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A Self-Guided Walking Tour Through Mystic Falls:

Need a guide for your next visit to Covington, aka Mystic Falls aka, every Vampire Diaries superfan dream destination?

Don’t worry, I got YOU!

This is your new and approved, all-encompassing walking tour guide through the town of Mystic Falls . Spoiler alert: It is completely free!

- Map included at the end! -

[Also included: Accommodation nearby and the best bites Mystic Falls have to offer.]

Here we have seen Vampires, Witches, Werewolves, and even Hybrids, battle it out, fall in love, seen the devil, himself, and literally everything in between. You fell in love with them on screen, now you can visit the locations where your favorite scenes were filmed.

Kicking off this tour with a bang is our first stop:

1 The Covington Visitor’s center.

Right at the entrance is the ‘Welcome to Mystic Falls' sign. Inside, a museum filled with iconic show pieces. From tombstones, grimoires, outfits worn by cast members, and even the filming chairs of Elena, Stefan, and Damon.

Walking through is truly like walking through an episode of TVD!

Next up, a cultural landmark:

  2  Elena's House

Yes folks, the porch swing! Aren’t we all so glad that Elena did not actually burn down this showstopper? I sure am. Welcome to Elena Gilbert’s house, where she lived with her mom and dad (Miranda and Grayson), until they sadly passed away in a drowning accident. In the early seasons we spend a lot of time here watching her, Aunt Jenna and her little brother, Jeremy.

  3 Caroline's House

Right across the street we come to the front door of Sheriff Forbes' house,  who keeps all of Mystic Falls safe, even with all the fangs up and about. Throughout the show, we see Caroline Forbes turn from a ‘neurotic control freak’, to everyone’s favorite blonde Vampire Barbie. We even watch her say goodbye to her mom and we see her dabble on the dark side of the humanity switch for a bit.

  4   Lockwood Mansion

Who would have guessed that the Lockwood Mansion could be just around the corner? If it wasn’t for the big gate, maybe we could just waltz in and ask Tyler for a tour…

  5  Isobel's House

Can Mr. Damon Salvatore himself please teach all of us his ways when it comes to house hunting? Because man, Isobel’s house is breathtaking. Not far from her biological daughter’s house stands the ‘largest bank-owned foreclosed house’ in Mystic Falls.

  6  Sheila Bennett's House (aka Grams)

Oh, how we all miss Grams. Bonnie Bennett’s Gram’s house is a must see.

  7  Mystic Falls Cemetery

Our next stop, the Southview Cemetery, or as we all know it, T he Mystic Falls Cemetery.

[Disclaimer: This is a real cemetery, please be respectful of other’s lost loved ones. It is not necessary to pursue finding the Gilbert family grave, that can be found at the Visitor Center.]  

However, look out over the cemetery and you can just envision Elena sitting up against the headstone of her late parents, writing in her diary. Suddenly, the fog sets in, and the crow appears…

  8  The Clock Tower.

Fun fact: Banana Pudding is Ian Somerhalder's favorite flavor at Scoop’s Ice Cream.

  9  Town Square

Take a stroll through the Town Square , where all our favorite cast members have spent time.

 10  The Mystic Grill

Right across from town square, is easily one of the most iconic locations from filming… You guessed right, it is The Mystic Grill.

How about a bite?

Fun fact: The Grill used to be a lawyers’ office but was turned into a restaurant after filming wrapped because of how much fans loved the location.

 11 The Alley Shop

The alley behind the Grill practically became just as famous as the restaurant itself throughout the eight seasons of TVD. Well, great news folks, The Alley Shop is now right beside the grill. There you can find all your TVD souvenirs and even one last chance to grab a photo with the Mystic Falls sign. Don’t forget to stock up on blood bags!

Fun Fact: Ian and Paul started their own Bourbon company called Brother’s Bourbon. Available for purchase at the Alley Shop.

Did you spot the scattered stones for the cast of TVD throughout the town square? How about the sign for Dr. Grayson Gilbert’s office?

Even better, how about the sign for Elena Salvatore, MD?... oops, hope I didn’t spoil it for anyone.

 12  Vampire Stalkers Tours

For one last chance of some souvenir shopping, don’t forget to stop at Vampire Stalkers , or perhaps book a tram-tour for next time.

Fun fact: Catch the mural of the Salvatore brothers in Damon’s car right outside of Vampire Stalkers.

Well Vampire lovers, whether you are team Stelena or Delena, one thing is for certain, you love the Vampire Diaries and you will love reliving these locations even more!

Have fun, be safe and watch out for the fangs!

Fun fact: We all rewatch the show after visiting Covington, I don’t make the rules!

Need a place to stay for the night, but you haven’t quite had enough of vampires yet? The twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast  is perfect for you and your family. This historic Inn has many options to choose from. Check the website for availability to stay in the Salvatore Brothers Study now. We all need a little bit more Katherine Peirce in our life, check for availability to spend the night in Katherine’s Mirror Image Grand Suite . [ For more information: Visit www.twelveoaks.com ]

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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)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• 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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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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