Private Moscow Boat Tour with Friendly Local Guide
About This Tour
See Moscow from a different perspective on this private 3-hour experience that combines a guided city introduction with a scenic river cruise. Travel from your...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Moscow · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Please indicate preferred start time in comments when booking; A small amount of walking is involved to and from metro; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Your guide can meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental.; You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email.
About Moscow
Moscow
The epicenter of modern Russia, Moscow booms with shiny new skyscrapers, the bulbous onion domes of the tsars and politically-rich Red Square. Explore the metropolis with a local guide.
What's Included
- Private tour. (Note: the boat itself is not private, it is a public boat experience)
- Friendly local guide
- Multiple start times available
- Customized itinerary
- Flexibility during the tour
- Iconic places for photo shoot
- Meeting in the hotel
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Stop At: Moscow Timing is flexible and you can start the tour any time you prefer. This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. 10.00am Meet your private guide in the lobby of your hotel and get a brief historical and cultural tour while on the way to the river cruise port. 11.00am Explore the city via river on 2-hour boat ride while hearing interesting stories about Moscow's past and present. Get an up close and personal look at the architectural gems of Moscow from distinctive periods and styles starting form 15th century and finishing with modern-era architectural ensembles. Get panoramic waterfront views and vistas of the world famous landmarks and sites, as well as the best views of the Kremlin, the fortress that used to be a settlement on Borovitsky Hill back in the 11th century. Pass By: Novospasskiy Bridge Other sites to marvel at include Novospasskiy Bridge, a 100-year old bridge originally built in the 16th century; Novospassky Monastery, one of the few fortified monasteries in Moscow; the Russian Ministry of Defense; the Cathedral of Christ the Savior; and Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment, built in 1950s and full of intrigues and mysteries. Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Snap amazing pictures while passing by Christ the Savior Cathedral Pass By: Luzhniki Stadium Don't miss the Luzhniki stadium, the central playing field for the 2018 World Cup. Pass By: Gorky Park Museum 1.00pm Finish the tour in Gorky Park (or any other spot of your choice) and enjoy a nice coffee with water views. Pass By: Moscow Kremlin 11.00am Explore the city via river on 2-hour boat ride while hearing interesting stories about Moscow's past and present. Get an up close and personal look at the architectural gems of Moscow from distinctive periods and styles starting form 15th century and finishing with modern-era architectural ensembles. Get panoramic waterfront views and vistas of the world famous landmarks and sites, as well as the best views of the Kremlin, the fortress that used to be a settlement on Borovitsky Hill back in the 11th century.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Moscow. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Moscow. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
