Moscow Tour Program

Moscow Tour Program
Moscow Tour Program

Day 1: Historic Moscow & Kremlin

Morning:

  • Arrival & hotel check-in
  • Breakfast: Traditional Russian (blini, kasha, tea)
  • Red Square: Walk through Russia’s most famous square
  • St. Basil’s Cathedral: Visit the iconic colorful domes
  • Lenin’s Mausoleum (if open)

Lunch: Soviet-style cafeteria at Stolovaya No. 57

Afternoon:

  • Kremlin Grounds Tour:
    • Tsar Cannon & Tsar Bell
    • Cathedral Square (Assumption Cathedral)
    • Armory Chamber (optional, extra fee)

Evening:

  • GUM Department Store: Luxury shopping & famous ice cream
  • Dinner: Upscale Russian cuisine at Turandot Restaurant

Day 2: Soviet Legacy & Modern Moscow

Morning:

  • VDNKh Exhibition Center: Soviet architecture & Space Pavilion
  • Museum of Cosmonautics: Soviet space program artifacts

Lunch: Traditional dumplings at Varenichnaya No. 1

Afternoon:

  • Ostankino TV Tower (360° city views, booking required)
  • Arbat Street: Historic pedestrian street with souvenirs

Evening:

  • Bolshoi Theatre (ballet/opera, book tickets in advance)
  • Dinner: Imperial-era dining at Café Pushkin

Day 3: Art & Relaxation

Morning:

  • Tretyakov Gallery: Masterpieces of Russian art
  • Tsaritsyno Park: Catherine the Great’s palace & gardens

Lunch: Riverside dining at Ostrovok (Gorky Park)

Afternoon:

  • Gorky Park: Bike rental or riverside stroll
  • Patriarch Ponds: Literary landmark from “Master & Margarita”

Evening:

  • Moscow River Night Cruise (illuminated city views)
  • Dinner: Rooftop dining at White Rabbit (World’s 50 Best)

Day 4: Metro Art & Departure

Morning:

  • Moscow Metro Tour:
    • Mayakovskaya (Art Deco)
    • Komsomolskaya (Baroque mosaics)
    • Novoslobodskaya (stained glass)
  • Sparrow Hills: Panoramic city view

Lunch: Modern Russian at Dr. Zhivago

  • Shopping: Izmailovo Market (matryoshka dolls, Soviet memorabilia)

Afternoon:

  • Zaryadye Park: Floating bridge over Moskva River
  • Transfer to airport

Key Add-Ons:

  • Banya Experience: Sanduny Baths (traditional Russian sauna)
  • Football Tour: Spartak Stadium visit
  • KGB History: Cold War Museum at Bunker 42

Visa Info:

  • E-Visa available for many nationalities (check requirements)
  • Apply at least 4 days before arrival

Transport Tips:

  • Use Yandex Metro app for subway navigation
  • Official taxis only (Yandex.Taxi app recommended)

Best Time to Visit:

  • May-September (pleasant weather)
  • December-January (magical winter atmosphere)

Enjoy your Moscow adventure! 🏛️❄️