Tours to Moscow

Vacations and private tours to Moscow

No trip to Russia is complete without a visit to Russia's vibrant capital. Moscow has everything to offer, from art, culture and world-class museums to night life, and open-air and sports activities. Feel free to ask for what appeals to you most, and we shall try to work out the perfect itinerary for your Russian adventure. Moscow now has an underground map in English, as well as street names, and important street signs in English. There is even a travel police force! These are specially-trained, English-speaking police officers who patrol the city center, and who aim to answer your questions -in English! – and help you navigate around. For discerning travelers, Moscow offers a great choice of high-end hotels, including world-famous international brands, and local historic hotels downtown.

We invite you to discover the Town. A unique place which over 15 millions call home. Let Moscow grown on you when you see oaks in Kolomensky Park which are the peers of the city, over 800 years; or learn how to use Moscow metro (when trains move to the city center, announcements are made with male voices, and from the center - with female voices. This is done for the blind so that it is easier to navigate); or - no kidding- call police to fine a dog owner - there is a law prohibiting dogs from barking from 11 pm till 7 am. 23 to 7 a.m. When you explore narrow ancient streets and modern high end City, blend with locals and go out .

We have selected the top locations for you that offer the highest level of service. We shall recommend great destinations and hotels to stay in based on your preferences and expectations. Mid-range and budget hotels are also available, but we advise that you book in advance during peak season, which is 20 December—10 January, 1—10 May, June—August and the beginning of November. Moscow is the top destination for Russians themselves, travelling on vacations and school holidays.

Moscow Highlights

Our Russia tour packages cover entire country, but apparently this city is the one most sought-after when it comes to planning a tour to Russia. What does the best tour to Moscow include? Literally, it can be anything. Explore the treasures of Moscow Kremlin, discover Russian art collection of The Tretyakov State Art Gallery, stroll down Arbat street, try pancakes with caviar and attend a ballet in the Bolshoi!

Founded in 1147, it has grown to fame as cultural, historical and political heart of Russia. From ancient Tsars culture to Empire's legacy and Communist capital of the world, Moscow has witnessed world-shaping events and country's brightest moments of glory.

We aim to suit your interests and fit any budget. We offer the best of Russia's vibrant capital when you book a tour to Moscow with Discovery Russia. If you wish to add or cut the days off the suggested itineraries, amend selection of tours or activities, please contact your Destination Expert to customize your travel to Moscow.

“Kremlin” is not actually a specific place name, but means “fortress”. The most well-known kremlin is of course the one in Moscow, at Red Square. And Red Square is not actually Red because of the red bricks, but because "red" in the old Russian language meant "beautiful". And "Kremlin" meant a castle. So…there are many kremlins in Russia and in Moscow alone we will show you a few!

A must see in Russia, St Basil's Cathedral is a construction of outstanding beauty. The Tretyakov State Art Gallery, one of the two largest collections of Russian art. The other (we are not talking about sizes!) is the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg. This alone worth travel to Moscow!

Panorama 360 in Moscow City is the highest observation point in Europe. Moscow metro is one of the most beautiful in the world, Bolshoi theatre is certainly one of the most famous. And you are certainly aware of that, right? And yet ...there is more.

A remarkable feature of Stalin's era are the so-called "Stalin's skyscrapers", each built in different areas of the city, following common principles of design, but all very different from each other. One of them is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, another is a hotel, a third the Moscow State University, etc.! Every building has its own story—and its own famous residents.

A 10-minute metro ride from the city center will take you to Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve, where you can get an idea of what Medieval Moscow looked like. Here you’ll find the oldest garden in Moscow and a favorite estate of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great. The Church of the Ascension was built in 1532 and is now one of Russia's few UNESCO World Heritage sites. The lit is endless. Call us now to book your perfect trip to Moscow. Tailor-made holidays, group tours, cultural, leisure and adventure travel to Russia. Discover the most sought-after gems of Russia, must-sees and little known spots!

Wide choice of tailor made holidays to fit your vacation plans, private and group tours to Russia and Moscow are available. Enjoy both cultural, leisure and also adventure travel to Russia, Mongolia and China. Discovery Russia provides best value tours to Russia from Australia, tours to Russia from USA, tours to Russia from Canada, tours to Russia from New Zealand. Moscow small group tours and tailor-made holidays.

The full length of Profsoyuznaya Street - the longest in Moscow - is 14 kilometers.

Indigenous Muscovites can call themselves those who live in the city of the fourth generation. There are no more than 2% of them left in Moscow..

There are 3544 steps in the Ostankino TV Tower and it holds speed races sometimes. The absolute record belongs to the runner who defeated the entire height of the TV tower in astonishing 11 minutes 55 seconds!.

Tell us more about your preferences (what about a tank ride?) and your Discovery Russia destination expert will carefully curate the ideal Moscow experience

Each of our professional guides offers a unique perception and historical knowledge of the city - be sure to make the most of their expertise. For the first evening in the city, we recommend a visit to Zaryadye Park, where you can view a 3D-film on Moscow's history and 4D movie about Russia's greatest highlights from east to west. Located right next to the Kremlin and Red Square, Zaryadye Park is an attraction in and of itself, boasting a spot on Time Magazine’s 2018 ‘100 places to visit now’ list.

Moscow Public Transport

Metro: The Metro train is the fastest way to get around the city; the Metro stations are as beautiful as museums. A single-trip ticket can be purchased for 50R ($1), which allows you to spend as much time inside the Metro network as you like. You can also save money by buying 5, 10 or 20-trip tickets—they are less expensive. Taxi: You can use a taxi app on your phone (such as GETT Taxi or Yandex Taxi) to find the nearest available driver. Prices start from 300R for a 20-minute ride. You can also use any car on the street as a taxi. To call a street taxi, just wave one down, but be sure to negotiate the price before starting your trip.