Beginner's Guide to Moscow - Free Walking Tour
My name is Ksenia. I represent a group of guides in Moscow. We take pride in living in this beautiful city and absolutely adore showing it off to new visitors! We are so passionate about travel because it is such a wonderful opportunity to expand your horizons. The opportunity to visit different countries and learn about different cultures, customs and traditions is priceless. The chance to explore a new city, try local food, visit flea markets and festivals creates memories for a lifetime. And of course, going on a tour with locals is imperative because only the local people can give show you the secrets of the city: the most fun, the best restaurants, and the best food – the best experiences. We love greeting everybody that comes to this amazing city and proudly introducing them to our culture and history, sharing with them all the reasons we love Russia as much as we do. MoscowMe is all about providing our tourists with excellent service – of a kind that they rave about for years to come. For the rest of your life you will remember Moscow and me and say to yourself: “Oh, I remember that wonderful tour and that girl that just made it unforgettable!” There is so much to do in Moscow and trying to fit in all of the sights and activities can be stressful. At MoscowMe we take that job off your hands and guarantee you an action-packed adventure that fits your budget and your timetable. You will absorb more, interact more and experience more than most tourists could ever dream of! You are in fantastic hands! Our tours are highly personalized and will always fulfill your expectations. Come and enjoy a positive and friendly environment because this is about more than just a holiday – this is a chance to make new connections and friends! Ksenia Terenteva
Pickup
The guide will meet you at the monument to Friedrich Engels which is very close to the cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The nearest metro station is Kropotkinskaya (red line). The guide will have a sign saying Free Tour.
Description
Moscow’s free walking tour is the best way to see the Russian capital at the best value! Join us and spend 2.5 informative and fun hours in Moscow! Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will take you on a journey through almost 900 years of Moscow’s colorful and sometimes dark history and give you insights into the people, places, and events of this city. What you will see on the tour: - Christ the Saviour Cathedral - the biggest cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church; - The most picturesque bridge of Moscow from where the best pictures of the Kremlin are taken; - Red October Chocolate Factory; - Monument to Peter the Great; - Russian State Library; - Alexander Garden; - The tomb of the Unknown Soldier where the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place; - The Kremlin wall and towers; - Red Square; - St. Basil’s Cathedral; - The GUM, Russia’s most beautiful shopping center; - Lenin´s Mausoleum; ... and much more!!! We believe that everyone, no matter what one’s budget is, should be able to experience and enjoy what Moscow has to offer and we also believe that the price of a tour should correlate with your budget and how much you enjoyed it. If you enjoyed your tour we encourage you to tip your tour guide what you feel their work was worth to you!