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http://moscowfreetour.com
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Nikolskaya ul 4/5; paid tours R950-1550), covering the Krem-
lin, the Arbat and the Metro, or their more thematic tours such as communist Moscow or
mystical Moscow.
Moscow 360
`em, four! - different walking tours, all of which are free of charge. They include tours of
Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Metro, as well as - the most unusu-
al - an AK-47 Tour (the guiding and transport are free, but you'll pay to shoot). Tips are
gratefully accepted - obviously.
Moscow Mania
This team of historians (with PhDs and everything) are passionate about their city and their
on specialised topics - or they will customise one for you. Private tours for up to eight
people.
Patriarshy Dom Tours
www.toursinrussia.com
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Vspolny per 6, Moscow school No 1239; Moscow tours R700-900,
day trips from R1500; Barrikadnaya) of local museums, specific neighbourhoods, and
unusual themes, as well as out-of-town trips to the Golden Ring towns and other day-trip
destinations. Occasionally takes groups inside the Great Kremlin Palace, which is otherwise
closed to the public. Pick up the monthly schedule at upscale hotels or view it online.
Capital Tours
ul Ilynka 4, entry 6; Kremlin tours R1600, other tours R900; 10am Fri-Wed; Kitay-
Gorod), a spin-off of Patriarshy Dom, offers a daily Kremlin tour, as well as regularly
scheduled tours of the metro and Moscow by night. The guides are well informed but not
super engaging. Also on offer: a daily four-hour tour of Jewish Moscow, which goes by
vehicle to two synagogues and other sites of note.
