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Marathon de Tours 2024

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• Tours ( Indre-et-Loire , Centre-Val de Loire , France )
• Prochaine édition  :  Du sam. 21 au 22 septembre 2024 Date confirmée
• Dernière édition  :  Dim. 24 septembre 2023
• 2,5 km / 10 km / 20 km / Marathon (42,195 km)
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L'événement en quelques mots

Dans le fief de l' Indre-et-Loire (37), à Tours , on te donne rendez-vous en septembre 🗓️ pour le Marathon, le 10 km et le 20 km de Tours , l'épreuve incontournable du coin, aussi connu sous le nom de Touraine Loire Valley et anciennement Marathon de Tours . Au même moment que la reprise des compétitions sportives, c’est donc une sorte de rentrée des classes pour les Tourangeaux 👨‍🏫. Avec son patrimoine historique d’exception , c’est l’occasion de (re)découvrir la Touraine et sa richesse culturelle . Allez, on t’emmène faire un Tours ! 😉 Plusieurs milliers de coureurs font le Tours de la ville sur des distances classiques : le 10 km , le 20 km , ainsi que le traditionnel marathon . La distance de 42,195 km est par ailleurs disponible sur le format " duo " 🔗 . Mais ce n'est pas tout ! L'organisation te propose aussi un format de marche nordique 🚶🏼‍♂️ de 10 km , chronométrée ou non ⏱️ , pour ceux qui souhaitent profiter du sublime parcours d'une autre façon 😜 . Ça y est, le Tours est joué ! Il ne te reste plus qu’à choisir pour t'élancer à travers l'ancienne capitale de la France 🇫🇷😲.

Au programme de ton expédition tourangelle , un paysage chargé d’histoire 📕  : entre l’ancienne Abbaye de Marmoutier , la Basilique Saint-Martin , le pont Napoléon , le pont Mirabeau ou encore le quartier du Vieux Tours ( ça fait beaucoup là, non ? ), on espère pour toi que tu arriveras à garder un peu de concentration pour filer droit ! ➡️ Et comme si ce n’était pas assez, le château de Tours 🏰 sera aussi de la partie (ou de la course plutôt 😅) ! C’est clairement l’attrait Tours-istique principal du coin : les Châteaux de la Loire sont tous plus remarquables les uns que les autres, souvent bordés par des jardins ⛲️ ou des cours d’eau 💦 qui les mettent encore plus en valeur. On pense particulièrement à celui de Chambord , de Chenonceau ou encore celui d’ Amboise 😍. Mais laisse la découverte de ces monuments iconiques pour plus tard, preux finisher 🗡️, et retourne à l'assaut des tracés du parcours 🐎. Et puisqu’on évoquait l’environnement, sache que tu seras servi sur ce point-là également. Tu emprunteras le circuit de la Loire à Vélo 🚲, cet incroyable itinéraire cyclo-touristique de 900 km qui te fait découvrir de somptueux paysages le long de la Loire . Ce n'est pas le seul cours d'eau que tu pourras admirer, puisque si tu t'engages sur le marathon, tu auras le privilège de courir le long du Cher . De re-Tours dans la ville de départ, l'arrivée de la course 🏁 se fera sur la place Anatole-France , tout en haut de la célèbre rue Nationale ✨.

Outre des paysages à couper le souffle 🌬️, tu pourras bouger ton corps au rythme des groupes de musiques 🎵 disséminés tout au long du parcours 🕺. En effet, l'ambiance et l'accueil que te réservent les Tourangeaux sera tout bonnement incroyable 🤩. Les spectateurs se masseront en nombre pour admirer tes jolies foulées 👏. Pas très loin de ton lieu d'arrivée, tu trouveras la place Plumereau 🪶 qui te relaxera après l’épreuve : les Tourangeaux sont fiers de dire que c’est la meilleure place de France pour prendre l’apéro ! 🍻 Avec ses vieilles maisons à colombage et l’ ambiance festive qui y règne, tu pourras flâner et déguster une tartine de rillettes (spécialité locale 😌) ou un morceau de l’ AOC Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine 🐐 accompagné d’un bon petit verre de vin du coin : Bourgueil , Chinon , Montlouis ou Vouvray , en voilà un large éventail de choix ! 🍷

Cette année, la marraine de l'édition 2024 est Anaïs Quéméner . Championne de France 🏆 de Marathon à Tours en 2016 , elle revient cette année en terre in connue ! Inspirante et pétillante ✨, tu auras peut-être l'occasion de courir avec elle ou simplement la rencontrer sur le salon.

Toursnicoti, Toursnicoton, voilà le Marathon, 10 et 20 km de Tours !

⚠️ L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération

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• Enfants/Juniors
• dimanche 22 septembre 2024 à 7h30
• Dénivelé  :  119mD+ / 119mD-

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Le départ de cette boucle de 42,195 km s’effectuera non loin de la Place Anatole France à 7h30 et à 7h25 pour les coureurs handisport⌚️ . Le premier virage du Marathon te fera traverser la Loire 💧 par le Pont Napoléon et t’emmènera sur le Quai Paul Bert . C’est une longue ligne droite qui t’attend jusqu’au Parc de Sainte Radegonde 🌱 avant de faire le tour de l’ Institution Marmoutier d’où tu pourras observer son Abbaye ⛪. Tu longeras ensuite la Loire avant de la retraverser, cette fois-ci par le Pont Mirabeau qui te fera prendre un virage à droite pour t’emmener jusqu’au Château de Tours 🏰. Le 10 ème km sera marqué non pas par un, mais bien deux monuments historiques que sont la Basilique Saint-Martin et la Tour Charlemagne 👑. Les places de Châteauneuf et du Grand Marché marqueront le début de ta boucle qui passera notamment par les rues Léon Boyer , d’ Entraingues (avec le jardin de Prébendes ) et Auguste Chevalier avant d’arriver jusqu’au Cher que tu traverseras grâce au Pont Saint-Sauveur . La route des Savonnières marquera les 15 km avec un virage autour du Golf de La Gloriette ⛳ tandis que les 20 km , eux, seront marqués par le Lac de la Bergeonnerie . Tu n’auras pas eu le temps de t’en rendre compte que tu seras déjà à la mi-course dans le superbe Parc Honoré de Balzac avant de retraverser le Cher pour effectuer une boucle sur la Promenade de Florence . La rue du Sanitas , l’ avenue Saint-Lazare et la rue Febvotte t’emmèneront jusqu’à la Place de la Liberté 🗽 ainsi que le Palais de Sports qui marquera le début du mur des 30 km . La longue avenue du Grammont t’accompagnera jusqu’à la Place Jean Jaurès avec un peu plus loin le Grand Théâtre de Tours 🎭. À 10 km de la finish line, tu retrouveras de vieilles connaissances tel que la place de Châteauneuf et celle du Grand Marché avant de retraverser la Loire par le Pont Napoléon . Le tracé sera semblable à ton début de course avec un crochet à droite après le Pont Mirabeau pour retrouver la Place Anatole France et la ligne d’arrivée 🏁.

Marathon de Tours Duo

Envie d'être accompagné dans ton effort et partager le parcours en deux ? Ce Marathon Duo est fait pour toi. Le parcours est exactement le même que le marathon solo. Le départ aura lieu à 7h30 et à 7h25 pour les coureurs handisport . Il ne te reste plus qu'à te mettre d'accord avec ton ou ta partenaire de course sur le traditionnel "mais qui fait quelle distance ? 🤔". En effet, la zone de relais du Marathon Duo se trouve à mi-parcours , dans le Parc de l'Île Balzac . Alors, on te laisse discuter de ce choix cornélien avec ton binôme, entre la première et la deuxième partie du tracé, mais pas de dispute d'accord ? 😅

20 km de Tours

• dimanche 22 septembre 2024 à 9h30

Envie de te lancer dans une escapade historique dans les rues de l'ancienne capitale de France ? Ce 20 km est fait pour toi. Prends tes baskets et direction l' Indre-et-Loire à toute berzingue ! 🏃

Le départ sera donné à la place Anatole-France à 9h30 et à 9h25 pour les coureurs handisport . Le début du tracé te fait de suite traverser la Loire 💧 via le pont Napoléon . Tu te retrouveras sur le quai Paul-Bert que tu suivras pendant quelques kilomètres. Le chemin bucolique te feras traverser un décor mélangeant nature et ville. Après 5 km de course et un passage devant l'Institution Marmoutier , tu feras demi-tour pour rallier le Pont Mirabeau qui te refait traverser la Loire . Tu longeras de nouveau le plus long fleuve de France mais cette fois-ci sur l'autre berge. ⚠️ Halte preux cavalier, n'oublie pas de prendre quelques instants pour admirer le château de Tours qui se dressera devant toi 🏰. Tu ne manqueras pas d'aller le visiter après ta course pour en apprendre plus sur cet édifice qui a traversé les âges. Revenons à ta course, puisqu'au 10ème kilomètre, tu seras de retour sur le pont Napoléon . Tu viens de compléter la première boucle, il te reste donc 10 km à courir. Comme au premier Tours, tu suivras le Quai Paul-Bert pour atteindre l'Abbaye de Marmoutier ⛪️ et son institution un peu plus loin. Voilà 15 kilomètres de parcourus... Plus que cinq, courage 💪. La fin de ton épopée te feras passer de nouveau par le pont Mirabeau avant de te diriger vers le Vieux-Tours . Une dernière petite virée entre la Basilique Saint Martin , la place Chateauneuf et la place du Grand-Marché et tu pourras enfin savourer ton finish sur la place Anatole-France ! 🏁

10 km Marche nordique de Tours

• dimanche 22 septembre 2024 à 8h30

Prêt à t'élancer au quart de Tours sur un parcours inédit de 10 km lors d'une épreuve de marche Nordique ? 🚶

Rendez-vous, sans surprise, à la Place Anatole-France . Le départ est donné à 8h30 et tu emprunteras d'emblée le Pont Napoléon mais tu ne le traverseras pas d'une traite. En effet, à mi-chemin tu descendras sur le parc de l'île Simon pour faire le "Tours" (😉) de cette petite île très verdoyante 🏝️. Après avoir fait sa découverte, tu reprendras le pont pour bifurquer à gauche sur les quais de la Loire . Un petit détour par le parc de la Perraudière et tu continueras ta marche le long de la Loire 💧 . Après 6 kilomètres de course, tu feras demi-tour pour entamer une longue ligne droite sur les avenues qui bordent le fleuve. Après 3 nouveaux kilomètres d'effort, tu apercevras ton lieu d'arrivée, le parc de l' île (t)Aucard 🏝️ . Tu le rejoindras tranquillement via le pont suspendu de Saint-Symphorien pour ensuite profiter d'un repos bien mérité 😉.

10 km de Tours

• dimanche 22 septembre 2024 à 11h30
• Dénivelé  :  56mD+ / 56mD-

Bienvenue sur une distance mythique et abordable du 10 km qui permet de profiter des joies de la course à pied tout en permettant d'aller taper son meilleur chrono ⏱️.

Comme les autres distances, tu démarreras à la place Anatole-France . Pour cette épreuve, il y aura 3 départs . Le premier aura lieu à 11h , le deuxième à 11h30 et le dernier pour les coureurs handisport à 10h55 . Pas le temps de te mettre en jambes que tu traverseras déjà la Loire 💧 via le pont Napoléon . Une fois de l'autre côté de la rive, tu emprunteras le quai Paul-Bert pendant quelques kilomètres, qui te fera passer devant le couvent de la Grande Bretèche . Direction ensuite l'imposante abbaye de Marmoutier datant du Moyen-Âge ⛪. Quelques pas plus loin, se situe l' Institution Marmoutier , qui marque la mi-course et ton seul ravitaillement du parcours. Après avoir bu un bon coup, tu rejoindras le circuit de la Loire à vélo le temps de quelques foulées et d'un peu de verdure 🌱. Une légère petite montée pour emprunter le Pont Mirabeau (seule petite difficulté du parcours) et longer à nouveau la Loire (elle ne te quitte plus 😝). Garde les yeux ouverts, tu croiseras le château de Tours 🏰 sur ta gauche, l'un des emblèmes de la ville. Plus que 2 kilomètres à avaler, c'est le moment de tout donner ! Cette fin de course te mènera dans le quartier du Vieux-Tours , avec un dernier effort sur la place du Monstre qui t'offre un finish de folie du côté de la place Anatole-France 🏁.

2,5 km : Course des Jeunes

• samedi 21 septembre 2024 à 10h00

Le samedi 21 septembre , une " Course des Jeunes " 👧 est organisée à destination des 6-15 ans . Au programme, initiation au Disc Golf , découverte de l’ athlétisme , animations des différents partenaires et même une dégustation de glaces ! 🍦

Les festivités commenceront à 9h . N'oublie pas d'aller récupérer ton dossard avant le top départ ⏱️. La première vague des 6-8 ans partira à 10h et ils effectueront une boucle de 750 m . La deuxième vague des 9-11 ans partira à 10h30 et ils effectueront 2 boucles pour un total de 1,5 km . La troisième vague partira à 11h , les 12-15 ans effectuerons 3 boucles soit 2,25 km !

Course enfants / juniors 👶

Tu as encore des questions .

Les départs auront lieux place Anatole France à Tours, le dimanche 22 septembre 2024 :

Marathon de Tours : départ à 7h30. Départ à 7h25 pour les coureurs handisport

Marathon Duo : départ à 7h30. Départ à 7h25 pour les coureurs handisport

10 km de Tours : départ 1 à 11h, départ 2 à 11h30. Départ à 10h55 pour les coureurs handisport

20 km de Tours : départ à 9h30. Départ à 9h25 pour les coureurs handisport

10 km Marche Nordique de Tours (Marche Nordique Compétition Nature) : départ à 8h30

10 km Virée Marche Nordique non chronométrée : départ à 10h

Tu peux récupérer ton dossard au Salon Running Loire Valley, au Palais des Congrès de Tours, les jours suivants :

le vendredi 20 septembre 2024 de 15h à 20h

le samedi 21 septembre 2024 de 10h à 19h

Attention, aucun retrait aura lieu le dimanche 22 septembre 2024. Les dossards pour le marathon en duo doivent être retirés ensemble.

Marathon de Tours et Marathon Duo : la barrière horaire est fixée à 6h. Il y a deux barrière intermédiaires, le km 21 à 3h après le départ et le km 30 à 5h après le départ

10 km de Tours : la barrière horaire est fixée à 2h

20 km de Tours : la barrière horaire est fixée à 3h

10 km Marche Nordique de Tours : la barrière horaire est fixée à 2h30

Il y a des meneurs d'allure sur les 3 courses :

Marathon de Tours et Marathon Duo : 3h15/ 3h30/ 3h45/ 4h/ 4h15/ 4h30

10 km de Tours : 1h30/ 1h45/ 1h50/ 2h

20 km de Tours : 45 min/ 50 min/ 55 min

Marathon de Tours : pour les coureurs nés en 2004 ou avant

Marathon Duo : pour les coureurs nés en 2006 ou avant

10 km de Tours : pour les coureurs nés en 2008 ou avant

20 km de Tours : pour les coureurs nés en 2006 ou avant

10 km Marche Nordique de Tours : pour les coureurs nés en 2008 ou avant

10 km Virée Marche Nordique non chronométrée : pour les coureurs nés en 2008 ou avant

Des douches sont disponibles sous présentation du dossard, au Gymnase des Minimes de 10h à 15h

Des toilettes sont disponibles tous les 5 km sur le parcours ( à chaque point de ravitaillement), et sur la place Anatole France

Des consignes gratuites sont mises à disposition de 6h à 14h30, tu peux y déposer ton sac de 20L maximum

Marathon de Tours et Marathon Duo : ravitaillement tous les 5 km ainsi qu'à l'arrivée. Des points d'épongeage et de rafraîchissement seront mis en place à mi-chemin entre les points de ravitaillements

10 km de Tours : chaque coureur recevra un sac de ravitaillement à l'arrivée

20 km de Tours : ravitaillement tous les 5 km ainsi qu'à l'arrivée

10 km Marche Nordique de Tours et Virée Marche Nordique non chronométrée : un ravitaillement au km 5 ainsi qu'à l'arrivée

Chaque coureur recevra lorsqu'il viendra récupérer son dossard, un sac de récompenses comprenant :

pour le Marathon, un sweat

pour le Marathon et le Marathon Duo, une bouteille de vins de Loire ( l'abuse d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération)

deux tickets fil bleu

le guide du classement par La Nouvelle République

Après la course, chaque coureur recevra :

une médaille de finisher

Il y aura une prime pour les trois premières femmes, les trois premiers hommes et les trois premiers en handisport, pour chaque course

1ere place : 1 000€

2e place : 750€

3e place : 500€

Chaque année le Running Loire Valley recrute 800 bénévoles. Plus d'informations seront à venir mais tu peux retrouver toutes les infos sur la page dédiée .

Tu peux contacter les organisateurs par mail : [email protected] ou par téléphone : 02 47 31 70 11 (du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h).

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International run travel experts Marathon Tours & Travel acquires Kangaroo Island Marathon

January 31, 2024.

International running travel experts Marathon Tours & Travel has acquired the Kangaroo Island Marathon. The acquisition coincides with the event celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

January 31, 2024/ ENDURANCE  SPORTSWIRE/ –   Kangaroo Island lies 14km off the mainland of South Australia, a short 90-minute drive from the city of Adelaide. Kangaroo Island was recently named one of the top ten travel destinations in the world by Lonely Planet and the New York Times . One third of the island is reserved as national parks; a bio-diverse hotspot and ‘must see’ tourist destination that offers rare wildlife, organic produce, and idyllic beaches.

The marathon and half-marathon course route carves its way through the heart of Flinders Chase National Park located in the remote south-western corner of Kangaroo Island. Runners will be inspired by post-bushfire regenerating flora and fauna, undulating roads and trails, an exposed coastal section with views to the powerful Southern Ocean, and a boardwalk leading to the iconic Remarkable Rocks.

Proudly positioned as the world’s largest specialist running travel brand, Marathon Tours & Travel is the official travel agency for the most renowned international running events. The team own a series of popular international adventure races, including the Patagonia Running Festival Marathon , Madagascar Marathon , Antarctica Marathon ® and the new Arctic Marathon , with specially curated travel packages available, developed by their industry-leading expert team.

Kangaroo Island Marathon is the perfect addition to the new Seven Continents Club® (SCC) Adventure Marathon series, and the team is excited to work with Founder and Race Director Nathan Godfrey, to continue building upon his 10-year event legacy. Runners can also choose to participate in both the Kangaroo Island Marathon and Sydney Marathon – the ‘Aussie Challenge’ with the events being one week apart. This is a fantastic opportunity – especially for those traveling from afar – to check off two marathons, or a combination of half and full distance events. Marathon Tours & Travel is offering a special package to accommodate those wishing to accept the ‘Aussie Challenge’. More information can be found here .

Founder and Race Director, Nathan Godfrey, was reflective of the many highs and lows over the past decade, as he says: “ 96% of Flinders Chase National Park was destroyed during the summer bushfires in 2020, however we returned in late 2021 with a record attendance and were subsequently awarded the bronze medal at the South Australian Tourism Awards – we are very grateful to the State Government who have continued to support our vision to position Kangaroo Island as one of the leading adventure running destinations in the world.”

“I’m comfortable this is the right time to hand over the baton, Marathon Tours & Travel has a proven track record delivering world class experiences to a global community of runners. I’m confident the event will continue to grow, and most importantly, continue to make a significant contribution to the visitor economy in South Australia,” said Godfrey.

Jeff Adams, President of Marathon Tours & Travel says: “ We are delighted to join forces with Nathan and his team, and are really excited to be able to offer such a special event to our clients. Kangaroo Island Marathon promises a truly unique event experience, set on one of the world’s most beautiful marathon courses, of varying terrain, ideal for adventure runners that are seeking their next challenge. Nathan and his team have done a superb job with the event over the past decade, and we’re very much looking forward to helping them to build upon these brilliant foundations.”

Transfer of ownership will occur after the event has taken place in September 2024; however, Marathon Tours & Travel are currently selling exclusive packages to this years’ anniversary event.

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Founded by runner and travel visionary Thom Gilligan in 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognized leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston (USA), Manchester (UK) and Adelaide (Australia), the team has industry-leading global prominence.

Marathon Tours & Travel are an approved International Tour Operator to many marathons and other running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which consists of the Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon, and candidate races – the Sydney Marathon and Cape Town Marathon.

Their global team of Trip Designers, Trip Leaders and Trip Specialists makes each trip they offer unique and special. They have sought out the best in the industry, and their combined knowledge and experience makes them a global leader in the endurance sports travel industry.

The team also own a number of global events, including Patagonia Running Festival Marathon, Madagascar Marathon, Antarctica Marathon® and Arctic Marathon, and the team are excited about further expansion plans across 2024 and beyond.

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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.

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Tiny course in Canada produces big duo at Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Adam hadwin, nick taylor grew up at 6,200-yard ledgeview golf club.

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Ledgeview Golf Course is only about 6,200 yards long, but don’t be fooled – sloping greens and tight lines off the tees make up for its lack of length. The course also demands solid ball-striking and sound thinking.

When Nick Taylor made the bending 10-footer to get into a playoff at last year’s RBC Canadian Open, Brady Stead, the director of instruction at the small but challenging course, was not surprised.

“I mean, you can hit that putt on our practice green,” Stead said.

Ledgeview is in Abbotsford, British Columbia – about an hour from Vancouver. Stead jokingly says people sometimes say it’s “out in the sticks.” But one look at the course and you’ll understand why it has produced two of Canada’s top-ranked golfers in Taylor and Adam Hadwin.

And with the Canadian duo reuniting for this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans – where they finished runner-up to Nick Hardy and Davis Riley last year – there’s another whole generation ready to follow in their footsteps.

Taylor/Hadwin make sixth-straight birdie at Zurich Classic

“It really is random until you see why it isn’t,” Stead said of the little course having produced two PGA TOUR winners. “You see the golf course and you understand why it happens. It’s great for us – the kids show up at the golf course and work hard and really believe they can do it.

“It goes back to Mike Weir winning the Masters for all of us growing up. A lot of Canadians believe they can do it, too.”

The most indelible moment in Canadian golf last year was no doubt Taylor winning the RBC Canadian Open in a playoff over Tommy Fleetwood. (PGA TOUR Radio called it thusly: “For the eagle… for the win… to the cup… Yes! Yes! The drought is over! The drought is over! History!”) But before that, Taylor and Hadwin teamed up in New Orleans, a nod to their old junior golf days. Their final-round 9-under 63 was a new alternate-shot scoring record even if it wasn’t enough to catch Hardy and Riley.

Nick Taylor’s winning putt at RBC Canadian Open as called by PGA TOUR Radio

“Our alternate shot was actually better than our best ball this week, which is pretty interesting,” Taylor said with a laugh last year.

Hadwin said there are plenty of reasons why things clicked so well last year. How close the guys are certainly helped, he said, but their games also complement each other well. Hadwin said Taylor is “probably a little better” with his irons, but he, Hadwin, hits it a little farther.

Taylor is indeed 13th in Strokes Gained: Approach to Green this season (to Hadwin’s 106th), while Taylor averages just over 288 yards off the tee to Hadwin at 296 yards. They are both deadly with the putter, with Taylor at 19th in SG: Putting and Hadwin 59th.

A year ago, the scoring formula on the Sunday was Hadwin hit fairways, Taylor hit greens and Hadwin made the putts.

“Hopefully we can replicate some of that magic,” Hadwin said.

Their success is due not just to complementary skill sets but also familiarity. The duo went to different high schools, but they’ve known each other since they were about 12. Hadwin, whose father Gerry worked at Ledgeview, is one year older than Taylor. They have homes about 15 minutes away from each other in Scottsdale. (Taylor spends a lot of time back in Abbotsford with wife Andie and their two kids – Charlie and Harper – while Hadwin and wife Jessica and daughter Maddox have another home in Jessica’s hometown of Wichita, Kansas.)

Hadwin and Taylor have spent the last decade or so climbing golf’s ladder together, including a run on the Korn Ferry Tour. They earned PGA TOUR cards together in 2014 and paired up once before – at the 2018 World Cup, where they tied for fourth. They’re hoping to make Weir’s International team for the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal this fall, and would be the two Canadian representatives if the Olympics started today.

“It’s pretty wild,” Hadwin said of their parallel golfing journey. “I don’t think it happens very often. You think, 170 or 180 guys have PGA TOUR cards every single year – and we have two from literally 10 minutes apart. Not only that, but two guys in the (top 60) in the world. We probably never thought we’d be at this point.”

Added Taylor: “It’s surreal to reflect on the journey, for sure. Starting out together at Ledgeview at the junior level, our time as amateurs to now both competing on TOUR. It’s very humbling. I know I speak for both Adam and I in saying we are so grateful for all the support from our families, friends, and our community that have helped us reach this point.”

Brady Stead watches Nick Taylor's win at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open with the kids at Ledgeview Golf Club. (Courtesy of Ledgeview Golf Club)

Back at Ledgeview, Stead – the director of instruction who has been at the course for almost a half-decade – said since 2021 the total number of junior-golf rounds has risen by 23 percent, with junior membership numbers having increased by 28 percent. The junior development program at the club has increased from six kids to 30 this year.

Nick Taylor hits golf balls in front of kids at Ledgeview Golf Club. (Courtesy of Ledgeview Golf Club)

The happiest and biggest surprise, he said, was that on junior nights the non-member green fee total (which reflects kids looking to give golf a try) went up 84 percent between 2022 and 2023.

“We had to change our booking policy because of the demand,” Stead said. “It’s definitely a huge attraction to Ledgeview because of what those guys have done. It really does bring a lot of kids to the facility to think, maybe one day, they could be just like them.”