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Moscow Full Day Private Soviet History Tour

Full Day Soviet Tour

Adult (Ages 12+)
95
Children (Ages 6-11)
40
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Moscow Full Day Private Soviet History Tour

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  • 7 Hours
  • Former Soviet Iconic Sites
  • From your hotel lobby
  • Min age: 6
  • Languages offered: English

Moscow is a great destination for everyone interested in our Soviet past. During your Moscow tour you can discover an amazing heritage of the Soviet architecture and learn about the greatest Russian political figures who changed the world in the 20th century. Moscow was the heart of the Soviet empire for almost 70 years and the city is still full of reminders of the Communist era.

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What to Expect

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.

Important information Inclusions
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • All entrance tickets included.
  • Metro tickets included.
  • Transportation by metro and car.
Exclusions
  • Food and drink lunch.
  • Shopping/personal souvenirs
Tour Schedule Details
  • Starting time: At a time convenient to yourself
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Meeting point: 
  • From your hotel lobby.
  • Ending point: 
  • Return to your hotel lobby.
Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Standard Communist era tour of Moscow

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’.

 
 
Moscow Metro (tickets included)
 
Travel by the beautiful Moscow metro and learn how the subway system changed during the Cold War.

Find out how Nikita Khruschev influenced the construction of the VDNKH metro station.

 
 
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.

 
 
Victory Park
 
Visit one of the highest spots in Moscow and take a picture on the Poklonnaya Hill while admiring the Victory Memorial – the tallest monument in Moscow.

You can also visit the Church of St.George the Victorious which was erected in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Second World War.

 
 
Victory Museum
 
Go inside the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War – the largest museum and memorial complex in Russia covering the entire history of Second World War.

Learn first hand about the Second World War through more than 50,000 exhibits presented in Victory Museum.

 

 

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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.