
Exclusive Moscow river mini-cruise with a private guided tour
3 h
Private
With guide
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Observation Deck of Radisson Royal Hotel, Kutuzovskiy Ave., 2/1, Moscow Russia
Your cruise starts from the pierce of Ukraine Hotel - one of the 7 legendary Stalin towers standing around the Central Moscow. On the other side of the river you can see the Russian White House - the place where now seats the Russian Government that used to be the venue of the dramatic conflict between President Eltsin and the Parliament in 1993.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Luzhniki Stadium, Luzhniki st., 24 Metro Sportivnaya, Moscow 119270 Russia
You go past Luzhniki - the famous Olympic stadium of Moscow that hosted the Olympic Games of 1980 and the final of the football World Cup in 2018. The beautiful stadium with capacity of 80 000 spectators has recently been restored but preserves all the best features of the classic Soviet architecture.
Pass By: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU), Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow 119234 Russia
The tall building of Moscow State University is another of the 7 famous towers built under Stalin. From the river you can enjoy unique views of the University and surrounding green areas of Vorobyevy Gory (Sparrow Hills) park.
Pass By: Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Krymskiy Val St., 9, Moscow 119049 Russia
Gorkiy Park is the most famous park of Moscow that stretches along Moscow river. In summer there are a lot of cycling activities, jogging, concerts held inside the park. In winter time it has spectacular Christmas illumination that looks especially beautiful from the water.
Pass By: Peter The Great Monument, Moscow Russia
The huge monument to the first Russian Emperor literally stands inside the water of Moscow river. Sometimes it is compared to Liberty Statue of New York - and although in Moscow there is no ocean the statue still looks very solid and impressive.
Pass By: Red October, Povarskaya st., 29/36, Moscow Russia
On the right bank on the river you can see "Red October" - the former sweets factory in the very heart of Moscow that later became a fashionable place with many trendy clubs and restaurants, sometimes compared the famous Soho district in London
Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Volkhonka, 15, Moscow 119019 Russia
To your left you will see Christ the Savior Cathedral with the tall golden dome - the largest cathedral of Russia and the main cathedral of the Russian Orthodox church. The Cathedral was originally built in XIX century, was demolished under Stalin, there was an open swimming pool on that spot, also there used to be a project of the communist palace to be built there. However, in the 1990-s the Cathedral was fully rebuilt in its original location.
Pass By: Kremlin Walls and Towers, Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia
From the upper deck you will be able to see Moscow Kremlin walls, towers and cathedrals dating back hundreds of centuries. That is one of the best places to take some photos and enjoy the splendid views!
Pass By: Red Square, Krasnaya Sq., Moscow 109012 Russia
After Kremlin you will be able to catch a fast glimpse of the Red Square with St Basil's Cathedral, Lenin Mausoleum and the State Department Store (GUM). It is especially beautiful at night with its colorful illumination.
Pass By: Park Zaryadye, Varvarka, 6/1, Moscow 109012 Russia
Next to your left you will see the new landscape park Zaryadye recognized as one of the top spots for tourism in Europe in 2018. Its most iconic spot is the "Flying Bridge" that literally "hangs" over your head while you are passing by on board your ship. If you turn back, you will enjoy a great view of the bridge with Moscow city skyscrapers on the backstage
Pass By: Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building, Kotelnicheskaya Emb., 1/15, Moscow Russia
This is the last one of those Stalin towers that you are to see today. The river takes a curve and your cruise ships turns back so that in 1 hour you will return to the place from where you started.
Pass By: Moscow-City, Presnenskaya Embankment Presnensky District, Moscow Russia
On your way back you will be able to enjoy the views of Moscow's new business area with its skyscrapers. Sometimes compared to Manhattan in New York or La Defense in Paris, it looks really mysterious and attracting from Moscow river
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Observation Deck of Radisson Royal Hotel, Kutuzovskiy Ave., 2/1, Moscow Russia
Your cruise starts from the pierce of Ukraine Hotel - one of the 7 legendary Stalin towers standing around the Central Moscow. On the other side of the river you can see the Russian White House - the place where now seats the Russian Government that used to be the venue of the dramatic conflict between President Eltsin and the Parliament in 1993.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Luzhniki Stadium, Luzhniki st., 24 Metro Sportivnaya, Moscow 119270 Russia
You go past Luzhniki - the famous Olympic stadium of Moscow that hosted the Olympic Games of 1980 and the final of the football World Cup in 2018. The beautiful stadium with capacity of 80 000 spectators has recently been restored but preserves all the best features of the classic Soviet architecture.
Pass By: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU), Leninskiye Gory, 1, Moscow 119234 Russia
The tall building of Moscow State University is another of the 7 famous towers built under Stalin. From the river you can enjoy unique views of the University and surrounding green areas of Vorobyevy Gory (Sparrow Hills) park.
Pass By: Gorkiy Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Krymskiy Val St., 9, Moscow 119049 Russia
Gorkiy Park is the most famous park of Moscow that stretches along Moscow river. In summer there are a lot of cycling activities, jogging, concerts held inside the park. In winter time it has spectacular Christmas illumination that looks especially beautiful from the water.
Pass By: Peter The Great Monument, Moscow Russia
The huge monument to the first Russian Emperor literally stands inside the water of Moscow river. Sometimes it is compared to Liberty Statue of New York - and although in Moscow there is no ocean the statue still looks very solid and impressive.
Pass By: Red October, Povarskaya st., 29/36, Moscow Russia
On the right bank on the river you can see "Red October" - the former sweets factory in the very heart of Moscow that later became a fashionable place with many trendy clubs and restaurants, sometimes compared the famous Soho district in London
Pass By: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Volkhonka, 15, Moscow 119019 Russia
To your left you will see Christ the Savior Cathedral with the tall golden dome - the largest cathedral of Russia and the main cathedral of the Russian Orthodox church. The Cathedral was originally built in XIX century, was demolished under Stalin, there was an open swimming pool on that spot, also there used to be a project of the communist palace to be built there. However, in the 1990-s the Cathedral was fully rebuilt in its original location.
Pass By: Kremlin Walls and Towers, Red Square, Moscow 613310 Russia
From the upper deck you will be able to see Moscow Kremlin walls, towers and cathedrals dating back hundreds of centuries. That is one of the best places to take some photos and enjoy the splendid views!
Pass By: Red Square, Krasnaya Sq., Moscow 109012 Russia
After Kremlin you will be able to catch a fast glimpse of the Red Square with St Basil's Cathedral, Lenin Mausoleum and the State Department Store (GUM). It is especially beautiful at night with its colorful illumination.
Pass By: Park Zaryadye, Varvarka, 6/1, Moscow 109012 Russia
Next to your left you will see the new landscape park Zaryadye recognized as one of the top spots for tourism in Europe in 2018. Its most iconic spot is the "Flying Bridge" that literally "hangs" over your head while you are passing by on board your ship. If you turn back, you will enjoy a great view of the bridge with Moscow city skyscrapers on the backstage
Pass By: Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building, Kotelnicheskaya Emb., 1/15, Moscow Russia
This is the last one of those Stalin towers that you are to see today. The river takes a curve and your cruise ships turns back so that in 1 hour you will return to the place from where you started.
Pass By: Moscow-City, Presnenskaya Embankment Presnensky District, Moscow Russia
On your way back you will be able to enjoy the views of Moscow's new business area with its skyscrapers. Sometimes compared to Manhattan in New York or La Defense in Paris, it looks really mysterious and attracting from Moscow river
Included
- Cruise tickets
- Advance reservation of a table in the restaurant on board
- Your private multilingual guide (in-person)
- Free pick-up / drop-off (if necessary)
- Unlimited photos
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- A la carte dinner on board (no minimum consumption)
- Drinks on board (alcoholic or soft drinks)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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