Los turistas podrán admirar los lugares más emblemáticos de Moscú. Durante el recorrido por la ciudad con un guía profesional, los turistas verán las avenidas principales: la calle Tverskaya, los terraplenes Sofiyskaya y del Kremlin, la calle Nuevo Arbat; atracciones turísticas famosas: la Catedral de Cristo El Salvador, el convento Novodevichi, la Colina Poklonnaya, la Universidad Estatal de Moscú, la vista panorámica de la ciudad desde las Colinas de Gorrión, admirar las estrellas rojas del Kremlin, la Catedral de San Basilio y el mausoleo de Lenin desde la Plaza Roja. Después de un recorrido por la ciudad, los turistas visitarán el Museo Estatal de Bellas Artes de Pushkin (entrada incluida) para disfrutar de una colección de arte extranjero que data de la antigüedad hasta los días modernos.
Idiomas
Inglés, alemán, español, francés e italiano
Desvele las majestuosidades de San Petersburgo a través de la maravillosa tierra de Oz, escondida en uno de los patios locales de un monumento a los submarinos rusos. En este tour de San Petersburgo, usted aprenderá los secretos del metro Soviético mientras degusta la cerveza tradicional de miel en uno de los bares más exclusivos de la Fuerza Aérea Rusa. En el camino, quédese maravillado con la historia de Rasputín y Lenin mientras se deleita con la hermosa arquitectura art nouveau a lo largo del camino.
Meeting point:Vosstania Square, at the entrance to Vosstania Square metro station.
Duration:Approx. 3 hours.
Start or opening time:The tour is available on Tue, Fri, Sat at 19.00 hours
End or closing time:The tour ends at 22.00 hours approx.
Languages:English
Pasa una mañana inolvidable explorando la fantástica colección de arte en el principal museo de obras de arte extranjeras de Rusia mientras visitas el Museo de Bellas Artes Pushkin.
El exterior del museo Pushkin recuerda a muchos otros grandes museos europeos construidos durante el periodo de finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX. Sus impresionantes y emblemáticas columnas fueron copiadas de la Acrópolis griega, tan popular en la época. El museo fue construido sobre un terreno concedido a la Universidad de Moscú y fue fundado por el gran científico ruso y profesor de la Universidad de Moscú, Iván Tsvetaev. La gran ceremonia de apertura, en el centenario de la derrota de Napoleón, contó con la presencia del zar Nicolás II, y aunque originalmente fue planificado como un depósito de réplicas pertenecientes a la universidad, se convirtió en museo a medida que las colecciones de arte egipcio y europeo crecían, especialmente tras la Revolución Bolchevique cuando las colecciones privadas se “nacionalizaron”.
Date una vuelta alrededor y admira las numerosas exposiciones diferentes que abarcan desde fascinantes artefactos de civilizaciones antiguas como Grecia o Egipto hasta una increíble colección de obras impresionistas y posimpresionistas. También podrás contemplar de cerca obras maestras de artistas italianos, flamencos, alemanes y franceses, como por ejemplo Retrato de anciana de Rembrandt y varias obras de Botticelli y Veronese. Descubre los Tesoros de Troya, una reserva de oro que data del 2500 a.C., y maravíllate con las obras del impresionismo francés y de los posimpresionistas Van Gogh, Cezanne, Gauguin y Matisse.
Red Square is also home to Lenin’s Mausoleum and features Russian Army parades on various holidays throughout the year. The word “Kremlin” in Russian means fortress, and in early Rus every important town had a fortress encircled by a wall where the main buildings, churches, and cathedrals were located and protected. The Moscow fortress, the cradle of the city, is the main fortress in the country and has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Built in the 12th century, it took the form we know today in the 15th century. It is an excellent reflection of the different stages of Russian art; a single monumental centre of architecture, painting, and decorative and applied arts.
The best craftsmen and artists worked on its churches, cathedrals, and palaces, bequeathing to us their priceless work framing the power and fame of Russia that is concentrated in its unforgettable alleyways and different sections. The Kremlin is even today the seat of some of the main political and religious government bodies: the President’s Palace, different administrative and military buildings such as the Senate and Armoury, and also numerous churches and cathedrals. Its walls, 19 meters high and 2235 meters long, tower above the Moskva River and Red Square and are made from eight kilogram bricks.
We will visit the fortress, enjoying the view of the world’s biggest "tsar bell", forged in 1733, and the "tsar cannon", one of the biggest guns ever made in the entire world. Forged in 1586 by Andrew Chokhov, its purpose was to defend the gate of the Spasskaya tower, though it has never been used. The Cathedral Square is an architectural jewel, flanked by the Dormition Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Annunciation, and the Cathedral of the Archangel.
The ideal way to get in touch with the city, including its historical centre and major monuments. We will stroll along the broad avenues, making our way through the famous Tverskaya Street to the top of Sparrow Hills, under the imposing stare of Lomonosov University, one of the Stalin-era skyscrapers scattered throughout the city. From there we will admire an impressive panorama of the city, followed by a stop at Victory Park and another in front of Novodevichy Convent and its lake, the inspiration for Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. We will approach the historical centre from the banks of the Moskva River, coming out near the White House, location of the siege of the Russian Government. We will also stop at Arbat Street, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare nicknamed the “Moscow Montmartre” because of the artist that used to live in the area and the painters that nowadays populate the street.
We will pass in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Parliament Building (Duma), Bolshoi Theatre, and the imposing facade of Lubyanka, headquarters of the KGB. We will continue through the alleyways of the ancient merchant district Kitai-Gorod, which contains numerous small churches, finally arriving at Red Square, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world and designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was named Red, or “Krasnaya” in Russian, which in Old Russian was a synonym of “beautiful.” Now the square is surrounded by the famous buildings of the Russian Historical Museum, the Kremlin, and Saint Basil’s Cathedral with its gorgeous onion domes, built by order of Ivan the Terrible.
Visit Moscow’s main arts and design districts, ArtPlay and Winzavod Browse through one-of-a-kind creations made by local artisans. Visit a shop that features artwork by autistic children Hunt for rare records in a vinyl store filled with collector’s editions Stop for a snack in Moscow’s only vegan café.
Take a trip through modern Moscow, checking out the best of the city’s arts and culture. Browse shops selling goods by local artisans, uncover cool finds in design, and explore the galleries that make up Moscow’s modern art movement. Along the way, snack like a true hipster at the city’s only vegan café. Your Moscow tour will start by taking you to the ArtPlay district, the first neighbourhood of its kind in the city, inspired by London’s galleries that occupy former industrial spaces. ArtPlay is home to Moscow’s trendiest studios, shops, and cafés, and we’ll visit a shop where local artisans sell handmade earrings, bracelets, and clothing, as well as old postcards, pins, and other finds.
We’ll also browse through a shop where they sell cups and t-shirts with prints made by autistic children. From there, we’ll take a snack break with a stop at the only vegan place in the city, with a great atmosphere and super delicious food. If the weather’s nice, we’ll gather in their small outdoor garden — but even if we can’t go outside, don’t worry as they have a very hip and stylish cafeteria.
Along the way, you’ll also learn a bit about recycling in Russia, as here is one of few places where they accept rubbish to recycle. We’ll move on to a few art houses, including the British Higher School of Design and Winzavod, the centre of modern arts and a former wine factory. We’ll visit several galleries situated within the property, which regularly change exhibits and always surprise guests with something original. While we’re here, you may want to check out a local shop selling vinyl records. You can find rare collector records, as well as some modern editions — a true highlight for vinyl lovers! There are also a few souvenir shops with extraordinary finds — bring your spending money for gifts to bring back home!
At the end of the tour, if you’re feeling hungry, you can stay for a meal at the marvelous café, with tasty dishes and welcoming staff. Otherwise, your guide will accompany you to the closest metro station, leaving you free to explore more of Moscow on your own.
The capital transforms itself after sunset, offering an absolute different view at night than the one during daylight hours: stunning and recently installed illumination enhances the beauty of the severe and imposing Stalinist facades, while the magnificent Orthodox churches sparkle. The banks of the Moskva River offer this alternative vision of the city, to be discovered only after the sun goes down.
This St Petersburg tour of this grand imperial city will start from the Palace Square, which is dominated by the Winter Palace. After crossing the Neva River stop at the Spit of St Basil Island. From the Spit enjoy panoramic views of the Palace Embankment with its renowned Hermitage Museum, and many prominent St Petersburg landmarks including St Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty, and the Chamber of Curiosities.
With your local St Petersburg guide, you will pay a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the oldest structure in the city, and the site where the town of Peter started in 1703. The cathedral located here became the burial place of the Russian emperors, and members of their families, from Peter the Great onwards.(visit to the cathedral is optional) Pass the Summer Gardens and the Field of Mars on the way to the Church of The Savior on Spilled Blood. The church was built on the spot where the Russian emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881.
Continue along Nevsky Prospect, the city’s busiest street, and home to restaurants, theatres, museums and splendid palaces of the ex-Russian aristocracy. Learn more about the local perspective and more St Petersburg history along the way. Pass the Stroganoff Palace where the famous beef stroganoff dish was invented. We stop our St Petersburg tour as we break for lunch in a Russian fast food place. Why not try a traditional dish like borsch (soup), blinis (pancakes), or beef stroganoff?
After lunch, we continue our St Petersburg walking tour towards St Isaac’s Square to see its beautiful cathedral. St Isaac’s Cathedral is a great example of late period classical architecture, and is richly decorated with sculptures, high relieves, oil paintings and mosaics. The cathedral used to be the principal place of worship in St Petersburg before the October Revolution of 1917. Your St Petersburg tour ends at the cathedral. Be sure to stay on to take a look inside or perhaps to climb the spiral staircase to the top of St Isaac’s dome to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
Únete a esta fantástica excursión guiada por algunos de los principales monumentos de San Petersburgo antes de embarcarte en una visita deslumbrante a la catedral de ensueño del Salvador sobre la Sangre Derramada.
Empápate del ambiente de esta alegre ciudad imperial y observa algunos de los monumentos más famosos mientras la recorremos. A medida que llegamos a nuestro destino principal, la catedral del Salvador sobre la Sangre Derramada, observaremos cómo su colorida fachada de estilo medieval contrasta claramente con los otros monumentos neoclásicos típicos de la ciudad. Esta magnífica construcción, que se parece a una casa de jengibre de cuento de hadas con cúpulas de azúcar glaseado, se alza de modo pintoresco a lo largo del canal Griboedov. Fue inicialmente construida por el zar Alejandro III, en memoria de su padre Alejandro II, quien fue asesinado en un ataque terrorista en este punto en 1881.
La construcción de la iglesia, con diferentes cúpulas, fachadas y un interior ricamente decorados duró más de veinte años e implicó el trabajo de algunos de los mejores artistas de Rusia de la época. Mientras observas la fachada, fíjate en los mosaicos increíblemente intrincados y en los motivos decorativos. A continuación accede al interior y prepárate para ser cautivado por el número de mosaicos en sí. Se dice que hay en torno a 7500 metros cuadrados de asombrosos mosaicos que representan principalmente escenas bíblicas. Un elaborado sepulcro hecho de piedras semipreciosas está situado en el punto exacto donde el zar fue atacado y lo rodea la calzada adoquinada original donde yació el cuerpo. Aunque la construcción fue financiada originalmente por la familia imperial y otros benefactores privados, no es de sorprender que la construcción sobrepasase el presupuesto.
Tsarskoye Selo es una de las numerosas propiedades imperiales de San Petersburgo. Ubicada a solo 25 kilómetros al sur de la ciudad, la finca cuenta con un gran parque paisajístico, salpicado de locuras arquitectónicas, y centrado en el magnífico azul, blanco y dorado Palacio de Catalina que alberga algunas hermosos interiores barrocos, incluido el lujoso Gran Salón, un largo salón de baile con espejos dorados.
Luego visitamos otra de las haciendas imperiales históricas de San Petersburgo: Pavlovsk, que lleva el nombre de Pablo I, quien recibió los terrenos del parque como un regalo de su madre, Catalina la Grande, en 1777. El parque alberga el Palacio de Pavlovsk y cientos de acres de bosques densos. El palacio de Pavlovsk fue construido por el arquitecto escocés Charles Cameron entre 1782 y 1786 en el estilo de una villa italiana. Gran parte del encanto de Pavlovsk se deriva de su maravilloso parque paisajístico.
Idiomas
Inglés, alemán, español, francés e italiano