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Peek into a star’s dressing room, watch rare footage and reminisce over favourite plots and characters with family and friends.

Explore interior room sets as part of the behind the scenes tour and see where some famous scenes were filmed, revealing insights behind the production.

The highlight of the tour will be the Street itself with time to explore and take an iconic photo outside the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls or the Kabin.

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• Address: The Studios from Dock 10, MediaCityUK, Trafford, Greater Manchester
• Opening hours: Tours run between 9am and 6pm on selected weekend days only, when cast and crew have downed scripts for the weekend.
• Website: www.coronationstreetexperience.co.uk
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NEW The Coronation Street Experience

Coronation Street: The Tour has evolved to become The Coronation Street Experience, now complete with an exhibition, replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema!

In addition to the tour guests can journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return.

Coronation Street Tour

Wander through more of Weatherfield as the Coronation Street Tour takes you on a trip down the nation’s most famous street. Discover the hidden world that lies behind the camera lens.

Furthermore, explore the sensational external sets at MediaCityUK on a guided tour taking in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended Victoria Street.

Recall stories from yesteryear, maybe hear filming secrets, while taking a selfie on the street. As well as this, follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters down those Coronation Street cobbles.

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Coronation Street The Tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and be full of filming stories and secrets and packed with picture opportunities. This is your chance to step on to the largest working television lot in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.

The new exhibition includes replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema is in addition to the tour. Journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return (approx. 45 minutes).

Return to the hotel after the tour, check-in and then sit down for dinner.

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Coronation Street tour: Review, pictures and secrets from the set

The first tours kicked off this weekend, but ahead of the official launch, Digital Spy was among the first to get a sneak peek at what to expect as the organisers held an official press preview earlier this week.

Here at DS , we've been lucky enough to visit the Street on previous occasions, but even for us this was a completely new experience as the tour proved to be much more than just a simple walk down the cobbles.

With the help of trained tour guides, visitors to the attraction almost become members of the crew themselves as they get an access-all-areas pass to sets, production rooms, wardrobe as well as the Street itself.

Next stop is the 'Corridor of Stars', which housed the dressing rooms of some of the show's original cast members including Bill Roache and Philip Lowrie. While some remain closed and locked, a couple have been opened up to the public for the first time to give fans an insight into the other main place where the cast relaxed in between scenes.

Interestingly, the tour guides explain that no two dressing rooms were the same, as each cast member used their rooms slightly differently. Some treated them as a 'home away from home' and even brought in beds for naps during breaks from filming, while others preferred to keep things as basic as possible.

After a quick trip into wardrobe and make-up, visitors are then guided into one of the tour's main highlights - Stage One, which housed the sets for the show's interior scenes.

Carla's former flat, the Platt family's home and the Dobbs house are among those on display, and they have been fully dressed for the tour in exactly the same way they would for a scene.

While it's often been said by those who have been lucky enough to see the sets, fans really will be struck by how small they seem in real life. For example, seeing how tiny the Platt kitchen is, it's difficult to imagine how the cast all fit in for those awkward family meals we often see!

Just like the dressing rooms, no two sets are the same. Set designers always made sure that Carla's kitchen was spotless - reflecting how infrequently she ever cooked in there - while the messier Platt house illustrates the chaotic reality of family life with David, Kylie and the kids.

Of course, no trip to Corrie would be complete without a trip to the Rovers Return, where fans have the chance to have a picture taken while pulling a pint behind the bar. This can be purchased later on in the tour, though fans are free to take their own photos once they move onto the exterior Street set.

While other sets on Stage One could be moved as filming required, The Rovers was the most important set of them all - always staying in the same place as it's required for almost every episode.

Elsewhere in the studio, there are plenty of props and memorabilia to be found from storylines old and new - from Deirdre Barlow's glasses to the tram crash rubble and Roy Cropper's train set.

Fans are also guided into the production suites for an insight into the responsibilities of the behind-the-scenes team who bring Corrie to our screens for five episodes each week.

Unsurprisingly, the highlight of the tour is the 'grand reveal' of the Street itself. Emerging from the door to Nick's Bistro, visitors are brought onto the cobbles and given free reign to explore Coronation Street and the surrounding area.

The Rovers, The Kabin, the Corner Shop, Roy's Rolls and the rest are all still standing at Quay Street as they were last year, so there are plenty of photo opportunities before the tour reaches its conclusion with a visit to the medical centre on Rosamund Street, which has now been transformed into a gift shop.

With so much covered in the 45-minute tour, it's difficult to see how any fans wouldn't be impressed by the experience. As well as the obvious excitement of touring the show's famous locations, the attraction really does offer a strong insight into what life was like for the cast and crew as they worked on some of soapland's most memorable storylines at Quay Street.

Just don't let your visit spoil the illusion too much!

The Coronation Street tour runs until October 4 and tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Daniel has been writing about soaps on Digital Spy since 2004 and took over as Soaps Editor in 2010.   He has interviewed hundreds of soap stars over the years, from Bill Roache to Lacey Turner, and regularly visits the sets of Coronation Street , EastEnders , Emmerdale and Hollyoaks for behind-the-scenes trips and press events.   He has served as an awards judge on numerous occasions for the likes of the BAFTA TV Awards, RTS Programme Awards and British Soap Awards. In 2020, he was Highly Commended for Best Section Editor at the BSME Awards.  

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Coronation Street opens visitors centre as part of show tour

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ITV has announced the completion of the first ever purpose built, public facing building, which features on-going development of the longest-running soap, Coronation Street.

The Coronation Street Visitor Centre and Event Space is now the entrance to the soap’s tour, which sees members of the public and Corrie fans taken around the live working production set.

Opening next month, the building is situated on the corner of the show’s 7.7 acre production facility at MediaCity, Greater Manchester.

The centre is also home to a café, ITV shop, cinema, Corrie exhibition tour and three conferences spaces called The Inkerman, Rosamund and Viaduct Suites.

ITV’s Director of Workplace Services & Estates, Ian Jones, said ‘The ability to create this kind of space as a live viewer experience, as well as for our own business use, is brilliant.

‘We have designed it as a multi-purpose building giving us the flexibility to not only host events for ITV, including the programme’s story conferences, but also hire out to other businesses and individuals whilst also being home to our Tour’s guests.’

ITV Studios completes its first ever public facing building as ‘The Coronation Street Visitor Centre & Event Space’ prepares to open. Read all about it >> https://t.co/qXTrkETObx #Corrie pic.twitter.com/bIKGehudxx — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) January 30, 2023

James Penfold, Controller Commercial, Global Entertainment, ITV Studios, added: ‘The Coronation Street Tours began in 2018 and we now welcome up to 1200 visitors a day, seeing the building come to fruition is a great start to another bumper year.

‘We can now bring guests to the home of their favourite show in style, alongside giving them the ability to see even more in the exhibition area, have a cup of tea and a light lunch and of course visit the gift shop to purchase some unique ITV merchandise.’

The building will have a formal opening this Spring after full completion of the exhibition space and final fit out of the event spaces.

The exciting growth of Coronation Street comes just weeks after the opening of the soap’s brand new precinct set, which features areas including a playground, charity shop and bakery.

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Inside the Coronation Street set tour - with soap secrets and strict rules on touching windows

Tours of the Coronation Street set have resumed for the first time in two years - the M.E.N's Dianne Bourne headed along to see what you can and can't do on those famous cobbles

• 07:47, 2 APR 2022
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I’m standing with a crowd of excited fans about to head into Manchester's real-life Coronation Street set on the official tour of the ITV soap. But before we are allowed to set foot on to the famous street, our tour guide is taking us through some important ground rules.

“No stilettos have we?" She says, peering at all of our footwear choices. "Because you might struggle on the cobbles, we had a lady had to be helped off them when she arrived in sky-high heels last week," she laughs.

And that's not the only thing we are all warned about. Our guide swiftly informs us: "Continuity is really important as this is a working set, so no writing any rude messages in the dust on the windows or on the cars - because believe me we’ve had that before now as well.”

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This is life on the Coronation Street official public tour - which has just reopened to fans for the first time in two years after the easing of lockdown restrictions. Fans can now book on a series of weekend dates to visit the real-life setting for the world's longest-running soap.

And while you're not allowed to put your mucky paw prints on the windows, you can certainly get up close and personal with all the fascinating features of this most famous faux terraced street. You can even peer inside the letter boxes if you fancy.

Indeed, doing just that reveals one of the many secrets of the soap. For while you will see wallpaper on the immediate wall through the postbox, if you peep a little further you'll see pretty much empty rooms, save the occasional chair or prop.

As you learn on the tour, the majority of the Coronation Street set here at Trafford Wharf Road in Manchester is in fact a facade. That means only the exteriors (and hallways) of the properties and shops here are used for the real-life filming for the TV show.

However, as fans also learn, there are THREE units on this set that have fully-operational interiors. They are the Prima Doner kebab shop, Preston's Petals selling the street's blooms, and the Victoria Street Community Centre a little further up the set.

If you look inside the windows of these three shops, you'll be able to see exactly the same interiors that you see on screen three times a week on the ITV soap. And peek plenty of people do - the doner kebab shop is a particular favourite with fans and it's good to see the 5 Star hygiene rating so proudly displayed in the window!

The set we get to walk around today, on the Trafford side of the MediaCityUK developments, is actually the fourth version of Coronation Street created since the show first aired back in 1960, all the idea of Salford's very own Tony Warren. Back then, of course, the famous cobbles were painted on to an entirely indoor set at Manchester's legendary Granada Studios.

In 1982 the first almost full-sized exterior was created in the backlot of Granada's studios in Manchester city centre. But back in 2011 ITV bosses made the historic decision to start building a huge new site for Coronation Street - moving lock, stock and barrel to Trafford Wharf Road in Trafford Park.

The outdoor set that fans can now visit was painstakingly recreated from the original to cater for the rigours of modern filming, and first welcomed its famous cast and crew in 2013 . And, as our tour guide informs us, it is now the largest static lot production in the whole world.

During the tour we are reminded of many of the famous storylines that have taken place on Corrie over the years - including the tram crash that killed Molly Dobbs and Ashley Peacock back in 2010. We are reminded of hairdresser Maxine Peacock's grisly demise at the hands of serial killer Richard Hillman - and the bench that still remains in her memory outside Audrey's Salon opposite the Rovers Return.

You can poke around The Kabin, and if you're anything like me, be rather aghast at the very dated, faded array of goods on display there. There's also the famous paper boy model that cheeky Norris Cole reckoned contained a secret before he passed away.

Naturally, it's the Rovers that remains the most popular spot on the street for fans to get a photo. The most famous pub in the world, as we are reminded by our tour guide.

You can get as many of your own photos as you like while on the tour, but at the Rovers there's also an "official tour photographer" capturing an image of you and whoever you're with. We rather regretted on relying on this for our mum-and-son image on our tour, as when we arrived at the gift shop at the end it turned out the technology had conked out that morning and our picture wasn't available.

I'm sure that was just an opening glitch, and for those who do want to purchase a souvenir photo, prices start from £10 in the gift shop. There's also the likes of Corrie biscuits (£4.95), fudge (£2), jam (£2.95), magnets (£2.50), and some rather fabulous leopard print mugs emblazoned with one of Bet Gilroy's most famous quotes: "This isn't a smile, it's a lid on a scream."

Or, you can snap up one dedicated to the soap's iconic Ken Barlow for £12. His famous quote? "I happen to think that I'm a great guy".

For those hoping to bump into an actual Coronation Street star while on the set visit, I'm afraid that's highly unlikely to happen. The tours are only booked on days when filming isn't taking place on the set, so the only chance you've got of seeing a famous face is if they happen to be at the studios to pick up a forgotten lunchbox or whatever.

You do, however, get to find out plenty of little soap secrets - and, new for the return of the tour in 2022 are some of the latest shops and additions to the street, like the Shuttleworth funeral parlour on Victoria Street and the new EE shop (replacing the former Costa coffee shop). I did try and badger out of the guides where the exciting new addition to the set is going to be - the new shopping mall - but everyone's lips were sealed.

But you do get to discover where the Weatherfield Police Station is hidden away, and whether the cars are "real" or not on the street. And, in case you're wondering, all the number plates are registered to Coronation Street.

And, as for the random doorways we stroll past on our visit? Well apparently they're secreted about the set to be used as the doorsteps of characters that occasionally crop up - even if they supposedly live 30 miles away from Weatherfield.

How much are tickets?

Tickets (including booking fee) cost £35 per person and £32.50 for under 8s, while carers go free. Tickets are available to purchase now at www.coronationstreettour.co.uk .

Is it worth it?

If you're a massive fan of Coronation Street, it's worth every penny, pretty much - particularly if you never been on previous tours or to the old Granada Studios.

You can take as many photos of you like of all the exterior sets, and heck, even play act your own scene at a favourite spot (like outside Underworld) if you fancy.

However, I went with my six-year-old son George who is obviously a little too young to appreciate Corrie just yet. And, aside from enjoying peeking in the letterboxes, he was dragging his feet and moaning: "Can we go home now?" from about 15 minutes into the tour.

It also does work out quite expensive if you're planning on taking children along, as it's only discounted for under-8s, and even that is a pricey £32.50 compared to the adult £35.

So my advice would be to make sure you're going with people who have a similar passion for Corrie as you do.

And be prepared for all eventualities with the weather - as the tour is ALL outdoors on the Trafford Wharf Road site. It takes around 90 minutes so comfy shoes are a must.

When can you go?

General public tours on the Corrie set are operating during daytime hours on select Saturdays, Sundays and occasional Bank Holidays.

The dates currently released are for Saturday 2nd April 2022, Sunday 3rd April 2022, Saturday 9th April 2022, Sunday 10th April 2022, Saturday 16th April 2022, Sunday 17th April 2022, Saturday 23rd April 2022, Sunday 24th April 2022, Saturday 30th April 2022, Sunday 1st May 2022 & Monday 2nd May 2022.

Tour bosses say more dates for Summer will be "announced soon".

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• Published : 17:55, 18 May 2023
• Updated : 9:06, 19 May 2023

CORONATION Street is massively expanding its set tours, The Sun can exclusively reveal.

The Salford-based soap is getting its own museum, cinema and cafe on site with fans able to take a seat in Roy’s Rolls and head behind the bar at The Rovers.

On June 10 the world’s longest running soap will open its doors even wider with the launch of the brand new Coronation Street Experience.

The new visitor centre is a one stop shop for every Corrie fan giving access to replica sets, historic props, iconic costumes and of course the Corrie shop. 

Neil Currie, Guest Experience Manager said, "We know that fans of Coronation Street want to get up close to some of the props and sets that they see on screen, be it Deirdre’s infamous glasses, or inside The Rovers Return .  

“The new exhibition gives us the chance to not only extend the weekend tour experience as it will be included for every visitor.  

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“It will also be open 7 days a week, giving everybody the opportunity to take a seat in Roy’s Rolls or stand behind the bar at The Rovers and see iconic costumes and props from over 60 years of drama.

“Having this kind of exhibition floor also gives us the chance to constantly update and change things alongside the programme’s on air stories, once a storyline has played out on your TV screen, we’ll be updating the props and costumes along the way.”

The award-winning 90-minute tour has been hugely popular since it launched in 2014, attracting fans not just from the UK but from all over the world. 

The new exhibition floor will complement the tour, alongside a cinema , café and retail space.

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“We’re thrilled to be able to offer fans of Coronation Street an even more immersive experience with the launch of the Coronation Street Experience and can’t wait for our first guests to arrive,” said Neil Currie, Guest Experience Manager.

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In addition to the replica sets and original props, the tour itself has also evolved to include access to new sets such as Weatherfield Precinct, letting visitors discover even more secrets from their expert tour guides.

Tickets for the Coronation Street Experience are available now, and visitors are encouraged to book online to avoid disappointment - https://www.coronationstreettour.co.uk/coming-soon/

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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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