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Chrome Detachable Tour Pack Luggage Conversion Kit for Harley® Touring '14-'24

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HOGWORKZ Tour Pack Conversion Kit is your all-in-one solution for transforming your hard-mounted tour pack into a convenient detachable version!

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• This comprehensive kit includes essential components such as a four-point docking hardware set, a quick-detachable tour pack mount, license plate relocation kit, antenna relocation kit, and HOGWORKZ® ultra-bright Slimz LED Saddlebag Lights.
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• Triple chrome coat finish on tour pack mount, docking hardware and license plate relocation bracket
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• Includes all required hardware for installation

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Elevate your Harley® Limited or Ultra Limited model for casual city cruising with ease. The HOGWORKZ Tour Pack Conversion Kit is your all-in-one solution for transforming your hard-mounted tour pack into a convenient detachable version. This comprehensive kit includes essential components such as a four-point docking hardware set, a quick-detachable tour pack mount, license plate relocation kit, antenna relocation kit, and HOGWORKZ® ultra-bright Slimz™ LED Saddlebag Lights. It's a complete and hassle-free package designed to get you back on the road with style and convenience.

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• Fits '14-later FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK, FLHTKL, FLHTKSE, FLTRU, and FLTRUSE models
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• Includes a Turn Signal Relocation Kit using the Signature LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn lamps
• Also includes Docking Hardware Kit, H-D Detachables Two-Up Tour-Pak Mounting Rack and License Plate Relocation Kit
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• Manufacturer Part Number: 53000917

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70L - Premium Extra Large Motorcycle Tour Pack for Harley Touring

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• Dimensions: 26" x 21.5" x 13.5" (L x W x H) See Image

• Storage Capacity: 4290 cubic inches
• Lid Opening: 24" x 18"

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When it comes to longer expeditions on your touring bike, you can fully rely on the Viking Premium Harley Davidson Touring Tour Pack to help you pack for your trip. This Harley Touring luggage has been tested to stand up to the toughest road and weather conditions and is built to take you through many rides. The design includes a low-profile, long, and lean shape giving your ride a sleek yet sporty look. The Harley Touring tour pack features a robust 4290 cubic inches of storage space and comes with a hi-viz mat giving you enough space to store all your essentials for a week-long trip.

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The Viking Premium Harley Touring Tour Pack is a high-quality, versatile, and durable luggage that is perfect for long-distance touring. It is made of fiberglass and has a spacious storage capacity of 4290 cubic inches. The tour pack also comes with a hi-viz mat to keep your belongings safe and dry.

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Harley Davidson Tour Packs – Which One is Right for You?

When you’re on a long motorcycle trip, there’s nothing more important than having plenty of storage space. That’s where Harley Davidson Tour Packs come in – they provide a ton of extra room for your gear. Not only that, but they also make your bike look great! In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of adding a Harley Davidson Tour Pack to your bike.

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What Are Aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs?

Just as you can equip your Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a factory-issued tour pack , you also have the option of choosing aftermarket packs. These packs often provide more features and benefits than the factory versions, typically made from higher-quality materials.

Some aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs have built-in speakers , while others have more storage space. If you’re looking for a pack that will make your bike stand out from the rest, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Best Aftermarket Tour Packs for Harley-Davidson

Tcmt 5.5″ razor tour pack – best seller.

Looking to take your touring experience up a notch? Then look no further than the TCMT 5.5″ Razor Tour Pack! This top-quality aftermarket product is 100% brand new and comes with a free tour pack mat to help keep your luggage in good condition. The trunk is made from high-quality ABS plastic and is available in black or vivid red – perfect for matching your bike’s style. It measures 26″ long x 5.5″ deep x 20.4″ wide, making it the ideal size for most luggage items, and features a soft synthetic leather backrest pad as well as PP plastic, foam, and metal construction for unbeatable durability. Plus, the mounting rack is made from high-quality metal.

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• Road Glide FLTRX 2015-2020 
• Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2015-2020 
• CVO Road Glide FLTRXSE 2018-2019 
• CVO Road King FLHRSE6 2014

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Customers are very happy with their TCMT 5.5″ Razor Tour Pack! They find it of excellent quality and very durable, perfect for those longer trips. The trunk is great, and the backrest pad is exceptionally comfortable. The mounting rack is also high quality and very sturdy. Overall, customers would recommend this product to anyone looking for an aftermarket tour pack for their Harley Davidson !

TCMT Black Chopped Tour Pack Trunk

Do you want a beautiful and helpful way to increase storage on your bike? Look no further than the TCMT Black Chopped Tour Pack Trunk! Made from high-quality ABS plastic, this trunk is tough and durable – perfect for taking your gear on the road. The backrest provides added comfort and support, while the zinc alloy latch ensures your belongings are safe and secure. And with its sleek black finish, this trunk will complement any bike style.

Fits for 14-later Road King, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide Standard, and select CVO models. 

Customers are pleased with their TCMT Black Chopped Tour Pack Trunk! They find it of excellent quality and very durable, perfect for those longer trips. The trunk is a great size, and the mounting hardware makes installation easy. Some customers did note that they needed to adjust the brackets after installation so that the trunk would fit snugly, but after doing so, they had no problems. Overall, customers highly recommend this product!

XFMT 10.7″ Chopped Tour Pack

If you’re looking for a way to add some extra storage space to your Harley Davidson Touring bike , look no further than this XFMT 10.7″ Chopped Tour Pack Trunk Luggage Rack. It’s made from high-quality ABS plastic and is painted black to match your bike’s color scheme. The rack measures 20″ long x 10.7″ deep x 25.7″ wide and can accommodate most common trunk sizes. Installation is a breeze – all you need to do is re-drill the holes on the base of the rack to match those on your bike, then attach the included back pad using the pre-drilled holes. Note that separate purchase of a Detachable Two-Up & Solo mounting rack and applicable hardware is required.

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• Harley Road King FLHR 2014-2019
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According to customers, this aftermarket tour pack for Harley-Davidson is straightforward to install on their bike and looks great. They also like that the lid stays open when you want it to.

One customer didn’t like how tight the fit was after installing it on his Harley Davidson Road King Classic bike but managed to bend the mounting brackets a bit to make it snugger.

Overall, this is an excellent tour pack for Harley-Davidson that will add some much-needed storage space to your bike and give it a cool chopped look.

The Benefits of Adding a Harley Davidson Tour Pack to Your Bike

First and foremost, your tour package will provide you with a ton of extra storage space for all of your gear. This is especially important if you’re going on longer rides or camping trips where there’s not as much room in the saddlebags to store things like sleeping bags and tents.

Not only that, but aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs also look great. These aftermarket packs come in a variety of sizes and styles, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for your bike.

Many aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs also have built-in speakers , which means that you can listen to music while riding down the highway or back roads. This is incredibly convenient if you’re on a long ride and need to keep your mind occupied while traveling at high speeds.

Aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs are great for any rider who wants more storage space, better sound quality from their bike’s stereo system , or just a better-looking motorcycle overall! There are many aftermarket packs available on the market today, so it’s easy to find one that will fit your needs perfectly.

Aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs come in a variety of sizes and styles, allowing you to choose from aftermarket packs with built-in speakers or aftermarket packs without any speaker system at all. The best thing about aftermarket tour packs for Harley-Davidson motorcycles is that they’re made from premium materials like carbon fiber or aluminum alloy, which means aftermarket packs will last longer than factory tour packs.

Installation Tips for Harley Davidson Tour Packs

Aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs are easy to install, and most aftermarket packs will come with installation instructions that walk you through the entire process.

The only tools you’ll need for aftermarket pack installation is a set of screwdrivers or hex wrenches, depending on what type of screws your aftermarket tour pack uses to attach it to your bike.

If you’re installing an aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Pack that doesn’t have built-in speakers, you’ll also need to install a new stereo system into your motorcycle. This is a process that any qualified motorcycle mechanic can do, and most aftermarket stereos come with installation instructions.

Buying Guide for Harley Davidson Tour Packs

There are many aftermarket tour packs available on the market, so you’ll want to make sure that you’re choosing one that fits your needs perfectly. Here’s a quick buying guide with some tips and tricks!

The first thing to consider is what type of aftermarket pack do I need? Aftermarket packs come in various shapes and sizes, so you must know what kind of aftermarket pack is best suited for your bike.

The second thing to consider is how much storage space do I need? If you’re going on longer rides and don’t want to lug around too much gear with you, then aftermarket packs without built-in speakers are a good choice. However, aftermarket packs with built-in speakers will give you more storage space as well as better sound quality from your bike’s stereo system.

The third thing to consider is aftermarket pack installation time? Most aftermarket packs come with easy-to-follow instructions that walk you through the entire process of aftermarket pack installation. However, it’s still important to know how long aftermarket packs take so that you can plan accordingly.

The fourth thing to consider is aftermarket pack weight? After all, aftermarket packs are designed for touring and not racing! Most aftermarket tour packs weigh between 20-30 pounds when empty, which means they won’t add too much weight to your motorcycle.

The fifth and final thing to consider is the aftermarket pack price? Aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs can range in price from $200-$2000, so you must do your research before purchasing an aftermarket tour pack for your bike.

Frequently Asked Questions about

Are aftermarket harley-davidson tour packs waterproof.

Yes! Aftermarket packs are made from high-quality materials that make them impervious to water, so no matter how much rain falls or snow melts on your aftermarket pack, you can rest assured knowing that everything inside is safe and dry.

How much do aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs weigh?

Aftermarket packs typically weigh between 20-30 pounds when empty, which means they won’t add too much weight to your motorcycle after installation.

How much do aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Packs cost?

Aftermarket packs can range in price from $200-$2000, so you must do your research before purchasing an aftermarket tour pack for your bike.

What size aftermarket Harley-Davidson Tour Pack do I need?

Aftermarket packs come in various shapes and sizes, so you must know what type of aftermarket pack is best suited for your bike. The most common types are small (32x18x16 inches), medium (40x20x22 inches), and large (48x22x24 inches).

Final Words

A good aftermarket Harley Davidson Tour Pack for you depends on your needs and the type of bike. For example, if you’re going on longer rides and don’t want to lug around too much gear with you, then an aftermarket pack without built-in speakers is a good choice.

However, an aftermarket pack with built-in speakers will give you more storage space as well as better sound quality from your bike’s stereo system. It also doesn’t matter what size motorcycle or touring package you have because there are many different types of tour packs available to suit any customer need. You can even purchase one that has waterproof features!

The benefits of installing an aftermarket Harley Davidson Tour Pack include having a little extra room to store some of your belongings and an improved sound system. On the downside, these packs can be a bit expensive; however, if you are in the market for one, it is essential to do your research to get the best deal. Installation is typically a breeze once you have found the perfect aftermarket tour pack for your bike. All you need to do is follow the instructions carefully, and before long, your bike will be ready for its next adventure.

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I have a 2023 RG Limited and on occasion would like to ride without the Tour Pack. I've been all over the HD site looking at different parts and kits and it's a bit confusing and seems like they want to charge for every single piece/part separately. Does anyone have a complete definitive list of everything that's needed to do a quick release switch to the Tour Pack? TIA.  

I thought the harness already had a quick disconnect, so all you'd need would be the quick detach base, right?  

I wish it were that easy.  

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They used to sell a kit. On my '16 RGU the plate had no where to mount if you removed the Tour Pack Mounting rack. The turn signals are on the tourpack. The kit puts the plate above the tail light and the turn signals on the saddlebags. One option would be to go with the Special rear lighting and turn signals. Then all you need is the docking hardware and quick release rack.  

Twowheeladdict, I've already taken care of the lights. I have Custom Dynamics filler lights and a new taillight and license plate relo to below the light. Toothpick, I think it should be just the docking and mounting rack, but it says it won't fit my bike. I guess I'll have to just go in there and talk to the dealership. Appreciate everyone, Lee  

yeah, the fitment is going to say that it won't fit your bike. because your bike has a tourpack mounted. that's the thing with hd fitment, if it doesn't fit your bike in stock form, then they will say it doesn't fit.  

Sounds like you got the lights and plate taken care of. Also sounds like the detach rack and docking hardware are known about, as skratch mentioned, fitment confirmation with HD is all about it fitting a bike in the stock configuration. I would say the only other thing you need to do is relocate the antennas.  

Completely forgot about the Antenna. I guess I need to get one of those that put it up in the Fairing.  

Do you listen to FM/AM? Removing the antenna was the 1st thing I did. I don’t even know where it is now. I have my phone playing music exclusively so no need for the antenna. I don’t even listen to FM in my car. If you don’t listen to FM don’t worry about it  

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I have a question folks. I am in the process of installing a detachable tour pak kit on my 2012 ultra classic and was wondering if my factory turn signals will work when the tour pak is removed .any input would be greatly appreciated  

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1/2 Ton said: Nope! You have to add on a licence plate holder and one of the saddlebag light kits. Similar to this: Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp - Chrome Housing/Red Lens 67800241A | Harley-Davidson USA Find Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp - Chrome Housing/Red Lens 67800241A at Harley-Davidson.com. Free shipping on orders $50+ and free returns. www.harley-davidson.com Click to expand...

1/2 Ton said: Nope! You have to add on a licence plate holder and one of the saddlebag light kits. Similar to this: Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp - Chrome Housing/Red Lens 67800241A | Harley-Davidson USA Find Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp - Chrome Housing/Red Lens 67800241A at Harley-Davidson.com. Free shipping on orders $50+ and free returns. www.harley-davidson.com [/QThat’s what I wanted to avoid , hoping for a better solution Thanks for the input Click to expand...

HD had a full kit that included the quick detach mount, lights and plate holder... I just looked for it on their webpage but, couldn't find it. I wanted to make this same conversion to my Ultra. After asking around, few folks that have the detach tour pak, seldom remove it anyway... Besides, I don't want to carry around both helmets when we stop. I put that thing to use, every ride! I do like the SG look, but that tour pak is just to convenient.  

1/2 Ton said: HD had a full kit that included the quick detach mount, lights and plate holder... I just looked for it on their webpage but, couldn't find it. I wanted to make this same conversion to my Ultra. After asking around, few folks that have the detach tour pak, seldom remove it anyway... Besides, I don't want to carry around both helmets when we stop. I put that thing to use, every ride! I do like the SG look, but that tour pak is just to convenient. Click to expand...

Never had a tour pack before this bike. Don't know how I did without it. A detachable set up would be a waste of good steel.  

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No you do not have to change factory turn signals . I did my 2013 Ultra recently . See attached photo . a few points to note . 1: the supplied license plate relocation bracket looks like shit . I found an aftermarket bracket to mount plate below the brake light. 2: your tail light will now have the license plate illumination pointing up at the sky . Find a Road King tail light on eBay . I got a HD factory one cheap . It won't have a downward light but I doubt a cop or inspection station will even know . 3: you're gonna need the antenna relocation kit . it simplifies your reconnection of am/fm and CB (if you have one) I have CB and have yet to use it . I just put an acorn nut on the thread for the antenna . 4: probably want to get a shorty antenna . Stock are pretty long and you might poke your eye on it . seriously 5: you will have to carefully coil wires under the seat that are from Tour Pak. no big deal . CB antenna coils neatly in right side panel next to the ABS module. 6: if you have the road sofa seat like I do it the passenger part will look odd because of it's girth on the open fender . I got a used Street Glide seat and is OK around town or short trips . I don't have any regrets except it was pricy and HD as usual has horrible instructions . Just take your time and don't locktite anything right away . I hope this info helps ? To each as own for the baggers that cringe . Besides the Ultra conversion is cheaper than adding a TourPak to a Street Glide with no speakers to boot !  

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VBdiver58 said: No you do not have to change factory turn signals . I did my 2013 Ultra recently . See attached photo . a few points to note . 1: the supplied license plate relocation bracket looks like shit . I found an aftermarket bracket to mount plate below the brake light. 2: your tail light will now have the license plate illumination pointing up at the sky . Find a Road King tail light on eBay . I got a HD factory one cheap . It won't have a downward light but I doubt a cop or inspection station will even know . 3: you're gonna need the antenna relocation kit . it simplifies your reconnection of am/fm and CB (if you have one) I have CB and have yet to use it . I just put an acorn nut on the thread for the antenna . 4: probably want to get a shorty antenna . Stock are pretty long and you might poke your eye on it . seriously 5: you will have to carefully coil wires under the seat that are from Tour Pak. no big deal . CB antenna coils neatly in right side panel next to the ABS module. 6: if you have the road sofa seat like I do it the passenger part will look odd because of it's girth on the open fender . I got a used Street Glide seat and is OK around town or short trips . I don't have any regrets except it was pricy and HD as usual has horrible instructions . Just take your time and don't locktite anything right away . I hope this info helps ? To each as own for the baggers that cringe . Besides the Ultra conversion is cheaper than adding a TourPak to a Street Glide with no speakers to boot ! Click to expand...

I had the dealer do my 2017 Ultra Limited before I took delivery. I didn’t like the plate location so I modified the plate bracket so I could mount it under the tail light. A little tape fixes the light pointing up. After doing that I read a post by someone that since getting a bagger with the plate up under the tour pack they weren’t getting charged on toll bridges and roads. Not saying it makes a difference, ( no toll bridges or roads close by in Iowa) but just a thought if it matters to you. I’ve had the tour pack off about 3 or 4 times in 5 years. Never had a problem with the plate not being lit. I had the lighted fillers installed between the fender and the bags So no problems on turn signals.  

Some times I miss the 2016 RGU I had. Especially when I go over either of the 2 fairly new bridges here in Louisville. Both are toll bridges but when I had my RGU I never got billed for crossing either toll bridge.  

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Kremlin In Moscow

Kremlin is the word used to denote the many Russian citadels spread all over the country. Among these, the Kremlin in Moscow is the most famous one of all, and rightfully so. The Moscow Kremlin or simply Kremlin, in short, is located in the heart of the city, on Red Square area. It overlooks the Moskva River to the south, t...

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Lenin Mausoleum In Moscow

Lenin Mausoleum is the tomb of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, right in the heart of the country’s capital city of Moscow. It is a location befitting the greatest of the Russian leaders and a communist revolutionary. Inside the mausoleum, Lenin’s embalmed remains lie peacefully inside a specially curated sarcophagus, where vi...

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Luzhniki Stadium In Moscow

Luzhniki Stadium is not only the largest stadium in Russia but also one of the largest in all of Europe. The country’s national stadium which is located in Moscow is one giant arena for sports and entertainment, with a seating capacity of 81,000. The name ‘Luzhniki’ comes from the Russian word, roughly meaning ‘The Meadows....

Red Square In Moscow

The Red Square of Moscow is the lifeline of the city, and the whole country. This is the very center and heart of Moscow, from where all of the city’s important streets spread out like a spider’s web into various ring roads and highways. Red Square separates the former royal citadel and current resident of the Russian presi...

St. Basil’s Cathedral In Moscow

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is one of the most iconic artistic structures in Moscow which is also called Pokrovsky Cathedral. It is often said by the locals that the architect of the cathedral was blinded by Ivan to keep its design unique and to avoid replication of the structure. It is also said that earlier the cathed...

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Kazan Cathedral In Moscow

Kazan Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals dedicated to Our Lady Of Kazan, in Moscow, Russia. The first mentions of the cathedral dedicated to the Virgin of Kazan are found in the historical record of 1635 as having been constructed by Prince Dmitry Pozharsky. It was torn down and rebuilt many times during the followi...

Ostankino Tower In Moscow

A radio and television tower located in the Ostankino district of Moscow, Russia, the Ostankino Tower is one of the iconic attractions in the city. Built around 163-1967, this amazing structure is made up of cement, and has an observation deck which makes it even a more interesting place to visit. As one visit this approxim...

Places to visit in Moscow tour packages

• Novospassky Monastery The Novospassky Monastery, being built in the 14th century, is the first monastery established in the heart of Moscow. The monastery showcases remarkable architecture and a small museum and church dedicated to this ancient tales of the Novospassky monastery. In our Moscow packages, do make sure to add this place in your itinerary.
• Grand Kremlin Palace Splendidly reflecting the Russian royalty and culture, the Grand Kremlin Palace of Moscow has a palace-like structure with interconnected rooms and beautiful architecture. As you walk through the embellished and decorated halls of this Palace, find youself feel the elegant aura and witness the awestriking interiors.
• Red Square tour Minin-Pozharsky Monument, State Historical Museum, GUM Shopping Center, Ostankino Tower, Cathedral Of The Archangel, and Sparrow hills are some places which you must visit in Moscow’s Red Square. The Red Square is a city square in Moscow, which has some royal sights that will offer you a lot to capture in your camera.
• Bolshoi Theatre A historic theatre in Moscow, the Bolshoi Theatre is designed by architect Joseph Bové. The designs, patterns and intricate details of this theatre are worth capturing, along with the heart welcoming ballet and opera performances. The shows held here are utterly entertaining and hence, attract a huge number of audience.

Things to do in Moscow

• Golden Ring Russian Folk Show: The Golden Ring Russian Folk show of Moscow is a live stage performance glistening with music, dance, and lights. The performances showcased here are not only entertaining but also educating for the large number of Audience. Make sure to customize your Moscow holiday packages, and witness this high-spirited show taking place right in front of your eyes.
• Moscow Sightseeing River Tour: The one hour Moscow Sightseeing River Tour amazes one with colorful sights of remarkable monuments, dream-like vibrant palces, green natural sights and beautiful viewpoints from the Moscow river. Available at a reasonable price, the river tour is a must-try if you visit the city of Moscow on our Moscow packages.
• Victory Park and Museum Tour: The Victory Park and Museum tour attracts a lot of tourists who visit in the capital city of Moscow. The museum is too large and would make you see numerous attractions inside. The informative guide will narrate many fascinating tales, educating you about the history of the park and museum.

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Motorbike city tour in Moscow

  Red Square, Bolotnaya Square, Observation platforms of the capital and much more. We will pick you up from home, take you to the most beautiful places of the city. If desired, plunge into the world of the motorcycle culture of the capital, drink refreshing biker tea in one of the themed moto bars.

City tour (day / night).

  The tour includes: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolotnaya Square, Moscow Boulevard Ring, Chistye Prudy, Vysoko-Petrovsky Monastery, Patriarch’s Ponds, ul. Arbat, Museum-estate of L.N. Tolstoy, State Museum AS Pushkin.

Duration the program is counted for 1,5 hours (26 km).

Moscow day tour

    The tour includes: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolotnaya Square, Moscow Boulevard Ring, Chistye Prudy, Vysokopetrovsky monastery, Patriarch’s Ponds, ul. Arbat, Museum-estate of L.N. Tolstoy, State Museum AS Pushkin, Novodevichy Women’s Monastery, Kutuzovsky Prospect, view of the Moscow-City Shopping Center.

Duration the program is counted for 2,5 hours (36 km).

Night "Biker" Excursion

    For the sophisticated or just deciding to learn more about the international biker culture, listen to biker traditions, signs, as well as plunge into the world of motorcycle nightlife. The tour includes:  Moscow Kremlin, Observation Platform near the Moscow-City Shopping Center, Bike Center “Sexton”.

Duration the program is counted for 1,5 hours (29 km).

   For the sophisticated or just deciding to learn more about the international biker culture, listen to biker traditions, signs, as well as plunge into the world of motorcycle nightlife/ – we made a route 54 km long: Moscow Kremlin, Observation Platform near the Moscow-City Shopping Center, Bike Center “Sexton”, Observation deck on the Sparrow Hills, Biker Bar “Night Train”.

    For the sophisticated or just deciding to learn more about the international biker culture, listen to biker traditions, signs, as well as plunge into the world of motorcycle nightlife – we made a route of 65 km: Moscow Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Marsh Square, Observation deck near the Moscow-City International Business Center, Bike Center “Sexton”, Observation deck on Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University Building, Biker Bar “Night Train”.

Duration the program is counted for 3,5 hours (65 km).

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Services of a professional photographer for photographs in the process of moving motorcycles (the photographer rides a passenger on another motorcycle) – 3500rub / hour

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Our 20 Best Moscow Tours of 2022

Join us on an unforgettable tour to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Imagine visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s the Kremlin and more. Moscow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and one of Russia’s most historical. All of our tours to Moscow are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Moscow tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.

Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Weekend in Moscow

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

Tours by car

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

Walking tours

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals, Armory, Diamond Fund Tour

Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

Moscow Metro walking tour

Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

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Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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