Medieval Moscow

Name: Medieval Moscow
Brand: MoscowMe
SKU: 877eb1c1-b950-4091-a67d-fe8a1d7d499b

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Summary

Meet your guide at Theatre Square in front of the main building of the Bolshoi Theatre and start your journey in time to the Middle Ages. It is a 2-hour walking tour within the ancient city walls. This very central area of the city has changed dramatically since the Russian revolution, but the local guide will make sure that you notice and explore the hidden gems of Medieval Moscow. You will go through the gates of the Kitay-Gorod city wall and find yourself on one of the three oldest streets of Moscow, the centre of education and enlightenment. The guide will show you where chroniclers worked and tell you about their rivalry with the first book printers. In the winding side streets you will see the church where Ivan the Terrible, the first Russian tsar, got married for the sixth time - and you will hear all the stories and legends, that are connected to his sinister figure. Next the tour goes through the old commercial centre of Moscow towards Varvarka street, where the Romanovs lived, before they rose to power. Varvarka street with its ancient architecture and fascinating history takes time to explore as here the destinies of the damned, the saints, the nobles and the rebels are tangled together. The tour finishes on the Red Square, in the shadow of Moscow's finest architectural masterpiece, St.Basil´s Cathedral.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Getaway from the busy life of the modern city and time-travel into the past of the Grand Principality of Moscow. Explore three oldest streets of Moscow that lie within the ancient city walls, and learn about the life during the reign of Ivan the Terrible. On this 2-hour walking tour you will see top attractions, such as Kitay-Gorod wall, the Romanov chambers and the St.Basil´s Cathedral - and many hidden gems of Medieval Moscow!

What’s included?

Local guide
Hotel pickup
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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MoscowMe

About operator:

Moscow Me - daily group & private tours is all about providing our tourists with excellent service. Our company offers a wide range of tours from a daily free walking tour to personalised private experiences of Moscow and the cities of the Golden Ring. 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. Book a tour with Moscow Me to make the memories of your trip to the Russian capital unforgettable!