10 Walking Tours in Moscow Oblast That You Shouldn't Miss

Don’t miss a chance to see authentic Russian local life on a private tour. Your 10-hour trip to Kolomna will be an ultimate local experience. Your private local guide will meet you at hotel and you will take a train to the Russian fairy tale. Fabulous old architecture, old cathedrals in the area, unique museums and other off the beaten path will make your day a lifetime adventure. The tour will give you an in-depth cultural insight into authentic Russian environment, history, traditions and foods. Visit the ancient Kolomna Kremlin and the great Assumption Cathedral, take a tour-performance in Marshmallow Museum. Learn how to brew tea in Museum House of Samovar, or how to build a Russian hut in Museum Forging Settlement, or how to bake Russian read in Kalachnaya Museum. Take in the views of Moskva River. Ideal choice for families, couples and anyone who is looking for genuine local experience in Russia.

Inclusions: All taxes, Friendly local guide, Private tour, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Iconic places for photo shoot, Flexible customizable itinerary, In-depth cultural experience, Train tickets to Kolomna and back

Exclusions: Entrance fees (if any, depending on your preferences), Food and drinks, Gratuities

The ultimate off-the-beaten-track adventure, this small-group tour combines two out-of-the-box thrills. First, don a headlamp and go urban spelunking through an underground network of tunnels. Then, hop in a vintage-style military van for an off-road ride across the countryside, where you’ll even power across a river. A two-for-one adventure tour with underground cave exploration and off-road ride Explore Moscow’s largest artificial cave network, a remote and mysterious limestone quarry All equipment is included, including helmets and headlamps — plus private car transfers. Enjoy a campfire and picnic with freshly grilled meat and tasty Russian beer, plus snacks. During the tour, we will drive unique Soviet military van! Initially, it was designed in 1950s as a support vehicle for military forces. Now it‘s still being produced, just as it was sixty years ago… And it looks almost like it did in 1965! This experience is unusual even for Russians.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, All activities, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Use of helmet, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

My name is Daria, I was born in Moscow and for the whole life I've been living, studying and working here. I've been communicating with the foreigners since the age of 14. I had graduated from a private English school located in Moscow that taught me to be interested in history, cultures and international communications. For the last years, I'm really interested in attracting tourists to visit and observe my hometown and to break the stereotypes of Russians drinking vodka and living with bears. Let me show you the real city, people and lifestyle of the most severe nations of the world (what other think of us). P.S That's a part of Russian humour :)

Inclusions: Local guide, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Visiting the countryside is an opportunity to explore real Russia and the common lifestyle enjoyed by ordinary people. This tour includes traveling two towns of the famous Golden ring of Russia. First is the Sergiev Posad town, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Then we will drive to Pereslavl Zalessky town to see not only monuments of Medieval times but also the real Russian countryside with a lot of wooden buildings, local cafes and ordinary people. Highlights: • The spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church • Medieval Architecture • Local life, ordinary people, the real countryside Soviet van is not available from 25 Sept to 3 Oct.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, OR Transport by private Soviet van, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

The monastery of Sergiev Posad is the most beautiful and famous Russian monastery and is the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Take a full day trip 75 km away from Moscow and go inside the fortress and monastery founded in the 14th century

Inclusions: Private Guide, All Entrance Tickets, Transportation (metro pass, train tickets), Private Tour, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

- Enjoy hotel pick-up and transfer by comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Podad - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius - Try monastery kvass and ginger bread You will start the morning with your journey to Sergiev Posad, located approximately 40 miles (70 kilometers) from Moscow. You will enjoy the beauty of the Russian countryside on the way there and stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh, a quiet and peaceful place, where Saint Sergius was born. You will see the beautiful Saint Spring and the Church of Sergey Radonezh. After, you will continue your tour to Sergiev Posad and spend some time in Trinity Lavra, visiting some of Russia’s most beautiful cathedrals, the Assumption Cathedral and the Trinity Cathedral. Enjoy exploring the fascinating monastery inside and marvel at the shining golden domes. Then, you will have the opportunity to visit the local Matreshka market and have a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow.

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance to Trinity Lavra, Guided tour

Exclusions: Lunch

A guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and by an express train you will go to Sergiev Posad. On the way you will talk about Russian history and why the monastery of such importance. Upon the arrival, grab a coffee ;) and walk through the little cosy streets of this ancient city, admire the view on a monastery from an observation deck. Then come down to it and explore all the cathedrals, a guide will tell you everything about them and will help you take the best pictures:) See the beautiful frescoes in a Dormition Cathedral, admire the simple, yet elegant architecture of the 14th century Trinity cathedral. Wow at the elaborate decorations of the refectory and hear how Stroganoff is connected with the monastery. Also, see where Peter the Great was hiding from the shooters and where Ivan the Terrible was killing his enemies (if he was). Please, note that we are going to Sergiev Posad by an express train. If you want to go by car (nevertheless it's longer this way), please contact us:))

Inclusions: All taxes, Professional Local Guide, Private tour, Multiple start times available, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Best places for photo shoot, Customisable flexible itinerary, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Experience real Russian spirit of one of Russia's most popular places with your private local guide. Explore one of Golden-Ring cities on this 8-hour Sergiev Posad tour from Moscow. Visit the churches and cathedrals as well as tour the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Enjoy multiple museums and try a glass of kvas (Russian bread brew) and some flavorful bread from a local pastry shop (food not included in tour). Slow down to take in the views of cathedrals and peek behind the scenes on this history and culture tour. Your friendly local guide will help you navigate the bustling places and provide all the most fun facts and stories about Sergiev Posad, Russia, Russian people and mentality, culture and traditions. Check out Matryoshka Museum and Museum of Toys which are as fun as they sounds (optional). Finish the tour with a perfect photo-op at the lake, flip a coin and make a wish.

Inclusions: All taxes, Private tour, Friendly local guide, Multiple Start times available, Customized itinerary, Flexibility during the tour, Iconic places for photo shoots, Meeting in the hotel, Expert local advice on where to go and what to do after the tour, Train tickets to Sergiev Posad and back to Moscow, Entrance fee to the cathedrals in Sergiev Posad

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees to Matryoshka Museum or Museum of Toys (if you wish to visit them)

Explore Russia’s Golden Ring on a 4-day tour of the region from Moscow! Visiting seven of the old fortified Golden Ring towns, this exciting experience combines sightseeing tours with plenty of free time. See onion-domed cathedrals, whitewashed city walls and pretty wooden architecture, as well as UNESCO-listed sites like Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius in Sergiev Posad. Enjoy overnight accommodation in Vladimir, Kostroma and Rostov-Veliky, and embrace the time-honored allure of the Golden Ring.

Inclusions: Transport by coach, 3 nights of hotel accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, City tours in Vladimir, Suzdal, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov-Veliky, Pereyaslavl-Zalessky and Sergiev Posad

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

My name in Evgenia (or Jane), I was born in Moscow and spent here most of my life, graduated from Moscow State University. I am also a traveler, I visited over 35 countries, lived in Spain and US and I speak four languages. I have a lot of friends from other countries and I love showing them beautiful places in and around Moscow. I think that the most important thing in every city is to feel it's atmosphere, which you can't really do in touristic spots. Besides standard touristic locations, our city has amazing old neighborhoods with outstanding architecture and really cozy atmosphere where I myself love to walk or hang out in new delicious coffee shops, there are really beautiful monasteries in the suburbs that can be neglected by tour guides, and I would love to take you to these places and share this spirit of Old Moscow with you.

Inclusions: Local guide, Tour escort/host

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Private transportation