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Poly Voyager 4300 UC Series Headphones review

Poly delivers cultured home working headphones.

TechRadar Verdict

Slick and elegant Bluetooth headphones are most suitable for home workers. Easy to use, quick to charge, these are only let down by a design that isn't comfortable for all wearers.

High-quality construction

Simple to use

Useful Poly Lens desktop app

Thin cushioning

Lacks active noise cancellation

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Poly, the company behind the Voyager 4300 UC reviewer here, has an incredible history going back to the 1960s when they created the headsets used on the Apollo moon missions.

Based primarily in San Jose and Santa Cruz, California, the Poly operation employs around 6,500 people in its 75 global offices.

These days the business still makes headsets, but it also offers Business phones, video conferencing hardware and software solutions aimed at connecting people.

Under the Voyager branding, Poly offers a range of wireless headsets and headphones designed for those that use clear and effective communications as part of their daily lives.

The Poly Voyager 4300 UC series are its latest entry-level solution, specified for both home and office users. Are these the ideal Bluetooth headset for home workers?

Price and availability

The Poly Voyager 4300 UC Series headsets come in two flavours, a single monaural 4310 UC headset and the stereo 4320 UC model reviewed here. They also make specific Microsoft Teams versions of these with an extra Teams function button.

They come as both USB-A and USB-C Bluetooth adapters, and a Voyager Office base also allows the units to be stored and charged when not in use. The Voyager Office base can also connect the headset to an existing phone system if that’s a requirement.

The cost of the Poly Voyager 4320 UC reviewed here is £212.95 ($229.95) direct from Poly, and with a charging stand, the price is £230.95 ($249.95).

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It’s become common to put Bluetooth headphones in string bags, probably because it reduces the costs associated with other packaging options.

Our Voyager 4320 UC came in one, along with a tiny USB-A BT700 Bluetooth adapter and a USB-A to USB-C cable. The cable is required to charge the headphones, but it can also double to provide a wired link to a computer should you not wish to use Bluetooth.

Handling these for the first time, they feel lightweight (162g) but substantial. Construction appears to be primarily glass-reinforced plastic with very high-quality injection moulding used throughout.

It is also obvious that the designer of these conceived them as both stereo and monoaural from the outset, as almost everything necessary is on the right side of the headset. No controls are on the left, reducing that side to merely a left-side driver.

While this makes the construction of the monoaural models very straightforward, it could also makes these a less compelling solution for those that are left-handed. All the volume controls and the microphone boom are on the right.

Except this ingenious design allows them to be fully reversible, moving the controls and the boom microphone to the left for those that prefer it there.

Adjustment for head size is via notched arms that slide inside the headband. Once you’ve set these to your optimal position, there is sufficient friction that they should move while you are handling the headset away from your head.

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Where this unit is slightly lacking is in the comfort department. The top of the band has a cushioned section across the top where the most pressure is applied. Less padding is provided on the drivers, as these are covered in relatively thin sponge protection.

Where we did experience a little discomfort is that the sideways pressure applied by the band trapped the reviewers' glasses between his ear and skull. Those with less beach-ball inspired craniums will probably be fine, but for others, these might prove unsuitable for prolonged use.

Another exciting aspect of this design is that it has a different mix of audio functionality than we’ve seen elsewhere. Its designers focused more on the microphone and its abilities than the reduction in ambient sound on the wearer.

The microphone is part of a noise-cancelling boom with dual microphone acoustic fence technology. That should reduce any environmental sounds propagating to be heard by the other end of a call or conference. However, there is no active noise cancellation in the headphones, so the operator will still hear those sounds.

Because of this choice, these may be more suitable for home workers than those in a call centre, or at least in an office which isn’t exceptionally noisy.

These are remarkably straightforward to use, as Ploy avoided any complicated buttons or controls to confuse the user.

The one can is a single USB-C port that can be used for wired use and to charge the unit, and on either side of this are two small recesses designed to help engage the connections on the optional charging stand.

On the same side are three widely spaced buttons for increasing and decreasing volume and ending or starting a call on the end of the can. Lights around those show the call status of the headset wearer to those nearby, a feature we’d associate more with call centre applications.

Cleverly the mute button is on the flexible microphone arm near the driver end, so fumbling for it shouldn’t be picked up by the mic, and it's easy to find after just a couple of uses.

The power on/off switch doubles for Bluetooth pairing, but you will only need this if you want to use the headset with a phone or system that has Bluetooth embedded in it. Using the provided BT700 Bluetooth adapter, no pairing is required. The headset will automatically connect if powered on when the Bluetooth adapter is inserted into a USB port.

Whenever something significant happens, like the headset powers on or connects to the Bluetooth adapters, a voice informs the wearer what has occurred. From a user perspective, these are very friendly and easy to use.

For extra control over the headset, Poly offers a free-to-download application, Poly Lens Desktop App. Available for both Windows and Apple Mac systems, the application provides a standard mechanism for configuring all Poly hardware, including the 4300 UC Series.

This tool is needed to upgrade the firmware on both the headset and BT700 Bluetooth adapter.  And can also set audio limits on how loud the headset can be or how abruptly the volume can change.

It is also possible to upload different languages to the headset that it can use when communicating with the user, overwriting the default US/English.

Alongside the hardware configuration functions, Poly Lens Desktop App also has wellness reminders to tell users when they need to move around or look away from the screen.

For businesses with a significant number of these products deployed and more strategic planning of user protections, a Cloud version of Poly Lens can be purchased, enabling centralised management of these settings.

If the 4300 series has a stand-out feature, it’s undoubtedly the battery management, enabling up to 24 hours of talk-time and up to 47 hours of listening. It takes just 1.6 hours (96 minutes) to recharge fully, and you can get sufficient battery power for 10 hours from just 15 minutes of power connection.

If only used occasionally, they’ll last 50 days in a drawer on standby, making them ideal for infrequent users. All the quoted time figures assume that the headset is used with the BT700 Bluetooth adapter since it uses Bluetooth 5.2 for greater power efficiencies.

Sound performance

For business use, the sound quality is more than acceptable, though the frequency range probably isn’t going to impress hardcore audiophiles.

To our ears, the lower end bass and high treble are clipped, shrinking the overall audio space. That said, this isn’t a bad experience. But it just isn’t one with the richness that music and movie fans would specifically embrace.

The focus of this design is the other person in this conversation, and that’s where the Voyager 4320 UC is an exceptional design.

In our testing, we placed noisy equipment near the wearer to assess how much sound would bleed over to the conversation. The acoustic fence technology Poly uses works remarkably well, negating most of the extraneous sounds.

For home workers, a barking dog or delivery doorbell isn’t likely to be commented on, even if it might distract the wearer.

Final verdict

Even if they weren’t entirely comfortable for our reviewer, for the majority of normal humans, these should be fine with these. As with all headphones, their suitability for all-day wear is a personal thing, and we wouldn't assume to say that everyone would find them comfortable enough for extended use.

If you can wear them all day, the experience is a good one, with very clear and balanced audio and excellent battery life. There are headsets that offer even longer battery lives, but the ability to fast charge these enough for more than a working day of use in just 15 minutes is handy.

Even without active noise cancellation, the Voyager 4320 UC provide clear sound and excellent clarity for anyone at the recipient end of the conversation.

The audio representation to the wearer isn’t spectacular, but it is better than it needs to be for the typical usage.

What might be more of an issue is the pricing. These are more expensive than some of the comparable designs, like the EPOS I SENNHEISER Adapt 260 and the Sony WH-1000XM3 . Though, they are cheaper than the Bose 700 UC and Sony WH-1000XM4 .

The positioning of the Voyager 4320 UC between these products hints that Poly is looking to draw customers from both ends of this spectrum.

However, the lack of active noise cancelling might undermine customers who work in inherently loud environments.

We conclude that while we liked much of what the Voyager 4300 UC series offered, they’re probably a little overpriced.

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• Audio Quality: Callers hear you — not your surroundings, with a noise-canceling dual mic with Acoustic Fence technology to block out background noise in a flexible microphone boom
• Connectivity and Mobility: Connect to a computer via BT700 Bluetooth adapter or mobile via Bluetooth 5.2. Move around freely with up to 50 m/164 ft of Bluetooth wireless range (with included BT700 USB Adapter). Use wireless with the included Bluetooth adapter or as a wired headset with audio over USB cable mode
• Integration: Bring up Microsoft Teams instantly thanks to the full native Teams experience with a dedicated Teams button on the headset
• Wearing Style: Single-ear headset designed to multitask. Enjoy all day wearing thanks to a comfortable and adjustable padded headband
• Ideal for: The hybrid worker needing an affordable solution to connect at home and in the office

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Table of Contents

• Troubleshooting
• USB Bluetooth Adapter
• Charge Stand (Select Models Only)
• Connect to PC
• Configure USB Adapter
• Pair to Mobile Device
• Pair USB Adapter Again
• Wear on the Right or Left
• Check Headset Battery Status
• Load Software
• Power On/Off
• Adjust the Volume
• Make/Take/End Calls
• Launch Microsoft Teams (Teams Model Only)
• Play or Pause Audio
• Voice Assistant
• Select Language
• Deepsleep Mode
• Online Indicator
• Corded Mode (Audio over USB)
• What's in the Box
• Details zur Einrichtung des Festnetztelefons
• Positionieren der Basisstation
• Headset-Überblick
• Basisstation-Überblick
• Headset mit Basis Koppeln
• Koppeln mit einem Mobilen Gerät
• Kopplungsmodus
• Warnungen bei Niedrigem Akkustand
• Firmware Aktualisieren
• Ein-/Ausschalten
• Lautstärke Einstellen
• Anrufe Tätigen, Annehmen, Beenden
• Start von Microsoft Teams (nur bei Teams-Modellen)
• Sensoren Verwenden
• Sprachassistent (Smartphone-Funktion)
• Standardleitung Ändern
• Amazon Alexa Aktivieren und Nutzen (Smartphone-Funktion)
• Tile Aktivieren
• Festnetztelefon

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• Page 1 Bedienungsanleitung - Produkt 1: Plantronics Poly – schnurloses Voyager 4310 UC-Headset mit Ladestation (Plantronics) – Ein-Ohr-Headset – USB-A-Bluetooth-Adapter – kompatibel mit Teams, Zoom und mehr, Schwarz Bedienungsanleitung - Produkt 2: Plantronics – Voyager 5200 (Poly) Wireless Bluetooth-Headset mit Active Noise-Cancelling + WindSmart-Technologie +...
• Page 2 Voyager 4300 UC Series Bluetooth headset User guide...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

Page 4: headset overview, page 5: charge stand (select models only), page 6: connect and pair, page 7: pair usb adapter again, page 8: fit and charge.

• Page 9 Headset LED behavior while charging Charging complete Battery high Battery medium Battery low Battery critical To reset the accuracy of the talk time alert, deplete the headset battery then charge fully.

Page 10: Load Software

Page 11: the basics, page 12: launch microsoft teams (teams model only), page 13: more features, page 14: troubleshooting.

• Page 15 When you configure another softphone, the Call button: • doesn't interact with Teams • doesn't go to Teams notifications • will not launch Cortana I want to customize my headset features. Customize your device settings with Poly Lens App. Download: poly.com/lens The headset audio is cutting out during You may be experiencing Bluetooth density issues.

Page 16: What's In The Box

Page 17: support.

• Page 18 Voyager 5200 Office Bluetooth-Headset-System für Computer und Festnetztelefone Bedienungsanleitung...
• Page 19 Inhalt Anschließen des Systems Details zur Einrichtung des Festnetztelefons Positionieren der Basisstation Überblick Headset-Überblick Basisstation-Überblick Zubehör Paaren Headset mit Basis koppeln Koppeln mit einem mobilen Gerät Kopplungsmodus Anpassen und Aufladen Anpassung Laden Warnungen bei niedrigem Akkustand Download der Software Firmware aktualisieren Grundmerkmale Ein-/Ausschalten Lautstärke einstellen...

Page 20: Anschließen Des Systems

• Page 21 Telefons als auch die Gesprächstaste des Headsets drücken, um Anrufe anzunehmen oder zu beenden. B Festnetztelefon (Standard) VERWENDUNG • Stecken Sie ein Ende des Telefonschnittstellenkabels auf der Rückseite der Basisstation ein. • Trennen Sie das Spiralkabel des Telefonhörers von der Basisstation des Festnetztelefons und verbinden Sie es mit der Anschlussbuchse der Telefonschnittstelle.

Page 22: Positionieren Der Basisstation

Page 23: überblick, page 24: basisstation-überblick, page 25: paaren, page 26: anpassen und aufladen, page 27: warnungen bei niedrigem akkustand, page 28: download der software, page 29: grundmerkmale, page 30: start von microsoft teams (nur bei teams-modellen).

• Page 31 Wenn die Sensoren aktiviert können Sie durch Aufsetzen können Sie durch Absetzen sind des Headsets: des Headsets: Anruf über das Mobiltelefon/ Anruf annehmen Anruf im Headset halten Softphone Musik/andere Medien die Wiedergabe von Musik/ die Wiedergabe von Musik/ anderen Medien fortsetzen anderen Medien unterbrechen (bei aktiver (bei aktiver...

Page 32: Weitere Funktionen

Page 33: fehlerbehebung, page 34: festnetztelefon.

• Page 35 • Wenn Poly Lens Desktop-App nicht installiert ist und Sie nicht über ein kompatibles Softphone verfügen, müssen Sie zuerst die Audiotaste an der Basis drücken und anschließend über die Softphone-Schnittstelle Anrufe tätigen, annehmen oder beenden. • Stellen Sie sicher, dass das Headset das Standardaudiogerät ist, indem Sie zur Sound-Steuerung (Windows) oder zu den Sound-Systemeinstellungen (Mac) gehen.
• Page 36 Teams-fähiges Headset mit Softphones konfiguriert werden. Wählen Sie unter Poly Lens anderen Softphones? Desktop-App das gewünschte Zieltelefon aus. Wenn Sie ein anderes Softphone konfigurieren, verhält sich die Gesprächstaste wie folgt: • interagiert nicht mit Teams • führt nicht zu Teams-Benachrichtigungen •...

Page 37: Support

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Focus with immersive audio.

Engage in what's important and avoid distractions with a headset that delivers rich, clear audio for calls and music. Work where you want and sound your best with 6 built-in boomless mics plus 4 more to support adaptive ANC.

Concentrate in real comfort

You'll forget you're wearing a headset with the sleek carbon fiber design, ultra-soft ear cups, and adjustable headband for a weightless fit. Experience long-lasting comfort while you focus on work.

Engineered to work as hard as you

Maximize your productivity with the headset engineered to work as hard as you do. Stay in command of your conversations with up to 21 hours of talk time, easy on-ear controls, and smart sensors for automatic call answering.

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Get in the zone.

Stay focused and keep out the distractions of the outside world with adaptive ANC and over-the-ear design.

Take your call anywhere

Sound your best where you work with 6 built-in microphones for clear transmit audio without the noise — in a boomless design.

Extended talk time

Works as long as you do with up to 21 hours of talk time or up to 24 hours of listen time.

Touch controls

Control your calls and pause/play your music with easy-to-use touch controls. With just one click, you can mute yourself with a dedicated button.

Easy management via Poly Len

Take control of your deployment from anywhere via remote management with Poly Lens cloud-based device management software.

Certified for Microsoft Teams

Full Microsoft Teams certification takes your Microsoft Teams experience to the next level with a button for instant access to the app and more. Plus, this headset meets Microsoft Teams Open Office premium microphone specification.

Technical details

Battery life

Up to 24 hours (music time); Up to 21 hours (talk time)

Rechargeable Li-ion

Button User Controls

Mute; Power on/off/pairing

Touch User Controls

Volume +/-; Play/pause; Track forward/back; Programmable touch control

Microphone Type

Microphone Bandwidth

20 Hz to 16 kHz

Speaker size

Speaker bandwidth

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Wireless Range

Bluetooth Version

Bluetooth Profile

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP; AVDTP

Connection Type

Charge Time

Charge Plug

USB Type-C® to USB Type-C®

Audio Features

Microsoft Teams Open Office certified

Acoustic Protection Technology

SoundGuard Digital [1,2]

Paired Devices

Compatible operating systems

macOS; Android™; iOS; Windows

Minimum system requirements

USB Type-A port; Bluetooth®; 3.5 mm audio; USB Type-C® port

Dimensions (W X D X H)

7.52 x 3.03 x 7.13 in

Poly standard two-year limited warranty

What's in the box

Carrying case; User guide; Wireless headset; USB charging cable; BT700 Bluetooth® Type-C® adapter; USB Type-C® to USB Type-A adapter; USB Type-C® to 3.5 mm audio cable

Manufacturer Product Number

2-221966-099

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B luetooth headphones and earbuds are common these days, and rightfully so. But if you'd prefer to keep one ear open and go a little old school, Bluetooth headsets are still out there. Less bulky for some people, with a focus on delivering a great hands-free phone call experience, they might just be the better purchase.

Whether home or on the go, a headset is an easy way to stay on top of your work in a distracting environment. For us, the Plantronics Voyager Legend is one of the best Bluetooth headsets around, but there are other options on this list worth considering.

At a glance

Best overall.

With a noise-canceling microphone and on device controls, the Poly Voyager Legend is a great mono headset. With a long-range bluetooth signal, this is a great pick for those working from home, or taking a lot of calls in an office.

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Best budget pick

The New Bee LCB41 headset is a basic and cheap mono headset that’s perfect for those that need only need a headset occasionally. It’s lightweight and can be hooked to either ear for to stay comfortable during extended usage.

Best for multiple phones

If you’re looking for something a little higher-end, the Jabra Talk 65 is a good pick. This set is designed with a long wireless range so you don’t need to stick right by your phone or PC during a call. It even charges with USB-C.

Best noise cancelation

In-ear headphone can get uncomfortable after a while, especially if your spend hours on end driving a truck the BlueParrot B450-XT headset has a large padded speaker and a noise canceling microphone so you can keep talking even when its loud.

Best premium headset

The Poly Voyage 4310 has a large padded ear cup for comfort, a dual-mic noise canceling setup, and a charging stand for your desk. It even comes with a bluetooth adapter so you can use it with just about any computer.

Best for truckers

The Tecknet Trucker headset is, unsurprisingly, intended for truckers with a large padded speaker so you can easily hear callers, as well as noice canceling microphones so other can hear you over your engine or a noise yard.

Even though wireless earbuds are the new hot ticket item, there's a surprising amount of Bluetooth headsets still kicking around in 2021. Among them all, we think the best pick for most people is the Poly Voyager Legend, formerly Plantronics. The Voyager isn't the most premium Bluetooth headset out there, but we believe it offers the best overall experience and value.

Plantronics' design for the Voyager Legend is simple and minimalistic in all the right ways. It hooks over your ear with ease, and thanks to Smart Sensor Technology, the Voyager Legend can automatically detect when it's worn. In real-world use, this means you can accept a call just by placing the headset on your ear without having to press any buttons.

Other highlights include a triple-mic array that cancels out unwanted background noise, a nano-coating that allows for water resistance, and a battery that's rated to last for up to seven hours of talk time on one charge. When you aren't using the Voyager Legend, it tucks away nicely in the premium carrying case.

A lot is offered here, and for the price Plantronics is asking, you're getting one heck of a deal.

If spending as little as possible is at the top of your priority list, we recommend checking out the simply-named New Bee Bluetooth Earpiece. This is the most affordable headset we picked out, and while it may not offer the absolute best experience, the value proposition offered is tough to argue with.

The design of New Bee's headset isn't anything special. The plastic over-ear design gets the job done, but it doesn't go any further than that. It's perfectly functional and comfortable, but pizazz is not a word in its vocabulary (although the white and gold colors do spice things up just a little bit).

New Bee includes additional earbud tips to help you get the perfect fit. CVC 6.0 technology is present to help eliminate background noise for crystal clear calls, and you can expect 24 hours of talk time with charging taking between 2-3 hours.

If you work from home, there’s a good chance you move between your computer and phone for calls and meetings. The Jabra Talk 65 is designed to work with two devices at once so you don’t need to reconnect every time you want to switch devices. This is nice because with an ear hook and comfortable ear gels, you can leave this headset on for a long time.

The battery life is strong with up to 14 hours on a single charge. When you’re ready to top it up, you can use the included USB-C cable, which can simplify your desk if you’ve got other USB-C devices. The physical buttons on the back of the unit make it easy to make quick volume adjustments without looking, or needing to mess with clunk touch controls.

The Jabra Talk 65 supports Bluetooth 5.1 and has two noise canceling microphones so you can keep talking even when there’s excess background noise. This headset is also IP54 rated for dust and water resistance so you don’t need to worry if you sweat a lot of need to hop on a call right after getting out of the shower.

If you're a truck driver or someone that deals with a lot of background noise, chances are you want a Bluetooth headset that can block out as much sound as possible. If that sounds like you, the BlueParrott B450-XT is an excellent pick-up.

This is far from being a compact headset, but that bulky design has a purpose. Do you see that huge earpiece and microphone? With this setup, BlueParrot says the B450-XT can cancel out 96% of all background sound. Seriously.

In addition to the powerful noise-cancellation, the B450-XT also comes equipped with incredible sound quality, a comfortable design, Bluetooth 4.0, the ability to connect up to two devices at once, and over 24 hours of talk time.

You'll pay a pretty penny for the B450-XT, but considering everything you're getting, it's money well spent.

The Poly Voyager 4310, despite its adventurous name, is more at home in an office. This wireless headset supports Bluetooth 5.2 meaning it has strong range and decent audio quality for calls. It’s meant to live on your desk with a charging stand included in the box so your headset is always within reach and ready to go when a call comes in. Even if you forget to charge it, the 24-hour battery life should easily make it to the end of a second work day.

There’s a call indicator so others in the office will know to leave you alone while you’re on a call. You can also reliably mute your microphone with a mute button so you can talk to your coworkers without interrupting the caller. It also has a noise canceling microphone so if you’re in a. Loud environment or people in your office just can’t be quiet, at least your caller isn’t bothered.

Get up to an impressive 32-36 hours of playtime (up to four days standby) with this Bluetooth headset that is comfortable to wear all day thanks to the lightweight design and adjustable headband made of soft protein leather with anti-slip padding. The mic is also rotatable and reversible to use on your left or right side.

Offering AI Noise Cancelling technology, they help reduce up to 99.6% of transmitting noise, so customers, clients, or whoever is on the other line won't hear your background noise. Use the mute key to easily turn the mic off when you need to tell the kids to get back to bed or talk with a co-worker in person. Connecting via Bluetooth 5.0 for a fast and stable signal, you can even connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

Finished in black, the highly-rated over-ear headset is ideal for working anywhere, conferences, or using at the office so you can keep your hands free to multitask.

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If you've been looking at headsets, you may have noticed a few headsets have different brand names while looking quite alike. For example, Plantronics changed its name to Poly following its acquisition of Polycom and was then later acquired by HP. Both Jabra and BlueParrot are owned by the same company, GN Group, so you may also see some designs shared between the two.

Even so, these brands continue to make some of the best headsets you can get whether you're a trucker looking for the best noise-canceling headset possible, or have started working from home and need something comfortable for online meetings. Having a comfortable headset that lasts all day could be worth a lot to an office worker who spends a lot of time talking on the phone.

We consider the Plantronics (Poly) Voyager Legend to be the best overall choice. When you're enjoying downtime, a  Bluetooth headset for gaming  can also come in handy. The Voyager Legend strikes a great balance of offering a high-end headset experience without costing too much money. Some highlights are a superb design, top-notch sound quality, noise-cancelation, and Poly's Smart Sensor Technology. Battery life is on the weaker side of things, but this pain point is remedied a bit with fast charging speeds.

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One of the most fascinating metropolis, breathtaking city, and a vibrant European capital, Moscow is a powerful mix of history and edginess, full of world famous sites and attractions that are worth exploring. However, it would take weeks to really explore all facets of the Russian capital – unfortunately hardly any traveler has that much time, which is why you should concentrate on the absolute Moscow top attractions and highlights. Here is the list of top 13 Moscow attractions you can choose on your next Russian travel journey.

What Times Square means to New York, Pariser Platz with the Brandenburg Gate to Berlin, or Trafalgar Square to London – Red Square means to Moscow. The heart of Russia’s capital it is the central meeting point and the most famous photo opportunity. No place stands for Russia and Moscow more than “krasnaja ploshchad”, as Red Square is called in Russian.

It is arguably one of the Moscow main attractions and most visited. With the gigantic military parade on Victory Day in World War II, which takes place every year on May 9, the pictures of the square go around the world year after year. But for the rest of the year you will mainly meet local and foreign tourists here, who take peaceful pictures and soak up the unique spirit. The square looks spectacular illuminated at night, but you should visit the square at least once in daylight as well.

If you stand in the middle of the huge cobblestone square, in the clockwise direction you can see the Kremlin and the Kremlin Wall with a total of 20 individually designed towers, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Historical Museum built with red bricks, the little Kazan Cathedral, the impressive luxury department store GUM, the imposing St. Basil’s Cathedral and, the bridge over the Moskva River. This unique ensemble offers more sightseeing highlights at one stroke than any other tourist attractions in Moscow or the world.

So it’s no wonder that Red Square is UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers the most popular photo opportunities worldwide. When visiting Moscow, there is no reason not to visit to Red Square and a selfie is practically also a must – getting there is easy even for Russia newcomers. Although Red Square does not have its own metro station, it is still child’s play to find the way there – especially since the Square is the absolute geographical center of the city.

There are four metro stations in the vicinity, from which it is only a short walk to Red Square, Okhotny Ryad and Teatralnaya directly at the northwest entrance of the Square at the Historical Museum; further to the west is the Lenin Library station, from which one arrives at the same entrance through the Alexander Garden. As well as the station Revolution-square behind the GUM department store, which leads past to the northeast side of the Square.

The Kremlin

This is the biggest active fortress in Europe offering a week’s worth of attractions. For more than 70 years, the Kremlin was the power center of the Soviet Union, which the US President Ronald Reagan called the Empire of Evil exactly 35 years ago, one of the symbols of the East-West conflict in the Cold War. People in the West feared the «dark» plans that were built behind the thick walls of the Kremlin.

The Kremlin is built in a triangular shape on the natural elevation above the Moscow River, known today as the Kremlin Hill. Today’s metropolis Moscow has expanded in a circle around it and the road around the Kremlin is considered the first of several ring roads in Moscow counting.

Now Kremlin has lost its terrifying image, although it is still the seat of the Russian President and thus one of the most important places in World political events. It is an inviting, historical sight for tourists, and one of the famous Moscow tourist attractions which can be visited for just a few dollars.

The large parts of the 28 hectare site can be visited by tourists – with the exception of the Kremlin towers, the presidential Grand Kremlin Palace and the Senate Palace. The first port of call on the site is the so-called Cathedral Square, which is the geographical center of the Kremlin and at the same time the highest point on the Kremlin Hill and contains the three oldest structures in the complex. The three 15 th -century cathedrals of the Kremlin (the Dormition, Archangel Michael and the Annunciation Cathedrals), which together with the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Cathedral of the Deposition of Mary, make the most famous ensemble of the Kremlin. Also to be visited here are primarily the Armoury and the Patriarch’s palace.

To get to the Kremlin, you have to pass a security gate at one of the two publicly accessible entrances – these are located at the Kutafja and Borovitsky towers. Tickets cost from 700 rubles upwards, the admission to the Armoury, the Ivan the Great bell tower and the Patriarch’s Palace being paid for separately.

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Lenin’s Mausoleum

This is the ultimate love it or hate it tourist attractions in Moscow It may be mistaken for a gloomy performance, but Lenin remains an absolute attraction almost a hundred years after Vladimir Lenin death. The founding father of the Soviet Union is not only a fascinating historical figure of world renown for supporters of communism. Despite ongoing discussions about a final burial of the leader of the communist October Revolution in 1918, hundreds of thousands come year after year to the dark marble building on Red Square, right next to the Kremlin wall, to see the embalmed body of the legendary Russian revolutionary.

First opened to the public in 1924, the Mausoleum attracts 2.5 million visitors every year, so, visitors have to wait a long time to get into the illustrious building. Also, photos from inside the Mausoleum are prohibited. But a visit is still a must for Moscow visitors, especially since the visit is free. Please note that the Mausoleum is only open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The queue starts behind the Historical Museum and before you get into the actual mausoleum, you have to pass an airport-like security gate – cameras and cell phones are not allowed into the Mausoleum, but can be safely placed in a cloakroom for a small fee. On the way out of the Mausoleum, after the visit, you pass the graves of the other Soviet heads of state. Including the grave of Josef Stalin, who was briefly kept next to Lenin in the Mausoleum after his death. But in the course of de-Stalinization, the cruel dictator was moved to the less prominent place behind the Mausoleum.

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The Alexander Garden (Alexandrovsky Sad)

If you visit Moscow in summer, the hustle and bustle in the metropolis of millions can get over your head. The city, best known for its icy winters, can turn into an absolute burning furnace in summer. It sometimes takes over an hour to get to the edge of the metropolis. The perfect retreat, located in the center of Moscow, is therefore the Alexander Garden and one of the Moscow top attractions.

Located directly on the western wall of the Kremlin, the Alexander Garden is just a small, but all the more well-kept park that extends to the nearby Manege Square (Manezhnaya Ploschad). The garden undergoes a lot of changes, with old trees cut down in 2012 and over 200 planted, the authorities also claim that there will be a rosary of 3000 roses. As soon as the first rays of sun warm up the Muscovites, tormented by the long winter, they set off into the countryside. If you are right in the center, you can choose the small park right by the Kremlin.

With a café in hand, which you can get yourself on Manege Square, you can linger here between the carefully tended flower beds. With the Grave of the Unknown Soldier and the regular changing of the guard, there is even a real tourist attraction on top. Entry is free.

The Moscow Metro

In no other metropolis in the world would the subway be declared a sight. Yes, that is truly right as riding this one of the top Moscow tourist attractions is an experience in itself or just a walk through the station is amazing in itself. Whether in New York, Berlin, London or Paris – the big city inhabitants of the world metropolises have a love-hate relationship with their metro. It’s different in Moscow – the residents of the Russian metropolis love their metro and there is a reason for that: in the early days of metro construction, dictator Stalin had built the stations into “palaces for the workers”.

All the splendor of the tsars, which the ordinary Russian never saw, is now open to everyone, regardless of their origin. Indeed, a number of stations on the Moscow Metro, each built shortly before or after the war, are unmatched architectural masterpieces. Mayakovskaya station is often compared to a ballroom for its chandeliers and ornaments. The Teatralnaya stop, located directly below the world-famous Bolshoi Theater, shines with decorations reminiscent of the country’s theater and ballet tradition. Colorful glass windows, almost like in a sacred building, adorn the Novoslobodskaya station.

But the uncalled queen among Moscow’s metro beauties is Komsomolskaya station, named after the youth organization of the Soviet Union. With its huge chandeliers and detailed ceiling decorations, it is the crown jewel among the 331 metro stations. It is not uncommon for tourists to stand in the middle of the platform and take photos under the glances of passengers who just want to walk past the annoying tourists to and from work as quickly as possible.

A ride on the metro currently costs 57 rubles, which is less than one dollar. You should plan a few hours for a tour of the most beautiful stations, but the good news is, once behind the turnstile, a single ticket is enough to stay in the metro system as long as you want.

The Bolshoi Theater

To see Tchaikovsky Swan Lake or the Nutcracker by the same legendary Russian composer on the famous Bolshoi stage – that is the dream of every ballet fan. Home to the largest and one of the oldest ballet and opera companies in the world, nowhere else is the fine art of musical dance lived as much as in Russia – and has been since the times of the tsars.

The Bolshoi itself has been shining back to its former glory since it was built in 1776 since its extensive renovation that cost almost a billion dollars a few years ago. The large historical hall of the building impresses with its opulent golden decorations and creates a very special atmosphere – this was also used by the communist leaders of the Soviet Union, who held their congresses in the building directly at the Kremlin. The Theater is so famous that it currently adorns the 100 ruble banknote and is among the Moscow main attractions.

If you’d like to go to what is probably the most famous ballet theater in the world today, it’s easier than ever. The program can be found months in advance on the official website bolshoi.ru  and can be ordered at very reasonable prices. The cheapest seats in the hall can be booked for as little as 100 rubles, i.e. less than $ 2. However, you should reserve tickets early, as the performances are usually booked weeks in advance. Even for good seats, you pay very moderate prices compared to Western Europe.

There are a few things to watch out for, however, proper, appropriate clothing is welcome, but apart from the obligation to wear trousers, it is not an exclusion criterion for men. If you arrive late, you have to wait outside until the next break so as not to disturb the other guests during the performance. The best way to get to the Bolshoi is by taking the Moscow Metro via the Teatralnaya station, which was built especially for the theater and which stairs are right in front of the main entrance.

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The GUM department store

The Russian abbreviation GUM means main all-purpose shopping center and sounds quite formal for such a shopping temple. Located in front of the Kremlin on Red Square, GUM has existed as a department store since 1920 and was previously a market. It is the most iconic and largest department store in Russia and among the Moscow tourist attractions .   The facade of the building, built in 1890, fits perfectly into the overall picture of Red Square and is illuminated photogenically at night.

In contrast to the scarcity economy of the Soviet era, the GUM today really has everything to offer that one can imagine. It has become the flagship of the shopping and fashion metropolis Moscow. But today you will mainly find smaller luxury shops here. From western high-couture boutiques such as Prada or Gucci to fur for the icy Russian winter, a well-to-do Muscovite or a tourist will find everything their heart desires here.

People can walk through the wide and beautifully decorated arcades of the GUM, free of charge. Cafes invite you to linger. A delicatessen shop on the ground floor sells Russian specialties at affordable prices. Chocolate, honey and caviar, as well as the all-round vodka in Russia, can be bought here as souvenirs for friends and family at home. In addition, the Soviet-style cafeteria on the upper floor is very cheap for lunch.

The GUM offers a special highlight every winter when the department store administration built an ice rink in front of the building directly on Red Square. For only 200 to 300 rubles per hour, depending on the time of day, you can lace up your skates and glide over the ice with the unique panorama of Red Square.

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The Historical Museum

The Historical Museum is a museum of Russian history wedged between Red Square, Lenin Mausoleum, small Kazan Cathedral, and Manege Square. The red brick building of the Museum is a real eye-catcher and Moscow top attractions located on the opposite side of St. Basil’s Cathedral. It is dedicated to Russian history and is built in the Old Russian style, the building did not open until 1883.

The Museum houses everything from an exhibition on the archeology of Russia, through the technological achievements, to the art of the gigantic empire in 16 sections and has a total of 5 million exhibits. So if you are interested in the history of Russia, you cannot avoid visiting this Museum and should plan enough time for it.

A visit costs 150 to 500 rubles, depending on which exhibition you want to visit. The Museum is open in winter, autumn and spring from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. In the summer months, the extended Saturday times apply daily.

It is probably the most famous park in the Russian capital and the top Moscow tourist attractions – a novel and its film adaptation and a Russian rock band have its name and numerous songs by Russian and international bands and TV series, such as House of Cards, mention it or act here. Gorky Park is a premier green space offering entertainment for every taste. Located southwest of the center of Moscow on the Moskva River, it is designed more for family attractions and rest and the classic park on the other side – has become one of the meeting places for Muscovites of all kinds in recent years.

Whether for a yoga class, a family picnic or beach volleyball match, skateboarding, and cycling – people meet here often. Because even in the Gorky there is an ice surface in winter, the largest in Moscow, which attracts many Moscow residents as well as tourists.

A large-scale renovation in 2011 breathed new life into the park – the roller kiosks were removed and more emphasis was placed on the maintenance of the green spaces. The park remained free of charge and developed into one of the most popular places in the capital. Whether with the rental bike through the green lungs, the pedal boat across the numerous ponds or simply watching the goings-on on the park bench – a visit to Gorki is also absolutely worthwhile for tourists.

Day trip to the Golden Ring

As much as the metropolis Moscow is fascinating, the side effects of a cosmopolitan city like Moscow – the noise, the traffic and the crowds – can overwhelm any tourist. What could be better than a day trip to escape the organized chaos of the cosmopolitan city?

The places on the Golden Ring near Moscow are an ideal destination for this and among the Moscow main attractions – located north-east of the metropolis, these old Russian cities, some of which have existed for much longer than Moscow itself, offer a welcome change from the hectic hustle and bustle of the capital.

Developed in the late 1960s uniting several mediaeval Russian cities located to the north-east of Moscow it is the most popular route around provincial cities of central Russia. More than a thousand year old city of Yaroslavl on the Volga is the largest, but at 260 km from Moscow also the most distant city of the Golden Ring. For only 650 rubles, however, you can take the three-hour train ride there.

Yaroslavl has been part of the world cultural heritage since 2005 and is best known for its two monasteries – the Monastery of our Savior and Transfiguration and the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Tolga are located directly on the Europe’s longest river Volga and its inflow Kotorosl. Both testify to the long history of the Russian Orthodox Church. The cityscape of Yaroslavl is also really worth seeing with its classicist buildings – walking through the streets of the city with 500,000 inhabitants is a welcome contrast to Moscow. Things are even more slow in the small towns of Suzdal and Vladimir, both of which can still be reached with the Moscow suburban train network (known as Elektrichka) for a good 500 rubles. In both cities time seems to have stood a little – large sacred buildings dominate the cityscape.

Especially the Assumption Cathedral, located in the center of Vladimir, and the Golden Medieval Gate are the main attractions for tourists. The church, built in the early 12th century, is best known for its almost 700 year old wall paintings and frescoes and is a World Heritage Site. The Suzdal Kremlin is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage List and was first mentioned in writing in 1024.

Suzdal with its only 10,000 inhabitants has still retained the character of a small Russian town and in the town, which will celebrate its millennium in 2024, you can still find numerous wooden buildings typical of rural Russia – whether churches or houses, the colorful buildings are ideal as Photo motif and give an impression of the simple Russian provinces life away from the metropolises.

The exhibition of the achievements of the national economies is not in every travel guide as a classic Moscow main attractions and a must see of the Russian capital. But no other place in the modern mega-metropolis exudes the spirit of the Soviet Union as much as the enormous VDNKh (All Russian Exhibition Centre) in the north of Moscow. It was built as an agricultural exhibition before World War II, but was then renamed world exhibition for the 15 individual Soviet states and their achievements.

From the Armenian, Estonian and Kyrgyz culture, to the Soviet achievements in space travel and nuclear power, to statues about the heroes of the Soviet history, the VNDKh (Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnogo Khozyastva) was an absolute attraction until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. After that, the old charm fell into disrepair and the large central pavilion, which was built in the splendidly pompous Stalinist style, was filled with small traders selling souvenirs and matryoshkas.

Since its renovation in 2014, the exhibition in the park-like area is absolutely worth a trip again and with the metro station of the same name you can get from the center to the VDNKh quickly and without problems. There are still strange souvenirs, plus huge Soviet monuments worth seeing, as well as numerous rides for children. The Kosmos exhibition still exists and is now part of the Cosmonaut Museum, which is located at the front end of the park when coming from the metro station.

Here you can experience the various achievements of Soviet and Russian space travel vividly. From the very first Sputnik satellite, the spacesuit of Yuri Gargarin, the very first human in space, to the Buran space shuttle, you can learn an incredible amount about the conquest of the cosmos here. However, you should plan several hours just for a visit to the Cosmonaut Museum.

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The Pushkin Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery

To complete the cultural program in Moscow, you should definitely make a tour to the Pushkin Museum and the Tretyakov Gallery when visiting the Russian capital. It is the largest museum of European art and among the Moscow top attractions. The former Museum of Fine Arts was named after Alexander Pushkin’s death in 1837 – it is still one of the most important art collections in the world today.

It boasts one of the richest collections of foreign art in Russia, showcasing global artistic developments from early times to the present day in expositions numbering 700,000 works of art.  Not far south of the Kremlin, exactly opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Museum is housed in a classic building specially built for this purpose in 1898. From early Byzantine art to the famous Madonna by Lukas Cranach, the Italian masters, Peter Paul Rubens and masterpieces of Expressionism, for example by Paul Cézanne, you can admire a huge selection of important art here.

The regular entry ticket costs 800 rubles and the Ьuseum is open on weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., during the week until 8 p.m. – only Monday is closed.

The second important art collection in the capital is the State Tretyakov Gallery. It is the national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the greatest museums in the world. Started by the textile entrepreneur and philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov as a collection of local contemporary art in 1851, the gallery has now developed into one of the cultural highlights of Russia. In contrast to the Pushkin Museum, you will primarily find Russian art from the 19th century and older icons.

Entry cost is 400 rubles and the Gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Monday is also the day off.

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