Arbat Street
60 min
About
Arbat is a pedestrian street in the heart of Moscow, full with the old city charm. Every house has its own history and life. It’s the place full of life and energy with the street bands playing music, coffee shops, street artists, souvenir stalls, museums and unusual memorials. Arbat is a great place to spend great time, full with the old Moscow spirit and atmosphere.
St. Basil's Cathedral
15 min
About
Beautiful and ornate St. Basils is what you think is Russia. Dating to the times of Ivan the Terrible, this church is a true decoration of the Red square, which creates the unique Russian feel there. Unlike the similar church is St. Petersburg, St. Basil’s inside is a network of the small chapels, each dedicated to the different saint or holiday. Please note the church has numerous stairs with high steps.
Bolshoi Theater
15 min
About
Bolshoi translates as Big. And it is really one of the biggest theaters of Russia. It appeared here after the war with Napoleon on the spot of the first Moscow Theater. The best ballet and opera performances are shown here. The theater is large, so the performances are shown on the historical stage, the new stage (located on the same square), and the Beethoven concert hall, located in the main building.
Red Square
60 min
About
Red in Old Russian also stands for beautiful. So this name marks the beauty of the square, rather than the color of the Kremlin walls or the communist history. The Red square is beautiful by day or by night framed by the GUM building and the tall Kremlin wall.
Kremlin
180 min
About
Kremlin began as an ancient fortress, which became the historical and cultural center of the country and the office of the president of Russia. A large part of the Kremlin grounds is open for the tourists. The main attractions are the old cathedrals, like the one, where Russian tsars from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas 2nd were crowned (1 cathedral inside visit), as well as Russia’s largest bell and cannon.
Moscow Metro
45 min
About
Build deep into the ground, Moscow metro is richly decorated with marble and mosaics, looking as the real palaces under the ground. The first stations date back to 1935.Each station is different and each is a piece of art, yet used daily by millions of people as a part of city complex transport network.
Day
Time
Description
Comment
Day plan
05:50 - 06:00
Meet our St. Petersburg assistant and driver by the ship.
06:00 - 06:30
Transfer to Moskosvky train station.
06:55 - 11:00
Take fast Sapsan Train to Moscow. There is not much going on as you travel, so you will get bored after some 30 minutes. And now is the time to catch on your sleep and get ready for an extensive walking tour waiting for you ahead.
11:00 - 11:15
Meet your Moscow guide at Leningradsky train station. Start exploring Moscow!
11:15 - 11:45
Take the famous Moscow subway from the train station to the Red Square area.
11:45 - 12:30
Walk through Alexander’s Garden with its eternal flame, a WW2 memorial, where you might witness the change of guards and take lots of great photos.
12:30 - 14:30
Tour of the Kremlin grounds with the visit to one of it's cathedrals. Guided tour of Moscow Kremlin.
14:30 - 15:00
Walk along Red Square, the hub of Russia, with its fantastic "stone flower"- St. Basil Cathedral, one of the symbols of Moscow.
15:00 - 16:00
Buffet lunch at a local cafe/restaurant near Red Square.
16:00 - 17:30
A walk along Arbat Street, a colorful promenade with antique stores, cafes, street musicians and painters.
17:30 - 18:30
Enjoy a quick tour of Moscow underground with its gorgeous stations before you finish your Moscow day at Leningradsky Railway station.
19:30 - 23:30
Take fast Sapsan Train back to St. Petersburg. Sit back, relax and enjoy your ride.
23:30 - 23:59
Meet your driver at the station and transfer back to the ship.
Please note that it is VERY important to be on time for all meetings with the guide. Please note that we'll wait for the delayed passengers for 15 minutes only. The itinerary of your particular tour may vary due to the museum admission times but will include all items listed.
Included in tour
English-speaking tour guide
Roundtrip cruise ship - train station transfers
Fast Sapsan train tickets St. Petersburg - Moscow - St. Petersburg
All admissions as per program (Kremlin and subway)
Buffet lunch at a local cafe/restaurant
Radio-headsets for groups 7+
Smiles and positive experience
not Included in tour
Tips/Gratuity (Recommended 10%)
Admissions to Saint Basil"s Cathedral, Lenin's mausoleum
Important info
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended!
To make your experience as smooth as possible we highly discourage the following clients from participating in this tour due to high program intensity:
- Wheelchair/walker/scooter users
- People requiring walking assistance
