Cultural Tours in Moscow

If you've already done some more general tours of Moscow, zoom in on a more focused aspect of Russian culture on this Leo Tolstoy-themed guided tour. Explore places connected to Tolstoy's great novel War and Peace, as well as his former residences, which still hold his personal possessions.

Explore the capital of Russia on this 5-hour small-group tour. Visit key landmarks like the Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Theatre Square, and the beautiful Moscow metro. Listen to commentary from your guide about the history of the city, why the metros are so ornate, and many other anecdotes about Russia. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see the main highlights of Moscow.

Combine a walking tour of the Zamoskvorechye District with a guided visit to the Tretyakov Gallery during this 3-hour outing in Moscow. Listen to your guide's commentary about Russia's history, from the 12th century forward. See masterworks by Russian and Soviet artists such as Andrei Rublev, Kazimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky at the Tretyakof Gallery.

Lenin's Mausoleum is one of Moscow's top attractions but, as a site of some sensitivity, visiting it comes with any array of rules and regulations. Feel confident that you are being respectful by visiting with a guide on this small-group tour. It includes hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off and offers the chance to ask your guide questions.

Tolstoy's War and Peace or Anna Karenina might be impenetrable to many, but his Khamovniki country estate is wide open to the public. Take this literary walking tour and ramble upon the same paths he once did; contemplate existence in his garden; or just get a bit of exercise while exploring his sprawling and perfectly preserved 9,340 square-meter "country" estate. Tolstoy lived here with his family from 1882 to 1901, but if you seldom visit Moscow, then don't miss a rare chance to see how their literary lion lived and worked.

Immerse yourself in the religious history of Russia on this full-day tour to the Sergiev Posad Monastery from Moscow. With round-trip transportation included, you skip the need to rent a car and can relax and enjoy the ride. Once there, explore with your guide to gain a full understanding of Russia's spiritual and religious history, learning much more through guided commentary than you would simply exploring on your own.

In this excursion in Moscow in summer, we will stroll through the historical center of the Russian capital. We will see important places like the Red Square, the surroundings of the Kremlin. We will enjoy the beautiful views of the Moscow River from the patriarch's bridge, always accompanied by one of our professional guides with whom you will discover all the secrets of the city. You will know the history of the city from its foundation to our days and how it became an important center of the country. Do not lose such an opportunity to get to know Moscow closer and better.

We invite you to the ancient summer residences of the tsars of Russia, a tour of two and a half hours where we will visit unique places, where Peter the Great and Catherine the Great used to live. Know where Peter the Great spent much of his childhood time and where Catherine II was reunited with favorites. Learn about the life of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in Russia. Get to know the life of the Catherine II and her whims. And also find out about about a famous architect named Kazakov and how he lost everything to please the queen.

Take a look at some of Moscow's religious buildings during this 4-hour tour. Visit the New Maiden Convent, built to resemble a mini-Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, created to thank Jesus for saving Russia, and the Saint Basil Cathedral in the Red Square, which commemorates Ivan the Terrible's conquest of Kazan. Learn about the histories of each monument from your guide and about the Russian Orthodox Church.

This tour will show you the beauty of Moscow at night. Many of the streets, buildings, and monuments of the city are lit up beautifully at night, and your local guide will show you some of the best spots. Avoid getting lost at night with a guide. You'll have the chance to take attractive photos and get a feel for the atmosphere of the city at night, once Muscovites are relaxed and having fun.

Mosquarium gives a unique chance to everyone to be on a hand distance from rare and unusual habitants of all parts of the underwater world from seas to oceans. You will be a part of a unique performance of dolphins, killer whales, beluga whales, walruses and sea lions.Space Museum of cosmonautics The museum contains a wide variety of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight;astronomy; space exploration;space technology; and space in the arts.VDNKh is a historical and architectural complex located in the capital of Russia - Moscow. It has no analogues in the world. The complex includes more than 500 permanent structures. 49 of them are the objects of cultural heritage. From the very first year of its existence it became a laboratory where the best Soviet architects, sculptors and artists experimented with the new Soviet style.

Moscow's attractions can be tricky to navigate without a good grasp of the Russian language. Ensure a good experience when you visit the historic Bolshoi Theatre on this small-group guided tour. Explore the ornate halls and theater spaces of the recently renovated building, and marvel at such details as intricate plasterwork and heavy velvet curtains, while your guide provides in-depth insight into the Russian icon.

Most tours that go to the Moscow Kremlin can be overcrowded. This private tour takes just you and your group of up to six to see the city's attractions, so you can get personalized attention from your guide along the way. See Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and Moscow Kremlin, and learn about the history of each. Plus, your guide meets your group right at your hotel for added convenience.

The Moscow Metro is famous for its elaborate decorations and beautiful artworks. On this tour of the underground transportation system you'll learn about Russian culture, art, history, technology and more, all in one convenient trip. Your local guide will be able to point out details that you might miss if you were traveling by yourself. This is a fun way to travel around Moscow while learning about the city.