Inexpensive excursions for children. What tours are interesting for children? Why are excursions useful?

Children's excursions around Moscow are conducted by trained guides. They try to omit the “boring” information and reveal the beauty of the capital informally, in bright colors. We have compiled the TOP 5 “children’s” tours.

Sightseeing walk

Getting to know Moscow always begins with the Kremlin and Red Square. In a group or individual excursion you will receive historical information and see magnificent architectural masterpieces. The tour includes a visit to the Armory Chamber and Diamond Fund, a walk through the Alexander Garden and the Kremlin territory.

Bus excursions will introduce children and parents to iconic sights:

Red Square.
Bolshoi Theater.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
Poklonnaya Mountain.
Novodevichy Convent.

You will admire the panorama of the capital from the Sparrow Hills and Moscow City towers. Sputnik cooperates with transport companies that have a license and special buses for transporting children.

Cruise on the Moscow River

A boat ride delights children of any age. This is an adventure with an important informational component. The guide will tell the kids about the main facts of history and show the main attractions of the city. It's hard to imagine a better birthday gift.

Moscow subway

The Moscow metro is compared to the halls of a fairytale palace. Although the child is not interested in the features of architecture, but in the process of movement underground. Such a walk will introduce him to beauty and tell him many interesting historical facts.

"Children's" museums

Moscow is a city of museums. With a child, it is worth visiting the Cosmonautics Museum and the Kolomenskoye estate. Schoolchildren will benefit from the State historical Museum, and young naturalists will be delighted with the educational Darwin Museum.

Extreme

Every child is drawn to adventure. You can walk across the rooftops or go down with a digger into mysterious dungeons. On an excursion with virtual reality, teenagers will see what an antisocial life leads to and “visit” the scene of a fatal accident. Each extreme entertainment has age restrictions specified in the tour description.

Getting to know the capital begins in its very heart - on Red Square. Then a walk along the walls of the Kremlin leads tourists to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - a symbol of the revived Orthodox Russia. Alexander Garden, Poklonnaya Hill, Sparrow Hills and at the end of the excursion a walk through the miracle modern architecture- glass bridge "Moscow-City".

This excursion is dedicated to the unique museum complex of the Moscow Kremlin, its history and the most significant events that took place on its territory. Here everyone will be able to independently assess the size of the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell. The excursion program also includes a visit to one of the cathedrals: Assumption, Archangel or Annunciation.

The best place to discover the world of art is at the Tretyakov Gallery. Unique educational programs and quests have been developed here especially for schoolchildren. The richest collection of works of art will appear before young visitors with the most famous paintings - “The Rooks Have Arrived” by A. Savrasov, “Golden Autumn” by I. Levitan, “The Swan Princess” by M. Vrubel and many others.

Walking tour of Arbat

Film studio "Mosfilm"

An excursion to Mosfilm is a great chance to see how movies are made, stroll among the sets, and see how costumes for your favorite movie characters are created. Perhaps, while walking through the territory of Mosfilm, you will meet your favorite actor or actress - here it is more real than anywhere else. This excursion is for everyone who loves cinema.

Ready to commit unforgettable journey to the stars? See all the constellations at once in the night sky? Come to the Planetarium! The Moscow Planetarium is the largest in Europe, the area of the Star Hall is 1000 m2, and the diameter of the dome is 25 m. Everyone will be able to travel through time and space while watching a film on the dome screen. Come, exciting astronomy awaits you!

This treasury museum contains gold and silver items made by Russian craftsmen, ceremonial royal clothing, and ancient state regalia. The double throne of princes Ivan and Peter with a secret door through which they told the young kings what to say when receiving ambassadors always evokes incredible delight.

Museum Reserve "Kolomenskoye"

Where else can modern children find out in which schools and what their ancestors studied, if not in Kolomenskoye? In a real hut school they will be taught how to write letters on birch bark and treated to delicious tea. And the excursion “Russian Hospitality” will remind you how it is customary to treat guests in Rus'.

Moscow Zoo

A museum where all the exhibits can be touched, tasted, experienced. More than 250 interesting interactive mechanisms tell fascinating stories about mechanics, electricity, magnetism, acoustics and much more.

The most famous exhibition site in the country. The vast territory contains unique pavilions, fountains, sculptures, museums, bicycle rentals, a rope course and even an aquarium!

The most famous and largest operating Orthodox church in Moscow. The museum exposition describes in detail and interestingly complicated story temple, and with observation deck there is a magnificent view of Moscow.

Walking tour "Walls and towers of the Kremlin"

You will have a journey through the very center of Moscow - an inspection of Red Square, Alexander Garden, Place of Execution, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Manezhnaya Square, a walk from the Spasskaya Tower to Kutafya, the Kremlin embankment.

We bring to your attention the best excursions for schoolchildren in Moscow. This way, children will be able to learn interesting facts about the city, hear fascinating stories about the sights and have a good time. The presented excursion programs will be of interest to both schoolchildren in grades 1-8 and children studying in high school. Parents and teachers will certainly be able to appreciate the high level of organization of bus and walking tours.

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An excellent option for those who would like to get to know the capital in just 4 hours. From the bus windows, in 2 hours you will see all the most important attractions of the city, and then take a leisurely stroll through the Alexander Garden and the main square of the capital (duration 1.5 hours). There will definitely be 3 stops planned during the bus excursion - Sparrow Hills, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Red Square. The excursion is also convenient in that you can choose the time yourself. The sightseeing tour by bus starts at 10.30, 13.00 and 15.30. The walking tour starts at 10.30 and 13.00. Event days are Saturday and Sunday. Meeting point: Triumphal Square. Reservations are possible up to an hour in advance.

Moscow Kremlin for children. Miracles of a fairytale fortress

For every Russian, not knowing the history and sights of the Moscow Kremlin is not knowing one’s ancestry: after all, the ancient fortress is the heart of our Motherland, its social and political center. That is why it is so important for children to take a tour of the fabulously beautiful and mysterious Kremlin, where various miracles are encountered at every step.

The program is very rich. Inspection of the majestic fortress walls and towers, accompanied by an interesting narration by the guide about the history of their appearance and repeated reconstruction. A fascinating excursion into the history of ancient Russian weapons, a tour of the Arsenal building, a collection of cannons and other weapons.

Acquaintance with the unique masterpieces of Russian foundry art located on Ivanovo Square - the Tsar Cannon and the Tsar Bell and the names of their creators. A voyage along Cathedral Square is an unforgettable sight of magnificent ancient churches, known throughout the world for their unique architecture and design.

The guide's lively story enhances the amazing impression of what he saw. The cost of the excursion is 4200 (children from 5 to 12 years old, 1 - 4 people). 16% of the cost is paid when ordering on the website, the rest of the amount is paid directly to the guide during a personal meeting. Accompanying parents purchase entry tickets to the Kremlin. Time: until 16.00.

Excursion on Tram 302-BIS “Bulgakov and his era”

This excursion will be interesting for high school students who have already become familiar with Bulgakov’s work and want to learn more interesting information and facts about their favorite writer, and hear incredible love stories. Tram travel and guide services are included in the price of the excursion. Also, especially for you, the guide will reveal the secrets of the Patriarch's Ponds and the Bulgakov House. Another pleasant surprise awaits you - a personal acquaintance with the Hippopotamus cat and the opportunity to leave a note in the love mailbox. The duration of the excursion is 1.5 hours. Cost – 790 rubles. Reservations must be made 2 days before the desired date. Schedule: Thu – at 15 and 17 hours; Fri – 15, 17 and 19 hours; Sat – 17 and 19 hours; Sun – 15 and 19 hours

Looking for silence on Tverskaya

The grandly solemn, crowded, noisy main street of the capital, sparkling with bright shop windows, will reveal its secrets and amaze the imagination of the participants of the promenade along Tverskaya. But its main goal will be to get to know the quiet, unnoticeable at first glance, patriarchal corners of the famous street and its alleys. What awaits you?

A leisurely walk through quiet nooks and alleys along the route - Manezhnaya - Pushkinskaya Square will bring a lot of pleasure and introduce you to interesting historical facts. In the ancient alleys you can hear the retro silence that was on Tverskaya 100 years ago. The children will see the first power plant, the famous theater, the house of K.I. Chukovsky, the telegraph building (near it, using Morse code, everyone will remember the names of the fairy tales of the legendary children's poet).

The nesting doll house, consisting of buildings of different architecture and different eras, will be of great interest. Solving puzzles in order to find out the name of the square where the monument to the founder of Moscow is located. Reading A. Barto’s poem “The House Moved” and getting to know houses that have actually changed their previous places. Visit to the famous gastronomic establishments of Tverskaya - Filippovskaya bakery and the rare Eliseevsky store. The cost of an introductory walk is 3,600 rubles. per group (1-10 people). When booking, pay 16% of the cost on the website, the rest is paid to the guide personally.

Walking tour to Mosfilm

Another interesting program for high school students. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will introduce you to cinema and tell interesting stories about the creation of films familiar to everyone. During the tour, you will see what is usually hidden from the eyes of the average viewer behind the scenes, and you will learn the secrets of creating film masterpieces. You will also have the opportunity to see:

exclusive collection of retro cars. Each of them has their own interesting cinematic history and past.
Unique costumes, some of them weigh about 20 kg.
Prosthetic makeup masks, wigs and props made for horror films.
Mobile exhibition for the film "Viy"

An interesting photo session will also await all guests. After the tour, you can visit a local cafe or stroll through the beautiful grounds. Tour cost: 1040 rubles

Opening Prechistenka with children

Prechistenka, a street that can be considered a kind of museum of architectural styles, will give participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons in historical, cultural and aesthetic terms. The beauty of the buildings of the past will not leave anyone indifferent and will make you delve deeper into the past. Now about the program in detail. An attentiveness test during the walk is to count all the stone lions decorating the front doors. The winners receive a sweet prize.

A voyage from the Prechistensky Gate to the Garden Ring, during which the most original buildings are marked on the map. Messages of interesting facts from their history from the guide. Acquaintance with the boyars' mansions of the 17th century and the way of life of the boyars, with magnificent mansions of the 20th century, with the history of their owners. Solving a crossword puzzle on the topic of architectural styles, consolidating knowledge in practice - the ability to distinguish buildings of different architectural styles. The cost of the excursion is 3600 rubles. (group 1-10 people). The duration of the quest walk is 2 hours. When booking on the website - pay 16% online, the rest of the amount is paid to the guide upon meeting.

Lights of the big city (bus tour of evening Moscow)

On any day except Sunday, you can book a seat on a comfortable tourist bus and take a fascinating two-hour walk around Moscow at night. The program includes 4 stops: Vorobyovy Gory, Teatralnaya Square, Novodevichy Convent and Poklonnaya Gora. The cost per person is 1310 rubles (adult) and 1030 rubles (schoolchild). Please note that students must be accompanied by adults. The price includes the services of a guide who will tell interesting stories about the capital and its attractions. This way you can find out why the Garden Ring got its name. Opening hours: Mon-Sat at 20:30, except Sunday

Moscow City. School excursion quest

A “trip” around Moscow City will allow schoolchildren in grades 3-11 to feel part of the new, modern high-rise capital, the grandeur of which will take your breath away. Super skyscrapers will stun the imagination with their beauty and engineering genius. Details about the program. Acquaintance with the history of high-rise buildings in Moscow (from the 16th century to the present day): Ivan the Great Bell Tower, Moscow State University, Ostankino Tower. Initiation into the engineering secrets of high-rise construction in different eras. Inspection of construction sites, powerful cranes, building structures and elements of high-rise buildings. Contemplating the amazingly beautiful panorama of the capital from the windows of a skyscraper.

Contents of the quest. Schoolchildren (up to 13 years old) are offered the exciting role of rescuers who must find a planted explosive device. Using previously acquired knowledge, quest participants use it when completing an extreme task. Schoolchildren (over 13 years old) must reveal the secret of a closed mysterious chest discovered during a walk. Solving difficult and interesting tasks, participants must find out who left this mysterious chest and why.

The cost of the excursion quest is 7,000 rubles. (1-9 people). It is carried out during the daytime on any day at a time previously agreed with the guide. Entrance ticket price to the observation deck (it is not included in the total price) – adults. – 980 rub., children’s – 400 rub. When ordering on the website, pay 28% of the amount online, the rest is given to the guide.

Excursion-quest for children around the Alexander Garden

The purpose of this wonderful interactive excursion is to introduce children to the main monuments of the famous Alexander Garden, where thousands of people come to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the soldiers who died in the war. From a casual conversation, the children will learn about significant historical events associated with this place and the creation of unusual monuments. During a walk through the garden, everyone will learn about the terrible events of 1812, about the emergence of the Manege, about the disappearance of Resurrection Square, about the reasons for the changes in the former names of some places, about the number of Kremlin towers.

A virtual river will serve as an assistant on an interesting journey, the name of which can be deciphered through a solved crossword puzzle. To find out details about the Apothecary Garden, about the fun of the Russian Tsars, you will need to unravel the intricacies of the puzzle. Children from 8 to 12 years old (group 1-12 people) participate in the quest. Cost – 3600 rub. (if there are more than 12 people, for each – 300 rubles). Accompanying adults are free.

Moscow City. Excursion for children from 10 to 18 years old

Anyone who takes the Moscow-City excursion can feel like a participant in the Galileo program. An extreme journey through the tower labyrinths of a high-rise complex will provide such an opportunity.

In the 1st part of this exciting adventure, everyone will get acquainted with the history of modern construction of skyscrapers and their features. Then, using a high-speed elevator, participants will rise to the 230-meter height of the observation deck and from there they will see a majestic panorama of the complex’s facilities. The review is accompanied by a guide's story about technological techniques and design features of high-rise construction.

Part 2 – quest: children under 13 years of age will become “rescuers” looking for an “explosive device”, guided by the proposed guidelines. Children from 14 years old will find a closed mysterious chest left by a foreigner and will try to open it by completing complex, intriguing tasks that are exciting and interesting. Rewards for opening a chest are magnets with the image of the Empire Tower. The cost of the quest tour is 7,000 rubles. for a group from 1 to 9 people. Connecting with another group is impossible!

You need to buy tickets to the observation deck separately (adults - 980 rubles, children - 400 rubles). Accompaniment by adults who pay only for entry to the observation deck is required!

Quest for children in Kitai-Gorod

The most ancient district of the capital is a symbol of medieval Moscow, acquaintance with which will greatly enrich the children’s knowledge of our Motherland, increase their cultural and intellectual level, and is full of historical secrets and mysteries. While traveling through the ancient district located near the walls of the Kremlin, its participants will learn the origin of the strange name of Kitai-Gorod - one of the most significant places in the capital, where the Ambassadorial Courtyard, Trade Rows, Boyar Chambers and other important institutions of the city were located.

Interesting information about representatives of the royal dynasties, about the development of trade, about foreign ambassadors, Moscow pioneer printers, and famous pearls is contained in the guide’s vivid, lively story. Throughout the excursion, children receive answers to the quest task - solving a thematic crossword puzzle. The cost of the excursion is 4200 rubles. for a group of 1 to 10 children 7-12 years old. When booking on the website, 16% of the cost is paid, the rest of the amount is given to the guide upon meeting.

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