Cultural & Theme Tours in Moscow

First-time visitors to Moscow shouldn't miss the Kremlin and Red Square. See these famous sights while learning about their history and significance in Russia on a private tour. You'll receive personalized attention from your guide, and the ability to set your own pace, so this tour is ideal for travelers with varying interests and abilities.

Develop a greater understanding of Moscow's Jewish heritage on this private, 4-hour walking tour. See landmark sites like the Moscow Choral Synagogue, the primary synagogue in Russia and the former Soviet Union, and the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, the largest Jewish museum in the world and the most high-tech museum in Russia. All entrance fees plus a local hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience Moscow's 'other Kremlin' with a visit to the colorful Izmailovo Kremlin. Located in a historical part of the city, Izmailovo Kremlin is known for its embracement of Russian heritage as well as an open-air market where you can find Russian-made crafts, including iconic Matreshka (Matryoshka) nesting dolls. Enjoy an opportunity to paint one of your own with a hands-on art lesson and walk away with a truly unique souvenir. This exciting cultural tour includes convenient round-trip hotel transport.

This tour will show you the beauty of Moscow at night. Many of the streets, buildings, and monuments of the city are lit up beautifully at night, and your local guide will show you some of the best spots. Avoid getting lost at night with a guide. You'll have the chance to take attractive photos and get a feel for the atmosphere of the city at night, once Muscovites are relaxed and having fun.

Most tours that go to the Moscow Kremlin can be overcrowded. This private tour takes just you and your group of up to six to see the city's attractions, so you can get personalized attention from your guide along the way. See Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and Moscow Kremlin, and learn about the history of each. Plus, your guide meets your group right at your hotel for added convenience.

Spend the day learning about Russia's fascinating art history while touring the Tretyakov Art Gallery and Muzeon Art Park. Go beyond the famous Russian artists of Kandinsky, Chagall, and Malevich that appeared in the 20th century and see works from the 10th to the 19th centuries. Discover over 700 Soviet sculptures by notable communist artists at the Muzeon Art Park and how Russia has changed in the last 20 years.

See the sights of Moscow and discover its dramatic and secretive past on this half-day sightseeing excursion, a tour with special appeal for first-time visitors. Explore the Russian capital with an art historian guide and visit the oldest part of the city after the Kremlin. Experience the juxtaposition of old and new and hear the legends that surround Moscow. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Arbat, Moscow's most famous pedestrian street, in the company of a guide who can point out the most historic sites, as well as the best cafes still serving delicious fare. This tour also takes you off the beaten path and down some of Arbat's side streets to discover some of Moscow's lesser-known histories.

Not many tours take you privately to the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics and the VDNKh. This Russian private tour does, and takes just you and your group, so you can get the attention from your guide you'd like. Hear about the US-Russian Space Race, the Cold War, and other events. Perfect for families - you'll see space suits and life-sized rockets kids love. Plus, your tour comes with included transport by Metro.

If you have already seen Moscow's top sights, embark on this tour to discover a side to the city missed by many visitors. In a small group, learn about the world of Moscow merchants and their traditional way of life that has lasted for centuries. Visit houses and buildings associated with these merchants, including the State Tretyakov art gallery.

If you've already done some more general tours of Moscow, zoom in on a more focused aspect of Russian culture on this Leo Tolstoy-themed guided tour. Explore places connected to Tolstoy's great novel War and Peace, as well as his former residences, which still hold his personal possessions.

Immerse yourself in the religious history of Russia on this full-day tour to the Sergiev Posad Monastery from Moscow. With round-trip transportation included, you skip the need to rent a car and can relax and enjoy the ride. Once there, explore with your guide to gain a full understanding of Russia's spiritual and religious history, learning much more through guided commentary than you would simply exploring on your own.

Mosquarium gives a unique chance to everyone to be on a hand distance from rare and unusual habitants of all parts of the underwater world from seas to oceans. You will be a part of a unique performance of dolphins, killer whales, beluga whales, walruses and sea lions.Space Museum of cosmonautics The museum contains a wide variety of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight;astronomy; space exploration;space technology; and space in the arts.VDNKh is a historical and architectural complex located in the capital of Russia - Moscow. It has no analogues in the world. The complex includes more than 500 permanent structures. 49 of them are the objects of cultural heritage. From the very first year of its existence it became a laboratory where the best Soviet architects, sculptors and artists experimented with the new Soviet style.

Tolstoy's War and Peace or Anna Karenina might be impenetrable to many, but his Khamovniki country estate is wide open to the public. Take this literary walking tour and ramble upon the same paths he once did; contemplate existence in his garden; or just get a bit of exercise while exploring his sprawling and perfectly preserved 9,340 square-meter "country" estate. Tolstoy lived here with his family from 1882 to 1901, but if you seldom visit Moscow, then don't miss a rare chance to see how their literary lion lived and worked.

Take a look at some of Moscow's religious buildings during this 4-hour tour. Visit the New Maiden Convent, built to resemble a mini-Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, created to thank Jesus for saving Russia, and the Saint Basil Cathedral in the Red Square, which commemorates Ivan the Terrible's conquest of Kazan. Learn about the histories of each monument from your guide and about the Russian Orthodox Church.

Make pottery and Russian bread with your family during this craft class. Fun for all ages, the experience takes place at the Izmailovo Kremlin where you'll get an overview of the stately fortress and its history. Then, you'll make your own clay toys or pots to keep as souvenirs, browse the flea market, and visit the Bread Museum to make kolach (a fruit- or cheese-filled pastry) among other baked treats.

The Moscow Metro is famous for its elaborate decorations and beautiful artworks. On this tour of the underground transportation system you'll learn about Russian culture, art, history, technology and more, all in one convenient trip. Your local guide will be able to point out details that you might miss if you were traveling by yourself. This is a fun way to travel around Moscow while learning about the city.

Most tours that go to the Moscow Kremlin can be very overcrowded. This private tour takes just you and your group to see the city's attractions, so you can get personalized attention from your guide along the tour. See Red Square, Alexander Garden, Lubyanka Biulding, and Moscow Kremlin, and learn about the history of each as you go.

Get out of Moscow and travel to Sergiev Posad, one of the oldest cities on the Golden Ring, without the hassle of driving or planning public transport. Visit the UNESCO-listed Troitse-Sergieva Lavra (spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church) with a guide to learn about the monastery's rich history, then enjoy some free time to explore independently.

Explore the capital of Russia on this 5-hour small-group tour. Visit key landmarks like the Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Theatre Square, and the beautiful Moscow metro. Listen to commentary from your guide about the history of the city, why the metros are so ornate, and many other anecdotes about Russia. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to see the main highlights of Moscow.