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St Basils Cathedral & Red Square Private Tour

Full Day Soviet Tour

Adult (Ages 12+)
95
Children (Ages 6-11)
40
Total Price
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St Basils Cathedral & Red Square Private Tour

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  • 2.5 Hours
  • St Basils Cathedral , Red Square
  • Meet in Red Square at agreed meeting point
  • Min age: 6
  • Languages offered: English

Enjoy a private walking tour of Saint Basil Cathedral and Red Square – major symbols of Russia and world’s renowned landmarks. Along with your guide, go inside to one of the most iconic Cathedrals in the world and take a picture in front of the Lenin Mausoleum, GUM, Kremlin Walls and other prominent attractions.

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What to Expect

Enjoy a private walking tour of Saint Basil Cathedral and Red Square – major symbols of Russia and world’s renowned landmarks. Along with your guide, go inside to one of the most iconic Cathedrals in the world and take a picture in front of the Lenin Mausoleum, GUM, Kremlin Walls and other prominent attractions.

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.
  • Duration: 2.5 Hours
  • Meeting point: 
  • Red Square at agreed meeting point.
  • Ending point: 
  • Red Square.
  • Hotel pick up is possible, please ask.
Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Red Square
 
Soak in the atmosphere of the most famous tourist attraction in Moscow and find out why the Square is actually named Red.

See the most notable attractions of the Red Square including Lenin’s Mausoleum, Monument to Minin and Pozharsky and Lobnoye Mesto.

 
St. Basil’s Cathedral (tickets and guided visit included)
 
Take a picture with the most famous Russian church while your guide tells you the tragic tale of the St.Basil Cathedral architects – Barma and Postnik.

Find out who ordered the construction of the Cathedral of the Intercession (the official name of the church) and what event was this church supposed to commemorate.

 
 
St. Basil’s Cathedral (inside)
 
During your Saint Basil Cathedral Tour learn the story of Basil (Vasiliy) the “holy fool” and one of the few people who was not afraid of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.

Go inside and see the beautiful ornaments and icons some of which date back to the late 16th century while your guide explains why the cathedral was build in such a unconventional architectural style.

 
 
Moscow Kremlin (outside)
 
See the Moscow Kremlin Walls and discover the history of their construction by the Italian architects back in the end of the 15th century.
 
 
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.

 
 

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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.