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The Castello di Brolio, where Chianti Classico was born

The impressive Castello di Brolio dominates the southern Chianti Classico countryside and has done so for over ten centuries. Located on top of an isolated hill a few kilometers from Gaiole in Chianti , the castle has Lombardic origins and has been property of the Ricasoli family since 1141 .

Even though it is closer to Siena, which can be seen in the distance and is just 20 km away, the castle has always been under the influence of Florence and used as one of its strategic outposts. Because of this, the castle was besieged and destroyed many times over the centuries. Every time it has been reconstructed following the style of the current age. It suffered its last attack during World War II, as can be noticed by the holes left by shrapnel all over facade.

The castle we see today is partly the new-Gothic reconstruction ordered by Bettino Ricasoli in the 1800s. The Renaissance gardens with typical geometric shaped bushes and the English woods are stunning and from here you can admire a breathtaking view over the Chianti region. On the horizon, during clear, sunny days, you can clearly see Siena .

Inside the castle you can visit the Chapel of San Jacopo and the crypt with the family tombs and a small museum housing the Ricasoli collection . The collection displays several valuable family weapons, as well as documents and personal belongings of Bettino Ricasoli, together with part of his personal fossil and mineral collection.

Visiting the castle

You can visit the garden and the small museum in Castello di Brolio, the rest of the castle is still home to the current Ricasoli baron and his family.

The basic tour allows entrance to the gardens around the castle. Included in the entrance is a tasting of one of Ricasoli's many wines at the wine shop. The visit around the garden is about an hour long. You can add a guided tour to the museum inside the castle grounds for a small extra fee, but there are specific times of the day when you can do this.

The "classic" tour is a guided tour to the winery and its cellars with wine tasting, while the "vineyard" tour is of course a tour of the cellars, winery and vineyards of the estate. These two require booking, check out the details on the right side of this page for more details.

I personally recommend you just visit the gardens if you are not interested in historical weapons or in learning detailed information on the vineyards. If you like history, doing the basic tour with the museum added on is a great option.

What is fascinating about Brolio is its beauty and magnificence , in addition to is thousand-year relationship with this land and its Chianti wine production. Ricasoli has been producing wine since the Middle Ages and the estate exports their excellent wine all round the world, enjoying success since the early 20th century. We highly recommend you visit this intriguing castle in the Chianti countryside.

Note: Castello di Brolio cannot be reached by public transportation, except during the scholastic calendar year. To visit, a car is much more convenient and necessary during the summer period.

The Brolio ghost

It is now local legend that on nights with a full moon, the ghost of Bettino Ricasoli still walks around the castle. Some say they have seen him out walking the grounds or even out riding on a white horse with a pack of hunting dogs. After his death, on several mornings the Baron’s bed sheets were found rumpled as if someone had slept on his bed. So who knows, if you visit or stay nearby, be on the lookout for Ricasoli’s ghost!

The Iron Baron

Bettino Ricasoli , nicknamed the Iron Baron for his strong resolve and conviction of his ideals, was one of the most important politicians in the 19th century and promoter of Italian union, as well as major of Florence.

His name is strongly related to Brolio and Chianti wine . He was the first to create the recipe for what became the wine for the region, the great red Chianti Classico wine . He determined the mix of three different grape varietals in different quantities; his recipe was used up until 1967 to produce Chianti Classico DOC. Bettino Ricasoli was an essential player and pioneer in developing the Italian wine making sector.

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Opening hours

Gardens are open 10am-6pm.

Museum 10:30am-12:30pm and 2:30-5:30pm

Other tours require booking ahead of time.

Gardens euro 5,00 Gardens and Museum euro 8,00 (wine tasting included in both)

Classic tour is 28 euro, lasts 2 hours and is offered in the mornings. Requires booking.

Vineyard tour is 45 euro, also lasts 2 hours and offered on Thursday afternoons. Requires booking.

For more details and booking, check out http://www.ricasoli.it/

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Castello di Brolio

Castello di Brolio is a rural castle located in San Regolo, 14 km from Gaiole in Chianti, about 20 km from Siena, and about 80 km from Florence.

The place has belonged to the Ricasoli family for nearly 800 years. The castle was destroyed more than once during the wars between Siena and Florence.

The Ricasoli were among the first Italian winemakers. Today, the estate is owned by Francesco Ricasoli. The Ricasoli company lands are the most extensive in the Chianti Classico area – the 1,200 hectares of property include 240 hectares of vineyards and 26 hectares of olive groves.

Guided tours and tastings by appointment.

Classic wine tour is at 10-30 am every day.

For other visits, contact the winery. Lunch is included with some wine tour packages.

During your wine tour you can see the Brolio Castle, the modern wine-making facilities and cellars, and taste the Ricasoli wines.

The company also offers stays at Villa Agresto, a restored Tuscan farmhouse on a hill southwest of the Brolio Castle, surrounded by Brolio vineyards.

If you are looking for a place to have lunch or dinner in the area, do not look too far. Enjoy a meal at Osteria di Brolio which offers both traditional Tuscan dishes and contemporary cuisine.

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Castello di Brolio

Castello di Brolio Wine & Tour

Castello di Brolio is located in Tuscany, near Gaiole in Chianti , a town in the province of Siena. This is one of the most beautiful and well-known castles in the whole region. Brolio Castle is famous for several reasons:

• History : it is a medieval fortress that dates back to the 9th century and has a long history of battles linked to the wars between Florence and Siena.
• Wine : Castello di Brolio is famous for the production of Chianti Classico wine, one of the most renowned wines in Italy. The castle cellar is open to the public for guided tours and tastings.
• Architecture : the castle is a magnificent example of medieval and neo-gothic architecture, a real jewel.
• Landscape : Brolio is located in a privileged position overlooking the Chianti hills, one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany.

In summary, Castello di Brolio is a place that attracts both for its history and for its current wine production, for the beauty of the architecture and for the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The toponym “ Brolio ” derives from the Celtic and refers to a wooded estate with a castle inhabited by its lord. The castle probably dates back to the 10th century or possibly earlier. In the 12th century, the territory and the castle became the property of the noble Florentine family of the Ricasolis who have maintained possession of them until today.

Brolio Castle was the last outpost of the Florentine Republic on the border with its great rival Siena and therefore it played an important strategic military role for a long time. It is therefore no coincidence that the castle has been the object of numerous attacks over the centuries, such as in 1252 and 1434 by the Sienese and in 1452 by the Aragonese. In 1478, a new attack by Siena, which this time made use of powerful bombards, caused considerable damage to the fortress walls.

Once the war between Florence and Siena was over, with the definitive defeat of the latter, the castle was converted into a valuable noble residence. In this period, the wine production that had already existed for several centuries was expanded.

An important name in the history of Brolio is that of Bettino Ricasoli, an important politician who also covered the role of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy during his career. Bettino Ricasoli had the castle restructured, giving it its current neo-Gothic form and in the meantime devoted himself at length to the art of viticulture. His goal was to make the best possible wine and, after various experiments, he managed to define which were the best grapes to use for Chianti Classico wine, thus laying the foundations for the specification that is still in force today.

Castle architecture

The architecture of the castle is characterized by a fortified structure which has the shape of a noble palace. The main tower overlooks an internal courtyard, which was used as a parade ground during the Middle Ages. The castle also has a private chapel, which was founded in 1348 but which was remodeled during the 19th century. Most of the castle’s structures have been preserved and restored, including the walls, towers and entrance gates.

Over the centuries the castle has been enlarged and transformed to adapt to the needs of the various owners and the necessities of war. Most of the renovations date back to 1835 when Bettino Ricasoli commissioned the architect Pietro Marchetti to redo the look of the castle to give it a neo-Gothic appearance. The original structures and the newer ones are easily distinguishable thanks to the different materials used: pietra serena in the case of the medieval works, brick in the more recent ones.

Wine tour at Castello di Brolio

Castello di Brolio offers wine tours to introduce visitors to the history and production of Chianti Classico wine. The tours include a visit to the medieval castle and the cellar, where it is possible to see how the wines are made and to taste the various types of Chianti Classico produced by the Ricasoli cellar. Furthermore, visitors can take a stroll through the castle’s vineyards and learn how grapes are grown and how they affect the taste of the wine. Tours can be booked in advance and are led by expert guides who can provide detailed information on the history, production and tasting of Chianti Classico wine.

Visiting hours and price of Castello di Brolio

The visiting hours of the Brolio Castle may vary according to the season and weather conditions. I recommend that you visit the castle’s official website or contact the establishment directly to obtain information on the dates and times of visits. In general, the castle and cellar tours take place outside the winter period. As regards the price of the visit, it should be considered that there are different types of tours with prices ranging from 6.50 euros for a visit to the castle gardens up to 150 euros for the “gran cru tour” which includes a private visit with tasting and lunch.

How to get to the Castello di Brolio

By car the castle is easily reachable by car from the main cities of Tuscany, such as Florence and Siena, via the Chianti state road 222. Those coming from the north and using the A1 motorway must take the Valdarno exit and then continue on the SP408 in the direction of Gaiole; there you will find signs for the castle. Those coming from the south instead must choose the Valdichiana exit and continue on the SS715 in the direction of Castelnuovo Berardenga and then continue towards the castle.

Less simple is to reach the castle by public transport. The nearest railway station is in Siena, from where it is possible to take a bus or a taxi to reach the castle.

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In this castle towering over Gaiole in Chianti, and in these beautiful, endless vineyards, Chianti and modern Italian wine-growing were born at the end of the 19th century. At the foot of the cypress-lined avenue leading to the ancient manor of Brolio, L'Osteria del Castello offers expertly revised traditional dishes.

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Castello di Brolio

The ancestral estate of the aristocratic Ricasoli family dates from the 11th century and is the oldest winery in Italy. Currently home to the 32nd baron, it opens its formal garden, panoramic terrace and small but fascinating museum to day trippers, who often adjourn to the excellent on-site osteria for lunch after enjoying a morning tour and tasting.

Occupying three rooms in the castle's tower, Brolio's museum is dedicated to documenting the life of the extravagantly mustachioed Baron Bettino Ricasoli (1809–80), the second prime minster of the Republic of Italy, a man of many identities (scientist, farmer, winemaker, statesman and businessman) and a leading figure in the Risorgimento. One of his great claims to fame is inventing the formula for Chianti Classico that is enshrined in current DOC regulations. Entry is by guided tour only, and these must be booked in advance.

The castello 's chapel dates from the early 14th century; beneath it is a crypt where generations of Ricasolis are interred. The estate produces wine and olive oil, and the huge terrace commands a spectacular view of the vineyards and olive groves.

The Classic Tour (€30, two hours) takes in the wine-making facilities and features a tasting; it runs at least three times weekly. The Vineyard Tour (€45, two hours, 3pm Thursday) sees you exploring three of the estate's different terroirs and sampling vintages beside the vines. It is essential to book online in advance.

A bosco inglese (English garden) surrounds the estate; in it (near the car park) you'll find the estate's Osteria del Castello . Just outside the estate's entrance gates, on the SP484, is a modern cantina , or cellar, where you can taste the estate's well-regarded Chianti Classico.

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Touring Brolio Castle Museum and Barone Ricasoli Winery

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Even if you've done wine tours all over Italy or the world, a visit to Brolio Castle and Barone Ricasoli Winery should be on your bucket list. At Barone Ricasoli you can taste wine, tour the castle museum and gardens, and eat at a fine osteria. The formula for Chianti Classico wine was invented here, so Barone Ricasoli is a great place to start your tour of Chianti wineries.

Barone Ricasoli Winery and Wine Tasting

Barone Ricasoli Winery is the oldest winery in Italy and is believed to be the second oldest continuously running winery in the world. In 1872 Baron Bettino Ricasoli, known as the "Iron Baron", wrote the formula for Chianti Classico wine, which he developed after more than 30 years of research. Chianti Classico wine is made primarily from Sangiovese grapes with the addition of other grapes.

Today, Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio is the largest winery in the Chianti Classico area , with 240 acres of vineyards and modern state-of-the-art wine-making facilities. It produces three million bottles of wine per year and its wines are exported all over the world. In addition to several Chianti Classico wines, the winery produces a very good white wine, a Rose', Vin Santo dessert wine, grappa, and olive oil.

Wine tasting is offered in the wine shop welcome center. The tasting room is currently open every day of the week from April through October (except some holidays), reservations not necessary, and visitors can taste three wines for five euro (refunded if you buy a bottle of wine). Winery tours are available by advance booking.

Brolio Castle Museum and Gardens

Brolio Castle, which has been in the Ricasoli family since the 11th century, is still used as a private residence but a few of the 140 rooms of the castle may be open to the public in the future. Many historical items from the castle are on display in the small museum housed in a castle tower. Guides take visitors through the four rooms of the museums, relating interesting information about the castle and family history, the "Iron Baron", and the winery. It's not necessary to book a tour in advance, they are given every half hour, usually in English. Tickets are currently eight euro for the museum tour and garden visit.

Highlights of the museum are a display of 14th - 18th-century weapons, a room with 19th-century scientific instruments and the research of the "Iron Baron", and a bedroom with furnishings made exclusively for the King of Italy when he visited in 1863.

The beautifully landscaped gardens of the castle can be visited without a guide. Current cost is five euro or eight euro for the combination museum and garden ticket. The chapel by the castle and the English woods leading up to the castle, with plants from all over the world, can be visited for free. Be sure to walk around the castle to see the fantastic views of vineyards, woods, and the valley below.

Winery and Castle Visiting Information

Tasting Room and Wine Shop Hours : Daily, 10 AM to 6 or 7 PM. Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. From January through March, hours are Monday - Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Castle Museum Hours : The castle is open daily from March to November. Hours are 10 AM to 5, 6 or 7 PM, depending on the time of year.

Osteria del Castello : From April through October, the ostria is open Friday - Wednesday for lunch and dinner (12:00-2:30 PM and 7:00-10:00 PM). In November and December, it's open for lunch only.

Winery and Castle Location : Madonna a Brolio, 5 kilometers from Gaiole in Chianti. About 25 kilometers from Siena or 75 kilometers from Florence. See our Chianti Map .

Check out the  Visit Barone Ricasoli website .

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Wine tour at BARONE RICASOLI Castle

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Private tour inside Castello di Brolio

"chianti classico" or "casalferro" wine tasting, wine spectator top100 for 4 times.

It’s not a dream… Be guest at the Castle of the noble family that CREATED the original “recipe” of CHIANTI. Enter the walls of the Castle and visit the Ricasoli private residence. The ghost of Rt. Hon. Bettino “Iron Baron” Ricasoli awaits to drink with you in the Hall of Arms.

This is a very particular and exclusive tour that includes a visit inside the Castle of Brolio, in the part that is the current residence of the Baroni Ricasoli family, NOT usually open for guests.

The vertical tasting (IMPOSSIBLE to enjoy elsewhere) of 3 historic vintages of Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio OR 3 historic vintages of Casalferro (both Wine Spectator TOP 100) takes place inside the historic and spectacular Hall of Arms.

LOCATION: “Castello di Brolio” Castle & Winery: Gaiole in Chianti (Siena). Southern Chianti Classico area

STYLE OF EXPERIENCE: RARE WINES – Chianti Classico & Supertuscans

DURATION: Duration on-site (hours. ±1): 4

The history of the Ricasoli family has been linked to wine since 1141 , when there is written testimony attesting that the Ricasoli family already possessed Brolio Castle.

In fact, the family tree, reproduced in a print from 1584, is one of the first images of the Chianti area.

This absolutely exclusive, PRIVATE and unique experience INCLUDES:

• Visit of the private actual residence of the Baron family in the Castle.
• Guided tour of entire winery and Castle.
• Vertical wine tasting of Wine Spectator’s TOP 100 wine in the Hall of Arms.
• Classic Tuscan 5-course FULL LUNCH with targeted pairing of 4 wines , including also Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio or, by choice, Casalferro.

Wine Spectator TOP100 2009 n.5, 96pts. Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio 2006.

Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries.

Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins.

Very balanced and long. Best after 2011. 6,170 cases made.

Wine Spectator TOP100 2001 n.68, 92pts. Barone Ricasoli “supertuscan” Toscana Casalferro 1998*.

Wonderful aromas of blackberries, mineral, licorice and fruit lead to a full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long, succulent, fruity aftertaste.

Generous and rich. Mostly Sangiovese.

A consistent top wine from Tuscany.

Best after 2004. 8,800 cases made.

The ORIGINAL RECIPE of CHIANTI WINE, written by Rt. Hon. Baron Bettino Ricasoli in 1872: “ Mi confermai nei risultati ottenuti già nelle prime esperienze cioè che il vino riceve dal Sangioveto la dose principale del suo profumo (a cui io miro particolarmente) e una certa vigoria di sensazione; dal Canajuolo l’amabilità che tempera la durezza del primo, senza togliergli nulla del suo profumo per esserne pur esso dotato; la Malvagia , della quale si potrebbe fare a meno nei vini destinati all’invecchiamento, tende a diluire il prodotto delle due prime uve, ne accresce il sapore e lo rende più leggero e più prontamente adoperabile all’uso della tavola quotidiana… ”

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• Visit of the private actual residence of the Ricasoli family in the Castle
• Vertical wine tasting of Wine Spectator TOP 100 wines in the Hall of Arms
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• Barone Ricasoli “Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio” (Wine Spectator TOP 100 2009 n.5)
• Barone Ricasoli “Toscana Casalferro” (Wine Spectator TOP 100 2001 n.68)

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• Guided tour of the Castle
• Guided tour of the Private Residence
• Guided tour of the Cellars
• Vertical wine tasting of old vintages in the Hall of Arms
• Wine tasting of the top wines
• Transfer to the in-house restaurant
• Full Lunch with wine pairing

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Chianti castles tour from Siena with typical Tuscan lunch and wine tasting

Duration: approx. 8 hours 

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from 1 st March to 31 st  October

Siena, outside the Church of San Domenico

from 1 March to 28 April Monday 9.30 am

from   29 April to 30 June Monday and Thursday 9.30

from 1 July to 31 August Monday 9.30 am

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Full: €140.00

Concessions children up to 3 years: free children from 4 to 11 years: €70.00

• Transport by minibus
• Expert professional driver/escort
• Two wine tastings in two wineries in the Chianti area
• Lunch at a Chianti winery
• Stop-off at the Castello di Brolio
• What is not specified under "Inclusions"

There will be no refund in case of NO-SHOW (non-attendance at the start of the tour at the allocated time and at the meeting point indicated on the voucher) and/or rejection of the service on the day; if customers wander off during the tour; or if they decide to leave the tour before the end of the service.

To take part in the tour, you must be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time specified, and present either a paper or an electronic voucher.

Bookings can be made up to 48 working hours before the service.

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Comfortable shoes are recommended.

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If you want to spend a day whilst relishing the true essence of Tuscany with all your senses , this Tour of the Chianti castles with a traditional lunch and tastings of Chianti and Super Tuscan wine , will let you experience first-hand the heart of this wonderful land .

Our wine tasting Chianti tour, will delight your eyes with open views of the rolling hills of this area , fantastic in every season. The cypresses, the olive trees and the rows of vines will be a constant presence framed, in every season, by a kaleidoscope of colors and atmospheres: from poppy fields in spring and sunflowers in summer, the vivid and warm colours of autumn and the poetic harvesting time, to the peace of the crisp winter days. But Chianti is not just nature , you will glance around and spot quaint medieval villages, ancient abbeys, churches and many of the most beautiful castles in Tuscany . You will then discover that the magical synergy between this land and human presence has produced one of the most popular typical Tuscan wines. And thanks to us, it is Chianti you will taste, the undisputed symbol of Tuscany! You will enjoy two Chianti wines tasting s , suitably accompanied by succulent typical Tuscan food , all in the pleasant settings of astonishing locations .

Our wine tour in the Chianti region, available only to small groups in the comfort of a minibus that will be at your disposal for the entire duration, will start from an not-to-be-missed stop: the Brolio Castle . It is an imposing neo-gothic building located on a hill from which you can enjoy a fantastic view, perfect for taking pictures. We will leave you free to enter the walls of what can be called 'the birthplace of Chianti' . In fact, it is here that Barone Ricasoli (1809-1880) perfected the Chianti recipe which, bar some slight variations, is the one making up the current specification. Baron Bettino Ricasoli was a fascinating and eclectic figure: just think that he was mayor of Florence, President of the Council of the Kingdom of Italy and founder of the daily "La Nazione"! Surely his most valued accomplishment was his success in being able to balance out Sangiovese and other grapes, the decisive element responsible for the unique and unmistakable taste and scent of Chianti . Just a small recommendation: be careful when you wander round Castello Brolio! It appears that the ancient building is haunted by the ghost of the ingenious baron, so better keep your eyes open then!

After visiting this charming castello in Chianti, your day will continue following the guiding thread of Tuscany’s iconic wine . We will therefore take you to a winery because, as you know, wineries lie at the heart of Chianti and are a must if you want to learn the fascinating secrets for the production of the wonderful nectar . At this point, after the lessons on the geography and history of Chianti, you will have to face the practical test: a delicious Classic Gallo Chianti wine tasting while listening to entertaining and interesting stories and funny anecdotes about one of the best Tuscan typical products.

Our wine tour in the Chianti region continues with another visit that, depending on availability, you will pay to another charming Chianti castle in Tuscany or the charming vaulted rooms of a winery . Here you will be served a tasty lunch of Tuscan typical food washed down with excellent local wines . We now bet that, just thinking about the excellent Tuscan cold cuts, the tasty cheeses or the delicious olive oil will have already made your mouth water. Are you already consulting your agenda to find the best time to enjoy this fantastic wine tasting experience? How could we blame you? Wait, though ... we have some other nice surprises to tease you a little more.

After the Chianti wine taste and the lunch based on Tuscan typical products, a nice walk to burn the calories off is just what you need. And that’s what you will get up to, but not in any place! You will in fact visit a characteristic medieval walled village and wander through its streets to discover an ancient and fascinating time that here seems to have really stopped.

And if by chance, at this point, you still fancy a little wine, we will certainly not stop you! At the end of the day, wine tasting in Tuscany is surely the best way to discover the heart of this land . And that’s why we will take you on another Chianti winery visit. Here you will literally hang from the lips of the owner himself, listening to him telling you in a passionate and fascinating way all the tales, anecdotes and interesting facts that for centuries have linked his family to the production of wine . Considering in fact that Chianti wineries visits are the best way to relish all the essence of one of the finest Tuscan produce, we will once again give you the opportunity to sip some excellent wine. You will also taste the so-called Super Tuscan wines . These are wines that, by choice of the producer, do not stick to the DOCG Chianti wine specifications using instead different grapes to Sangiovese such as Bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. You will have this final tasting in the fantastic setting of the garden of the farmstead, immersed in the wonderful atmosphere of the surrounding nature enjoying some cheerful and relaxing company. There couldn’t be a better way to end our wine tasting Chianti tour: a fantastic day spent visiting Chianti castles and discovering Chianti, an enchanting area between Florence and Siena, known as the beating heart of Tuscany’s history and tradition and its renowned wine production .

We are sure that after this wine tasting experience the gentle slopes of the hills, the olive tree branches and the rows of vines, the ancient castles, the quaint villages and the fascinating cellars will forever hold a special place in your heart...

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Brolio Castle, among Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. How to visit it, tickets and timetables

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Brolio Castle is a medieval castle located in Gaiole in Chianti , in the region of Tuscany , Italy. It is placed a few kilometers from the city of Siena . It is located on a hill amidst vineyards and olive groves , and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside .

The castle was built way back in the 11th century and then expanded and restored over the centuries. It has a large internal courtyard , a watchtower and an ancient cellar where it is possible to taste the wines from the castle’s cellars . The castle is still inhabited by the Ricasoli family, who have owned it for over a thousand years, and who still produce wines under the name of Castello di Brolio .

How to visit Brolio Castle?

Brolio Castle is open to the public for guided tours and wine tastings . Guided tours can be booked in advance or directly at the castle cellar. Generally the visits include a visit to the cellar, the wine cellar, the barrel cellar and the tasting of some of the castle’s wines. There are also events and happenings throughout the year , such as exhibitions , concerts and cultural events .

Why visit it?

The main reason for visiting Brolio Castle is to admire the beauty of the medieval structure and to discover the history and winemaking tradition of Tuscany . Furthermore, tasting the castle’s wines can be a pleasant experience for wine enthusiasts.

When to visit it

The best time to visit Brolio Castle depends on your personal preferences and the activities you wish to do during your visit. However, in general, I recommend that you visit the castle in spring or summer when the weather is warmer and the days are long and bright. At this time, the vineyards and olive trees around the castle are in bloom and the views over the countryside are particularly spectacular.

What to see nearby?

As for the activities to do in the vicinity of the castle, there are several options. We advise you to visit the city of Siena , located a few kilometers away, famous for its medieval architecture, its piazza del campo and its palio.

You can also take a trip to the Tuscan countryside, explore the surrounding hills and visit medieval villages such as Radda in Chianti , Gaiole in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti .

Also, not far from Castello di Brolio, there are other wine cellars in the Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino area where you can taste the famous Tuscan wines such as Chianti , Brunello and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano .

If you love nature, you can go hiking in the surroundings. There are many paths and natural parks such as the Maremma Park and the Casentinesi Forest Park which offer natural beauty and outdoor activities such as trekking , horse riding and bird watching .

For more information you can visit the official website of the Castle.

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Rent your ebike for an amazing riding tour in Tuscany, join a real Tuscany experience by bike powered by Ptolemy Travels Srl Travel Agency

Bike tour video, live with us a tuscany cycling tour in chianti classico. reach by bike the castello di brolio built in the 11th century restructured by bettino ricasoli in the second half of the 19th century. discover one thousand years of history and the success of the brolio wines making with francesco ricasoli and his family. this is one of the most enchanting one day chianti bike tours enjoying the tuscany chiantishire cycling routes., bike tour details.

The bike tour will start from the Enoteca del Castello di Brolio Wine & Tour at 9.30am. After a short explanation of the e-bike use, we will start our riding by bike along the famous Eroica white roads with cypress lines and Tuscany vineyards. We will visit some enchanting Middle-ages hamlets overlooking stunning landscapes and once back to the castle you will follow one of the following different choices previously reserved:

Option 1)  Light-lunch to the Agribar Brolio, the 1 st  Eroica Café in the world, price 35,00 € p.p.

Option 2)  Light-lunch to the Osteria del Castello, price 40,00 € p.p.

Option 3)  Complete lunch to the Osteria del Castello, price 55,00 € p.p.

FOLLOWED BY:

Option A)  Wine Tasting of 3 wines, price 40,00 € p.p..

Option B)  Wine tasting of 3 wines and visit of Castle, price 50,00 € p.p..

Bring your camera, there are many excellent photo opportunities on this e-bike Tuscany trip.

MEETING POINT

Parking area of Enoteca del Castello di Brolio Wine & Tour

9:30/10:00 a.m.

Half / Full day tour in e-bike.

No experience required – easy road

Mix easy asphalted road and easy off-road

E-BIKE RENT

Bi-lingual assistant.

(Technical assistance during the tour)

Suggested dresscode:  sportswear, sport shoes and sunscreen

ON REQUEST (TO BE PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)

LIGHT LUNCH TO AGRIBAR BROLIO

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COMPLETE LUNCH TO OSTERIA DEL CASTELLO

FOLLOWED BY

Wine Tasting CLASSIC TOUR

Wine Tasting CLASSIC TOUR + VISIT OF THE CASTLE.

BIKE TOUR COST € 125,00 PER PERSON * (min. 4 pax) Private Tours ON REQUEST (NOT INCLUDED: Options 1, 2, 3 and Options A and B)

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CHIANTI CLASSICO

Specialties, tuscan classics, castello di brolio chianti classico gran selezione gaiole.

Castello di Brolio is our flagship wine created from a meticulous selection of estate-grown grapes. Produced only in the best years, this is an iconic wine which will leave a lasting impression. Its most salient features are the concentration and tannic structure. This prized blend, carefully aged in the cellars at Brolio Castle, warms hearts and souls and offers extraordinary taste which elegance and freshness stands even the test of many years of ageing.

Sophisticated technology in our cellars, stability and coherence in the production of great wines which reflect our territory, character, distinctiveness, personality: this is the Chianti Classico of Brolio.

· CHIANTI CLASSICO ·

Brolio bettino, brolio riserva, · chianti classico riserva ·, our excellent crus.

The greatest expression of knowledge of the territory, the crus gather together the characteristics of each vineyard

· SANGIOVESE ·

A new estate wine

The white soul of Brolio

· CHARDONNAY  ·

The Trebbiano grape variety from Castello di Brolio

· TREBBIANO  ·

Luxury as a creative principle: the special character of Brolio expresses itself in oils, grappa and sweet wines.

· PASSITO DI TOSCANA ·

Grappa di casalferro, castello di brolio, · vinsanto del chianti classico ·, · grappa riserva ·, · olio extra vergine di oliva monocultivar moraiolo ·, · olio extra vergine di oliva  frantoio ·, · olio extra vergine di oliva ·, · bianco di toscana ·, · rosato di toscana ·, antico feudo della trappola, · rosso toscano ·, rocca guicciarda, information request.

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The sprawling, mind-boggling metropolis of Russian Moscow has long been one of the theatrical stages on which the great dramas of Europe and Asia have been played out in grand style. Burned by Napoleon in 1812, immortalised by Tolstoy, utilised by the Bolsheviks and championed as a bastion of heroic defiance by the post-war communists, it’s almost hard to believe just how defining the historical events that found their home on Moscow’s streets have been. Moscow tour guides will easily be able to mark the major must-see landmarks on the map, from the onion-domed orthodox Saint Basil's Cathedral, to the political powerhouse of Red Square just next door, while others will be quick to recommend a ride on Moscow’s famous subterranean metro system, or a visit to the UNESCO-attested Novodevichy Convent on the city’s southern side. But Moscow is a city also in the throes of a cultural wrangling between the old and the new. Creative energies abound here: Boho bars and pumping super clubs now occupy the iconic mega structures of the old USSR; high-fashion outlets, trendy shopping malls and luxurious residential districts stand as testimony to a city that’s now the undisputed playground of the world’s super-rich, while sprawling modern art museums dominate the cultural offering of the downtown districts north of the Moskva River.  

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Moscow’s best free city tour

I love Moscow – this charming metropolis, its people, its history and its unique cityscape. I would like to share my passion for this city with you. It is my job to show you the most exciting corners of this fascinating metropolis. That’s why, as a travel specialist and your private tour guide Moscow in Russia, I organize a guided free city tour Moscow – so that everyone, regardless of their budget, would be able to enjoy the insider’s view of Moscow.

You get to see what only Moscow residents know and what other tourist guides keep from you. I am a licensed travel specialist in Russia and would like you to enjoy all facets of the capital of the largest country in the world, without demanding any money from you. I’ll show you the city on my free Moscow walking tour for 1.5-hours on foot.

Everything you need to know:

• My tours take place daily by arrangement, I am the only English-speaking licensed tourist guide Moscow, who offers a free city tour.
• My 1.5-hour free tours Moscow do not cost you a cent, I also offer other great paid tours as well.
• I am an experienced local, I make the tours informative, but at the same time relaxed and not off the plane.

Free Tours Moscow – Daily

My free tours Moscow city starts on Slavonic Square (Kitay-Gorod Metro Station), passes the world-famous St. Basil’s Cathedral, which was built by Ivan the Terrible on the south side of Red Square in the 16th century and where the tsars were once crowned. Then it goes across the Red Square at the Lenin Mausoleum, the luxury department store GUM and with a view of the Kremlin towards the historical museum. Of course, you will also learn more about the stories that once happened behind the thick walls of the Kremlin – from the Tsars and Napoleon to Stalin. Then we continue through the idyllic Alexander Garden.

An advance booking is required!

Practical information:

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 1.5 hours Price: Free Language: English

«First acquaintance with Moscow» – a 2.5-hour city tour in the center of Moscow

This Moscow city tour starts on the Theater Square, past Lubyanka Square and the KGB-building, then through Kitay Gorod district and Varvarka Street, past the world-famous St. Basil’s Cathedral. Then it goes across Zarjadje Park, over Red Square at the Lenin Mausoleum, the GUM-department store and towards the Historical Museum. We walk through the Alexander Garden.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2.5 hours Price: 17 $ Students and children: 6 $ Language: English

A 3.5-hour car/bus tour of Moscow.

This is the best tour of Moscow city as all the important sights are visited. I am your Moscow city guide who will walk you through the city explaining the charming history of the city. This tour begins with picking you up from the hotel. 3 breaks are offered for photographing.

First, we will visit the most famous riverside streets and bridges in the center of the city with the most beautiful views of the Kremlin and the Moskva River (e.g. the Kremlin embankment and the Great Stone Bridge).

The first photo break is made at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. We then pass by the district with numerous museums, Prechistinka Street and the district with numerous medical areas.

We again stop at the Novodevichy Convent, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the other bank of the Moskva River to click pictures.

Then we visit “Sparrow Hills” where you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city of Moscow from the observation deck. Then there are the skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Kutuzov avenue, the New Arbat, Tverskaya Street, the world-famous Bolshoi Theater, the KGB building and Varvarka Street. Here there are ample spots to click pictures.

We then drive past the Kremlin again and finally reach Red Square. We take a short tour of Red Square and say goodbye in the Alexander Garden.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 3.5 hours Price for a group: 170-200 $ (depending on the number of travelers) Language: English

Metro tour – daily

Palaces for ordinary people – that was what Stalin promised to the people when the construction of the Moscow Metro began between the World Wars. The communist dictator hadn’t promised too much. No other underground system in the world can boast such spectacular architecture – chandeliers, decorations, stucco, paintings on the walls – each station is individually designed. No wonder that Moscow residents love their metro. I will guide you through the bustle of one of the busiest subways in the world and show you the most beautiful stations Moscow city has.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: Metro tickets / the guided tour

Tour of Communist Moscow – every day

After the Communist October Revolution in 1918, Moscow became the capital of the Soviet Empire and was the center of socialist orbit for more than 70 years. This left its mark on Moscow, even if the USSR disintegrated more than a quarter of a century ago. The city streets are full of remnants of the communist regime and the Cold War. This is a walking tour where I will show you the most exciting places in Soviet Moscow: from the notorious KGB headquarters, also known as Lubyanka to the Karl Marx Monument to small hidden remains from the time of hammer and sickle. You will also learn about Stalin’s Great Terror political campaign and the system of the GULAG and how the USSR, the communist Russian republic, became modern Russia.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour

Alternative Moscow Tour – daily

Explore the unseen Moscow with your Moscow private guide and discover a range of sights during this alternative walking tour.  Away from the main tourist spots (in the central district of Kitay-Gorod), just a short walk from Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral, you suddenly find yourself in one of the trendiest districts of Moscow. This place not only has trendy cafes and green squares, but here you can see the most beautiful spray works (according to Albrecht Dürer), hangout-places of the youth and hipsters, as well as learn what Moscow looked like in the 19th century. Here you will also learn exciting and even bloody stories about famous gangsters, eccentric business people and legends like the wandering preacher Rasputin, who is known in Russia either as the “holy devil” or the mad monk. To learn a little more about Moscow’s culture, this is the tour for you. On my alternative tour, you will get to know Moscow away from the tourist hotspots. This tour is of 2 hours duration and you will experience the following on the tour:

• St. John’s Hill, a quiet oasis right in the center, where time has stopped as it did in pre-Communist times
• Khokhlovka Art Center, where Russian hipsters and street artists hang out
• Samoskvorechye District where you can see beautiful streets and hear stories from old Moscow

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 2 hours Price: 21 $ Students and children: 17 $ Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour / tram ticket

Kremlin tour – daily (closed on Thursday)

With its 20 towers and high walls, the Kremlin rises imposingly over Red Square. This world-famous fortress with its area of ​​28 hectares is home to over 800 years of Russian history. Described as the eighth wonder of the world, this historic fortress complex is the principal symbol of Russia that sits on the banks of the Moscow River. Today the Kremlin still harbors numerous secrets and has palaces and cathedrals, surrounded by Kremlin Wall. The current wall was constructed between the 15 th  and 16 th  centuries, but the original wall was made of wood around the year 1147. The Kremlin Wall became an important symbol of Moscow’s importance in the Russian Empire. This top tourist destination attracts millions of people every year and there are various sights to see. With my Kremlin tour, you will see the oldest square in the city in the heart of the Kremlin, the once largest cannon in the world and the scene of numerous dramas – from Ivan the Terrible and Napoleon to Stalin. You cannot miss this unique experience.

An advance booking and prepayment for tickets are required.

Time: by arrangement, daily (closed on Thursday) Duration: 2 hours Price on request Students and children: on request Language: English Included in the price: Kremlin tickets / the guided tour

Moscow pub crawl – Friday / Saturday

Experience the real nightlife of Moscow with my Moscow Pub Crawl and enjoy 4 pubs/bars plus 4 welcome shot drinks. Move from one bar to another and get to know travelers from around the world as well as the locals. Play fun adventure games and contests in addition to getting perks in the bars. Between the bars, move from one place to another on foot. The routes are organized as such that you will walk no more than 10 minutes between the bars. Visit the most exciting events, parties, concerts, and dance in the bars. Moscow Pub Crawl is a tour that you will never forget.

This tour runs every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and you need to bring along your passport or an ID card, comfortable shoes, and wear smart casual clothes.

An advance booking and a small prepayment are required!

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 4 hours Price on request Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour, 4 shot drinks

1.5-hour boat trip on the Moskva River.

Taking a boat tour in Moscow on the Moskva River is a very pleasant experience. It allows you to know the city from a totally different perspective and admire the beautiful bridges. In this 1.5-hour river trip, you will sail past many beautiful sites in Moscow, so you can take the best photos to commemorate this day. The ship makes several stops on the way. The trip starts from the Ustinskiy Bridge near Sarjadje Park and ends at the Kiev train station.

On this Boat Trip, you can see sights such as: the former Imperial Education House, Sarjadje Park, the “flowing”, “floating” bridge, the most beautiful view of the Kremlin, the Great Stone Bridge, the legendary House on the Quay, the Christ the Savior Cathedral , the monument to Peter the Great on the ship, the central sports arena Luzhniki, the Sparrow Hills, 240 meters high Lomonosov University, the numerous architecturally spectacular skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Novodevichy Convent, the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 1.5 hours Price on request Language: English

A military tour – riding on tanks in Stupino (Moscow region)

Russian Military is one of the largest military forces in the world formed in 1992. With my Military Tour experience what it likes to be in the Russian military, shooting guns, ride the Tank T-34 and various models of German tanks from the Second World War, as well as armored personnel carriers and vehicles. You will also shoot from the AK-47 and another combat weapon.

The tour will begin with your private tour guide Moscow in a Soviet army van accompanied with some tasty snacks and tea for a tasty start. Upon arriving, you will have to put on the army safety clothing and climb the Russian armored vehicles. The tour will take you on the noisy, smoky tank, driving through mud roads. All participants will get the chance to drive the tank which is coordinated by the Russian military.

Time: by arrangement, daily Price on request Language: English

Alexander Popov

Welcome to Russia! My name is Alexander, I was born in Moscow and I'm a passionate tour guide. I want to share my passion for Russia and my hometown with you. On my website you will find useful information to make your individual trip to Russia as interesting as possible.

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Our 20 Best Moscow Tours of 2022

Join us on an unforgettable tour to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Imagine visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s the Kremlin and more. Moscow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and one of Russia’s most historical. All of our tours to Moscow are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Moscow tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.

Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Weekend in Moscow

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

Tours by car

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

Walking tours

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals, Armory, Diamond Fund Tour

Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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