The walking tour will introduce you to the most impressive and worth seeing sights such as Red Square, GUM, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s tomb, Alexander garden with its Grave of the Unknown Soldier, the Bolshoi theatre. You’ll see the biggest part of Moscow from one of the scenic viewpoints on the roof of the biggest toyshops together with the historical background comments and tell stories on how grand princes, tsars, emperors and communist leaders changed Moscow's landscape. Together, we'll look at and talk about the best cultural and historical heritage monuments that Moscow has to offer. At the same time we'll try to give you a feeling of Moscow's current vibrant life.
Generally, the word ‘Kremlin’ denotes the fortified central part of a feudal city, the most secure area in military terms. Such fortresses were typically located on high ground, surrounded with defense walls, moats, and loophole towers with secret passages and hidden drinking water wells. All of the above is just as true for the country’s main Kremlin in Moscow. This historical complex featuring impressive architecture of different epochs and exciting museums is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It is the official residence of the President of Russia. Besides it has one of the biggest venues for ballets and concerts, the biggest Tsar Canon and a huge Tsar bell. You will go inside the main historical cathedrals where Russian tsars and emperors got crowned and married, individually prayed and were finally buried.
You’ll definitely walk along the Kremlin’s park, enjoy the stunning view of the city from the hill where the history of Moscow started in 1147 and will take pictures of the helicopter pads of the Russian President.
Meeting point: Marshal Zhukov monument (Manege Sq, Moscow, 109012)
The guide with "excursions.city" sign
Duration: 8 hours
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