/personal souvenirs
Tour Schedule Details
  • Starting time: At a time convenient to yourself from your hotel lobby
  • Duration: 6/7 Hours each day over 2 days.
  • Meeting point: 
  • From your hotel lobby
  • Ending point: 
  • Return back to your hotel.
Itinerary

Full Itinerary

2 Day Moscow Itinerary. 

 

Day 1.

 

Alexander’s Garden
 
Start your tour around Manezhnaya Square next to the Zhukov monument and discover one of the most notable memorials to World War II (Great Patriotic War).

Enjoy a stroll along the Kremlin walls and find out what the Kremlin looked like before the current red brick was used in its construction.

 
 
Inside Kremlin
 
Go inside the Moscow Kremlin where the Russian Czars were crowned and some of the most fateful decisions in world history were made.

See the famous Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell and find out why they were constructed and how they were eventually used, then proceed to the Cathedral Square – the true heart of the Russian empire.

 
Due to Kremlin regulations this part of the tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
 
 
Red Square
 
Soak in the atmosphere of the most famous tourist attraction in Moscow and find out why the Square is actually named Red (Hint: it has nothing to do with the color of the cobblestone).

See where the famous Red Army military parades took place that were often an enormous spectacle not only for Soviet citizens but for the entire world.

 
 
Lenin’s Tomb (outside)
 
Pass by Lenin’s Mausoleum and go inside if you would like to see the mummified statue of the famous revolutionary leader.

Learn how the mausoleum has changed and who else was mummified in the mausoleum besides Lenin.

 
 
History Museum (outside)
 
Marvel at the magnificent structure of the Russian State History Museum that stands next to another notable building – Museum of War of 1812 with Napoleon.

Find out what was the significance of neo-Russian architectural style and what famous artists put the finishing strokes inside the museum.

 
 
GUM
 
Go inside the most posh and luxury store of Czar Russia, Soviet Russia and modern day Russia and find out what Stalin wanted to put in its place.

Learn why this was the place that many Soviet citizens came to from all over the U.S.S.R. to buy anything they needed.

 
 
St. Basil’s Cathedral (Inside ticket included)
 
Take a picture with the most famous Russian church while your guide will tell you a tale of the tragic fate of the cathedral’s architects.

Find out who ordered the construction of the Cathedral and what event was this church supposed to commemorate.

 
 
Nikolskaya Street
 
Discover the story behind the name of one of the oldest streets in Moscow where numerous prominent buildings are located including an old monastery.

Explore the shortest (100 meters) and the most expensive side street in Moscow – Tretyakovskiy Proezd. While walking the street ask your guide about Kitay Gorod an ancient fortification that was build back in the 16th century but can still be seen today.

 
 
The Bolshoi Theater (outside)
 
Admire one of the most famous theaters in the world where the astounding Russian ballet originated. Constructed in the beginning of the 19th century it instantly became a marvel of Moscow architecture.

Find out why was it here that the Soviet Union was proclaimed and what is the significance of the Apollo horses on the rooftop of the Bolshoi Theater.

 
 
Lubyanka Square
 
Lubyanka Square is one of the most enigmatic places in Moscow. The focal point is the imposing Lubyanka Building, originally constructed in the late 19th century as the headquarters of an insurance company. During the Soviet era, it became a headquarters of the KGB, the main security agency of the USSR. Today, the building houses parts of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).

The square also features several other notable landmarks, offering visitors a chance to explore both the visible and hidden layers of Moscow’s past.

 
 
Moscow Metro tour
 
Learn to navigate the Moscow Metro like a local Moscovite as your personal guide shows you the best way to get around the intricate Moscow Subway.

Learn about the recent expansion of the Moscow metro and what effect it has had on the cities population and mobility.

 
This 1.5 hour walking tour will take you around Moscow’s most spectacular Soviet-era metro stations. Often considered to be the most beautiful metro system in the world, it is also one of the busiest. The first Metro line, the Red line, was opened in 1935. It had just 13 stations, and ran between Gorky Park and Sokolniky Park. The Moscow Metro now has more than 210 stations.
 
 
Day 2.
 
Visit the most notable places of Soviet Moscow such as Arbat street and VDNKh. See the Stalinist architecture and get a first hand account of life pre and post Iron Curtain while learning interesting facts about traveling, housing, education, propaganda, economics and much more.
 
 
Old Arbat Street
 
Start your day in Moscow in the famous pedestrian street Arbat – one of the oldest streets of the Russian capital. Along all the history of the street it was populated by numerous craftsmen which professions gave names to its cozy side streets. Then it became a brownstone district where Russian great writers and poets lived at different times: Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Chekhov.

Today it is a cultural area with numerous street artists, musicians and actors. By walking in Arbat street you will discover Moscow from a new angle.

 
 
New Arbat
 
Just like the old Arbat, New Arbat Avenue is a tourist delight, too. However, it is much different from its counterpart. Running west from the Arbat Square, it is a busy six-lane avenue lined with high-rise buildings.

The avenue was built in the 1960-s and was initially intended to connect the Kremlin and the notorious Rublevka area where Soviet leaders had their ‘dachas’.

 
 
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Monument
 
Take a picture next to the “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman” statue that has become the ideal and symbol of the Soviet era.

Learn what ancient Greek statues inspired the creation of this notable monument.

 
 
Cosmos Hotel
 
See the Cosmos Hotel – the largest hotel in Russia, that was built to host the participants of the 1980 Olympic Games.

Learn why there is a statue of the French General Charles de Gaulle in front of the hotel.

 
 
Monument to the Conquerors of Space
 
Marvel at one of the tallest monuments in the world – “Monument to the Conquerors of Space.”

Discover why Space Exploration was so important for Soviet Union.

 
 
 
VDNKh
 
Pass under the Triumphal Arch that was built to commemorate Soviet Union’s victory in World War II.

See examples of Soviet Architecture at VDNKh, one of the world’s largest open air exhibition centers.

 
 
 
Druzhba Narodov fountain
 
Take a picture next to the marvelous “Druzhba Narodov” (“Friendship of Nations”) fountain located next to the Central Pavilion. This fountain is rightfully considered to be one of the main symbols of VDNKh.

Find out what does each statue of the fountain symbolize and why.

 
 
Museum of Cosmonautics (tickets included)
 
Visit one of the most famous cosmonautics museums in the world – The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics located inside the base of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space. The exposition consists of more than 3,500 objects relating to the history of space exploration.

See the space suit of Yuri Gagarin and learn about “Vostok” – the first spacecraft successfully launched into space.

 
 
 
Vostok Rocket Ship
 
Take a picture next to “Vostok” – the life size rocket ship that helped put the first man in space.

Learn about “Buran”- the first spaceplane to be developed as part of the Soviet space program.

 
 
 

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FAQ

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

There is no single supplement surcharge for single travellers as this is a private tour. The more travelers in your private group the bigger the discount for the private tour.

What is cancellation policy?

 

Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:

  1. Cancellations for set tours and made more than 24 hours prior to travel receive a full refund.
  2. Cancellations for set tours made 24 hours or less prior to travel require the traveller to pay for the tour in full, and no refund will be issued.

 

   

     Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:

  • 60+ days to departure – Full refund
  • 59 – 31 days to departure – 50% cancellation fee
  • 30 days and under to departure – 100% cancellation fee

What happens in the event of bad weather?

In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.

We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.

How do I find the tour start meeting point?

Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside your apartment.