Moscow Driving Tour with Best Observation Decks

Moscow Driving Tour with Best Observation Decks

Travel in style exploring the city with your own private guide by car. Stay away from the bustle of the downtown and see the whole city enjoying the best views and panoramic vistas of Moscow on this private driving tour. Explore Moscow from different angles and observation spots.

Begin with Gorky Park where the Soviet past and modern hipster trends unite to make it the hottest spot in the city. Then go to the Sparrow Hills to see all seven Stalin skyscrapers - famous Stalin sisters with a distinct architectural style and attitude which have become national landmarks. Learn about the history of Soviet past of Moscow and fun facts about Moscow State University, the #1 University in Russia.

Spend some time observing the city center and the Golden Mile of Moscow at the top deck of Christ the Savior Cathedral or top deck of the Children's World Department Store.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gorky Park Museum, Krymskiy Val, 9, Moscow 119049 Russia

Your friendly local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and you will have a private car on the tour. This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you.

This tour shows you the best Moscow can offer with the route highlighting the historical attractions, scenic views and local cultural experience.

Learn about the WWII in Russia, called Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Hill in the Victory Park, one of the highest spots in the Russian capital first mentioned in 1360s.

Feel like a celebrity and go on top of the Ritz Carlton hotel, which is so popular among Hollywood stars coming to Moscow. Take epic shots of the Kremlin and grab some tea or coffee to savor the moment. Finish the tour at one of the fancy restaurants with panoramic views or return back to the hotel. 

Itinerary:

10.00 am Hotel pick up.

10.15-10.30 Visit an observation deck at Gorky Park. Get the view to the most famous park of Moscow, enjoy the marvellous show of fountains synchronized with music (depends on the season)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), Moscow 119270 Russia

10.30-10.50 Enjoy birds-eye view at the observation deck at Sparrow Hills. Enjoy the best views of the impressive building of Moscow State University, modern skyscrapers of Moscow City, Moskva River and the huge Olympic Stadium, one of the venues for 2018 World Cup.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU), Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow 119234 Russia

Take in the views of this architectural masterpiece

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Luzhniki Stadium, Luzhniki st., 24 Metro Sportivnaya, Moscow 119270 Russia

Enjoy the views of this Olympic stadium

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Volkhonka, 15, Moscow 119019 Russia

10.50-11.30 Climb up an observation deck in the biggest Russian Orthodox Church – Christ the Savior Cathedral. See the old historical district, the most romantic places in Moscow, Patriarch Bridge and the famous Red October chocolate factory which has been transformed into a trendy art zone.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Central Children's Store, Teatralny dr., 5/1 Metro Lubyanka, Moscow 109012 Russia

The observation deck at the Christ the Savior Cathedral has entrance fee per person and can be replaced instead with a free observation deck at Children's World Department Store.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia

11.30-12.10 if you fancy, have a cup of delicious coffee at cozy O2Lounge rooftop bar (not included) enjoying the iconic views of Manezh Square, the Kremlin, State Historical Museum and Tverskaya street, one of the oldest and most expensive streets in Russia

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kremlin Walls and Towers, Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia

Enjoy the views from outside and hear stories about this ancient fortress from your Moscow private local guide

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Victory Park, Bratyev Fonchenko st., 7, Moscow 121170 Russia

12.10-12.50 Take in the city views from the Poklonnaya Hill at the legendary Victory Park. From the top of the hill you will learn some historical facts and stories about WWII in Russia and how much the victory cost Russia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cross on Poklonnaya Hill, Kutuzovskiy Ave. Poklonnaya Hill, Moscow 121096 Russia

Enjoy the city views from Poklonaya Hill

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Viewing Point of Hotel Ukraina, Kutuzovskiy Ave., 2/1, Moscow Russia

13.00 Drop off at the hotel or one of the rooftop restaurants for a great culinary and romantic experience. (Hotel Ukraina or Swissotel Krasnie Kholmy). Of the eight restaurants of the Ukraina Hotel the best one is Buono Italian restaurant on the 29th and 30th floors. Huge windows, panoramic views and a great vibe. You can see the White House, skyscrapers and grab a bite. Whereas City Space Bar on the 34th floor of Swissotel offers 360-degree panorama of Moscow.
*The tour is subject to change.

Duration: 5 minutes