Russian Pancakes Tour with Free Samplings and Historic Walk in Downtown Moscow
About This Tour
Discover Moscow through its flavours, architecture, and stories on this private walking tour through the historic city centre. Taste classic Russian pancakes an...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Moscow · Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; The tour can be modified to meet your preferences; Private walking tour with the use of metro; Please indicate prefer start time in comments when booking; Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; Choice of food and restaurants is subject to change; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Your guide can meet you at your hotel, hostel, vacation rental or train station. You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
About Moscow
Moscow
The epicenter of modern Russia, Moscow booms with shiny new skyscrapers, the bulbous onion domes of the tsars and politically-rich Red Square. Explore the metropolis with a local guide.
What's Included
- All taxes
- Friendly local guide
- Private tour
- Free samplings of Russian traditional pancakes and cakes in 2 or 3 cafes (depending on the selected tour option)
- Multiple start times available
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Iconic places for photo shoot
- Flexible customizable itinerary
- Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not Included
- Extra food and drinks, if you want more than what's included in tour
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Stop At: Myasnitskaya Street 10am You’ll meet you guide in the hotel lobby and start your gourmet Moscow exploration from Myasnitskaya Street (Butchers’ Street), old city avenue, named after the butchers who settled down in the area in 15th century. Check out the eclectic interiors and exteriors of Tea House located nearby. It’s a perfect photo op and one of the most beautiful houses in Moscow that dates back to 1893. Follow your foodie guide to one of the coziest cafes where you’ll get to try one of these: a wonderful sour cream cake with prunes, or chocolate caramel cake, or honey cake, all guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. Before we move on, enjoy one of the drinks of your choice: the delicious raf coffee with orange peel and rosemary, or honey and cinnamon tea, or Americano/Cappuccino. Stop At: Kuznetsky Most Street Your tour will go on to an ethnic café where you can try one of the best pancakes, served with raspberry jam, sour cream and powdered sugar that you will wash down with freshly brewed Coffee Americano, Latte or Cappuccino. Stop At: Gastronomia Eliseevsky And do not forget to check the Eliseevskiy Emporium, renowned shopping mall which will capture your imagination with its fascinating gilded décor with incredible shiny crystal chandeliers and magnificent moldings. Stop At: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa) After this, you will explore downtown of Moscow and learn interesting facts about the Pushkin Square. Stroll down the Tverskaya Street, the main Russian avenue, which has been popular among Moscow elite since 17th century and nowadays is a the high-end street. Pass by: Boulevard Ring You can finish your culinary tour here or continue to explore the latest gastronomic trends with your expert guide on a 3-hour tour. Take a digestion break with a short walk to the adjacent Tverskoy Boulevard, the oldest, the most beautiful and the longest one on the Boulevard ring. Then indulge your sweet tooth with one of these Russian authentic delicacies: toasts with egg, grandmother’s pancakes with red caviar or home-made vareniki with cherry, rural cottage cheese or potatoes (your choice of filling) accompanied with refreshing compote berry drink (apricot, cherry, peach or plum). Enjoy the unforgettable warm atmosphere set by perfect blend of warm brick walls with wood inlay and crystal chandeliers, a real wood-burning stove in the center of the room, shelves with pots and jars, dim lights and nice lounge music. Stop At: Bolshaya Nikitskaya street (ulitsa) Full and happy, venture to historic downtown along Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, home to old Moscow State University, Moscow Conservatory. Admire the unique facades of neoclassical mansions and learn about the origin of the avenue’s name. Stop At: Red Square Take a walk back in time as your friendly local guide will tell you amazing stories about many layers of history found in Moscow, covering everything from its ancient tribes period, to its violent 20th century and the present period of rebirth. By the end, you’ll have a great understanding of the city’s food, its history and culture along with some top tips about the best places to visit.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Moscow. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Moscow. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
