Three days in Moscow is enough to see and enjoy the best sights the Russian capital has to offer. Moscow is over 850 years old and in all these centuries it has acquired a great deal of cultural and historical heritage, which offer stands side by side to features of a modern metropolis. On this three-day tour in Moscow you will of course see the Kremlin – the historical kernel of the city which is now the official residence of the Russian president. You will also visit one of the country’s most recognisable symbols – St Basil’s Cathedral, plus the beautiful Novdevichy Convent and the Tretyakov Gallery – a treasure trove of Russian art. You will also see some of the monuments of the Soviet era such as the Moscow Metro and the VDNKh Exhibition Centre, where leading artists, sculptors and architects have managed to embody the political ideology of the time in the complex’s style.
This Moscow in 3 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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how the mausoleum has changed and who else was mummified in the mausoleum besides Lenin.
Find out what was the significance of neo-Russian architectural style and what famous artists put the finishing strokes inside the museum.
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.
Find out who ordered the construction of the Cathedral and what event was this church supposed to commemorate.
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.
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.
The square also features several other notable landmarks, offering visitors a chance to explore both the visible and hidden layers of Moscow’s past.
Learn about the recent expansion of the Moscow metro and what effect it has had on the cities population and mobility.
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.
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’.
Learn what ancient Greek statues inspired the creation of this notable monument.
Learn why there is a statue of the French General Charles de Gaulle in front of the hotel.
Discover why Space Exploration was so important for Soviet Union.
See examples of Soviet Architecture at VDNKh, one of the world’s largest open air exhibition centers.
Find out what does each statue of the fountain symbolize and why.
See the space suit of Yuri Gagarin and learn about “Vostok” – the first spacecraft successfully launched into space.
Learn about “Buran”- the first spaceplane to be developed as part of the Soviet space program.
The Tretyakov gallery is one of the biggest Russian art museums located in Moscow historical district Zamoskvorechye. Its paintings were collected by a Russian rich philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov in the late 19th century in his own house, and the peculiarity of this collection is that it consists exclusively of Russian artists’ masterpieces of the 18th and 19th centuries. The gallery helps in getting acquainted not only with the Russian painting which evolved rapidly under the influence of European artists, but also with the history of the country, its major events, social problems, nature.
Find one of the most ironic paintings of the museum which was to reveal the dark part of society of Russia – the Unequal Marriage by Basil Pukirev – and learn what its influence in the country was after its creation in the 19th century.
Explore a small but cozy St Martha and Mary convent of Mercy founded in the early 20th century by Grand Duchess Elisabeth – last Russian tsar Nicholas II’ sister-in-law.
While they may not have the luxury features of the Radisson yachts, they offer an authentic local experience and are a popular choice among Muscovites and tourists alike during the warmer months.
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.
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:
Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:
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.
Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside your apartment.
