Format: Walking tour
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English (other languages available upon request)
Take a stroll through the historic Old Arbat — one of Moscow’s most charming and culturally rich districts. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll explore its legends, architecture, and the lives of artists, poets, and musicians who once called this place home. Along the way, you’re welcome to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy the district’s unique creative energy. After the tour, you may choose to browse local souvenir shops, relax in a cozy café, visit the Vakhtangov Theatre or one of the area’s museums — or even arrange a festive lunch or gala dinner at one of Arbat’s finest restaurants.
Tour Highlights:- Old Arbat Street – historic pedestrian avenue filled with art, music, and history
- Vakhtangov Theatre – exterior view of one of Moscow’s leading dramatic stages
- Tsoi Wall – a cultural landmark and tribute to the Soviet rock icon
- Melnikov House – unique example of Russian avant-garde architecture
- Monument to Bulat Okudzhava – beloved poet of the Arbat
- Monument to Pushkin and Goncharova – tribute to Russia’s literary legend and his muse
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – a towering Stalinist skyscraper from the outside
Optional Add-ons:- Interior museum visits
- Photo stops with a professional photographer
- Fine dining or lunch reservations
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off