Moscow is one of the largest megacities on the planet, which, thanks to its more than 2,000-year history, has an amazing tourism potential. Here you can see the golden-domed domes of churches, and the estates of noble families, and the famous galleries, and the mystical Stalinist skyscrapers, and entertainment infrastructure, and much more. You can learn about the history of the capital, its attractions and simply interesting places by ordering individual tours of Moscow with a guide.
Excursion and quest around the Tretyakov Gallery
A visit to the largest museum of Russian art can be an exciting adventure for both adults and children. Guests of the city are offered a quest game, during which unknown facts about famous paintings, their authors and the history of the creation of paintings will be revealed, and interesting tasks await them at the end. To get acquainted with the expositions of the art museum, there are 3 programs. The first is ideal for the first, overview visit. She will lead through all the halls of the gallery, telling about the exhibits.
The emphasis of the second falls on famous works and their creators. The third traces the development of artistic trends on the example of iconic paintings. The final part is a game in which you need to solve ciphers, solve charades and puzzles, use your wits and information obtained during the tour to find the hidden artifact. Visitors will need all the attentiveness in order to earn a delicious prize by comparing the characters of the paintings, identifying the name of the author of the masterpiece.
Moscow City. Excursion-quest for children from 10 to 18 years old
Moscow City is a landmark of a new format, which is a whole district of skyscrapers. Its construction caused a flurry of controversy, whether the futuristic exterior would spoil the architectural appearance of the Golden-domed. The International Business Center has been under construction for 20 years. The proposed walk through the complex consists of 2 parts. First, an inspection of objects from the outside, a story about the features of the construction of such high-rise structures, the technical characteristics of individual elements.
Then the children will have to climb to the observation deck of the Empire tower to a height of 230 m, which loses to similar platforms in the Ostankino TV tower and the Federation-East tower. The ticket price is not included in the price. The second part is a quest in which children under 14 will have to become rescuers and defuse a bomb hidden in Moscow City. Older children will be asked to solve the mystery of a forgotten chest by completing fun tasks.
Ogorodnaya Sloboda and Chistye Prudy
Behind seemingly inconspicuous buildings in a quiet and prestigious area near Chistye Prudy, far from popular tourist routes, ancient houses and architectural monuments lurk. It is they who create the unique atmosphere of real Moscow, telling about its history. The route of the tour runs from the Red Gate Square to Kitai-Gorod along Ogorodnaya Sloboda, where a whole host of interesting buildings from the point of view of both architecture and celebrities who settled here are located.
Guests of the city will see the first tenement houses in Moscow, find out what love stories the Vysotsky estate saw, and what hides the facade of the Jurgenson mansion, where P.I. Tchaikovsky visited more than once. During the walk, the secrets of the Church of the Ascension and the Ivanovo Monastery, the Lutheran Cathedral and the Choral Synagogue will be revealed. The guide will tell you which place is associated with B. Pasternak and O. Mandelstam, and the history of the name of Chistye Prudy.
Gastronomic tour around the campus of RUDN University
Everyone is invited to an unusual express walk through 10 countries in 2.5 hours. It does not require a passport or a visa – only interest and an empty stomach, because the journey is going to be gastronomic. The campus of RUDN University, where students of more than 400 nationalities from different countries study and live, houses cafes and restaurants serving dishes of national cuisines. There is an Indian institution with very democratic, just student prices – “Devi”, the only drawback of which is the lack of national flavor in the interior.
By ordering a beyanetu – an assortment of local dishes in the “Avenue”, you can try Ethiopian cuisine. Fans of spicy Mexican and Peruvian dishes will be attracted by Dionysus. Beirut is considered the best Lebanese restaurant, the interior of which matches the cuisine. Representatives of the Serbian gastronomy opened the “Markov Yard”, and the Italian – “Picasso”. The tour includes a visit to 4 establishments with a tasting of national dishes, which must be paid separately.
Master and Margarita. romance with the city
Guests of the city are invited on a tour of Bulgakov's Moscow. They have to go through the real streets, where the events described in the sensational novel took place. Patriarch's Ponds, where the meeting with Woland took place and Annushka spilled oil, Sadovaya, where the “bad apartment” is located, the Variety Theater, in which a session of magic with exposure was held, beloved by cultural figures “Griboyedov” and other equally famous addresses. Some of them are accurately indicated in the book, the whereabouts of others can only be guessed at.
Making their way through metaphors and hints, researchers of creativity, knowing the realities of Moscow life in the 20s, decided on most of the places. The tour route will affect only those that entered the area from Patriarch's Ponds to Tverskoy Boulevard. The story of the mystical book will not bypass the life of the author himself, with which there is a clear parallel. Tourists will be told about his successes and failures, friends and envious people, written works and those that remained only in plans.
Historical walk around Moscow from antiquity to the present day
The 2-hour tour tells the evolution of the city over 8 centuries from the decentralized 12th century to the crazy 20th century. Pictures of the emergence of the future capital will come to life before tourists. Guests of the city will learn how the growth of a small settlement and the emergence of urban settlements took place, the names of some have survived to this day, who settled Moscow in different years and why entire towns moved here. They will receive answers to questions about who Yuri Dolgoruky is and why he received such a nickname.
The Kremlin, whose walls owe their fortress to Italian craftsmen, will become one of the main objects of the route. In the story about him, little-known historical facts will be intertwined with legends and gossip. The guide will tell you about the reasons for the triangular shape of the Kremlin, about its 20 towers, surviving temples and buildings, and ghosts that have been repeatedly seen. The famous underground passages that connect it with the rest of the city will also be mentioned. The walk will continue in the once merchant Kitay-gorod, which is second only to the Kremlin in terms of the number of attractions.
Secrets of the Lubyanka
Tourists are invited to a 2-hour confession of the most sinister symbol of Moscow – the Lubyanka. How many representatives of the intelligentsia did not return from here: Bukharin, Tupolev. Stechkin, Pilnyak .. Politicians, intelligence officers, engineers – more than 1 million people disappeared here. This place was destined to become iconic by history itself. It all started in the distant XIV century, when independent Novgorodians were forcibly resettled here. Time of Troubles, Pozharsky, Copper Riot, Saltychikha, Secret Chancellery, Secret Order and prison – these are the main milestones of full blood and pain in the history of Lubyanka.
Tourists will be told that Lubyanka is not only the buildings of the NKVD, the KGB, it is also estates, monasteries and other architectural monuments. It is the estates of Orlov-Denisov, Rakitina-Golitsin, the architect Chagin, the house of the merchant Lukhmanov, the Sretensky Monastery and the Solovetsky Stone that will become the real attractions of this area. And of course, ghosts, which have accumulated a lot over 6 centuries.
Moscow Kremlin for children. Wonders of a fairytale fortress
The symbol of Moscow – the Kremlin invites children to visit. The fairy-tale fortress, which was destined to change its appearance several times, can offer an amazing journey into the past. Children will be told and clearly shown how Moscow began and how the first fortress appeared. They will tell about how the wooden fortress was replaced with a white stone one, and then it was built of red stone, which has survived to this day. The journey will continue the inspection of the fortress walls and a number of towers.
The exposition of ancient Russian cannons and other weapons will attract the attention of children for a long time. Just as every army has its own commanders-in-chief, so the guns have their own boss – the huge Tsar Cannon, which will undoubtedly become the favorite of the tour along with the Tsar Bell. The walk will end with one of the oldest squares of the city – Cathedral with majestic temples that create the illusion of a single continuous complex.
Kolomenskoye – there were and weren't the most beautiful Moscow park
The former residence of the tsar, and now part of the historical and landscape museum-reserve Kolomenskoye is one of the most picturesque places in Moscow. Here, on 390 hectares among hills, gardens, meadows and ravines, unique architectural and geological monuments are located. Tourists will be offered to bypass the remaining elements of the estate, including the Front Palace Gate, the Sovereign's Court and outbuildings (Fryazhsky Cellar and Sytny Dvor). Travelers often recognize the Tsar's Svetlitsy or the house of Peter I, which is a monument of Russian wooden architecture, as the most popular place in the museum.
In addition to him, the towers of the Bratsk and Sumy prisons, the gates of the Nikolo-Korelsky monastery testify to the skill of Russian masters. The walk route includes a visit to the temple of unique architecture – the Church of the Ascension and the temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the appearance of which is shrouded in legends. Even more secrets are connected with the Voice Gully, to the bottom of which wooden stairs lead. Going down there you can see the worship stones Devy and Gus.
Moscow metro in detail – immersion in history and world culture
The Moscow Metro is not only the largest in the world, but also probably the most beautiful. Of its 190 stations, 44 are recognized as cultural heritage sites. Some of them are decorated with stucco and bas-reliefs, others amaze with sculptures or mosaics, others are more like palaces. Granite, marble, smalt, bronze, glazed porcelain, stained glass – there is nothing here.
A tour of the Moscow metro will allow you to enjoy the unusual beauty, while the guide will tell you about the history of the construction of a new public transport at that time, famous people who took part in its construction. Travelers will have to visit 7 stations in the order of their opening from 30 to 50 years. of the last century, observing the changes taking place in the manner of design, the style of the architectural solution. A walk through the underground kingdom will introduce you to the masterpieces of Soviet and world art.
Sightseeing tour of Moscow by car or bus
A 2-hour bus and walking tour passes through the iconic places of the capital and is designed to get acquainted with the brightest sights and the best viewing platforms of the city. The itinerary program includes two squares: Manezhnaya, full of mysticism, and Krasnaya, the hallmark of the capital. Walking along the latter, tourists will see the sinister Execution Ground and the 7th wonder of the world in Russia, St. Basil's Cathedral. Passing along the embankment to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, travelers can admire the ancient fortification of the Kremlin, which has stood on the banks of the Moskva River for more than 4 centuries.
Further, the path lies on the Patriarchal Bridge, Vorobyovy Gory, Poklonnaya Gora, which, in addition to historical interest, attract with the possibility of a panoramic view of the area. Another obligatory point of the program is the almost completed international business center Moscow-City, which is called “a phantasmagoria of glass and concrete”. If desired, the route can change – tourists can visit the Central Department Store or stop at those sights that interest them.
Initiation into Muscovites – Red Square for children
To become a pirate, you have to go through an initiation; to become a real Muscovite, you need to prove that you know and love this amazing city. Children aged 5-12 are invited to take a walk in the historical center of Moscow. The route begins at the walls of the Kremlin, where the guide will tell you about the founding of the capital and the appearance of the then wooden Kremlin. Having rounded it along the embankment, young guests of the city will find themselves in the famous Alexander Garden, where they will be told about the history of the monuments dedicated to the Patriotic War of 1812 and the Second World War of 1941-1945.
Here you can also see an obelisk dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Romanov family. In addition, this is just a picturesque park with fountains, flower beds and an artificial pond. A little further there is one of the largest squares – Manezhnaya. The next stop of the tour will be Red Square with the Mausoleum, the Execution Ground, the monument to Minin and Pozharsky and St. Basil's Cathedral. The walk will end with a quiz, where the guys will answer questions on what they saw and heard.
Big walk through little lanes
The door to the 17th century is opened by a tour through the center of non-tourist Moscow. Unfamiliar even to native Muscovites, an expensive guide will take tourists from the once border of Kitay-Gorod to Khitrovskaya Square along the so-called Ivanovskaya Gorka, almost untouched by newfangled buildings. Travelers will see sights hidden from popular tourist routes: Vtorov's mansion, the inclined bell tower of the Church of All Saints, a former apartment building on the corner of Zabelin and Solyanka streets, the basement of which is called a giant refrigerator.
They will be told why the choral synagogue stood without a dome for a long time, who were the most famous prisoners of the Ivanovo Monastery, what kind of house and why they were nicknamed “Iron”. The tour ends with Khitrovskaya Square, which was famous as a very dangerous place in the 18th-19th centuries. It was here that Sonya Golden Handle honed her skills. The square is surrounded by houses, one way or another connected with the famous names of Bunin, Morgunov, Scriabin and others.
11 unexpected courtyards of Moscow
If you turn from the central streets deep into the courtyards, you can find no less interesting, and sometimes surprising finds. It can be a bas-relief on the wall of a house or an interesting wrought-iron lattice that miraculously survived, an interesting panel or an abandoned architectural monument. The tour offers to see new unformatted sights of Moscow. The tour route will cover the area near the Kremlin from Znamenka to Tverskaya Street, in the lanes between which 11 amazing courtyards lurk.
Travelers will see Pashkov's house turned away from the Kremlin (it is supposed to contain the library of Ivan the Terrible or a ghost), frescoes of famous musicians and an island of real England. They are waiting for the ruined chambers of the XVI century. and abandoned avant-garde. They will be transported into the past by entering a 2-storey mansion of old Moscow or going up to the front porch of a typical Moscow house. The discovery of the tour will be the striking beauty of the Savvinskoye Compound.
The history of Moscow from the 12th to the 21st centuries on the example of one street
Tracing the history of 9 centuries, practically without leaving one street, is real when it comes to Moscow. Zlatoverhaya managed to preserve many historical and architectural monuments. The tour offers a walk along one of the most interesting streets of the capital – Sretenka, from its very beginning on Rozhdestvensky Boulevard to the end on the Garden Ring. The route will start from Trubnaya Square, where 4 boulevards converge and the restaurateur Olivier's house has been preserved. Having learned the history of the name of the square and its glory, tourists will go along the boulevard built on the site of the fortress walls of the White City to Sretenka.
The street is unique, there is not a single entrance to the courtyard, you can enter only from the alley, of which there are many, near each building. Buildings of the 17th-19th centuries were located here: hotels, 2 churches, a theater that occupied the building of a former cinema, etc. The street has seen many celebrities: Pushkins, Lermontov, Chekhov, Dombrovsky and Ernst Neizvestny lived here. The walk will end with an acquaintance with another famous person, the warlock Bruce, who lived in the Sukharev Tower, which was replaced by the square.
How television is made
Guests of the city are offered to plunge into the atmosphere of television, to penetrate into its holy of holies. In 2 hours, they will hear the history of the creation of the Ostankino Tower, see how the programs are filmed and prepared for release. The program of the walk includes a visit to the museum of television equipment, where visitors will see how much it has changed, and an exhibition of costumes that the presenters wear for filming. The exhibition of gifts “Field of Miracles” is of constant interest.
Tourists are invited to visit one of the TV studios. It can be “Pozner”, “Let them talk”, “Evening Urgant”, “Live healthy”, or others. Another entertainment included in the tour is a walk along the underground passage between 2 buildings of the television center. The walls of the passage are decorated with graffiti, the theme of which is television and the bright events of the 20th century.
Novodevichy Convent. Confession of a woman's heart
The “Miniature Kremlin”, as the Novodevichy Convent is also called, is considered the best example of the surviving Moscow baroque. The amazing ensemble attracts tourists not only for its beauty, but also for its rich history and many unsolved mysteries and mysteries. A tour of the Novodevichy Convent includes a story about the foundation of the shrine, a short walk around the fortress and a visit to the cemetery, which can tell a lot.
The local necropolis is full of famous female names, ranging from the great Russian princesses to famous women of the Soviet period. Beautiful graves, pedestals and monuments have made the cemetery a local landmark. Tourists will be shown the graves of Kosmodemyanskaya, Alliluyeva, Orlova, and others. Until 1918, only nuns were buried here, in which objectionable relatives or annoying wives were tonsured. Some should be looked for in the pond, which sacredly keeps entrusted secrets.
Architectural epochs of Moscow
The cosmopolitan city is distinguished by a surprisingly bold symbiosis of different architectural styles. 7 of them clearly stand out within one street 800 m long – Spiridonovskaya, which will become the object of the tour. A 2-hour walk along the street will teach you to distinguish styles by their characteristic features. From the start-up Spiridonovskaya Pomegranate Court, whose monumental chambers are an example of the oldest building of the Middle Ages, to the profitable house of the Armenian brothers merchants, built in the eclectic style, with its characteristic functional defining.
A typical classical style with symmetry and a triangular pediment is represented by the residential building of the merchant Pavlov. Tourists will be told about the decoration that distinguishes the Art Nouveau style in two similar houses – the Ryabushinsky mansion (where the Gorky apartment-museum is located) and the Belyaev estate. The most interesting houses on the street are the Teplobeton constructivist residential building, the Gothic mansion with Moorish motifs by Savva Morozov, and the renaissance apartment building of the architect Boytsov.
Secrets of Kitay-gorod
The most ancient part of the city, which included the Kremlin and Kitay-Gorod, used to be called Veliky Posad. Her secrets are dedicated to a 2-hour tour designed for a children's audience. Historical facts and stories in it will alternate with riddles and tasks. The route runs through Varvarka, Ilyinka and Nikolskaya streets and ends with Red Square. The guide will tell you about the tsar and his family, famous boyar and merchant families and ordinary residents of the capital.
Children will be told about who inhabited the oldest district of Moscow and why it was named so. They will be able to see the only surviving tower of the Kitai-Gorod wall and find out why there are so many temples in the area. Children will hear the story of Pozhar and Zaryadye, find out where the old boyar chambers, the English and Gostiny Dvors and other sights are located.
Excursion-quest for children in the Alexander Garden
The park, created by order of Alexander I, is one of the most interesting places in the central part of Moscow. 1.5 hours are allotted for exploring the park located along the Kremlin, during which young guests of the city will have to participate in an interactive game with crosswords and exciting tasks. The route of the tour will pass along the “invisible” river hidden underground. And who did it and why, the children will learn from the guide's story how and how the Kremlin towers got their name, why Voskresenskaya Square disappeared and what is the reason for such an arrangement of the Manege.
From here, the children will be transported to a fairy tale with the heroes of the fountain complex on the edge of the park. Other attractions of the park include a memorial complex with the tomb of the unknown soldier, an alley of granite obelisks with the names of hero cities and a guard of honor. The Italian grotto reminds of the war of 1812, on top of which there is an observation deck.