Moscow: 850 year of history of Russian Capital
Moscow, Russian Federation
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Let your guide lead you through Moscow major sites and through amazing stories and legends of the Russian Capital! Meet your Moscow guide in the hotel and depart for a sightseeing drive through the bustling city.
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Let your guide lead you through Moscow major sites and through amazing stories and legends of the Russian Capital! Meet your Moscow guide in the hotel and depart for a sightseeing drive through the bustling city.Moscow is the heart of Russia and its 850 year history is astonishingly dramatic. Beautiful capital of the world’s largest country is a cradle of the Great Russian Empire and it for centuries has been the focal point of the word history's greatest events! You will drive in the direction of the old Moscow City passing the skyscrapers of the Stalin era. Driving along Myasnitskaya Street, the guide will show you ‘the old town of masters’ located in front of Kitay Town.
The first stop will be at Sofiiskaya Embankment with the magnificent view to the old Kremlin structures and walls. From this place, you see the famous monument of Peter the Great created by soviet sculptor Zeretelli. Next, a stop will be made at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the main Moscow Cathedral and holy place for all Muscovites. The tour continues with a drive through the business area of the city. Next you are taken to the New Maiden Convent (Photo Stops) probably the best known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow cloisters, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. The place to not be missed is a New Maiden Cemetery.
The first stop will be at Sofiiskaya Embankment with the magnificent view to the old Kremlin structures and walls. From this place, you see the famous monument of Peter the Great created by soviet sculptor Zeretelli. Next, a stop will be made at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the main Moscow Cathedral and holy place for all Muscovites. The tour continues with a drive through the business area of the city. Next you are taken to the New Maiden Convent (Photo Stops) probably the best known cloister of Moscow. Unlike other Moscow cloisters, it has remained virtually intact since the 17th century. The place to not be missed is a New Maiden Cemetery.
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