Legendary Bolshoi Theatre Historical Tour with the Highlights of Central Moscow and Traditional Russian Lunch with Vodka (4,5 hours)
Meet your guide at the Theatre Square in Moscow - right in front of the Bolshoi Theatre.
It's time to start the tour with a highlight - visiting the Oldest Russian Ballet and Opera theatre - Bolshoi theatre. Marvel at the magnificent facade of the grand Bolshoi Theatre. Enter the main hall and admire a 6–tier auditorium elaborately decorated with crimson and gold embellishments. Receive an insightful introduction to the theatre's turbulent history, hearing of the fires and neglect that threatened to destroy the building forever. The tour will be led by a professional guide who will give you a detailed overview of the theatre history and traditions as well as its everyday life. Gold and crystal, velvet and skilled imagery, wealth and luxury - now you can admire all this brilliance yourself. Imagine the Royal Family sitting in the Royal Box, listening best arias of Shalyapin and delighting the glorious production of Marius Petipa ballet performances. You will see the orchestra pit with conductor's stand and scene mechanisms, which are very necessary to lift up curtain and change decorations. Probably you will have a unique chance to visit make-up workshops and rehearsal room, if it suits to the theatre plans because of preparation for the evening performance. Beethoven Hall, Government, Royal and Guests Boxes, Small and Grand Imperial Foie, White Hall - everything is now to your attention for this 1 hour. Feel the atmosphere of the real theatre daily life - life full of rises and falls, harassing work and appreciative applause! Feel the soul of this place - listen to the theatre's heart beating in the creative impulse and you will not want to leave this incredible place!
Now move to the centre of Moscow - Red Square - main plaza of Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia. Red Square is often considered to be the central square of Moscow since Moscow's major streets, which connect to Russia's major highways, originate from the square. Admire the Manezhnaya square, Alexander Garden, Lenin Mausoleum, visit GUM (time permitting), then use Vasilievsky Descent to be close to St. Basil's Cathedral and many more.
The sightseeing tour finishes in the city centre. It's time to get something to eat. The guide will accompany you to the restaurant, it is time to say goodbye to your guide. Centrally located just near the Bolshoi theatre perfect restaurant is waiting for you to offer the Real Traditional Russian 3-course Lunch with Vodka. Full of emotions, looking at your exclusive photos, sitting in the halls made as the Royal Palace, richly decorated with ornate tracery - take a delight in the Real Russian Cuisine - feel yourself Real Russian!
When the lunch ends you can get a taxi to come back to your hotel (own expense) or go for walk around the city centre, admiring one of the Anсient and Beautiful Russian cities!
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Important info
- Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request (additional charge may apply)
- Bolshoi Theatre Historic Buildings tour tickets (small group in English)
- Central Moscow private overview tour
- 3-course Traditional Russian Lunch with a Vodka shot
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport services
- Theatre tickets
- Gratuities (optional)
- Minimum age is 14 years
- A dress code is required to enter places of ballet theatres- no shorts or t-shorts
- Seeing the rehearsals is not guaranteed, as the theatre reserves the right to change the schedule without notifications
- Vegetarian lunch option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Tickets for the evening performance are not included, but can be requested
Sights included in program
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2 person - US$ 302 (US$ 151 per person)
3 person - US$ 384 (US$ 128 per person)
4 person - US$ 468 (US$ 117 per person)
5 person - US$ 550 (US$ 110 per person)
6 person - US$ 636 (US$ 106 per person)
7 person - US$ 714 (US$ 102 per person)
8 person - US$ 800 (US$ 100 per person)
9 person - US$ 882 (US$ 98 per person)
10 person - US$ 960 (US$ 96 per person)
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.
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