Kremlin Guided Tour

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.