Russian Pancakes Tour with Free Samplings and Historic Walk in Downtown Moscow

Russian Pancakes Tour with Free Samplings and Historic Walk in Downtown Moscow

Want to try Russian traditional pancakes? Learn to eat like a local on this fantastic, 2- or 3-hour tour (ending on the tour option you select) of Moscow’s trendsetting dining scene.

Hit up some city center hotspots like Myasnitskaya Street, Pushkin Square, Tverskaya Street, Eliseevskiy Emporium, Alexander Garden and Red Square. Don’t miss a chance to shop for souvenirs at the Tea House which offers a great variety of premium tea, coffee and chocolate for over a century.

Stroll along the historic Tverskoy Boulevard which was the first boulevard (1796) in the historical neighborhood of the “Bely Gorod’ neighborhood, or “White Town”.

Eat your way through Moscow’s downtown and pop into different cafés to sample up delicious pancakes, one of the oldest delicacies of Russian cuisine. Along the way, take a look and hear of the historical, cultural and architectural components that make up the legendary capital of Russia. 

Finish the tour at Red Square. 

Itinerary
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Stop At: Myasnitskaya Street, Moscow Russia

10am You’ll meet you guide in the hotel lobby and start your gourmet Moscow exploration from Myasnitskaya Street (Butchers’ Street), old city avenue, named after the butchers who settled down in the area in 15th century. Check out the eclectic interiors and exteriors of Tea House located nearby. It’s a perfect photo op and one of the most beautiful houses in Moscow that dates back to 1893. 

Follow your foodie guide to one of the coziest cafes where you’ll get to try one of these: a wonderful sour cream cake with prunes, or chocolate caramel cake, or honey cake, all guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. Before we move on, enjoy one of the drinks of your choice: the delicious raf coffee with orange peel and rosemary, or honey and cinnamon tea, or Americano/Cappuccino.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kuznetsky Most Street, ulitsa Kuznetsky Most, Moscow Russia

Your tour will go on to an ethnic café where you can try one of the best pancakes, served with raspberry jam, sour cream and powdered sugar that you will wash down with freshly brewed Coffee Americano, Latte or Cappuccino.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gastronomia Eliseevsky, Tverskaya St., 14, Moscow 125009 Russia

And do not forget to check the Eliseevskiy Emporium, renowned shopping mall which will capture your imagination with its fascinating gilded décor with incredible shiny crystal chandeliers and magnificent moldings.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa), Tverskaya ulitsa, Moscow Russia

After this, you will explore downtown of Moscow and learn interesting facts about the Pushkin Square. Stroll down the Tverskaya Street, the main Russian avenue, which has been popular among Moscow elite since 17th century and nowadays is a the high-end street.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Boulevard Ring, It Passes Through of Major Squares: Arbat, Pushkin, Trubnaya, Ends At Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge, Moscow Russia

You can finish your culinary tour here or continue to explore the latest gastronomic trends with your expert guide on a 3-hour tour. Take a digestion break with a short walk to the adjacent Tverskoy Boulevard, the oldest, the most beautiful and the longest one on the Boulevard ring.

Then indulge your sweet tooth with one of these Russian authentic delicacies: toasts with egg, grandmother’s pancakes with red caviar or home-made vareniki with cherry, rural cottage cheese or potatoes (your choice of filling) accompanied with refreshing compote berry drink (apricot, cherry, peach or plum). Enjoy the unforgettable warm atmosphere set by perfect blend of warm brick walls with wood inlay and crystal chandeliers, a real wood-burning stove in the center of the room, shelves with pots and jars, dim lights and nice lounge music.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bolshaya Nikitskaya street (ulitsa), Bolshaya Nikitskaya ulitsa Metro Teatralnaya, Okhotny riad, Moscow Russia

Full and happy, venture to historic downtown along Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, home to old Moscow State University, Moscow Conservatory. Admire the unique facades of neoclassical mansions and learn about the origin of the avenue’s name.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia

Take a walk back in time as your friendly local guide will tell you amazing stories about many layers of history found in Moscow, covering everything from its ancient tribes period, to its violent 20th century and the present period of rebirth. By the end, you’ll have a great understanding of the city’s food, its history and culture along with some top tips about the best places to visit.

Duration: 20 minutes