Walking tour along the Old Arbat street, $ 54, Moscow

Common

PRICE

$ 54

DESCRIPTION

We invite you to walking tour of The Arbat. It has existed since at least the 15th century, which makes it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. You will find out what the name of the street means and why it is so called. The Arbat district used to be and is one of the most bohemian places of Moscow. You will get acquainted with the people who lived and worked here. Alexander Pushkin’s name is closely connected with this street. You will be surprised by mansions and beautiful houses of all architectural styles.  Since 1986, the Arbat has been dotted with distinctive street lanterns. The Pushkin House-Museum, the famous Praga (Prague) restaurant, several notable statues, such as Princess Turandot in front of the Vakhtangov Theatre and to bard Bulat Okudzhava, who wrote several songs about the Arbat are not the all attractions of the street.
 
Nowadays, the street is full of life.  Performances of street musicians and working of street artists give a special charm to the street.

The tour is held every Sunday.
 

Itinerary

City center of Moscow

Posted

Jun 01, 2018

Location

Country

Russia

Departure city

Moscow

Important

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Meeting point - At the red-blue information post in the center of the hall of the metro station "Revolution Square".
Meeting time is 10-00

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

English-speaking guide

NOT INCLUDED:

Travel by public transport
Food and drinks
Souvenirs