Moscow and Kolomna Day Tour1 Day | Moscow, Kolomna

Private Tour from US$ 190
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Venture beyond Moscow and discover the medieval city of Kolomna. Known for its ancient kremlin, elegant posad ((old merchants’ quarter), apple orchards, and cooking, Kolomna is an ideal opportunity to experience provincial Russia on a day trip from the capital. On this 1-day Kolomna: History and Culinary Delights tour, you’ll explore monasteries and churches, learn about the city’s merchant history, and see how the traditional local bread and famous apple confectionery are made (tastings included!)

Tour Description

Moscow – Kolomna – Moscow

Venture outside Moscow to one of Russia’s oldest cities, Kolomna. Founded in the 12th century, Kolomna is naturally famous for its Kremlin. It is one of the country’s most impressive ancient fortresses and has been involved in many significant events in Russian history. The city also boasts a lively and elegant posad (old merchants’ quarter) with old churches, mansions of rich merchants, and traditional wooden houses. If you’re lucky enough to be in Kolomna in the spring, you may see the city’s legendary apple trees in bloom. But all year round you can learn about Kolomna’s rich history and traditions related to apples – in particular, how the famous pastila (apple-based confectionery) is made.

Itinerary

09:15  Meet your driver and tour leader at your hotel.
09:30  Drive to Kolomna (110 km, 2h).
11:30  Take a short sightseeing tour of the new part of the city.
12:00  Visit the Kalach Museum to learn about the traditions of making and eating kalach (traditional local bread rolls). Enjoy the aroma of fresh bread while tasting kalach and sipping tea.
13:15  Explore the Kolomna Kremlin. See various old churches and monasteries, including the active Holy Trinity Monastery and the Assumption Cathedral.
14:30  Lunch.
15:40  Explore Kolomensky Posad, imagining what life was like in the heyday of this old merchants’ quarter and listening to fascinating local tales and legends. The excursion ends at the unique Pastila Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of the Kolomna pastila and the secrets of its production, before relaxing with tea and a taste of the famous apple-based confectionery.
17:40  Free time.
18:30  Transfer to Moscow (110 km, 2h30m).
21:00  Arrive at your hotel. End of the tour.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 11 hours 30 minutes

RECOMMENDATIONS: Bring comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for the weather. Please note: when visiting Orthodox churches, men must take off their hats while women must cover their heads. We therefore recommend that ladies wishing to visit churches bring along a headscarf.

Price includes:

  • All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan type car, 3-7 pax by minivan, 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14+ pax by 40-50 seat bus);
  • Tour Leader (guide) to accompany the travellers for the whole tour;
  • Sightseeing tour programme with local guides and translation into English;
  • Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
  • Lunch.

Price does not include:

  • Additional services during the tour;
  • Souvenirs;
  • Tips/gratuities for guides and drivers (although these would be appreciated).

Prices per person

1 person
US$ 455
2 persons
US$ 250
3 persons
US$ 190
Prices are for 2023 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.

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CITY TOUR NOTES

The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour. Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.


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