On this 2-hour guided tour discover the Tretyakov Gallery, the essential museum to visit while in Moscow to learn about Russian art. Discover one of the largest collections of icons and Russian art from the 12th to the 20th centuries.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Gallery
- Travel through the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century
- Discover the collection of icons from the 12th to the 17th centuries
- Visit the main museum to discover Russian art in Moscow
Full description
Start with a tour of the rooms of the Tretyakov Gallery in chronological order with your guide. Discover one of the richest collections of Russian icons, especially those of the master icon painter, Andrey Rublev.
Founded in 1854 by Pavel Tretyakov who wanted to make his collection of Russian paintings available to the greatest number of viewers, the Tretyakov Gallery has the richest collection of Russian pictorial art from the 12th to the 20th centuries. As you walk through the rooms of the gallery, find out why it is known as one of the foremost repositories of Russian fine art in the world.
Explore a unique collection of Russian paintings, dating back to the 19th century, including the great works of Ivan Aivazovsky, Ivan Shishkin, Alexander Ivanov, Konstantin Korovin, Ilya Repin, Valentin Serov, Vasily Surikov and many others. Finally, discover the room devoted to the works of Mikhail Vrubel, with his impressive works of art filled with mysterious beauty.
Includes
- Skip-the-line tickets
- 2-hour private guided tour
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet in front of the Tretyakov Gallery, near the statue of Pavel Tretyakov. Address: Lavrushinsky Ln, 10, Moskva, Russia, 119017. Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.
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- Mobile vouchers are accepted for this tour, so you don't need to print anything
