Things to Do in Moscow
22 curated spots from Moscow itineraries
Activities & Attractions
13 curated experiences
Gorky Park
Rent bikes, people-watch; social green space with sculptures.
1h 30m · $5
Bolshoi Theatre
Tour the gilded auditorium or catch a family matinee ballet/swans lake performance.
2h · $25 tour; $100+ show
Christ the Savior Cathedral
Climb to observation deck for panoramic views, explore vast interior mosaics.
1h 30m · $10 dome access
Danilovsky Market
Halal stalls for samsa, fruits; lively vendor chats (10-min walk).
1h 30m · $10
Izmailovo Market
Browse matryoshka stalls, Soviet memorabilia; social haggling.
2h · $5 entry
Kolomenskoye Estate
Wooden church, riverside trails; UNESCO rustic nature walk.
2h · $10
Moscow Metro Stations
Visit opulent stations like Komsomolskaya and Mayakovskaya with chandeliers, mosaics, and sculptures.
1h 30m · $1/ride or Troika card
Novodevichy Convent
Golden domes, frescoed walls amid gardens; peaceful religious site.
1h 30m · $8
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
Early walk around colorful domes, Kremlin walls; enter Saint Basil's interior.
1h 30m · $15
State Tretyakov Gallery
Vast collection of Russian icons, Repin paintings, and folk art in riverside mansion.
2h · $15/adult; kids free
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
Russian icons and Repin paintings; focus on 19th-century wing.
2h · $12Restaurants & Food
9 local favorites
Bellissimo Uzbek Restaurant
Halal plov, lagman noodles, fresh salads; 5-min walk from market.
1h · $20-30 per person
Café Pushkin
Romantic 19th-century mansion serving borscht, pelmeni, and beef stroganoff amid antique decor.
2h · $80-120 per person
Dolma Uzbek Restaurant
Halal manti dumplings, shurpa soup; market-adjacent rustic vibe.
1h · $20-30 per person
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
Halal kebabs, pilaf; rustic Tatar ambiance; metro back 20 min.
1h 15m · $25-35 per person
Metropol Restaurant
Historic elegance with Russian-French fusion, fresh pastries, and family seating.
1h · $40-60 per person
Sixty Reservation Restaurant
Rooftop panorama with fusion tasting menus, truffle ravioli, and Moscow skyline.
2h · $100-150 per person
Turandot Restaurant
Opulent rococo palace dining with caviar service, lamb ribs, and dessert trolleys.
2h · $90-140 per person
White Rabbit
Sky-high modernist cuisine with birch-smoked salmon, farm-fresh salads, and kids' options.
1h 30m · $70-110 per person