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Tour of the Moscow Kremlin grounds and cathedrals with a private guide
The Kremlin is a huge medieval fortress in the center of Moscow that serves both as a museum and the office of the Presidents of Russia. The President's reception venue, the Grand Royal Palace, is also located on the Kremlin Grounds. You can visit the Kremlin with a tour and see the historical cathedrals where the Russian Tsars were crowned, the famous Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell, see the exhibition in the Patriarch's Palace and learn the history of Russia. Pictures are allowed everywhere on the Kremlin grounds and inside cathedrals, so surely don't miss the opportunity to see Moscow's top attraction! Duration 2 hours, the tour combines walking outside and visits inside buildings, so you won't be cold.
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The Kremlin Grounds and Cathedrals tour is a must-have of any travel program in Moscow. The Kremlin is especially beautiful in summer time, with blooming trees and many flower beds. In the old Russian language, the word "Kremlin" is a meant a fortress or a fort, and indeed the Moscow Kremlin is a giant medieval fortress in the center of the city. The Kremlin was built in the 1480s, and it features some of the oldest buildings in Moscow, and all of them are related to the Russian history. Before the catpital of Russia was moved to St. Petersburg by Peter the Great, the Kremlin was the residence of the Russian Tsars, during Soviet time the Kremlin housed the Supreme Soviet, and today it serves of the Office of the President of Russia.
After meeting with your guide at the location of choice, you will proceed to the Kutafia Tower and enter the Kremlin through the Trinity Gate. The itinerary of the Kremlin Grounds and Cathedrals Tour includes the following sights and landmarks:
The Kremlin tour includes visits inside historical cathedrals and the Partriarch's Chambers:
Options that can be added to the tour (extra time and cost involved):
At the end of the tour your guide will take you back to the location of your choice or book a taxi for you, you can also continue with a Red Square and City Center Walking Tour.
Included: licensed guide up to 4 hours, tickets to the selected attractions.
Disclaimer: the Moscow Kremlin serves as the office and the reception residence of the President of the Russian Federation, therefore at times some areas of the Kremlin may be inaccessible during visits of high officials.
After meeting with your guide at the location of choice, you will proceed to the Kutafia Tower and enter the Kremlin through the Trinity Gate. The itinerary of the Kremlin Grounds and Cathedrals Tour includes the following sights and landmarks:
- The Arsenal (today it's the residence of the Kremlin Guards);
- The Palace of Congresses of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, today known as the State Kremlin Palace;
- The Senate Palace, now the Office of the President of Russia;
- The Tsar Cannon, the biggest medieval cannon in the world;
- The Tsar Bell, the world's biggest bell;
- Cathedral Square and Faceted Palace (viewed outside);
- The Grand Royal Palace (viewed outside);
- The Kremlin Garden and the Oak planted by Yury Gagarin, the first man in space.
The Kremlin tour includes visits inside historical cathedrals and the Partriarch's Chambers:
- The Cathedral of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary that served as the coronation sight of all the Tsars for 400 years;
- The Cathedral of Archangel Michael where the Moscow Princes and some of the Russian Tsars are buried;
- The Cathedral of Annunciation of Virgin Mary (optional);
- The exhibition in the Patriarch's Palace that showcases the 17th century lifestyle and has many precious exhibits of the Armoury on display.
Options that can be added to the tour (extra time and cost involved):
- The Armoury Museum: Treasure of the Russian Tsars (the museum is located on the Kremlin Grounds) +2 hours;
- The Diamond Fund Museum unassisted visit + 30 minutes.
At the end of the tour your guide will take you back to the location of your choice or book a taxi for you, you can also continue with a Red Square and City Center Walking Tour.
Included: licensed guide up to 4 hours, tickets to the selected attractions.
Disclaimer: the Moscow Kremlin serves as the office and the reception residence of the President of the Russian Federation, therefore at times some areas of the Kremlin may be inaccessible during visits of high officials.
Tour Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the location of choice
transfer by metro or by car can be included into the tour
Enter the Kremlin through the Kutafia Tower and Trinity Tower
The Arsenal and the Palace of Congresses of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union
The Senate Palace - the Office of the President today
Viewed outside
Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell
Ivan the Great Belltower
Cathedral Square and the Palace of Facets
Visit inside the Cathedral of the Assumption of Holy Virgin Mary
Visit inside the Cathedral of Archangel Michael
The Grand Royal Palace
viewed outside
The Kremlin Garden and Memorial Oak "Cosmos" planted by Yury Gagarin, the first man in space
The Patriarch's Palace exhibition of 17th century artefacts
Add 1.5 hours
End of tour at Manezhnaya Square
Your guide will take you to the location of choice or book a taxi for you
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The prices listed in the public offer on a relevant product's page may be subject to change due to price increases on part of the supplier(s) or currency fluctuations unless the tour is confirmed by us and fully paid for by the client.
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- All the museums, entertainment venues and services mentioned in the itinerary are available by appointment only for a specific agreed date and time. In case of lateness attendance cannot be guaranteed and no refund is offered.
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Russia at times has harsh weather, so checking up the weather and dressing for the weather or dirty conditions (mud, slush) is recommended. We will make efforts to educate our clients prior to the commencement of the tour on the proper clothing and attire, however, being dressed properly for the weather or dirty conditions expected at the site of the activity remains sole responsibility of the client.
In the event of tour or service or activity cancellation or partial non-fulfilment or non-delivery as a result of improper attire (too cold/too warm) for the cold or warm weather or dirty environment conditions or improper dress for a church or monastery (shorts/tank tops/ripped jeans) or a fancy restaurant visit (too casual, shorts, flip-flops, sneaker, tennis shoes, hoodie, T-shirt, jogging pants, sportswear), no refund is offered, and purchasing the right clothes or covers remain the responsibility of the client unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
In the event of tour or service or activity cancellation or partial non-fulfilment or non-delivery as a result of improper attire (too cold/too warm) for the cold or warm weather or dirty environment conditions or improper dress for a church or monastery (shorts/tank tops/ripped jeans) or a fancy restaurant visit (too casual, shorts, flip-flops, sneaker, tennis shoes, hoodie, T-shirt, jogging pants, sportswear), no refund is offered, and purchasing the right clothes or covers remain the responsibility of the client unless explicitly stated in the itinerary.
You can find a full list of recommendations in the Dress properly for the weather or for the occasion blog article.
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