Private Prechistenka Street Romantic Tour in Moscow with Friendly Local Guide
About This Tour
Discover one of Moscow’s most elegant historic streets on this private walking tour along Prechistenka Street. With a friendly local guide, explore a remarkable...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Moscow · Languages: English
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.; Your guide will 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Customizable itinerary
- Friendly local guide
- Multiple start times available
- Private walking tour
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tou
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Touch the piece of Moscow history at the White and Red Chambers. Built in the 17th century they are one of the oldest buildings in Moscow. Designed in the magnificent Baroque style with numerous splendid details that make up a gorgeous composition they are surely the places worth seeing.Opposite to the Chambers stands the Forbrikher’s Pharmacy. The wonderful façade of the building is decorated with Corinthian pilasters, which seem to divide the building into five equal parts. The central arched window is decorated with beautiful stucco decoration depicting garlands of fruits and flowers.Visit the Rzhevsky-Orlov-Filipp’s Mansion, built in XVIII century. Appreciate the serene styled design of house that was used by many famous people, including the likes of general Orlov, Isaac Levitan and Boris Pasternak.Feel the atmosphere of art and learn about one of the greatest poets of Russia at the State A.S. Pushkin Museum. Touch multiple exhibition pieces of different ages and learn the stories about the people who previously occupied this house.A grandiose building with sculpture panels and elegant balconies made with petite columns. This building is also connected with literature, it was mentioned in a famous Bulgakov’s "Heart of a Dog" novel. In was once the residence of the renowned pianist Goldenwaser, who hosted such guests as Rakhmaninov, Taneev and Metner.Former Konshina’s Mansion has a great history as well, even the Emperor Alexander I visited it once. The building is designed in the best Neo-Classical traditions, which made this building one of the most luxurious places of its age. Interior is made with the finest Italian marble, posseses numerous splendid stone sculptures, French bronze ornaments, fancy chandeliers, and expensive parquet floors.Lev Tolstoy Museum, built in the bright Empire style, is another great architectural masterpiece. The main building of the estate is very elegant, the monumentality of its forms is harmoniously combined with its small size. Dive into the historical atmosphere and feel the literature spirit of life and oeuvres of Lev Tolstoy, one of the greatest Russian writers.Isadora Duncan's House The house of an American dancer-innovator, known as the founder of free dance, is a beautiful building with a serene and elegant style. Isadora Duncan had even organized a dancing school in this mansion at Prechistenka Street. This place has a fascinating dancing-connected history as it was also a former house of prima ballerina of Bolshoi Theatre Alexandra Balashova.Isakov’s Apartment House Visit the Isakov’s Apartment House that is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in Moscow, and the façade is known as one of the most beautiful in the capital. The decoration of the front facade is truly luxurious, and a whimsical and elegant decor gives the house a unique charm that every passer-by will surely fall in love with.The Dolgorukov Palace is known as one of the most beautiful building of the Classicism age. Traditional classicism details, grandiose facade and serene design will bring you emotion of something great and historical. It is also the home to the Exhibition Complex of the Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery.The building of the Russian Art Academy has always been a home to world class art. It was a home of Ivan Morozov, who was a major collector of avant-garde French and Russian art. Appreciate the mellow greatly detailed décor, take a picture with the magnificent scenery of this place and learn more about the history of Russian art.
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.
