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We actually live in Miami and decided to take a tour of our backyard. Whoa! We didn't know much and we're not aware of all there is in this city. The trip was super! Very good driver and the greeter Miguel at Bayside was very nice. I definitely recommend this company. What a nice pleasant outing!! At the end we had lunch at Bayside.

Tried to buy discount tickets on the website, but there's no such thing. The price on the website doesn't include taxes and fees of course I figured the price was the fee. The dialogue on the headphones was great.

No AC on bus. Bus 15 degrees hotter than out side. Pulse they charge too much. Hop on Hop off bus much better and it's free.

Sightseeing Pass - Miami Good service from the Supervisor on site. We parked at the Bayside Marketplace because first departure starts at this location. Red Loop starts at Bayside Marketplace in front of island Queen Cafe. For some reason their scanner won't accept our Sightseeing Pass and won't produce a ticket to use for the Hop on-Hop off. It was getting close to the scheduled time the bus was supposed to leave. The supervisor on-site made some calls and after a little bit he was able to produce us our tickets and we were able to "hop on" the bus. Our plan was to stay on the bus for a full round trip then decide later where we want to hop off on our second trip around. Intervals were every 30 mins. The bus stopped at a total of 10 stops. They provided free headsets to plug by your seat so we could listen to a recording about the locations we were passing through. We only hopped off once at the famous Calle Ocho in Little Havana (Stop 10). Stops that were also included were South Beach, North Beach, Wynwood Walls, and Downtown Miami. We had a nice view of the sites sitting on the upper deck. Adult tickets for the Classic tour was $49/per person... included with the Sightseeing Pass. Review #2886

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This is a LONG Bus tour if you do not take advantage of the hop on/hop off feature! What I love about this tour, is that you get to see a lot of the city in a very condensed amount of time if you only have one day in Miami. This is the best value for hitting all the major spots. I love being able to take a vantage of the height and take good pictures around the city. I also got off in a few of the hot neighborhoods and was able to eat local food then get back on and do the same in another neighborhood. What I did not like about this tour is the inside of the bus did not have any air. It was very hot and the windows were not able to be opened- the lack of air, and the long rise me for a nauseating experience for my husband. You do have an option to sit at the top but at midday the sun beams right on your head. Be prepared if you are taking this tour and want to sit at the top, you need to have a hat and one that can fit securely, it's a little windy by the water. also, there should have been a little bit more interaction between the bus, driver and the riders. The tour is guided by an automated message that tells you a little bit more about some of the points. I feel this is a missed opportunity to really create an exciting bus, ride and synergy between the riders and the driver

I did the night tour of Miami by bus. Previous reviewers said to get there early to get a good seat. That was my plan, but finding the pickup location was a little difficult for me. I'm new to the city, and it was already night, so finding my way was tough. It was also the weekend before Halloween night so there were a lot of people out which made it difficult to navigate the sidewalks. Others must have had the same issue because I was able to get a spot on the top side of the bus. It's open air which means you can see things without an obstructed view, but you are also subject to the weather, wind, and whiplash of tree branches. I recommend wearing long hair in a ponytail, leaving your hat at home, and keeping your eyes peeled for low branches that you may need to shield your face from. It sprinkled a little, but not enough to make the experience uncomfortable. Our guide was fun. He told jokes and kept us entertained as he pointed out buildings and features of the city. This was my first time in Miami and my first day, so I appreciated all of the insight given. The Miami skyline is lovely at night and the temperature was warm and dry. You'll get a great lay of the land by going on this tour, and they occasionally stop or slow down enough where you can take photos. I recommend this tour for any newbies to Miami, especially if you don't have access to a car and want to get familiar with the city highlights.

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Great city tour! I booked this tour through Expedia; it included a two day hop on hop off Bus ticket and a "millionaire's row" boat tour. A great value for this combination. I printed my vouchers ahead of time and presented them to the agent waiting at the bus stop close to my Miami hotel. We waited about ten minutes, the agent scanned our tickets and we boarded the bus. Headphones were available to grab close to the door. Luckily there were seats upstairs and it wasn't too hot or too sunny that day. I sat back and enjoyed an informative and fun tour of Miami. The audio commentary on the headphones is excellent (quite engaging and interesting). I thought the route taken was good and showcased some key tourist spots like: little Havana, Wynwood, south beach, mid beach, bayside marketplace, the design district and more! The boat tour included was equally as entertaining. Our guide was great and funny; the tour was thorough and fun. We took pictures at the dock and those were the perfect souvenirs! I would recommend Big Bus to all. The staff was professional, friendly and helpful. The tour was delightful. 5 star!

No AC on bus, long wait times (we had to wait multiple busses since they were full), faulty headphone connectors, overpriced for this poor service, tourist trap, avoid

My wife had booked plenty of activities for us prior to coming here in Miami. She reserved and bought a package deal worth about 250$ for both of us. One of the tour package was this big bus hop on and hop off. We're pretty familiar with how it goes because when traveled before at other cities (Washington DC And New Orleans ) we look for this kind of sightseeing tours. FYI , this is like a bus with designate routes and some city have multiple lines that you can transfer such as in Washington DC. Here in Miami, they have 2 tour routes. One during the daytime hours and much longer ride because it'll take ion all over Miami's popular / historical places. Again this is like a bus and sometimes you'll get live tour guides telling you the stories on each stops areas of interest. Here, you get to have an earphone you plug in their audio system to listen on the narrative guide . We where up on the 2nd deck and enjoying the beautiful, sites and the horrible drivers in downtown Miami . I'm glad I wasn't driving. They also have the evening tour that'll take you to the Everglades. The only thing I had an issue os that finding proper instruction and directions from their ticket booth and or the driver. There may have some language barrier and with that said can lead to some awkward misunderstandings. Come to think of it. i ppl that we ran into gave little ,confusing directions. , wrong directions or no directions. But I enjoyed the tour.

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Missed the last bus. Our tour was spoiled when the bus finally showed up and told us they weren't taking passengers on anymore. With hindsight we could find the information, but we never guessed that the last bus would be two hours before the 6 o'clock arrival at the last stop. We had to take a Lyft back. $80 seems expensive.

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Enjoy the Perfect Introduction to Miami

Soak up the sun, sea and vibrant culture aboard Big Bus Miami sightseeing tours. Bask in the city's tropical mixture of Caribbean cool and Art Deco allure on these flexible tours, which allow you to hop on and hop off the bus as much as you like. Explore from 20+ different stops, conveniently located close to major landmarks and attractions

You'll have plenty of time to discover Miami at your own pace, with buses scheduled to arrive at stops every 20 minutes. Hop off to snap the perfect photo, or stay to explore for hours - Big Bus tours give you the freedom to sightsee at your own pace. Choose between a  Classic  or  Premium  1-day ticket, or a  Deluxe  2-day ticket to drink in panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as  South Beach ,  Little Havana  and  Coconut Grove , and hop off to immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Magic City.

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Experience Miami's iconic landmarks with Big Bus Miami sightseeing tours. See all that Miami offers and hop-on hop-off at your leisure. Enjoy panoramic views from Little Havana to South Beach and explore iconic streets like Ocean Drive and Calle Ocho. Download the Big Bus Miami app for real-time tracking to get the most out of your Miami Big Bus tour. 1 or more people

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• Visit South Beach and Ocean Drive, Little Havana, Wynwood Walls, Coconut Grove, and more!
• Experience panoramic views aboard an open-top double-decker bus.
• Suitable for all ages.
• Hop off and hop on at your leisure. Your driver will announce hop-off stops as the bus arrives at each location.
• Day tours run every 30 minutes.
• Informative, pre-recorded commentary on board.
• Download the Big Bus app for real-time bus stop locations and timing.

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• Bayside Marketplace
• South Beach
• Soundscape Park
• Mid Beach / RIU Hotel
• North Beach / Fontainebleu & Lexington Hotels
• Wynwood Walls
• Downtown / Holiday Inn
• Little Havana

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Big Bus Tours Miami is located at Big Bus Tours • 600 Biscayne Blvd • Miami , FL 33132

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Bus Tours Miami

Where do i get on the hop on hop off bus in miami.

Stop #1 is located at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd (metro bus stop in front of Island Queen Café). With Big Bus Tours Miami you're free to hop off the bus as much as you like or stay on board for the entire tour loop.

Are there any days the tour does not operate?

Big Bus Tours Miami operates every day of the year.

What time do tours start and how often do Big Bus tours run?

The Day Tour (Red Loop) begins at 10 am at Bayside Marketplace. Buses run every 30 minutes. Stops include: (1) Bayside Marketplace - 401 Biscayne Blvd (metro bus stop in front of Island Queen Café) (2) South Beach - 533 Collins Ave (metro bus stop opposite Zara store) (3) Soundscape Park - 1680 Washington Ave (metro bus stop opposite the Greenview Hotel) (4) Mid Beach / RIU Hotel - 3101 Collins Ave (metro bus stop in front of the RIU Hotel, between 31st & 32nd St) (5) North Beach / Fontainebleu & Lexington Hotels - 4299 Collins Ave (metro bus stop in front of the Lexington Hotel) (6) Wynwood Walls - 2450 NW 2nd Ave (metro bus stop near corner with NW 25th St) (7) Downtown / Holiday Inn - 302 Biscayne Blvd (metro bus stop near corner with NE 3rd St, near Holiday Inn) (8) Little Havana - 1356 SW 8th St (metro bus stop near corner of SW 13th Ct) Full Circuit Time: Approximately 2 hours

I've purchased the Deluxe Ticket option, where does the Everglades Tour depart?

The Everglades Tour (Green Loop) departs from Miami Beach (Soundscape Park, 1680 Washington Ave.) at 8:30 AM and 2 PM and from Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd) at 9 AM and 2 PM. If you've purchased the Deluxe ticket, the tour time is the departure time for the Everglades Tour. Pleas arrive 15 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time. The total duration of the Everglades tour is approximately 4 hours.

What can I see and visit during the tour?

Big Bus Tours Miami takes you to some of the city's most exciting areas, including South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, Downtown and more. They have over 20 different stops, all conveniently located close to great landmarks and attractions, making it easy for you to explore the city at your own leisure.

Do I need to specify a date of travel?

Yes – they'll ask you to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with them for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to guarantee your seat.

How will I know where to get off?

The commentary or guide on your bus will announce hop-off stops as the bus arrives at each location, allowing you to hop off at your leisure.

What is the child ticketing policy?

Child tickets are available for passengers aged between 3 and 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult (16+). Children aged 2 years and under may travel free of charge. Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

Are accommodations available for persons with disabilities?

Yes, they operate wheelchair accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate a weight up to 650 pounds. Please be advised that their entire fleet in Miami is not wheelchair accessible. If you or your travelling partner(s) requires an ADA accessible vehicle, please contact the number on your e-ticket 48 hours prior to your planned tour commencement. They can then arrange for a suitable vehicle to be available at the time and location required. If you require a different accommodation, please also contact the number on your e-ticket 48 hours prior to your planned tour commencement so they can make arrangements for an accommodation. Please also note that passengers with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper deck on their buses. They cannot guarantee the accessibility of the various attractions along the tour.

I am waiting at a stop and can’t see any buses, what do I do?

Hang in there! BIG cities like to throw all sorts of challenges at their drivers, who are doing their best to get to you as quickly (but safely) as possible.

Can I bring food and drink on the tour?

Food is not permitted on the tour. Drinks are only permitted if they have a locking cap.

What is the policy on bringing pets?

No pets are allowed on board the bus, except ADA service animals.

Is luggage allowed on board the bus?

No, luggage is not permitted on board the bus at this time.

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Enjoy the Perfect Introduction to Miami

Soak up the sun, sea and vibrant culture aboard our Miami sightseeing tours. Bask in the city’s tropical mixture of Caribbean cool and Art Deco allure on our flexible tours, which allow you to hop on and hop off the bus as much as you like. Explore from 30+ different stops, conveniently located close to major landmarks and attractions.

You’ll have plenty of time to discover Miami at your own pace, with buses scheduled to arrive at stops every 30-60 minutes. Hop off to snap the perfect photo, or stay to explore for hours – our bus tours offer you the freedom to sightsee at your own pace. You can also choose between a variety of 1-Day tickets, each offering an additional day free of charge, along with admission to great attractions. Drink in panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood and Villa Vizcaya, and hop off to immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Magic City.

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Explore Miami With Big Bus Tours

Written by (Author):  Chanel Hoole Last updated:  November 14, 2023

Do you need a break away within the city? My family loves the Big Bus tours! One of the best ways to experience the essence of Miami’s beauty and diversity is through Big Bus Tours, for sure. Their guides are knowledgeable and their routes are flexible. Here’s how you can Explore Miami With Big Bus Tours.

What are Big Bus Tours?

You might have seen their big red buses – they’re kind of everywhere. But whether you’re a local or someone planning on visiting Miami, here’s the downlow: Big Bus Tours is a renowned sightseeing company that operates in cities around the world, offering visitors a unique and immersive way to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks.

What’s Cool About Them

Hop-On, Hop-Off Flexibility: Big Bus Tours provide the flexibility to explore Miami at your own pace. With multiple stops strategically located at key points of interest, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you like, allowing you to delve deeper into areas that catch your interest.

Informative Narration: The guides on Big Bus Tours are knowledgeable and passionate about Miami’s history, culture, and architecture. As you ride along, you’ll be treated to fascinating commentary that brings the city’s stories to life. Personally, I love just taking in the views, but my kids are always scrambling to stick in the earphones.

Panoramic Views: This is me! The open-top buses offer unobstructed views of Miami’s skyline, beaches, and attractions. Whether you’re on the upper deck enjoying the sun or the lower deck for a more shaded experience, the views are truly breathtaking.

Covering Key Attractions: Big Bus Tours typically cover major attractions like South Beach, the Art Deco Historic District, Bayside Marketplace, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, and more. It’s a comprehensive way to see the best of Miami in a short span of time.

Ticket Options

Classic Ticket: This ticket provides access to the hop-on, hop-off service for a set duration, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace.

Premium Ticket: In addition to the hop-on, hop-off service, the premium ticket often includes extra perks like a boat tour or admission to attractions.

Deluxe Ticket: The deluxe ticket offers the most comprehensive experience, combining the bus tour with additional guided walking tours and extended boat tours.

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Plan Ahead: Check the routes, stops, and schedules in advance to make the most of your day.

Sun Protection: The aim isn’t to match the color of the bus, so don’t forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for a comfortable ride.

Stay Hydrated: Keep a water bottle handy, especially during warmer months.

Camera Ready: Have your camera or smartphone ready to capture those stunning panoramic shots – or your kids trying to jostle each other over the edge of the top deck. (It usually turns out okay).

Are you ready to Explore Miami With Big Bus Tours? Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Miami or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective, Big Bus Tours offer an exciting and informative way to explore Miami’s best attractions. So, hop on! Are you a local, or a visitor? Let us know in the comments and tell us about your Big Bus experience!

If you opt for a hop-on, hop-off pass, you get 4 hours of full circuit time. Alternatively, staying put affords between 75 and 90 minutes of tour time.

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Introduction of moscow subway system (metro).

Nowadays the Moscow Metro has 12 lines, light subway and monorail. All stations are unique and beautiful in their own way. Unfortunately, in order to visit them all, you need to spend many days. I invite guests to visit the ones that have the greatest cultural and historical interest from my point of view. Among them are the Revolution Square, Arbatskaya, Kievskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line № 3); Kievskaya, Belarusskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Komsomolskaya (the Ring line number 5). Let us dwell a bit on each.

Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line

Subway station "revolution square".

Most recently - in the year 2008-2010 – the Eastern lobby was renovated. Because of the terrorist attacks in the Moscow subway that took place several hours before the planned opening of the East lobby after renovation, the solemn part of the event was canceled.

Subway station Arbatskaya

Subway Arbatskaya is located on the same subway line as the station "Revolution Square." It was founded in 1953. It received the name in honor of the Arbat Street. It has one ground lobby (Western). Initially, the lobby was in a separate building, but the new building of the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense started, the lobby appeared to be in its atrium. The old exits were bricked up; a new entrance was built into the building of General Staff of the street Vozdvizhenka. There is a huge frame with a missing portrait in the ground lobby - until mid-1950 there was a portrait of Stalin. According to some reports, it survived, but closed with plaster.

The lobby was restored and partially reconstructed in 2007-2008.

The depth of the station is 41 meters.

Pylons are finished with red marble at the bottom, decorated with bouquets of flowers made from ceramics. The floor is laid out with gray granite. The walls lined with glazed ceramic tiles, white top and black bottom. The station hall is illuminated by massive bronze chandeliers in the form of rings.

Subway station Kievskaya

There are several subway stations "Kievskaya" in Moscow, located on different branches. This name is quite popular. It comes from the capital of Ukraine - one of Russia's nearest neighbors - the city of Kiev. The name is fully consistent with the idea of the subway station. The interior the station devoted to Soviet Ukraine and the reunification of Ukraine and Russia. The station is decorated with a large number of paintings .Twenty four murals depicting workers of Soviet Ukraine are placed on the arch above the pylons. The wall from the side of platform also contains frescos, mainly with images of fantastic plants. Pylons are decorated with light marble and additionally decorated with colorful ceramic cornice. The butt of the station has a large mosaic, depicting festivities to celebrate the 300 anniversary of the reunification of Ukraine and Russia.

Opened in 1953, this subway station for a long time was the final (1953-2003).

The station has one lobby, combined with the station ring line and located in the building of the Kievskaya railway station. The diameter of the central hall station is 9.5 m, the diameter of side one is 8.5 m. The depth of the station is 38 meters.

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It opened in 1954. The station received its name after the Kiev station, and locked the Ring line. During the construction of the station many projects were proposed, but the victory in the competition won the Kiev architects who made the construction of the station. It is the only station of the Ring Line which is not located in the Central Administrative District of Moscow.

The station has a pylon structure. Eighteen pylons are decorated with mosaic panels of glazes, decorated on the theme of Ukrainian history and friendship between the Ukrainian and Russian peoples, which started in the mid-17 century.

On the front wall of the central hall of the station a large panel with molding in the form of flags and a mosaic portrait of Lenin in the center are located. There are lines of the Soviet national anthem around the portrait, and under the portrait - the words of Lenin. One of the ways out of the station was designed by French architects modeled on the Paris Subway in 2006.

At one of the mosaics – “The Struggle for Soviet power in Ukraine "- modern passengers observe a mobile phone and PDA in the hand of one of the guerrillas, and on his knees - a laptop. In fact, he uses a field telephone, which was really a heavy thing (guerrillas holds it in two hands), and thing that people see a laptop is the lid of a box with a telephone. However, these phones have begun to produce only in the second half of the 20-ies of XX century. We must assume that the mosaic depicts a foreign field telephone transmitter.

Subway station Belorusskaya

The founded of the station was in 1952. It received the name after the Belarusian railway station nearby. The station has two ground-based lobbies. The Western one goes to Tverskaya  Zastava. It is decorated with beautiful carvings. The Eastern one leads to Butyrskiy shaft and Forest Street. The Eastern lobby is known for its majolica panels.

The station Belorusskaya is located at a depth of 42.5 m below ground. The diameter of the central hall is 9.5 meters.

Pylons are faced with light marble. The walls lined with white ceramic tiles, the floor is covered with ceramic tiles, gray, white and red colors. Lamps placed on pylons, in the form of vases made of glass and marble. The theme of decoration is economy and culture of Belarus. Decorative pattern on the floor repeats the theme of traditional Belarusian embroidery. Decorations of the ceiling consist of stucco decorations and 12 mosaic panels depicting the life of the Belarusian people.

Subway station Novoslobodskaya

Built in 1952, Subway station Novoslobodskaya got its name from the eponymous street:  the station is located at the very beginning of it.

Novoslobodskaya is pylon station of deep foundation (its depth is 40 m) with three arches.

Exit to the street is through the ground lobby with column portico, located on Novoslobodskaya Street lined with gray marble. Pylons of the underground station are faced with marble from the Urals. Thirty two spectacularly illuminated stained-glasses, placed inside the pylon and bordered by steel and gilt brass are splendid decoration of the station. A remarkable mosaic "World Peace" is located at the end of the central hall. The picture depicts a happy mother with a baby in her arms; it was the face of Stalin at the picture: the child gave a hand to him. But in times of Khrushchev the face of the former leader of USSR was removed from the panel. The walls are lined with bright marble; floor is covered with white and black granite slabs, placed in a checkerboard pattern.

Subway station Komsomolskaya

The station was built in 1952 and named in honor of the Komsomolskaya Square, which is situated nearby.

This subway station is the station of the deep bedding. Its depth is 37 meters. The station has column and three- arched design. Cast iron decoration is used in the construction, monolithic slab used as a tray for a collapsible finishing. The length of the boarding hall is 190 meters; width of it is 10 meters. There are 68 octagonal columns at station.

The main theme of the interior of the station is the fighting of the Russian people for their independence. The ceiling is decorated with eight station mosaic mural made from glazes and precious stones. Six of them represent the Alexander Nevsky, Dmitry Donskoy, Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky, Alexander Suvorov and Mikhail Kutuzov, the Soviet soldiers and officers at the walls of the Reichstag.

 Two other panels, depicting Stalin ("Victory Parade" and "Presentation of the Guards Banner"), were replaced after the dethronement of Stalin's personality cult in 1963. New panels depict Lenin's speech in front of the Red Guards and the Motherland on the background of the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower.

The yellow ceiling is decorated with mosaic and moldings. The hall is illuminated by massive chandeliers hanging between the panels; platforms are illuminated with smaller chandeliers. The columns are decorated with marble capitals and trimmed with light marble, as well as the wall station. The floor is laid with pink granite. There is a bust of Lenin at the end of the hall. At the opposite end of the escalator is a large Florentine mosaic of the Order of Victory with red banners on the background. The ground lobby of the station is decorated with bas-reliefs.

In conclusion...

Each of the stations of the Moscow subway is attractive and interesting in its own way. Each has its own long and fascinating history and is beautifully decorated. The Moscow subway is a whole world, which can be talking about for hours. I suggest you short - no more than one hour and a half - and a fascinating journey through the world of the Moscow subway. The pleasure is guaranteed!

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

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Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

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• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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