Kremlin Guided Tour
Description
Behind its sturdy towers and walls are hidden palaces and cathedrals, civil buildings and other treasures... Find out the secrets of the Kremlin with this guided tour.
Tour Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Kutafiya Tower, the access point to the Kremlin monuments. On our tour of this giant walled space, we'll visit its principal points of interest.
We'll begin by visiting Cathedral Square, a complex of Orthodox churches including the Cathedrals of the Assumption, Archangel, and Annunciation, which served as the coronation site for Russian tsars.
After exploring the cathedrals, we'll return to the square, where we'll see the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, noteworthy for its golden dome. Historical attempts to destroy it occurred during the French invasions led by Napoleon's troops.
The tour will also feature the Tsar Cannon, one of the largest cannons globally, and the Tsarina Bell, the heaviest bell in the world.
We will view the Kremlin's civil and governmental structures externally, including the Grand Palace, Senate, and offices of the Government of the Russian Federation.
The tour concludes 2 hours later in the Alexandrovsky Gardens, located on the west wall of the Kremlin.
Why Reserve this Tour?
The Kremlin spans 27 hectares, making navigation challenging without guidance. This tour provides insights on principal monuments and curiosities.
Armoury Museum
You can enhance your visit with a guided tour of the Armoury Museum, starting at 4 pm, immediately after the Kremlin tour.
Important Info
You may remain inside the Kremlin post-tour. From April to November, visitors can climb the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, requiring ticket purchase at the Kremlin ticket office prior to entry.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Skip–the–line admission to the Kremlin
- Admission to the Cathedrals in Kremlin
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 50% se cancelli almeno 0 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll be waiting for you next to the Monument to Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Pamyatnik F. M. Dostoyevskomu), next to the Russian State Library (Pamyatnik F. M. Dostoyevskomu, Moscow, Russia, 125009).
The nearest metro stations are Lenin Library or Alexandrovsky Sad.
Admission to Ivan the Great Bell Tower
From April to November, it's possible to climb Ivan the Great Bell Tower. To visit it, you must purchase a ticket for 250 roubles at the Kremlin ticket office before entering the grounds.
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