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Majestic Kremlin in winter: grounds and cathedrals tour
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 especially scenic in winter time, with bright white snow and golden domes of the cathedrals. The Kremlin is a Russian word that stands for a fortress or a fort, and indeed the Moscow Kremlin is a huge medieval fortress in the center of the city. The Kremlin was built in the 15th century, and it has the oldest buildings in Moscow, and all of them are related to the Russian history. In the days of old, the Kremlin was the seat of the Russian Tsars, 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 Winter Kremlin Grounds and Cathedrals Tour includes the following sights and landmarks:
  • The Arsenal (today it's the residence of the Kremlin Guards) and 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.

You won't be cold! The Kremlin tour combines walking outside and includes visits inside the following cathedrals and venues:
  • 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 Russian Tsars are buried;
  • 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 to the tour:
  • 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 the 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

1
Your guide will meet you at the location of choice
transfer by metro or by car can be included into the tour
2
Enter the Kremlin through the Kutafia Tower
3
The Arsenal and the Palace of Congresses
4
The Senate Palace - the Office of the President today
Viewed outside
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The Tsar Cannon
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The Tsar Bell
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Cathedral Square
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Visit inside the Cathedral of the Assumption of Holy Virgin Mary
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Visit inside the Cathedral of Archangel Michael
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The Grand Royal Palace
viewed outside
11
The Patriarch's Palace exhibition of 17th century artefacts
13
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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Please select additional options for your tour:
include a tour of the Armoury - Treasures of the Russian Tsars (+2 hours)
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The Kremlin is open to public 10.00-17.00
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