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.