Free Things To Do In Moscow

Moscow is such a huge and thriving city and is absolutely teeming with incredible things to see and do.

Whether you plan on spending two weeks in Moscow or just two days, it’s safe to say that you’ll need a comprehensive travel itinerary to help you plan the best trip possible!

The capital city of Russia is full of remarkable fun, free and fabulous attractions and activities.

Take a look at some of the very best free attractions in Moscow below, as well as our top recommendations of the best paid attractions in Moscow!

Free Attractions in Moscow

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Lenin’s Mausoleum

Without a doubt one of the weirdest, yet incredibly intriguing free attractions in Moscow is Lenin’s Mausoleum.

This museum is dedicated to the Russian dictator, Vladimir Lenin and contains his embalmed body; frozen in time since 1924.

You can visit Lenin’s Mausoleum and pay your respects, wander around the numerous exhibits, or just stare in bewilderment at one of the most unusual museums in the...

Moscow CityPass

clock Duration: 1 to 5 day
  • This is a Moscow city pass
  • This is designed to save you time and money and to enjoy the city at your own pace
  • This pass includes more than 40 attractions including beautiful museums and excursions
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Institute of Modern Art

The Contemporary Art Institute in Moscow is a university in the city centre where you don’t have to be a student to visit the premises and have a wander around.

You can enjoy roaming the campus grounds and seeing what it would be like to be a student in Moscow, as well as admiring the beautiful campus buildings.

Alternatively, if you’re a big fan of plays and performances, but you don’t want to spend a lot of...

Kremlin Entrance Ticket to Cathedral Square from Moscow

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • This is an entrance ticket to Kremlin's Cathedral Square
  • The main attraction of the tour is seeing Ivan-the-Great Bell Tower from up close
  • Tourists also get to see the three cathedrals upon taking part in this tour.
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Alexander Garden

Known for being one of the first urban public parks in the city, Alexander Garden is a popular free attraction in Moscow with both locals and tourists.

There are three separate gardens that you can meander through while inside Alexander Garden and you can take as little or as long as you want enjoying the beautiful nature and scenery.

The park stretches along the Kremlin’s western wall which is home to the Kremlin fort...

Moscow Kremlin Armory Chamber Entrance Ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • This is a ticket that allows travellers to explore the Kremlin Armory Chamber
  • The tour is designed to be enjoyed while learning and gaining knowledge about some of the treasures of the past
  • The tourists get to explore the museum at their own pace
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Kolomenskoye Estate

Kolomenskoye is a former royal estate and is now a 390-hectare park and scenic reserve that overlooks the Moskva River.

It’s completely free to roam around the gardens of Kolomenskoye, but you will have to pay to enter the estate museum.

The grounds of Kolomenskoye however, are more than enough to sate your cultural needs as there’s plenty of things to see.

Make sure to look out for the incredible...

Tretyakov Gallery Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 30 to 120
  • You have the opportunity to visit ?n extensive museum complex. Masterpieces of Russian art of the 11th — early 20th century, temporary exhibitions, educational and cultural programs.

    The ticket gives you the right to enter only the permanent exhibition of the Museum.

    Children under the age of 6 years inclusive, accompanied by an...read more
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Chistye Prudy

Chistye Prudy, or the Clean Ponds as it’s more commonly known as, is a large pond located in the city of Moscow in the Basmanny District.

This pond is just one of the naturally formed ponds in Moscow that lends itself as a beatific public ice rink during the winter months.

You can visit the pond any time you like, but it’s best visited during the cold weather when the water is frozen so that you can go for a spin on...

City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

clock Duration: 60 to 140
  • This is a sightseeing tour in Moscow, where tourists will be travelling by a bus
  • A double-decker bus with an open-top will be made available for the travellers who take part in tour for the purpose of sightseeing
  • Tourists will be able to learn about the history of Moscow and see its beauty on this sightseeing tour.
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Gorky’s House museum

Gorky’s House is a beautifully preserved art nouveau mansion that was designed by Fyodor Schechtel in 1931.

The house was presented as a gift to the famous Russian writer, Maxim Gorky, and is now filled with a collection of Gorky’s personal items.

Inside, you’ll find a grand library and an ornately carved staircase. There’s also stunning stained glass windows and numerous ceiling murals to...

Moscow Scenic River Cruise with Guide

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This is a scenic river cruise that takes place along the Moscow river allowing travellers to enjoy the various famous sites of the city.
  • This journey is what many travellers have classified as unforgettable and unique.
  • Travellers also appreciate how they get to learn more about the various famous sites they get to see
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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

clock Duration: 60 to 140
  • This is a sightseeing tour in Moscow, where tourists will be travelling by a bus
  • A double-decker bus with an open-top will be made available for the travellers who take part in tour for the purpose of sightseeing
  • Tourists will be able to learn about the history of Moscow and see its beauty on this sightseeing tour.
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Moscow Scenic River Cruise with Guide

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This is a scenic river cruise that takes place along the Moscow river allowing travellers to enjoy the various famous sites of the city.
  • This journey is what many travellers have classified as unforgettable and unique.
  • Travellers also appreciate how they get to learn more about the various famous sites they get to see
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Moscow: Metro tour & boat trip of Moscow river

clock Duration: 3 hours 30
  • Moscow's metro stations are famous for their cultural value apart from sheer functionality. You’ll visit the best Moscow metro stations of the soviet period that were designed and built in 1934-1960 by the outstanding architects and engineers and you’ll have a possibility to compare different architectural styles and the beauty of the...read more

Private Moscow City Tour with Red Square and Kremlin

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This is a walking tour that takes place in Moscow that allows travellers to explore places such as the Kremlin and the famous Red Square.
  • Tourists will get to explore Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the biggest and oldest fortresses in Russia
  • Travellers will be visiting the Red Square of Moscow, a place
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Moscow Private 2-Day Tour with Local Expert Guides

clock Duration: 2 days
  • This is a 2-day tour of Moscow, where tourists will get to enjoy exploring the various great locations of the city
  • Travellers will either get to visit one of the royal estates of Kolomenskue or the Tsaritsino Museum-Preserve
  • Famous locations like the Kremlin, Arbat Street, Kitay Gorod, Red Square, and Izamailovo Flea
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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

clock Duration: 60 to 140
  • This is a sightseeing tour in Moscow, where tourists will be travelling by a bus
  • A double-decker bus with an open-top will be made available for the travellers who take part in tour for the purpose of sightseeing
  • Tourists will be able to learn about the history of Moscow and see its beauty on this sightseeing tour.
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Moscow Private Night Tour

clock Duration: 2 to 3 hou
  • This is a private night tour of Moscow, where the travellers will get to travel around Moscow in a private car or minivan
  • Tourists will get to view the historic old city of Moscow from a birds-eye point of view
  • In this trip, tourists will get to see the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which is one of the biggest orthodox
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