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Moscow Magic: Landmarks and Legends

Join our free walking tour through Moscow's vibrant heart, exploring iconic landmarks and hidden gems that tell the city's rich history.

Time

3 Hours

Stops

8 Places

Distance

7.0 km


Start

Большой театр (Bolshoi Theatre)

Start your tour at the iconic Bolshoi Theatre, a symbol of Russian culture known for its grand performances and historical significance dating back to the late 18th century.

Большой театр (Bolshoi Theatre) (Source: Google Maps)

Большой театр (Bolshoi Theatre) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 4 mins (0.3 km)

ЦУМ (TSUM)

Discover TSUM, a historical shopping landmark founded in 1857, known for its neo-Gothic architecture and pioneering use of elevators and electricity.

ЦУМ (TSUM) (Source: Google Maps)

ЦУМ (TSUM) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 6 mins (0.4 km)

ЦДМ на Лубянке (Central Children's Store on Lubyanka)

Visit this historic store, once the largest children's store in the USSR, featuring impressive architecture and a rich heritage as a cultural landmark.

ЦДМ на Лубянке (Central Children's Store on Lubyanka) (Source: Google Maps)

ЦДМ на Лубянке (Central Children's Store on Lubyanka) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 19 mins (1.4 km)

Парк Зарядье (Zaryadye Park)

Experience the innovative Zaryadye Park, opened in 2017, featuring diverse Russian landscapes, a Floating Bridge, and an artificial microclimate.

Парк Зарядье (Zaryadye Park) (Source: Google Maps)

Парк Зарядье (Zaryadye Park) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 18 mins (1.2 km)

Красная площадь (Red Square)

Walk to the heart of Moscow, Red Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history as a marketplace, execution ground, and concert venue since the 15th century.

Красная площадь (Red Square) (Source: Google Maps)

Красная площадь (Red Square) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 4 mins (0.3 km)

Манежная площадь (Manezhnaya Square)

Explore Manezhnaya Square, a historic site developed after the 1812 fire, notable for its underground river and the Zero Kilometer marker.

Манежная площадь (Manezhnaya Square) (Source: Google Maps)

Манежная площадь (Manezhnaya Square) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 27 mins (1.9 km)

Новый Арбат (New Arbat)

Stroll along New Arbat, a vibrant street built in the 1960s, symbolizing "new Moscow" with its iconic buildings and cultural venues.

Новый Арбат (New Arbat) (Source: Google Maps)

Новый Арбат (New Arbat) (Source: Google Maps)

Walk 21 mins (1.5 km)

Grace Bistro

Conclude your tour with a visit to Grace Bistro, a popular spot for fans of the TV series "Kitchen," offering a modern interior and a delightful dining experience.

Grace Bistro (Source: Google Maps)

Grace Bistro (Source: Google Maps)


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