3 Days in Moscow

3 Days in Moscow

Get to know Moscow on this private 3-day tour of Moscow (5 hours each day). Along with your professional guide, you will visit the Moscow Kremlin with its cathedrals, palaces and towers.

See all the must-see sites like Red Square, Bolshoi Theater (from outside), Tretyakov Gallery, Kolomenskoe royal estate and many other attractions of Moscow.

Browse through the historic Kitay Gorod and Zamoskvorechye districts. Have the best traditional Russian lunch in an authentic setting and spoil yourself at the best Russian chocolate bistro (food is not included in tour).

Discover the magic of the Izmaylovo Flea Market without any hassle.

With so much to see and do, this 3-day Moscow tour is a popular way to kick off your visit. Early booking recommended as Kremlin and Armory tickets get sold out months in advance, especially in high season (April-October).

Itinerary

Day 1: Private Moscow Tour. Day 1 - Red Square and Kremlin

Stop At: Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia
The itinerary and timing can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour.

Day 1 - 5 hours:

Your guide will meet you at your hotel at 10:00am. Get ready for a historical feast as you explore the city with a 870-year history.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moscow Kremlin, Moscow 103132 Russia
First, check out the Kremlin with its Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon. Get a glimpse of the four cathedrals, the Annunciation Cathedral, Assumption Cathedral, Archangel Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Assumption Cathedral, Dvortsovaya, 1B, Moscow 103073 Russia
Architectural masterpiece
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of the Annunciation, Borovitskaya Ulitsa , Ivanovskaya Ploshchad Kremlin, Moscow Russia
Historical site
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of the Archangel (Arkhangelsky Sobor), Borovitskaya ulitsa Kremlin, Moscow Russia
Russian national heritage
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tsar Bell and Tsar Cannon, ul. Kreml, Moscow 101000 Russia
Perfect photo ops at Kremlin
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Church of The Twelve Apostles, Klinskaya St., 12-14, Moscow 125475 Russia
A gem that many tourists miss
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Saint Basil's Cathedral, Red Square 2, Moscow 109012 Russia
Then, tick off the Red Square off your must-see list, with its many sightseeing opportunities. Take in St Basil's Cathedral, the State Historical Museum, Kazan Cathedral, the Lenin Mausoleum, Manege Square and Alexander Garden. 
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia
The must-see tomb in Moscow
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kazan Cathedral, Nikolskaya st., 3, Moscow 109012 Russia
Architectural masterpiece
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Moscow State Exhibition Hall ‘New Manege’, Building 3 Georgievskiy per d. 3, Moscow 125009 Russia
Touristy place, best for photo ops
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Romanovskiy Obelisk in the Alexander Garden, Aleksandrovskiy Garden, Moscow 613310 Russia
See the green oasis around the Kremlin. View the Eternal Flame and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kitai-Gorod and Varvarka Street, Varvarka St. Kitai-Gorod, east of the Kremlin, Moscow Russia
This enthralling half-day tour takes you to the most popular historic places and the prettiest neighborhoods in Moscow. 

Mix with locals in vibrant Kitay Gorod Enjoy the streets of Kitay Gorod, called Nikolskaya, Ilyinka, Varvarka.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Central Children's Store, Teatralny dr., 5/1 Metro Lubyanka, Moscow 109012 Russia
As a bonus, you'll see the KGB building and climb up to the observation point in the famous Detsky Mir Department Store for panoramic views of downtown Moscow.

Finish up the day at the Armory which you will explore on your own with an audioguide

(Kremlin and Armory tickets are extra cost to be paid on tour)..
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Private Moscow Tour. Day 2 - Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve and Park, Izmaylovo Flea Market

Stop At: Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve, Andropova Ave., 39, Moscow 115487 Russia
Explore the vast Kolomenskoe royal estate, or else head to the home of the greatest paintings, icons and sculptures, the Tretyakov Gallery.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kremlin in Izmailovo, Izmailovskoye hwy, 73Zh Partizanskaya Subway Station, Moscow 105187 Russia
Get lost in the city-within-a-city - the Izmaylovo Kremlin and Flea Market. Have fun exploring this mecca for souvenirs and Russian crafts.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), Mira Ave., 119, Moscow 129223 Russia
Or else you may choose to visit the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC or VDNKh) in Soviet Park.

Finish the tour at your hotel or at the cold war-era Bunker 42 (your guide will help you get the tickets on spot. Advance reservation is required)
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Private Moscow Tour. Day 3 - Arbat, Victory Park, WWII Museum, Moscow Metro and Gorky Park

Stop At: Old Arbat (Stary Arbat), Arbat Ulitsa Arbatskaya Metro, Moscow Russia
Experience the side of Moscow where old charm meets the modern as you stroll along Old Arbat Street, a heaven for foodies with all manner of restaurants and coffee shops
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Victory Park, Bratyev Fonchenko st., 7, Moscow 121170 Russia
Pay a visit to Victory Park and WWII Museum. 
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Musee de la Grande Guerre Patriotique, Bratyev Fonchenko St., 10 Metro Park Pobedy, Moscow 121170 Russia
Learn the history of Great Patriotic War in Russia
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moscow Metro, Moscow Russia
Take a Moscow Metro tour and snap some photos of some of the most beautiful metro stations, as they look like underground museums. 
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gorky Park Museum, Krymskiy Val, 9, Moscow 119049 Russia
Finish the day at Gorky Park and Muzeon Park's (the so-called Statues Park with its 900 statues), both top destinations among local hipsters, artists and yoga enthusiasts.
*The itinerary is subject to change and may be modified based on your preferences.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Muzeon Art Park, Krymskiy Val, 2, Moscow 119049 Russia
Finish the day at Gorky Park and Muzeon Park's (the so-called Statues Park with its 900 statues), both top destinations among local hipsters, artists and yoga enthusiasts.
*The itinerary is subject to change and may be modified based on your preferences.
Duration: 20 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.