🇷🇺 Moscow One-Day Free & Easy Tour

1️⃣ One-Day Itinerary ✔️ Morning: Breakfast at Café Pushkin / or pastries at Conversation Bakery ✔️ Late Morning: Pushkin Fine Arts Museum (₽650) & St. Basil’s Cathedral (outside photos only 📸) ✔️ Lunch: TCHINIKUM (reservation needed, ~₽120/person, 20% off on weekdays) ✔️ Afternoon: Kremlin (Architectural Complex ₽900 + Armoury Chamber ₽1200) ✔️ Dinner: LEC (walk-in, ~₽157/person, 10% discount on birthdays) ✔️ Evening: Red Square night views and vibes 🏛️ 2️⃣ Experiences & Tips 🚗 Airport to city: 30km+, taxi costs ₽1000–1500 💰 Prices: Similar to or cheaper than Shanghai — excellent Russian meals for ₽100–200/person 🤡 Red Square: Can be walked in 1 hour without photos. Go at 9 AM for fewer crowds. 🪙 Kremlin: Opens at 10 AM — go early! Stone fridge magnets sold inside (₽300 for large, ₽100 for small — cheaper and prettier than outside!) 📍 Navigation: GPS can be unreliable around Red Square — don’t hesitate to ask locals! 🚇 Metro: Try to take newer trains (with electronic displays). Old trains have no screens and announcements are hard to understand. 💳 Transport Card: Get a Troika card! rechargeable and shareable (one card can be used by multiple people). ❤️ People: Russians may seem cold but are warm-hearted! Many will help with luggage even without being asked — true heroes! 🖼️ Pushkin Museum + Gallery: Combo ticket ₽850. Worth it for original works by da Vinci and others! Note: The museum and gallery are separate but next to each other. 🛍️ Shopping: Aviapark is the largest local mall — no luggage storage, but you can exchange cash there. 🍽️ Dining: Popular restaurants require reservations. Tipping is optional — complain if service is bad! ⏳ Winter Travel: One day at Red Square is enough. If you end in St. Petersburg, fly out directly — no need to return to Moscow unless flights are ₽500+ cheaper. 🏨 Accommodation: ~₽166/person. Airport hotels often include shuttle + buffet (note: no toothbrush/toothpaste provided!). #TravelTheWorld #RussiaTravel #MoscowTour #RussiaGuide