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Magical Places in Moscow on Private Tour with Friendly Local Guide

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Location: Moscow, Russia
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 11498P134


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Izmaylovo, Izmaylovo, Moscow Oblast, Central RussiaThe fabulous world of carved Russian towers, patterned turrets and painted "gingerbread houses" exists not only in cartoons! Young guests of the Izmaylovo Kremlin will have an excursion to the Museum of Russian toys. They also can visit classes in art workshops. There are many things to see for adults too, such as the Museum of Russian vodka, the Museum of bread, the antique market and several shops of ethnic souvenirs. Izmaylovo Kremlin is relatively new — its creation began in the late nineties and was completed only in 2003.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Khamovniki, Khamovniki, Moscow, Central RussiaThe Pertzova House (Fairy-Tale House) is the twentieth century building located on Prechistenskaya embankment. It is the fascinating house with peaked towers, balconies and painted walls, as it is descended from the pages of a children's books. The magical building, decorated with mythological animals, carved façades and traditional ornaments, was built by a fan of Russian art engineer Pertsov at the beginning of XX century.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Sumska vul. 81, Kharkiv 61002 UkraineVisit the fairy house of Owl, Rabbit and Cat inside the park that is visited by more than 40 thousand people daily. Find a corner of a magical forest where fairy-tale characters live. The inhabitants of this house, resembling a hut on chicken legs, the Wise Owl, the Rabbit and the Cat are able to "come to life" under the action of special mechanisms and tell entertaining stories to young guests.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Egg House, Mashkova St., 1, Moscow 105062 RussiaThe unusual house in the form of Faberge egg was built in 2002 and immediately turned into one of the brightest sights of the capital. The house has four floors and residential apartments, a hall, a sauna and an exit to the underground garage. The attic can be reached by a spiral staircase or a special elevator. Its total area is almost 350 meters. An interesting fact is that this building costs an astonishing 359 316 000 rubles.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Bogorodskoe, Bogorodskoe, Moscow, Central RussiaThe world of funny characters from Krylov's fables really exists! Literature courtyard has heroes familiar to Russians from childhood: the crow with a piece of cheese in its beak, the cunning fox, the unlucky musical quartet of goat, donkey, bears and monkeys or the greedy pig gnawing the roots of oak. Stone animals are favorite "friends" in children's games and a kind of moral and philosophical reminder for adults.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Yakimanka, Yakimanka, Moscow, Central RussiaThe mansion of the merchant Igumnov is famous for its carved columns, turrets and tent domes in the style of Russian art Nouveau as well as an abundance of legends and tales. It is known that in 1901 Igumnov arranged a spectacular secular ball inside the tower, having floors lined with gold chervonets. Moreover, it is said the fairy-tale castle is haunted by the ghost of its owner’s former mistress.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Yakimanka, Yakimanka, Moscow, Central RussiaThe Mansion of the merchant IgumnovThe Mansion is famous for not only carved columns, turrets and tent domes in the style of Russian art Nouveau, but also an abundance of legends and tales. It isknown that in 1901 Igumnov arranged in the tower shocking secular ball, having lined floors with gold chervonets. Moreover, it is said that in one of the walls of the fairy-tale castle immured former mistress of the owner and her Ghost still haunts the halls of the mansion.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Russian Fairy-tales Museum, Izmaylovskoye shosse, 73j Metro Partisanskaya, Moscow 105187 RussiaThe Museum of Russian fairy tales is a collection of wonderful and instructive stories that keep the folk wisdom of many centuries. On interactive tours, children dress in Russian traditional c
Supplier Name
Friendly Local Guides
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Guides required to regularly wash hands,We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Inclusions:
All Fees and Taxes,Customizable itinerary,Friendly local guide,Private walking tour,Must see and off the beaten path,Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tou,Iconic places for photoshoot,Multiple start times available,Meeting in the hotel lobby
Exclusions:
Entrance fees,Food and drinks,Gratuities (optional),Entry/Admission - Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure,Entry/Admission - Egg House,Entry/Admission - The Russian Fairy-tales Museum,Entry/Admission - Museum of Pinocchio

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110.48


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