Russia Moscow сity & VDNKH guided tour

Itinerary

Moscow сity tour

The sightseeing tour of the historical center of Moscow introduces the most famous sights of the capital. The tour continues at the All-Russian Exhibition Center.

Kremlin and Red Square

The Kremlin is a historical architectural complex represented by numerous ancient cathedrals, spacious squares, magnificent towers. On Red Square, the symbol of Moscow, military parades and demonstrations are held, and festivities and celebrations are organized. Here you can see a masterpiece of Russian architecture, St. Basil’s Cathedral, a magnificent Historical Museum, majestic walls and towers of the Kremlin.

Tverskoy Boulevard

The boulevard, leading from Nikitsky Gate to Pushkinskaya Square, stretches for almost 900 meters. The official date of its opening is considered to be 1796. For many years, the boulevard was a favorite place for walks of Moscow aristocrats, and today you can see valuable architectural objects, old apartment buildings. Tourists can also get acquainted with the history of its famous inhabitants, and feel the atmosphere of past years.

Sparrow Hills

If you want to see what Moscow looks like from a bird’s eye view, you should climb the Sparrow Hills. From here, from the observation deck, a magnificent view of the streets, squares, cathedrals and architectural masterpieces opens.

Moscow State University named after Lomonosov

It is the oldest educational institution in Moscow, a major center of science and culture of the capital and the whole country. It was named after the outstanding Russian scientist, Mikhail Lomonosov. During the tour you will learn the history of the foundation and development of the university, its past achievements and prospects for the future.

VDNH

The All-Russian Exhibition Center (historical name Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy, VDNH) is an architectural complex symbolizing the Soviet era of the country’s development.
The most famous monuments of VDNH are the monumental sculpture “Worker and Collective Farm Girl”, fountains “Friendship of the Peoples of the USSR” and “Stone Flower”, pavilions representing various Soviet republics.
Today VDNH is an extensive recreation area for residents of the capital and its guests. In 2019, the exhibition solemnly celebrated its 80th anniversary. On its territory there are museums, landscaped parks, educational centers. About 25 million visitors from Russia and foreign countries visit the exhibition center annually.