Things to do in Moscow
My blog is about travel tips and ideas on what to do in Moscow on holiday: Where to go with children, What entertainment is available, Best shopping places, Famous parks and more.
Moscow Attractions, Activities
Updated August 2, 2024
1. Cable car
20 minutes two-way cable car ride across Moscow river.
Here you can see Moscow State University, Football stadium of World Championship 2018 and the city view.
Nearby zipline, café, green alleys.
Address: Ulitsa Kosygina, 28, Moscow, Russia, 119270
2. Moscow River Cruise
Age: 0+
1-hour Boat Cruise from Gorky Park
Available from May - October
Tickets are sold at the entrance ($12)
2.5-hour Yacht Cruise
Available all year around
Possible to dine on board
Must purchase tickets in advance ($23 - $45)
3. Fly over Moscow
Age: 6+
5D film that gives you a feeling of flying above Moscow's most famous landmarks. See Moscow in summer and winter, feel the rain and smell the fountains.
Duration 15 minutes. Must purchase tickets in advance.
Address:
4. Barefoot Trail
Age: 0+
Closed on Mondays
Challenge yourself to walk nature trail without shoes!
Trail has 23 different types of covering: soft wood chips, stone, gravel, sand, pine cones, water and more.
Trail has 23 different types of covering: soft wood chips, stone, gravel, sand, pine cones, water and more.
Address:
5. Ferris Wheel
Age: 0+
Biggest Ferris Wheel in Europe.
Great way to see Moscow from the birds-eye view!
Nearby:
• Sea-world museum and show
• Illusion Center:
- House upside down
- Mirror and Ribbon maze
- Horror room
• Free playgrounds
• Former Kremlin Car Garage
• Fountains and landscape design
• Cafés and restaurants
• Illusion Center:
- House upside down
- Mirror and Ribbon maze
- Horror room
• Free playgrounds
• Former Kremlin Car Garage
• Fountains and landscape design
• Cafés and restaurants
Address: 2-Ya Ostankinskaya Ulitsa, 3, Moscow, Russia, 129515
6. Forest Rope-Park
Minimum height: 90cm, 35kg
Park Meschersky is only 30-45 minutes from city center.
It's a great getaway from hot summer sun and an opportunity to enjoy the smell of pine trees. If you like walking and outdoor activities, this is a perfect place!
• Free children playgrounds 0+
• Rope-park for kids and adults ($10-$30/person)
!! Must have interpreter for safety and challenge instructions - $55. Contact us for help.
• Bicycle rental (2 hours $10)
• No-engine boat rental
Address: Meschersky park, Moscow, Russia, 119619
7. Outdoor Karting
Age: 8+
Outdoor Karting is a fun sport activity for kids and adults. Experience is not required. Must book time-slots in advance.
Operates all year long.
Address: XT-I Pilot
Proyezd Shokal'skogo, 52, Moscow, Russia, 127224
8. Panorama 360
Visit 89 floor of Moscow City Business Center.
Address: Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya, 12, Moscow, Russia, 123112
Adventure Tours
Pre-arranged private tours
