What to do and see in Moscow Oblast, Central Russia: The Best Cultural Tours

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

Visit the Sergiev Posad Monastery, the religious capital of Russia that offers a beautifully restored Monastery, as well as a taste of what smaller towns in Russia are usually like.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

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

- 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

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

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)

Do you want to see the true Russia? We would love you to take to this wonderful journey amplified by history and architecture. We would love to take you closer to the ancient Russia in new and surprising way. Your first stop is Bronnitcy town (60 km from Moscow). Existence of Bronnitsy is attested since 1453. The village emerged as a stopover station on the highway between Moscow and Ryazan. After enjoying stroll along streets of this gem-town we drive another 50 km to reach Kolomna. Kolomna, standing on three rivers (Oka, Moscow, Kolomenka), was a favorite city of Dmitry Donskoy, Ivan the Terrible's residence, place of confinement of Marina Mnishek. The historical part of Kolomna is like an open air museum. There are numerous of fascinating legends about the Kremlin towers and churches. Most of the merchant tenements in Kolomna preserved intact till XX century. After excursion to the Kremlin and around the town you will have some free time.

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

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

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