Moscow

Moscow

Things to Do in Moscow

22 curated spots from Moscow itineraries

Activities & Attractions (13)

Gorky Park
Doafternoon

Gorky Park

Rent bikes, people-watch; social green space with sculptures.

1h 30m
$5
Bolshoi Theatre
Doafternoon

Bolshoi Theatre

Tour the gilded auditorium or catch a family matinee ballet/swans lake performance.

2h
$25 tour; $100+ show
Christ the Savior Cathedral
Doafternoon

Christ the Savior Cathedral

Climb to observation deck for panoramic views, explore vast interior mosaics.

1h 30m
$10 dome access
Danilovsky Market
Doafternoon

Danilovsky Market

Halal stalls for samsa, fruits; lively vendor chats (10-min walk).

1h 30m
$10
Izmailovo Market
Doafternoon

Izmailovo Market

Browse matryoshka stalls, Soviet memorabilia; social haggling.

2h
$5 entry
Kolomenskoye Estate
Domorning

Kolomenskoye Estate

Wooden church, riverside trails; UNESCO rustic nature walk.

2h
$10
Moscow Metro Stations
Domorning

Moscow Metro Stations

Visit opulent stations like Komsomolskaya and Mayakovskaya with chandeliers, mosaics, and sculptures.

1h 30m
$1/ride or Troika card
Novodevichy Convent
Doevening

Novodevichy Convent

Golden domes, frescoed walls amid gardens; peaceful religious site.

1h 30m
$8
Red Square
Domorning

Red Square

Stroll the vast cobblestone plaza, admire colorful St. Basil's Cathedral and GUM department store.

1h 30m
Free
Red Square & Saint Basil's
Domorning

Red Square & Saint Basil's

Early walk around colorful domes, Kremlin walls; enter Saint Basil's interior.

1h 30m
$15
State Tretyakov Gallery
Doafternoon

State Tretyakov Gallery

Vast collection of Russian icons, Repin paintings, and folk art in riverside mansion.

2h
$15/adult; kids free
The Moscow Kremlin
Doafternoon

The Moscow Kremlin

Tour fortress grounds, cathedrals, and Armoury Chamber with crowns, Fabergé eggs, and royal carriages.

3h
$20-30/adult; kids free/reduced
Tretyakov Gallery
Domorning

Tretyakov Gallery

Russian icons and Repin paintings; focus on 19th-century wing.

2h
$12

Restaurants & Food (9)

Bellissimo Uzbek Restaurant
Eatafternoon

Bellissimo Uzbek Restaurant

Halal plov, lagman noodles, fresh salads; 5-min walk from market.

1h
$20-30 per person
Café Pushkin
Eatevening

Café Pushkin

Romantic 19th-century mansion serving borscht, pelmeni, and beef stroganoff amid antique decor.

2h
$80-120 per person
Dolma Uzbek Restaurant
Eatafternoon

Dolma Uzbek Restaurant

Halal manti dumplings, shurpa soup; market-adjacent rustic vibe.

1h
$20-30 per person
Dr. Zhivago
Eatmorning

Dr. Zhivago

GUM's Soviet-chic spot for blini stacks, syrniki pancakes, and chilled vodka shots.

1h 15m
$50-80 per person
Grabli Halal Café
Eatevening

Grabli Halal Café

Halal kebabs, pilaf; rustic Tatar ambiance; metro back 20 min.

1h 15m
$25-35 per person
Metropol Restaurant
Eatmorning

Metropol Restaurant

Historic elegance with Russian-French fusion, fresh pastries, and family seating.

1h
$40-60 per person
Sixty Reservation Restaurant
Eatevening

Sixty Reservation Restaurant

Rooftop panorama with fusion tasting menus, truffle ravioli, and Moscow skyline.

2h
$100-150 per person
Turandot Restaurant
Eatevening

Turandot Restaurant

Opulent rococo palace dining with caviar service, lamb ribs, and dessert trolleys.

2h
$90-140 per person
White Rabbit
Eatafternoon

White Rabbit

Sky-high modernist cuisine with birch-smoked salmon, farm-fresh salads, and kids' options.

1h 30m
$70-110 per person

More on Moscow

Plan your Moscow trip

Save these spots and build a day-by-day itinerary in Takeoff.

Open in Takeoff