Kremlin grounds + The Armoury Chamber
During the tour you visit the Kremlin grounds and see the national treasury - the Armoury Chamber
Overview
Nowadays the Kremlin is the most famous museum in Moscow and the office of Russian President. UNESCO listed architectural ensemble of Moscow Kremlin and the Armoury Chamber as world heritage sites.
The tour consists of 2 parts:*
1. Kremlin grounds
The Kremlin is a fortress which used to be the residence of Russian Tsars. Lenin and Stalin also lived there for some time. Its architectural complex features numerous churches and palaces, among which there is the Assumption Cathedral (it dates back to XV century) - the place where all Russian Tsars were crowned, the Archangel Cathedral (XVI), where Russian rulers were buried, Terem palace (XVII century) and such must-see sites as the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon.
Note: we will visit the Kremlin Cathedrals, but we will spend most of the time outside, so, please, wear warm clothes if is cold, or bring an umbrella if it is raining.
2. The Armoury Chamber
The Armoury is a treasure-house that occupies a separated building constructed in XIX century and located on the Kremlin grounds. Its collection is based on precious items that were kept in the tsars' treasury. These items include coronation dresses, carriages, arms and priceless royal regalia: crowns, thrones, jewelry. The museum was named 'the Armoury Chamber' after the biggest Kremlin workshop, responsible for making regal weaponry and armor. It later on became an important treasury store. Among the most famous exhibits we can mention Monomakh's Cap - one of the oldest Russian crowns, Peter the Great's throne and crown, coronation dress of Catherine the Great and world-famous Faberge Eggs.
* The order of the visits may vary.
Details
We tour every day except Thursday.
Time on request, from 10 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. (the last tour starts about 2.30 p.m. as the museum closes at 5 p.m.) The guide picks you up from the hotel and you get to the Kremlin by metro. After the tour, the guide can bring you to the city center or back to your hotel. You can also order transportation (there will be an additional payment for it).
Duration:
about 4-4.5 hours (depending also on your hotel location)
Meeting time and point
Your hotel or city center**
** - upon your request
Price:
- 14900 RUB per 1 tourist
- 15900 RUB per 2 tourists
- 18990 RUB per 3 tourists
- 21900 RUB per 4 tourists
The price includes:
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Tickets to the Kremlin and the Armoury Chamber
Payment:
- After you fill and send the booking form you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation and the link for on-line payment.
The booking should be made at least 1 week prior to the tour. If cancellation is made less than one week before the tour, there is no money refund.