St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow.
Want to explore Moscow but can’t quite find the right mix of attractions? Look no further than a private tour, which gives visitors freedom to organise their own itineraries, to cherry pick among the sights and enjoy the expert attentions of a private guide. Private tours of Moscow can also help you skip the crowds and even more convenient, time and place of pick up can be arranged to suit you.
Private Walking Tours
Enjoy the expert commentary from your informed guide on a six-hour private walking tour of the highlights of Moscow. The route encompasses the Kremlin, Red Square, the wildly exotic St Basil’s Cathedral and its rainbow of domes, the former KGB headquarters, the Bolshoi Ballet and Lenin’s Mausoleum – and there’s even time to enjoy a typically Russian lunch in a local restaurant.
Special Interest Tours
Whether you have a desire to shoot a round from an AK-47, experience a traditional Russian bathhouse or head to Star City to learn about the Russian space missions on the 1960s, there’s a private tour to suit.
The Monastery of St Sergius at Sergiev Posad in Moscow’s Golden Ring.
Other options include a private visit to the Central Air Force Museum in Monino to see Cold War planes and spy equipment; or the chance to explore behind the scenes at the Kremlin before the crowds arrive with an early-morning guided tour of the opulent riches of the Imperial Armoury Chamber.
Getting Out of Town
A couple of out-of-town day trips head for the Golden Ring northeast of Moscow, providing glimpses of a more tranquil Russia after the full-on impact of the capital city. If you have plenty of time on your hands, a four-day exploration visits several of the Golden Ring’s carefully preserved fortified towns – including Vladimir, Kostroma, Sergiev Posad and Rostov – their onion-domed Orthodox cathedrals topped with gold, UNESCO-listed Golden Ring monasteries and specialized museums.
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