Private Sightseeing Tours in Moscow

Enjoy a private guided tour of one of the most impressive and oldest museums in Moscow: the Armoury Museum, and the Diamond Fund inside. You'll see an impressive collection of armor, jewels, and other artifacts, and your private tour guide will tell you all about the history of these items. You'll end the tour with a greater understanding of Russian history and culture.

Travelers interested in contemporary art will love this guided tour of Moscow's Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. Your guide will help contextualize the art and exhibits you see, and help you understand Russia's role in the international contemporary arts scene. As it is a private tour, you can go at your own pace and ask questions.

Explore the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square with an expert guide on a 4-hour private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the stories behind the remarkable complex of landmarks, from the Kremlin's founding as a 12th-century fortress to the modern-day Presidential Regiment. This Moscow Kremlin and Red Square tour includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at your Moscow accommodations.

Delve into 1000 years of Russian art with a private tour at the Tretyakov Gallery. You'll have the chance to learn from your personal guide about the 170 000 works of art housed in the 62 exhibits of the museum. With pieces ranging from early religious icons to modern art, the Tretyakov is a can't miss for art lovers.

Delve into the fascinating history of Stalin's Skyscrapers, aka the Seven Sisters, on a private 3-hour tour of Moscow, ideal for travelers interested in Soviet history. With a private guide, you'll visit all seven of the famous buildings, which function as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kudrinskaya Square Building, Red Gates Administrative Building, plus more. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Located within the Kremlin, the Armoury Chamber is one of Moscow's oldest museums and home to the Diamond Fund, a collection of ornate jewels, gems and other precious stones that belonged to the Russian State. View this unique and fascinating exhibit during a 4-hour private tour. Peter the Great originated the Diamond Fund collection, which now includes everything from the world's largest sapphire to several Faberg e eggs. The Fund didn't become publicly accessible until after the fall of communism, making this tour a truly noteworthy experience.

Enjoy Moscow's historical sights and city lights on this 3-hour private evening walking tour. With a personal guide, view must-sees including the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, enjoy coffee (own expense) at the 19th-century GUM arcade, admire the illuminated skyline from various viewpoints, and more. Travel by metro when required, and learn about Moscow's 870-year history as you explore. A flexible itinerary and hotel pickup and optional drop-off on foot are included.

Explore Moscow from the perspective of its Communist history on this private walking tour. You'll visit notable places such as Revolution Square (Ploshchad Revolutsii), Lubyanka Square, and the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), plus see examples of Stalinist architecture and listen to a first-hand account of what Soviet life was like before and after the Iron Curtain, from housing and education to travel, economics, and propaganda.

Explore Russia's famous Golden Ring route and discover top regional attractions with ease on this private 6- to 8-hour Sergiev Posad and Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius tour from Moscow. Visit the town of Sergiev Posad with your private guide, home to medieval Russian architecture and a 14th-century Orthodox monastery. Explore the UNESCO-listed Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius' ramparts and churches, and gain insight into their deep religious significance. Marvel at the Cathedral of the Assumption's beautiful facade, and learn of its place in Lavra's colorful history.

Visit the Kolomenskoye Estate with ease on this private tour from Moscow. Learn about the history of Kolomenskoye Estate as a summer retreat for princes from your guide. Pause at the 16th-century Ascension Church and view the Wooden Palace. In the summer, enjoy a tasting of Medovukha, a traditional Slavic honey-based alcoholic drink.

Art enthusiasts will love this private tour of one of Russia's finest collections of foreign art, the Pushkin Arts Museum. Rather than just looking at the art, you'll learn all about the history and significance of the collection and some of the most important pieces. As this is a private tour you'll be able to go at your own pace, and linger over the pieces that interest you most.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Moscow on a private 6-hour walking tour of the city's architectural and historical highlights. Accompanied by a knowledgeable private guide, visit monumental landmarks like the Bolshoi Theater, the former KGB headquarters and St Basil's Cathedral. Gain fascinating insight into the historical heritage of the unique capital city and tour the Moscow Kremlin, former residence of exuberant Russian tsars. Relish the flexibility of this private tour and receive undivided attention from your expert guide. 

See the romantic side of Moscow on a private tour designed for sweethearts. You'll visit some of the loveliest places in the city that might inspire romance, such as the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University and the Hermitage Garden.

Delve into Moscow's Jewish heritage on a private 5-hour tour of historic Jewish sites and synagogues. Alongside a personal guide, you'll learn about local Jewish traditions, visit the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, and admire select synagogues. Plus, explore the neighborhood of Kitay Gorod and enjoy a Kosher lunch (own expense).

I will take you through some of the most significant private contemporary art galleries in Moscow so that you can reflect on the state of contemporary art scene in Moscow.

If you're short on time in Moscow, enhance your sightseeing experience of the Russian capital on a private 3-hour sightseeing tour. Tick off Red Square (Krasnaya Ploschad), Moscow's UNESCO-listed central square, the colorful Kazan Cathedral and St. Basil's Cathedral (Pokrovsky Sabor), and Kitay Gorod, filled with Bohemian markets and art stores. Purchase a drink in a fashionable Gorky park bar and let your guide capture fantastic photographs outside of iconic attractions

Customize your tour of Moscow with a private guide and private transportation. Spend a half-day seeing all the sights of the city that interest you, or your guide can suggest an itinerary. With your private party, you'll benefit from personalized attention, a flexible itinerary, and plenty of time to ask questions. Highlights can include Sparrow Hills, Novodevichy Convent, St. Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, and others.

See Moscow highlights on a 4-hour private tour of the city's historic landmarks, famous squares, and colorful streets. Enjoy the personal experience of a private guide as you explore on foot and by car, from the fountains of Manezh Square to Resurrection Gate, the Moscow Kremlin, and a 17th-century convent in the heart of the city. With a flexible departure time, this 4-hour private Moscow tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Moscow accommodations, and it's a great orientation to Russia's capital city.

Explore central Moscow on foot on this private 4-hour tour and learn about its imperial and Soviet past. As you walk and sightsee, hear about Moscow's history and view highlights such as St. Basil's Cathedral, the GUM shopping arcade, and the city's renaissance, baroque, and art nouveau architecture. Choose from two options: to explore Red Square and the historical Kitay-Gorod district, or to see Red Square before joining a 1-hour tour of the Bolshoi Theater.

This four-hour tour of Moscow is ideal for travelers short on time in the city. You'll experience a combination of high culture and everyday life as you visit the Kremlin with its historic artifacts, and the famous Metro with its art and architecture. See a lot in a short time, so you leave Moscow with an understanding of its unique vibe.