Learn the history of Moscow during the days of the Soviet Union on a guided tour. Learn more about the heritage of the Communist era and some of the greatest political figures who changed the world in the 20th century.
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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Starting time 11:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Russian
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- See the site of the former KGB headquarters
- Go to Red Square to look at Lenin's Mausoleum and Stalin's Tomb
- Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Learn about Stalin's project for the huge buildings on Tverskaya Street
- Hear about how Soviet people shopped at the GUM department store
Full description
Travel back in time to the days of the Soviet Union and learn about life in Moscow under Communism. Look at the headquarters of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) and see the former KGB building.
Learn who was the founder of the secret service during Soviet times, and which state was placed in the center of Lubyanka Square. Continue to Red Square to see Lenin’s Mausoleum and hear about the most important political project of the Soviet government since 1924.
Get the chance to see Stalin’s Tomb – relocated to the Kremlin Wall – from Red Square, along with other tombs of his supporters. Enter Alexander Garden to look at the magnificent Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the eternal flame. End on Tverskaya Street and learn about Stalin’s master plan to change the look of Moscow forever.
Includes
- Live guide
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meet at the entrance to the St. Regis Nikolskaya Hotel, Malyy Cherkasskiy Pereulok, 2, Moskva, Russia, 109012. The guide will be waiting for you close to the entrance of with a GetYourGuide/Russia with Love sign.
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Know before you go
- This tour does not include visits inside the buildings and museums
