Moscow Travel Guide

Thinking about visiting Moscow?

Discover the stunning capital of Russia during one of our private tours that include quality days in Moscow. During your time in the city you will be shown the best places and sites, such as the Kremlin, Red Square, Armoury Chamber, St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow Subway, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills - just to name the few. Scroll down to see the tours.

What to know

beST TIME TO TRAVEL

Moscow is a bustling city and is a beautiful destination to visit all year round. However, for the complete experience why not visit the capital during one of the annual celebrations?

Travel in Feb/Mar for the Maslenitsa festival - Russia welcomes spring with pancakes.
Travel in Mar-April to catch the Golden Mask Festival and enjoy various art shows, including drama, opera, dance and puppetry.
Travel in May (9th) to see how Russians celebrate Victory Day with a military parade.
Travel in Dec-Jan for Winter Festival and christmassy atmosphere in the city

Essential information

The usual tip size in restaurants is 10% of the check. Recommended tips for guides and drivers is $8-12 per day for a great level of service.
If you're going on a tour in spring or late summer, make sure to take some light jacket or a sweater with you. It can get really windy in Moscow.
Debit and credit cards are accepted in most places in Moscow and there are plenty of ATMs if you need some cash for meals and tips. One exception is Trans-Siberian tours. You should bring a few hundred dollars with you on the trip to pay for food as trains do not have ATM machines.

Getting around The city

When it comes to traveling from sight to sight, Moscow offers wide range of public transportation, making it easy to get around the city. You can choose from metro, buses, trolleys, trams and taxis. To avoid traffic jams and for better access to landmarks, plan your trip using Metro services.

Recommended stay time

To get a real taste of the capital it is highly recommended to spend at least three days visiting different sights. Although if you travel during a festival, make sure to leave extra time for iconic landmarks.

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