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Moscow City Tour and Scenic River Cruise (6 hours)

Combine a private guided visit to the heart of Moscow - it's famous attractions like St. Basil's Cathedral, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent, Christ The Savior Cathedral, Red Square and Kremlin walls and towers and other sightseeing - with the Moscow River Scenic cruise - the best way to enjoy Moscow's beautiful views from the water. Witness the beauty of Moscow’s highlights at dusk on this 2.5-hour evening cruise on the Moskva River. On board, you can enjoy the ship's restaurant (own expense). You'll have a wide choice of food, soft and strong drinks. A kids menu is also available.
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Special Offer

11:00 am - Meet your guide and driver at the hotel’s lobby and start your sightseeing tour around one of the most magnificent Russian cities – it’s capital Moscow. Start your excursion from Manezhnaya square (Kutafya Tower of Kremlin). Follow your guide through the Alexander Garden directly to the Red Square. Then use Vasilievsky Descent to be close to St. Basil's Cathedral. The driver will pick you up on Vasilievsky Descent, then moves to Kremlin Embankment and Prechistenskaya Embankment. Then you pass the famous House-on-Embankment and stop near Christ the Savior Cathedral. Then you cross Bulvarnoye Ring and Sadovoye Ring and move to Novodevichy (New Maiden) Convent.

Then you go to the direction of Moscow State Grand University, then near Mosfilm movie studio and along the Kutuzovsky prospect. You have a stop near Poklonnaya Hill in Victory Park and Triumphal Arch built in honour of the Russian’s Army’s victory in the Patriotic War 1812 year. Go along the Kutuzovsky prospect admiring beautiful Moskva-city view. Then follow to the New Arbat street and leave your car to have a walk along the Old Arbat street.

About 2:30 pm the driver picks you up and leads you to the ship pier. Take a seat on the open-air upper deck, or settle into one of the window-side seats in the fully-heated lower saloon area and enjoy a 2.5 hours Scenic River Cruise. The boat leaves the pier at 3:00 pm.

Take photos of such incomparable views of the embankment - the White House where the Russian Government is located, as your cruise boat slips away from the pier and out onto the calm waters of the Moskva river. Then pass Novodevichy Convent which has been founded by Grand Duke Vasily III in the year 1524. It's walls and towers are well-known all over the world as the real sign of Russian Orthodoxy. Have your camera ready and see the St Basil's Cathedral and the famous Kremlin walls and towers, magnificent Pokrovsky Cathedral and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

You tour will come to an end at the pier near the hotel "Ukraine". Make your own way to your hotel/hostel. To take a taxi (own expense), you can use the pier reception or use international companies like Uber or Gett.

Finally you can have a rest at your hotel, dreaming about visiting beautiful Moscow again.

Type: Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Departure time: 11:00 AM

Important info

Price includes
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private sightseeing tour
  • Sightseeing 2.5-hours cruise
  • Transport by private air-conditioned coach
  • Professional guide
Not included
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional expenses

Additional info
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
Departure and Return

11 am - 2:30 pm: Private Moscow Overview tour
3 pm - 5:30 p:. Unforgettable Scenic River Cruise along the Moscow River

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Sights included in program

Moscow : The Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin, the beautiful and ancient ensemble stands high on the hill towering over the left bank of the Moskva river. The Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of power and might of the Russian state, the national idea expressed in stone. It is the oldest part of the city, its political, historic and cultural centre, and the seat of the country's highest bodies of power. The Kremlin contains unique specimens of Russian metal cas... Read more
Moscow : Red Square
The famous Red Square is located in the heart of Moscow. Of course, no trip to Russia would be complete without a visit to Red Square, perhaps Russia's most well known place, and possibly the most famous city square in the world. It is Russia’s most recognizable landmark and is usually tourists first stop in Moscow. It is surrounded by Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin’s Mausoleum and the Kremlin. Visitors... Read more
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is amazingly opulent, garishly grandiose and truly historic. The cathedral's sheer size and splendour guarantee its role as a lovely landmark. This gargantuan cathedral was completed in 1997 – just in time to celebrate Moscow's 850th birthday. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour sits on the site of an earlier and similar church of the same name, built in the 19th century to commemorate Russia's victory ov... Read more
The Novodevichy Convent, one of Moscow's most beautiful cloisters, is nestled in the southwest of Moscow where the Moskva River bends to form what looks like a peninsula. It is an amazing architectural monument, and also the greatest of city's attractions, second only to the Kremlin. It is a peaceful retreat from the bustling Moscow. The Novodevichy Convent, built in the 16th and 17th centuries in the so-called Moscow Baroque style, was part of a... Read more
The St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow just that this fascinating church at the heart of Moscow, is an exemplary work of art, which touchingly and glamorously traces back the history of Russia in an encompassing and solemn manner, that no other tourist attraction can ever surpass. It is an interesting milestone and a great leaping step towards world tourism and the interesting pieces of history in its courageous, attractive and worth reading whol... Read more

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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 12% discount and 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.

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