Red Square Moscow 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring Historic Landmarks

Morning:

  • Check-in at your hotel (recommended: Ritz Carlton, Moscow or The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya for luxury; Kotelnicheskaya Hotel or Faberge Hotel London for mid-range)
  • Breakfast at the hotel or a local café (try Cafe Pushkin or Tverskoy Dolik)
  • Start your day with a visit to Red Square (Красная площадь). Admire iconic structures like St. Basil’s Cathedral (Храм Василия Блаженного), GUM Department Store, and the State Historical Museum.

Afternoon:

  • Visit The Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin (Кремлёвский дворцово- Territorial Complex). Here you can see an impressive collection of royal regalia, Fabergé eggs, and ceremonial weapons.
  • Have lunch at a nearby restaurant offering traditional Russian cuisine (try Restoran Kitchki or Belaya Veveritza)

Evening:

  • Take a guided tour of The Kremlin. Explore the cathedrons, the Tsar’s Palace, and the Senate Square.
  • Enjoy dinner at White Rabbit (Белый кролик), one of Moscow’s most famous restaurants with stunning views over the city.

Day 2: Museums and Local Culture

Morning:

  • Visit The Tretyakov Gallery (Третьяковская галерея), home to Russia’s national collection of art, including works by Rublev and Repin.
  • Have lunch at a local eatery near the gallery (try Lavka-Lavka or Cafe Pushkin)

Afternoon:

  • Explore Bolshoi Theatre (Большой театр), one of the most important ballet companies and opera houses in the world. If possible, book tickets for an evening performance.
  • Alternatively, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art (Garage Museum) to experience modern Russian and international art.

Evening:

  • Dine at a local restaurant offering contemporary Russian cuisine (try White Rabbit or Twins Garden)
  • If not attending the Bolshoi Theatre performance, explore Moscow’s vibrant nightlife in districts like Arbat Street (Улица Арбат), Tverskaya Street (Тверская улица), or Kitai-Gorod (Китай-город).

Day 3: Day Trips and Relaxation

Morning:

  • Take a day trip to Sergiev Posad (Сергиев Посад) - a town famous for its golden-domed monasteries. You can reach it by train or organized tour.
  • Alternatively, visit the Moscow Zoo (Московский зоопарк) or Park of Culture and Leisure (Парк культуры и отдыха im. Gorky) for a relaxing day out.

Afternoon:

  • Spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring some of Moscow’s lesser-known neighborhoods like Zamoskvorechye or Solyanoy Bor.
  • Have dinner at a local restaurant specializing in regional Russian cuisine (try Koktebel or Uzbekskaya Stolovaya)

Evening:

  • Enjoy your final evening in Moscow with a river cruise along the Moskva River, offering stunning views of the city’s landmarks lit up at night.
  • Pack and prepare for departure the following day.