Made In Moscow Shopping Tour
Moscow, Russia
From USD 61.01
Office phone number: +7 495 414 2994
Made In Moscow Shopping Tour
Moscow, Russia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Take a trip through Moscow’s bohemian district, filled with modern art and hipster culture. Browse shops selling goods by local artisans and uncover cool finds in design, then enjoy a delicious local snack just like a true Russian hipster. This tour will take you straight to the heart of the city’s edgy and authentic arts scene.
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Highlights
- Learn about modern Moscow’s art movement and how it has shaped the urban look of the city
- Discover local artisans’ shops with one-of-a-kind items, as well as art and design galleries
- Along the way, snack like a true hipster at the city’s best vegan café
- Experience modern and bohemian Moscow along an off-the-beaten-path that’s also the city’s most important art and design district
- Visit a shop that features the artwork of autistic artists
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- On this tour we visit the Artsplay District, a unique place where re-purposing unused industrial space has become an art form.
- Every gallery, shop and workshop we visit on this tour is run by local people. So any purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
- Visit a store that sells prints made by local artists with autism.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Outside main entrance to Atrium shopping mall, Zemlyanoy Val, 33 (Земляной вал, 33), metro station: Kurskaya
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- Starting time: 12.00 PM
- Ending point:
Metro Kurskaya
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, vegan snack and drink.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for the guide.
Time to discover the artist within you!
Your Moscow tour starts in the ArtPlay district, the first neighbourhood of its kind in the city, inspired by London galleries that occupy former industrial spaces. ArtPlay is home to Moscow trendiest studios, shops, and cafés. We’ll visit a shop where local artisans sell handmade earrings, bracelets, and clothing, as well as old postcards, pins, and other finds. We’ll also browse through the shop where they sell cups and t-shirts with prints made by autistic artists.
We'll also stop at a unusual souvenir shop, where a variety of notebooks, pencils and jewellery by local craftsmen are sold. In addition to cool items for sale, they also offer very cool packaging — put your souvenir inside an iron can, as though it were canned beans or Coca Cola!
After that, we’ll take a snack break at the best vegan place in the city; it has a great atmosphere and super delicious food. If the weather’s nice, we’ll gather in their small outdoor garden — but even if we can’t go outside, don’t worry as they have a very hip and stylish cafeteria.
Along the way, you’ll also learn a bit about recycling in Russia, as this is one of few places where they accept rubbish to recycle.
We’ll move on to a few art houses, including the British Higher School of Design and Winzavod, the centre of modern arts and a former wine factory. We’ll visit several galleries situated within the property, they regularly change exhibits and always surprise guests with something really original. For modern arts connoisseurs, you'll have the chance to buy some paintings or photographs.
At the end of the tour, if you’re feeling hungry, you can stay for a meal at the marvelous café serving tasty dishes and welcoming staff. If not, your guide will accompany you to the closest metro station, leaving you free to explore more of Moscow on your own.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, vegan snack and drink.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for the guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +7 495 414 2994
Email address: info@moscowurbanadventures.com
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