The beautiful capital of the world’s largest country is a cradle of the Great Russian Empire and it for centuries has been the focal point of the word history’s greatest events.
• Red Square listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Picture-perfect views of St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Inside tour of the Kremlin & its official museum—the Armory
• Private skip the line admissions to the sights
See all of the Russia capital’s top attractions with a guided day tour of Moscow, ideal for travellers short on time. Start with a walking tour of the city center, immerse yourself in the culture and architecture of the city as you explore the central sights of Moscow including the iconic St.Basil’s. Head inside the stunning Kremlin to see its churches, monuments, Tzar Bell and Tzar Cannon, as well as the official museum – the Armory – home to ancient state regalia and world-famous collection of Faberge eggs.
The beautiful capital of the world’s largest country is a cradle of the Great Russian Empire and it for centuries has been the focal point of the word history’s greatest events.
• Red Square listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Picture-perfect views of St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Inside tour of the Kremlin & its official museum—the Armory
• Private skip the line admissions to the sights
Itinerary
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Stop At: Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia
Start your day with a walking tour of central Moscow. Wander through Red Square – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hear of the protests that have taken place there.
Stepping onto Red Square never fails to inspire. In old Russian «red» stood for the word „beautiful‟, and the square lives up to the original meaning of its word. The architectural marvels of the St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Museum of History, the grandeur of the Kremlin and the Mausoleum are among the key impressions the Square has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manezh Square, Near Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia
Admire the Manezhnaya square.
The name of the area comes from building an arena, built in 1817 in honor of the fifth anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. It is worth saying that the name «Manezh» appeared only in 1937 after the demolition of standing in this place shopping areas of buildings, separated by a two-lane – patchwork and insatiable. Prior to that, the area was densely built up.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aleksandrovskiy Sad, Near Kremlin, Moscow 119072 Russia
The garden is famous for its architectural monuments, incredibly beautiful flowerbeds and history. It commemorates Russian victories and those that died in war of 1812 with Napoleon and in both World Wars. Highlighted by Kremlin Kutafya Tower is the eternal flame memorial (in memory of the fallen heroes in World War II 1941-1945) and the big fountain with horse sculptures. They were created by popular Moscow architect Zereteli. In hot weather the fountain becomes a water attraction for teenagers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square 2, Moscow 109012 Russia
Take in the beauty of the colourful onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral – one of the most recognisable buildings in the world and is an iconic symbol of Moscow. A true architectural wonder, the cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in the 1500‟s. The building is made up of nine churches connected by a web of narrow corridors; each church is lavishly decorated with intricate frescoes! A common myth is that once the building was complete, Ivan had the architects blinded to be sure that they never build anything as beautiful again.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moscow Kremlin, Moscow 103132 Russia
Next, visit the Moscow Kremlin. Discover the treasures that lie in wait for you behind the walls of Moscow‟s most famous landmark: the almighty Kremlin! Home to a myriad of the city‟s most exquisite cathedrals and monuments, as well as the official residence of President himself, the Kremlin remains a political landmark in Russia and is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Armoury Chamber, Dvortsovaya St., 1R, Moscow 103073 Russia
Explore the Armory Chamber, the official museum of the Kremlin. A worldwide known treasure house displaying an exquisite collection of more than 4000 unique Russian artefacts including the world famous Faberge egg collection and royal carriages which once transported the great tsars and their families. Built by the imperial architect Konstantin Ton, the museum has a collection that has been growing since 1508, including the imperial crown of Russia, the throne of Ivan the Terrible, and many more.
Duration: 1 hour
Categoría: Tours culturales y temáticos.
Inicio en: Moscow, Russia.
Duración: 6 hours.
Precio: 332,05 euros.
