Top 10 Bus Tours in Moscow Oblast, Central Russia

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)

Enjoy a pleasant one-day trip from Moscow to a 700 year old Holy Trinity Monastery founded by St Sergius, the most important center of pilgrimage and the biggest and most beautiful monastery. The 70 km ride to the town of Sergiyev Posad takes you through a lovely stretch of Russian countryside, dotted with colourful wooden cottages. The town's chief attraction is the Lavra, a fairy-tale of gold and azure onion domes of its Cathedrals. You will learn about the history of this holy place and its founding fathers, how it influenced the rulers of the country, safeguarded the Russian culture and authenticity in times of hardship. Feel the atmosphere, take a bite of ginger bread and a sip of kvass (local root beer) and take tons of beautiful pictures.

Inclusions: Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle (car or minivan depends on the group size), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

On this 8-hour, multi-facted excursion to Moscow’s Golden Ring, we invite you to discover Russian culture at its best! Surprise your senses during a visit to the most renowned Russian orthodox monastery, while enjoying a traditional and complete banya session next to a lake, and tasting some of the local specialties in a 3-course dinner.

Inclusions: Transport in our Soviet van, Guide in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish or Russian, 1-hour visit of the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius monastery, 3-hour banya session, by the lake, Russian skin scrub treatment experience with dried birch branches, 3-course diner including non alcoholic drinks, All bath goods (towels, flipflops, essential oils...), Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Beers onboard the van

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but can be purchased on location at a regular price

- 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

The famous tank museum in Kubinka has become part of a huge ‘military-patriotic’ park called ‘Patriot’. Technically the museum hasn’t moved (yet) but most of the German tanks and heavy Soviet vehicles have been relocated to the Patriot. And the thing is that the two sites are situated about 10km from each other. To see the whole collection of the armoured vehicles you’ll have to visit both of them and buy two separate tickets (R400 and R350 respectively, not included). A private day tour to Kubinka Tank Museum and the Patriot Park will let you visit both sites avoiding the hassle of getting there and around. I am neither a licensed guide nor a tank enthusiast but like most men I love military hardware and will gladly translate all the information you might need. Explore everything at your own pace without rush, the schedule is totally flexible! My vehicle is a Subaru Outback suitable for up to 4 persons. UPD: As of May 2020, Kubinka (old museum) is closed, Patriot is open.

Inclusions: Bottled water, snacks, coffee/tea and welcome beer are available on board and included in the cost.

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Dear Traveller! I warmly invite to the most outstanding world Military exhibition. You will see the weapon of the the world`s leading military countries. There will be three long intersting stops with differren exposions. Tanks, armored vehicle, planes, helicopters, missiles, partisan camp, cars - you name it! Of cours the biggest collection is the USSR and Russian Federation but we have a lot of exponates from the US, Germany, Jupan, France etc. This tour is perfect way to spend a day out of Moscow rush and discover the history of engeneering achevments in modern warfare. Welcom to Moscow Tank Museum All Day Private Tour!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All parking fees, Private transportation, Petrol, Toll road, English speaking guidence

Exclusions: Museum tickets

You have finally got to the Winter Paradise with plenty of snow in Moscow and want to go skiing or just have some great country-side experience? Then this tour is a great choice for you. You will be able to see the ancient town of Dmitrov (appr. 65 km from Moscow) with its beautiful Kremlin and churches and then head to the best Ski resort in close proximity to Moscow. Apart from skiing you can do toboggan (sledge) activities that are especially great for children or just have a nice winter walk in the forest next to the best ski slopes in Moscow area, enjoying great views and taking winter drinks at a local bar. Lovely experience!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Private driver (speaks basic English, not a tour guide), Detailed route scheme with information package on all sites (in paper or electronic format), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Ski / snowboarding equipment rental (from 25 USD per person), Lunch, Services of ski instructors , Museum entry fees in Dmitrov (if wanted), Ski-passes (from 2 USD per each lift)

Apart from standart programm ( Holy Trinity monastery) I will show two more interesting places, which are not included in programms of other companies. There are holy springs of Sergy Radonezhsky (15km from Sergiev-posad) and underground catacombs of monks from Chernigovskiy monastery (3 km from Sergiev-osad).

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, please take an umbrella in case of rain

Head to Sergiev Posad, one of Russia’s famous Golden Ring towns, on a private day trip from Moscow! With a private guide at your side, explore the UNESCO-listed Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius – one of the country’s A-list attractions. Often said to be Russia’s answer to the Vatican, the working monastery is more akin to a town in its own right with cathedrals, churches and lavish artwork by the medieval painter Andrei Rubylov. See the best of it with your private guide and hear all the history, too.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit the Kubinka Tank Museum on a 4-hour excursion from Moscow, with a knowledgeable private guide! Home to thousands of military tanks that date from the Second World War to the current day, the incredible museum is arranged into different pavilions that each display original battlefield tanks, replica models and other intriguing military memorabilia. Once inside the museum, the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to the sights you want to see. • 4-hour private excursion to the Kubinka Tank Museum • Learn about Russia’s military history and the fearsome reputation of the USSR tanks during WWII • Explore the vast museum with a private guide to discover its highlights • See captured Nazi vehicles and a replica of the German’s 188-ton (376,000-lbs) Maus tank • Enjoy a flexible itinerary inside the museum and see the sights that interest you most • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local guide, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities