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• Doka Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Garden

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We offer the best coffee tour experiences in costa rica. pure coffee tour and also coffee tour combined with other adventures as visit to the poas volcano and la paz waterfalls., coffee tours, classic coffee tour.

From the seed to the cup, the Doka Estate Coffee tour will teach you everything you need to know about how coffee is grown and made.

Doka Coffee Tour Experience + Poas Volcano

A great day awaits you: After the last pick up we will start our journey for 1 hour through the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, where we will observe beautiful landscapes with views of the Central Valley of Costa Rica.

Arriving at La Paz Waterfall Garden or what we call: "a jewel of Poas" where you can visit: the aviary, arthropod museum, butterfly garden, monkey jungle, hummingbird garden, serpentarium, orchid garden, frog house and jungle cats.

Full Day Combo, Doka Coffee Tour + Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Garden

Of the best experiences in Costa Rica, we visited: The 2 craters of the Poás Volcano (Active and Botos), the Doka coffee mill and the La Paz waterfall garden.

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Learning About Costa Rican Coffee with Doka Estate Coffee Tour

August 4, 2014 By Sammi 28 Comments

If you love coffee, then you must take a coffee tour in Costa Rica. Costa Rica produces some of the world’s highest quality coffee and countries like Japan, South Korea and United States purchase hundreds of thousands of pounds of Costa Rican coffee every year.

So if you are a coffee lover, you have to take a coffee tour in Costa Rica to learn about the process. We visited Doka Estate Coffee and did their Doka Coffee Tour which is one of our favorite tours in Costa Rica.

Doka Estate is 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest from San Jose. It is about a 1 hour drive on a well paved road through the city

The Doka Estate Coffee Tour

Doka estate coffee tour is one of the oldest coffee plantations in the country. The family who owns and runs the plantation has been doing this for over 70 years! The estate is located up in the valleys of Alajuela with the perfect conditions to grow coffee: a cool climate of 17 to 28 degrees Celsius (63 to 82 F) , fertile soil and a high altitude of 800 to 1600 meters (2624 to 5249 feet).

Their coffee tour takes you through the entire process from planting the coffee tree, picking cherries, roasting and making the Costa Rican way. It’s an extremely fun, educational, interactive and interesting tour for anybody who likes coffee.

Station one – the plants

Coffee comes from a plant that grows cherries with the coffee bean inside. If you drive along the Central Valley, you’ll likely see rows and rows of these coffee plants. Our guide showed us what a coffee plant looks like at 1 year, 2 year, 4 year and full grown. It takes quite awhile for these plants to develop and start producing cherries.

Coffee pickers measure their cherries by baskets. One basket weighs 28 pounds and a good coffee picker can pick up to 18 baskets a day! It’s not an easy job being out there in the sun 11 hours a day and they get paid around $3 USD per basket. Majority of the coffee pickers nowadays are from Nicaragua.

Station 2, 3 and 4 – Coffee Processing (Washing, Peeling, Fermenting and Drying)

This station is the oldest wet mill in the country and this is where the cherries are separated by quality using water. Low quality coffee floats and high quality coffee sinks. Most of the floaters are green unripe cherries or berries that have holes chewed by worms.

Unfortunately we came in the off season so the mill wasn’t working. Coffee picking season is from September to February/March so we couldn’t see the process in action which would have been really interesting to see. The truck dumps the berries into the green container and the berries drop straight into the water.

Once they are separated by floaters and sinkers, the berries get carried into the next room where they get shelled and washed.

Next, they get directed into large holding areas to ferment in order to get rid of the sugar. After that, the beans need to be dried. There are two ways to dry the beans either by the sun or machine. Our guide told us that machine is faster but the quality and the flavor doesn’t turn out quite as good.

To hand dry, they rake out all the beans on a flat surface outside and sift through them every 45 minutes.

Station 5 – Storage

After the beans are dried, they go into storage and here you can find huge bags of coffee! They separate it out by quality which you can tell in the colors. At this point, you can peel the outside and find the coffee bean.

After this, Doka sends out the coffee to various other companies to be exported or roasted. We visited the Cafe Tres Generaciones to see how they roast the beans and the end product.

Purchasing Coffee

You can purchase coffee from the plantation and if you want to bring back coffee for souvenirs, I highly recommend buying it there. It is fresher and cheaper and you can’t get Doka in the supermarket.

The coffee ranges starts around $9 per bag and they have both whole and ground.

Doka Coffee Tour Review

Our knowledgeable guide made the tour very fun but educational at the same time. He used to be a coffee picker so he knows all the ins and outs of the procedure.

Learning the process of how something comes about is always an enlightening experience. We don’t think too much about it since we buy it from the grocery store, turn on the coffee maker and it ends there. In reality, it is a long process and it takes many workers to support the giant coffee addiction our world has.

Doka Coffee Tours from San Jose

If you have a car, you can drive to Doka and take the coffee tour at the plantation. I recommend making reservations as they run tours 5 times a day Mon – Fri and 4 times a day on the weekends and it can get very busy during high season. The Doka Estate Coffee Tour price is $18 – $65 per person depending on the package you get.

If you’re staying in San Jose and would like to do a tour, a very popular day tour from San Jose is the Doka Coffee Tour and La Paz waterfall gardens. We did this day trip with Expediciones Tropicales and it was really nice. It included breakfast, lunch, transportation, guide and entrance fees. If you would like to book this Coffee Tour with La Paz and/or Poas Volcano please fill out the form on this page and get a small discount!

You can watch a video of this tour below.

This tour picked up in San Jose, went to Doka and then La Paz waterfall gardens.

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I think that any trip to Costa Rica should include a coffee tour . It’s such a delicious and important commodity. Plus, there’s nothing like having coffee right from the source. I really enjoyed our Doka Estate Coffee Tour and enjoyed seeing an area where something that is such a part of my daily life is grown, roasted and sold.

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Doka Estate Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfalls – Private Tour

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DOKA ESTATE COFFEE TOUR & LA PAZ WATERFALLS GARDENS PRIVATE TOUR FROM SAN JOSE.

Costa Rica Coffee Tour visiting Doka Estate  & La Paz Waterfalls Gardens . Learn all about Costa Rica coffee and enjoy waterfalls and nature. The perfect combo tour for enjoy a day full of culture and nature.

Your breath-taking Costa Rica Coffee Tour in Doka Estate and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Alajuela Province , about 45 minutes’ drive from San Jose.

Upon arrival to the beautiful property of Doka Estate, you will have some free time for use restrooms and explore the surroundings before to start the Costa Rica Coffee Tour. Discover the step-by-step process of seed germination to the first crop of our plants. There you will observe and be explained the development process of the plant up to the point of recollection of the ripe grain. You will also learn about the history of the estate, its owners, the production and varieties of plants, the geography of the area and the traditional ways of cultivating the grain.

Our Costa Rica coffee tour is interactive and our customers will be able to experience at first hand all the different process involve in the coffee industry. Continuing the tour, a few minutes’ drive will take you to one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica for enjoy nature and wildlife. La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program.

With the fine attention and explanations of our naturalist tour guide, enjoy: Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, safe hiking trails, aviary with numerous species of birds, toucan feeding, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, hummingbird hand feeding in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, traditional typical house with petting zoo and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid exhibit, heliconia exhibit.  All these offered at one place, makes us the best Eco-Park in Costa Rica.

Our Costa Rica coffee tour includes a delicious Buffet Lunch. It includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican Dishes, Full Salad Bar, Pizza, Garlic Bread, French Fries, Fresh Fruits, Rice Pudding and unlimited Fresh Fruit Juice, Coffee and Tea.

After finishing all these unique Eco Attractions, and by the middle of the afternoon, return to your hotel in San Jose.

PRICE PER PERSON: $295 adults / $236 Children (If you have a group contact us for a special rate)

Greenway Nature Tours is a Certified Travel Agency and Tour Operator by the Costa Rican Tourist Board with special certification in Sustainable Travel (CST) . We offer 40 unique private tours from San Jose Costa Rica.

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Pick Up Time - 07:00am

• Meet our Guide and Private Transportation from your hotel
• Drive to Doka Coffee Tour Plantation.

Arrival to Doka Estate - 09:00am

• Doka Coffee tour .

Arrival to La Paz Waterfalls Gardens - 11:30am

• Time to explore the multiple exhibits at La Paz.

Lunch - 12:30pm

• Enjoy a delicious lunch.

Visit The Waterfalls - 1:30pm

• Explore the rainforest and waterfalls at La Paz.

Return to San Jose - 3:30pm

• After have a great time, get ready for the return to San Jose & Hotel.
• Enjoy a pleasant & colorful drive along the countryside.

Arrival to your Hotel in San Jose - 5:00 pm

• Drop off at your hotel and good bye.

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Hadley Smith

Great Experience We did a tour of the Doka Coffee Estate with Greenway Tours and it was informative and interesting. Our guide was funny, pleasant and professional. We learned how the coffee beans are processed in the mill and the different blends of coffee made from arabica beans. After it, we were taken to La Paz, an amazing ecological attraction with multiple things to do. It was a super great day. Highly recommended.

April 22, 2019 at 7:36 pm

Harrison porter.

Personable, professional and informative Our guide Gerardo was on time, very professional in the way he dealt with all the arrangements he had to make. He had a very personable style and was very easy to communicate with. He was very well informed about the coffee tour and the La Paz gardens and all the waterfalls that can be visited. I would highly recommend this tour.

June 20, 2019 at 7:37 pm

Natalia rodriguez.

I book this private tour with Greenway Tours and went to Doka estate to tour their growing, processing and tasting the finished product. I enjoyed seeing the coffees at varying stages and how the banana were roasted and packaged. I especially enjoyed the little coffee shop. After it, the visit to La Paz Waterfalls was just amazing. Beautiful nature and food great

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Doka Estate Coffee Farm

• Hours : 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri.
• Note : Coffee-picking contest (Aug.-April)

Live a coffee lover's dream visiting the backyards of Doka Estate Coffee Farm – operating since 1908 - in the skirts of Poas Volcano and tasting award-winning Costa Rican coffee.

Feel the peaceful vibes of this idyllic farm as birdsong echoes through the air and crops, and you approach the seedbed, where you will learn about the farm's history, the coffee bushes and their planting process. If the bushes' fruit is ripe, you can pick a few coffee berries before visiting the water mill.

Travel through time as you step in their processing plant powered by the oldest water mill of the country - designated as architectural heritage building by the government - and learn about washing and separating coffee beans by their quality; their peeling, fermentation and drying processes.

Get your senses started with the smell coming out of the roasting room and learn how important it is how coffee beans are roasted to deliver specific qualities on your cup of coffee. Sparkle your taste buds by sampling coffee from Doka Estate and shop for souvenirs and coffee to take home at Doka's store.

The tour's highlight is the coffee tasting. Doka Estate produces eight coffee blends – Peaberry Estate, French Roast, European Roast, Espresso Roast, House Blend, Breakfast Blend, Decaf, and Organic – that range from smooth to bold.

Departure & Return

• Departure point : Tour departs from all major hotels in San Jose, Alajuela, and Heredia
• Departure time : Hotel pickup is between 20 and 50 minutes before tour start time depending on hotel location.
• Return details : Tour returns to original departure point between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Welcome to the Costa Rican coffee paradise!

In this blog post, we will share our personal experience of the Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation.

We will share everything about Doka Estate, the coffee tour, the process, and how to plan your trip.

The History of Doka Estate

The Vargas family has been growing quality coffee in Costa Rica since 1940 , initially focusing on growing and later expanding into coffee processing and international export. Their brand, TRES GENERACIONES , established in 1996, represents their commitment to producing top-quality coffee by selecting and roasting the finest beans.

Doka Estate has won the SINTERCAFE award for Best Coffee in the World twice and is considered the best plantation in Latin America.

Since 1999, it has offered the “El Verdadero Tour de Café” or DOKA ESTATE COFFEE TOUR to both locals and foreigners, aiming to involve visitors in the coffee production process.

Additionally, Doka has the oldest Wet Coffee Storage in the country, powered by water without electricity, and is designated as a Historical and Architectural Heritage site by the Costa Rican government.

Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation

The coffee tour experience takes you through the entire process of making coffee , from the plants to our cups.

We started the tour with a welcome drink, in Doka’s coffee. Shop, it was a coffee!

Our guide gave us a brief introduction before we jumped straight into the process.

The Coffee Process: From Bean to Cup

Step 1: growing coffee plants.

Our guide briefly explained to us the growing process of coffee plants, at Doka Estate the beans they process are all from arabica beans, the secret to their different flavors is how they are roasted.

We didn’t realize this before but, growing coffee plants take a LONG TIME! They are planted when one year old although you can only start harvesting coffee beans when the tree is four years old.

Step 2: The coffee bean process

During your Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, you will visit the oldest wet mill in the country . This is where they separate the freshly picked cherries by using water to define the quality, the beans that sink are THE BEST TO USE.

With the pressure of the water, the coffee beans are taken to the next room of the machine where they are washed and peeled.

Before removing them from the water, the beans stay 24 hours in the water to ferment. This is an important step because it breaks down the sugars in the bean.

Step 3: Drying

The beans are then spread on the ground outside to dry in the sun . Our guide explained to us that they prefer to dry the beans in the sun because, firstly, it saves electricity, but most importantly, the sun enriches the taste of the coffee!

Alternatively, during the rainy season, they have a machine at the dedicated station to ensure the weather doesn’t stop production.

Step 4: Roasting

This is where the magic happens!

The secret to good coffee is HOW IS GETS ROASTED. First, you need to define what kind of coffee you would like to make. The lightest roast gives the strongest caffeine dosage and taste.

Buying Doka Estate’s Coffee Varieties

The best part if you are a coffee lover, BUYING the coffee as a souvenir!

Doka Estate has different kinds of flavors you can choose from, so it all depends on your taste. We highly recommend buying your coffee there because you will support the Estate and snag the best price.

Planning Your Visit

Best time to visit.

Season: The best time to visit Doka Estate is during the coffee harvest season, which typically runs from October to March. This period offers the most dynamic insight into coffee production, from picking to processing.

Weather: Costa Rica has a tropical climate with a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November). Mornings are usually clearer and dryer, making them an ideal time for tours.

Tour Schedules

Operating Hours: Doka Estate is open for tours from Monday to Sunday. Tours often start early in the morning and continue until the early afternoon to avoid the rainier parts of the day.

Frequency: Tours are usually conducted in small groups and run several times a day. It’s recommended to check the official Doka Estate website or contact them directly for the most current schedule and availability.

Ticket Information

Pricing: Tour prices can vary depending on the type of tour and any additional experiences included, such as a full coffee tasting or a visit to the butterfly garden. Discounts may be available for children, students, or large groups.

Booking Your Tour: Booking is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons. You can book online through the Doka Estate website or various tour operators in Costa Rica.

What to Bring and Wear

• Comfortable Clothing: Opt for light, breathable fabrics suitable for Costa Rica’s warm climate. Long sleeves and pants can offer protection from the sun and insects.
• Sturdy Footwear: The plantation terrain can be uneven and sometimes slippery, especially after rain. Closed-toe, comfortable shoes with good grip are essential.
• Sun Protection: A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen will protect you from the tropical sun.
• Water and Snacks: While the tour might include a coffee tasting, it’s a good idea to bring your water and perhaps a small snack, especially if you have specific dietary needs.
• Camera: The plantation offers stunning scenic views and photo opportunities, from the lush coffee fields to the traditional processing equipment.

Doka Coffee Tours from San Jose: A Journey to Poas Volcano

Take a day trip from San José and see the best of Costa Rican coffee and Poas Volcano . Start at Doka Estate, where you’ll walk through green coffee fields and learn how coffee is made. You’ll get to smell fresh coffee and try some of the best coffee there.

Then, head over to Poás Volcano, close to the coffee farm. It’s amazing to see how different it is from the coffee farm. At Poás, you can see a huge crater with a blue-green lake inside. All around, there’s a forest full of different plants and animals. It’s a great way to see two cool places in Costa Rica in just one day.

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We loved our Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation visit, if you are a coffee lover and you are traveling in the region, you should definitely add this tour to your itinerary!

We found this activity unique and educational, our guide gave us a lot of insight about the process and cultural significance in Costa Rica.

If you do this tour, let us know in the comments below how your experience was!

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Doka Estate Coffee Tour

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Located along the fertile slopes of the Poás Volcano, Doka Estate has been growing and roasting award-winning coffee for three generations. This tour allows visitors to gain an intimate understanding of how coffee is grown, harvested, processed and produced in both Costa Rica and around the world.

From the seed to the cup, the Doka Estate Coffee tour will teach you everything you need to know about how coffee is grown and made. The tour begins in the seedbed, where expert guides will speak about the varieties and growing habits of coffee plants, as well as the local history and geography of coffee production.

The next stop is the processing plant, which is very old and was, in fact, declared to be an Architectural Heritage for Humanity site in 2003. Here you’ll observe the process of de-pulping and fermenting the grains, which readies them to be peeled and then exported or roasted in the country. Finally, you will visit the roasting plant Café Tres Generaciones and learn about the various roasts that are offered before finishing at the gift shop with the option of sampling the eight different blends made at Doka Estate.

Monday through Friday, tours leave at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays tours times are at the same with, except there are no 3:30 pm tours.

What to Bring

Hat, sunscreen, and camera.

What's included

Guide, a visit to the harvesting plant, roasting plant, and gift shop.

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Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.

Traveler Comments

The entire experience at Doka was great. I only wished I purchased more coffee!

Mario was an excellent driver. He even arrived early and once again, the van was immaculate. The tour of Doka estate was well worth the effort. The tour was very informative and our docent spoke English very well. He guided our group through the various stages of coffee production. We stopped here on our way to La Fortuna. The tour took about two hours. Following the tour, participants had the opportunity to sample coffee, and of course, make some purchases.

Very relaxed and well paced tour. Informative and it was great being able to sample the coffees.

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This tour will make sure you're fueled for the full-day adventure ahead of you. Spend eight hours in Costa Rica's exquisite central valley of Alajuela, where you'll discover how the perfect cup of Costa Rican coffee is produced at the Doka Coffee Estate, and explore a volcanic region at Poás Volcano National Park.

Why settle for one adventure when you can go on three? Explore Costa Rica's central valley in beautiful Alajuela. You'll be out all day on this 10 hour adventure which takes you to Poás Volcano National Park, Doka Coffee Estate, and La Paz Waterfall Garden. Outdoor adventure, a treat for the palate, and the beauty of nature — this tour has it all.

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About Hacienda Doka: A Tradition of Excellence in Costa Rican Coffee

Welcome to Hacienda Doka, a name synonymous with the finest Costa Rican coffee and a legacy woven into the fabric of Costa Rica's rich coffee history. Our estate represents the culmination of decades of passion, expertise, and a deep-rooted commitment to quality.

Our Story: Rooted in Rich Tradition

The journey of Hacienda Doka began with a vision to cultivate not just coffee, but a tradition that honors the rich coffee heritage of Costa Rica. Our founders, with their profound passion for coffee, laid the foundation of an estate that today stands as a testament to quality and sustainability. Nestled in the fertile lands of Costa Rica, Hacienda Doka has become a sanctuary where the art of coffee growing is preserved and cherished.

The Hacienda Doka Experience: Beyond Coffee

While we are renowned for our exceptional coffee, Hacienda Doka offers much more. It's a place where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of our lush coffee fields, learn about the meticulous process of coffee production, and witness the harmony of tradition and innovation. Our estate is not just a coffee plantation; it's a destination where the spirit of Costa Rican hospitality and culture is palpable.

Sustainability and Community: Our Core Values

We believe in nurturing the land that gives us our cherished coffee beans and in contributing positively to the community that supports us. Our practices are designed to protect the environment and ensure that our legacy is preserved for future generations.

The Flavor of Hacienda Doka: A Promise of Quality

Every cup of Hacienda Doka coffee is a promise of unparalleled quality. From the careful selection of beans to the precise art of roasting, we ensure that each sip delivers the rich, aromatic flavors that Costa Rican coffee is known for. Our coffee is not just a beverage; it's an experience that reflects the heart and soul of Hacienda Doka.

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We invite you to visit Hacienda Doka and embark on a journey through the world of authentic Costa Rican coffee. Whether it's through a guided tour, a tasting session, or simply enjoying the serene beauty of our estate, a visit to Hacienda Doka is an experience you will cherish.

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Schedules of Doka Estate Coffee Tour

Monday through Friday Morning:         9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon:      1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Morning:         9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Afternoon:      1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Rate: $72.00 per person Minimum 2 persons.

Rate includes; Transportation (minimum 2 persons), entrance to Doka Estate, welcome cocktail, guided coffee tour, Butterfly farm tour, visit the Garden and Bonsai exhibition, Hydroponics Tour and access to all the attractions of the property, tasting coffee, liqueurs and chocolates

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• Rates valid from December 01, 2013 to October 31, 2014

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Moscow: City Sightseeing by Car/Bus

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Visiting a new city is akin to going on a first date, it is something you will never forget. Many people imagine Moscow as just a bunch of sporadic landmarks: Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum and GUM. There is so much more to this wonderful city than that and even though we only have a few hours, we will do all we can to show you everything we know and love about our capital in one fell swoop. We will take you on a journey through the ages, from centuries ago, right up to the modern day, soaking in the sights of this vast and bustling metropolis. Bright, luxurious and both ancient and modern at the same time, Moscow invites you on a date you’ll never forget!

On our sightseeing bus tour of the city, you will see:

• The wonderfully historic city centre and its unique museums, magnificent cathedrals, the exquisite Chambers of the Romanov Boyars and of course, the famous towering red brick walls of the Kremlin, The charming beauty of the Alexander Garden awaits the capital's guests - a lush green oasis in the midst of the glass and concrete clad metropolis, basking in the etherial aura emanating from the whitewashed stone walls of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the world- renowned fairytale onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and other impressive monumental buildings such as the library built in Lenin's honour - the Russian State Library - and the State Duma.
• The Lubyanka KGB headquarters is notorious to members of older generations and although nowadays, the face of the secret police has changed dramatically, the looming enigmatic building on the waterfront maintains its aura of mystery, shrouded in a variety of murky rumours and dark myths. Then, there’s another of Moscow's main attractions - the marvellous Bolshoi Theatre, yew simply cant leave Moscow without taking in its breathtaking architecture. Engrained in the fabric of Russia's cultural heritage, virtuoso performers such as prima ballerina Galina Ulanova, opera singer Feodor Chaliapin and pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff once stood centre stage of this vaunted institution.
• The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was constructed in the glory and honour of our heroes who defended our nation in the many crucial battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is a place that embodies a particularly acute and inextricable link between older ancf younger generations. Moving on to the Moscow International Business Centre, not dubbed ‘Moscow City' for nothing, a true glimpse of the future in the present. This incredible, rather jaw-dropping project in the capital has shown that Moscow has come to accept the age of the skyscraper. Finally, the stunning views from the observation deck at Sparrow Hills will leave professional and amateur photographers alike itching to capture them. How could one resist?

The most beautiful of all the world's cities - lady Moscow invites you out on a date!

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St. Basil's Cathedral

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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Vorobyovy Hills

Poklonnaya Hill Poklonnaya Gora

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Alexander garden

Russian State Library

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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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