Moscow Itinerary for 5 Days : Ultimate Moscow Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Grand Kremlin Palace

Opening Hours: Fri - Wed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket Price: 350 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Grand Kremlin Palace, Moskva, Russia, 103132

The Kremlin is located in the heart of Moscow and serves as the presidential residence. The word Kremlin means “fortress inside a city” in Russian. It is the heart of the country’s capital and was once the site of the Imperial Palace of Russia. Inside the thick palace walls lies the magnificent architectural complex that was once the palace of the Tsars, as well as the Cathedral of the Archangel where the remains of many past Tsars rest, where members of the royal family were married and baptized and which was the site of each Tsar’s coronation ceremony. Dormition Cathedral is home to the ancient clock tower of Ivan the Terrible, the State Armory, as well as the Presidential Palace and the Grand Auditorium built in the Soviet era.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The most famous place of interest in Moscow. If you walk around you have a chance to see most of other attractions like museums, cathedrals and parks. Everything is located in walking distance.

Trip.com User: There was a Kremlin event, so I went around, but I took a car to go, but there is also an underground parking lot around and it tastes like a must-see ice cream

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Grand Kremlin Palace, St. Basil's Cathedral next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

St. Basil's Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 1000 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 109012, Moscow, Red Square, st. m. Revolution Square, Teatralnaya, Okhotny Ryad, Kitay-gorod

The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, better known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is one of Russia’s most prestigious churches. It is an exquisite Orthodox church, famous for its nine spires of different shapes and colors, one of the most breathtaking sights in Moscow. It is now part of the State Historical Museum in accordance with the program of state atheism and is home to a number of fine murals and other works of art.

Reviews from Real Guests:

muy_feliz: Ever since I was a kid each time I visit Moscow I go to The Red Square and enjoy the beautiful view of Собор Василия Блаженного. Inside it’s not that spacious and the corridors are pretty narrow. I prefer looking at the cathedral from distance.

Trip.com User: this is really really beautiful and great, so many people taking photos here and seeing here, amazing buidling , unforgetabl, it is worth to come again and agai, the food around this city is also very nice and good good good !

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Moss Boutique Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to St. Basil's Cathedral love staying at it.

Moss Boutique Hotel

Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Moss Boutique Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Moscow. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Bolshoi Theatre is 1.1 km from Moss Boutique Hotel, while GUM Department Store is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sheremetyevo International Airport, 27 km from the property.

Day 2 | Morning

State Historical Museum

Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00-18:00, ticket office closes at 17:00; Thursday, Sunday: 11:00-20:00, ticket office closes at 19:00; new showroom: 11 :00-19:00, the ticket office is closed at 18:00; rest day: Tuesday, the first Monday of each month

Ticket Price: 500 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Krasnaya Sq., 1, Moscow Russia

As a standout amongst the most famous and socially arranged places in all of Russia, the State Historical Museum in Moscow is a scene that inhales the Russian soul into every one of it's guests. Established in 1872, the exhibition hall is situated between the celebrated around the world Red and Manege Squares of the city. The presentations in the scene go from inestimable works of art to relics from ancient clans that possessed Russia and number in the millions. The exhibition hall's attention on local and social history and articulation gives you a genuine vibe of the city and country, making the State Historic Museum a really Russian affair.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very impressive building located in the city center, next to the Red Square and Kremlin, with a monument of famous Russian officer, Marshal Zhukov in front. Inside you can see an exhibition of most important artifacts from rich Russian history ranging from prehistoric to modern times.

Trip.com User: Very people from different tourists around the world will come to the museum! It displays a variety of exhibits, murals, etc. It can take several hours to enjoy the visit slowly, but it is worth it.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming State Historical Museum, Novodevichy Cemetery next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Novodevichy Cemetery

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 300 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Luzhnetskiy Proyezd, 2, Moscow, Russia, 119048

Since 1923, the Nova Virgin Cemetery has been a cemetery of celebrities. More than 26,000 celebrities of various Russian historical periods are buried here. Writers Gogol, Chekhov, Fadeev and Ostrovsky, painter Isaac Levitan, film actor Shukshin, ballet artist Ulanova, famous politician Khrushchev, Mikoyan, Gromyko, the wife of Brezhnov, the world's first astronaut Gagarin, military strategists, artists and scientists are buried here, and almost every tombstone is a piece of sculpture. Visiting Celebrity Mausoleums These great men who once played a huge role in promoting the development of Russian history tell the world their different life stories through their unique tombstones. Khrushchev's tombstone is composed of three black and white marbles intersecting each other, with a stone head in the middle; the image of the heroine Zoya's tombstone is very touching: her hands are tied behind her back, her clothes are broken, her bare chest is erect, and her double Legs slightly bent, head held high back. Wang Ming's tomb is also here, a bust statue wearing a Chinese tunic suit, looking straight ahead. The tombstone of the famous ballet dancer Ulanova is a piece of pure white marble. Her graceful dance will always be left on the inscription like a curtain, so that the world cannot forget it. The founder of the circus, Yuri Nikulin, sits in a pine forest and looks at his faithful friend lying in front of him, the wise dog, who is said to have died on the same day as his dog, this is the soul The result of blending is more sincere and moving than human emotions. These various shapes express the identity and characteristics of the deceased. Feel the Russian cemetery culture In the hearts of Russians, the New Virgin Cemetery is not a place to bid farewell to life, but a sacred place to reinterpret life and purify the soul. The New Virgen Cemetery is full of strong cultural charm. The art of the tomb owner's soul and the tombstone are skillfully combined to form a unique Russian cemetery culture. The New Virgin Cemetery displays the entire history of Russia, each tombstone seems to be a page in history, and the sculptures in the cemetery have their own characteristics, which is the epitome of the development of the entire Russian sculpture art. Next to the Novo Virgin Cemetery is the Novo Virgin Monastery, including the Smolensk Church built in 1524. This church has 5 domes and is golden in the sun, which contrasts with the monastery's brown walls and lush ancient wood. .

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Novodevichy Cemetery? Hotel Diamond Apartments is one of your top choices.

Hotel Diamond Apartments

The Diamond apart-hotel is today the only five-star apart-hotel in Moscow City, located in the south tower of the OKO. The room fund consists of 51 designer apartments ranging from 45 to 110 sq.m. Each apartment is a complete apartment designed for both short and long term stays. The apartments are located on the 10-16th floors of the OKO tower. The apart-hotel has its own round-the-clock Six floor restaurant and the City voice karaoke club, venues for conferences and entertainment events. All these objects are located on the 6th floor of the OKO tower, which ensures the isolation of the rooms from the sounds of events. The guests of the apart-hotel have access to laundry and dry cleaning services, room-service, transfer, round-the-clock hotel service (reception and cleaning). The Encore Fitness and Spa is located on the 3rd floor of the OKO Tower.

Day 3 | Morning

The State Tretyakov Gallery

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Wed-Fri,10:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 500 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Lavrushinskiy ln 10, Moscow Russia

Absorb Russian history, learn more about famous Russian and European artists as you explore the State Tretyakov Gallery. Built in 1856 and expanded by brothers Pavel and Sergei Tretyakov to include Dutch and French works, the popular gallery has been maintained by the city of Moscow since 1892. The art collections contain the works of master craftsmen from the Renaissance to the present, including Ivan Kramskoi, Illia Repin and Vasilii Perov. Not a stuffy, commercialized establishment, the museum is refreshing and delightful with interesting exhibitions by artists little known in the western world.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts.

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Fri,Sun,11:00am-8:00pm;Open on Wed,11:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 400 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: ulitsa Volkhonka, 12, Moskva, Russia, 119019

The State Pushkin Museum of Art is the leading art museum in Moscow and even in Russia. Most of the collections here are collected from private collections, and many selected mainstream European paintings are unique treasures. The building of the museum itself is worth seeing, with a modern glass structure inside and a classical architectural style on the outside. The exhibits are divided into fine art gallery, archaeological collection hall and coin exhibition hall. Among them, there are imitations of well-known works such as Van Gogh and Monet in the fine art museum. Among these paintings, the most fascinating ones are several portraits of the 17th-century Dutch master Rembrandt. Although most of Rembrandt's representative works are collected in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, visitors can still appreciate Rembrandt here. Blanc's superb painting skills. In other exhibition halls, there are some surprising collections, including some ancient Egyptian daily necessities, two mummies, and unique Trojan treasures. In addition to this museum, there are several independent branches, including 19th and 20th century European and American art galleries, private collection museums, etc., which are also hugely attractive to art lovers.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya is the best places.

Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya

Movenpick Moscow Taganskaya is located in the heart of Moscow business and cultural life, just 10-minute drive from the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Park of the Charge and the Moscow International House of Music. Taganka is an amazing place to walk. The hotel is a short walk from Taganskaya belt-line metro station.

Day 4 | Morning

Bolshoi Theatre

Opening Hours: The ticket office is open from 11:00 to 20:00 and there is a lunch break at noon, which may vary depending on the show. In addition, there are several ticket offices in the Grand Theatre. See the official website for the opening hours.

Ticket Price: 100 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Theatre Square, 1, Moskva, Russia, 125009

The National Model Theater of Russia, also known as the Bolshoi Theater, was built in 1776 and is a theater with a long history in Russia. The theater is a milky white classicism building, with 8 ancient Greek Ionian columns erected in front of the door, each 15 meters, above the porch is decorated with four horses and the carriage of the sun god Apollo, which is one of the symbols of Moscow. . The performance hall is splendid, with gold as the main color. There are 6-storey boxes, 21 meters high, 25 meters long and 26.3 meters wide. The sound effects in the theater are well-equipped. The Bolshoi Theatre has a world-class opera company, ballet company, symphony orchestra and chorus. It is a representative Russian theatre. Tchaikovsky and Anton Rubinstein have all served as conductors in the theatre. In the history of more than 200 years, the Grand Theater has not only witnessed every step of the development of Russian ballet art, but also cultivated a large number of famous dance and opera artists. There have been many ballet superstars here, such as Safransky, Nezhdanova, Ogerov, Belinshinskaya and, of course, Galina Ulanova, the "beautiful swan" of the 20th century ballet, very familiar to Chinese audiences. As the world's high art palace of ballet, the Grand Theatre has preserved and developed the essence of classical ballet unparalleled, and has become the "business card" of Moscow and even the whole of Russia.

Reviews from Real Guests:

지노: I was sorry I didn't see the performance at the Bolshoi Theater

Day 4 | Afternoon

Novodevichy Convent nearby is the top choice before you leave Bolshoi Theatre and hit the road.

Novodevichy Convent

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 300 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Novodevichy Passage, 1, Moskva, Russia, 119435

The monastery was built by Vasily III in 1524 to commemorate the liberation of the ancient Russian city of Smolinsk from Lithuanian rule. Until the beginning of the 18th century, the Nova Convent had been enjoying the protection of the royal family, and for this reason, its splendor was extraordinary, and it was the most elegant and beautiful in Moscow. The cemetery in the monastery is the burial place of the upper echelons of the church and the royal family. Writers Gogol and Chekhov are buried here.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Novodevichy Convent, Aparthotel Adagio Moscow Kievskaya nearby is the best place to stay.

Aparthotel Adagio Moscow Kievskaya

The modern aparthotel is located opposite Kievsky Train Station in Moscow, providing direct connections to Vnukovo International Airport. Adagio Moscow Kievskaya features a swimming pool. The comfortable apartments have a private bathroom with free toiletries and an equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave and coffee machine.. A fitness centre is available at Adagio Moscow Kievskaya. Evropeysky Shopping Centre is steps away. Red Square and the Kremlin can be reached within a 10-minute metro ride. Kievskaya Metro Station is located opposite the property.

Day 5 | Morning

Pushkin Memorial Apartments

Ticket Price: 250 RUB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Arbat St, 53, Moskva, Russia, 119002

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837) was a great poet and founder of modern literature. The Pushkin House Museum is located on the famous Arbat Street in Moscow. Pushkin, who was newly married from February to May 1831, lived in this light blue two-story building. The bronze plaque at the door is engraved with the words "Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin lived here from early February to mid-May 1831". On the windowsill next to the bronze medal, someone often presents a bouquet of flowers. To enter the former residence museum, you must put on felt slippers to protect cultural relics. The first floor of the former residence museum holds an exhibition entitled "Pushkin and Moscow" throughout the year, with a large number of paintings, portraits, maps, manuscripts, books and other exhibits. Moscow, Pushkin's activities in Moscow, and his relatives and friends. From a wooden staircase to the second floor, you will arrive at the place where Pushkin lived in the past. There are some portraits on the wall, and some manuscripts, pictures, etc. are displayed; in addition, there are individual furniture, such as the desk used by Pushkin and Mrs. Pushkin The dresser is an original from elsewhere.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Pushkin Memorial Apartments, don’t forget pay a visit to Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.

Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Ticket Price: 890 RUB

Location: Dolskaya st., 1, Moscow Russia

Tsaritsynno Manor is located in the south of downtown Moscow. It was built by the then Empress Catherine II of the Russian Empire in 1776 to celebrate the victory in the First Russo-Turkish War. But then the queen was very dissatisfied with the completed palace, and ordered rebuilding. When the queen died, the palace was not fully completed, and it declined. Now it has become a park, with lush vegetation, elegant palaces, and a very beautiful overall environment. It is a good place for Moscow citizens to go out and have an outdoor picnic.

Reviews from Real Guests:

송사자이: It's so big that it takes a day to look around, but it's a place worth visiting.

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