Meet My Moscow – city tour by vehicle

With its vibrant energy and eclectic blend of history, tradition and modernity, there is no better place to begin exploring Russia, than in the heart of Moscow itself. With an expert guide, and native Muscovite, our orientation tour will give you the chance to acquaint yourself with many of Moscow’s most famous historical, must-see sites. From Red Square to Sparrow Hills, you’ll enjoy a valuable outing that is as informative and educational as it is entertaining (with plenty of photo opportunities along the way)! And no matter your particular area of interest – be it historical, architectural or political – you’ll be able to learn so much more as we show you the beauty of the city, while you get to know the real Moscow.

The tour starts at the time and location agreed with you beforehand. Minimum tour duration is 3 hours.

The tour includes:

Red square

The heart of Moscow and Russia, and one of the most beautiful squares in the world.

St Basil's cathedral

Architectural symbol of the city. It is the most extravagant and the most recognizable church in Russia. The traditions of European Christian and Asian Islamic architectures are entwined in it. (Note: no inside visit).

The Bolshoi theatre

The most famous stage of Russia, it decorates one of the best squares of Moscow. It's classical forms and proportions seem to affirm the constancy and stability of classical arts.

St Sophia Embankment

It offers a magnificent panorama of the Kremlin with its palaces and temples, whose reflections smoothly undulate in the Moscow River.

Christ the Savior Cathedral

The largest and most magnificent cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church. Its high domes and white marble facades represent a bizarre combination of traditions of ascetic ancient Russian architecture with Byzantine pomp.

Stalin Skyscrapers

Towering over the city, they are considered the most beautiful buildings constructed in Moscow during the Soviet era.

New Maidens' Convent of the XVIth century

It is a fairy-tale castle hiding in an old park behind the ponds; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Moscow City

The complex of contemporary office buildings of the XXI century. Among its fantastic glass towers, full of diverse and bizarre shapes, are the 5 highest edifices in Europe.

Tour description

The tour will provide a general idea of Moscow, the different periods of its history, its political, economic and cultural role in the past and present of Russia. It will allow you to appreciate the architectural originality, unique beauty and charm of the city, where buildings of different centuries and styles coexist in unexpected and touching harmony. And most importantly, the tour will allow you to understand the soul of the city, feel its rhythm and pulse, help to appreciate and love Moscow forever.

During the tour you will walk along Red Square and make a few stops to see the sites and take photos and selfies. (Note: Red Square may be closed for government holidays several days a year.) All historical buildings are observed from outside only. The visit to museums is discussed separately in advance. Fees may apply.

Tour options

At the request of the customer, the tour can be thematic and tailored to topics of specific interest to the client. These tours can be about:

• different periods in the history of Moscow and Russia

• architectural styles and periods, e.g. Russian Modern or Constructivism

• separate districts of the city

• separate aspects of cultural life: Literature in Moscow, Music in Moscow, Sport in Moscow

• different personas: Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chaykovsky, etc.

Thematic tours are provided by the guides – specialists in the selected subject. This should be discussed in advance.