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Christmas City, USA

“Bethlehem did not create Christmas, Christmas created Bethlehem.” – Vernon Melhado, President of the 1937 Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce

On Christmas Eve 1741, in a stable, while a small group of Moravians were singing a hymn with the stanza “Not Jerusalem, Lowly Bethlehem” Count Nicolaus Ludwig Von Zinzendorf christened this little town “Bethlehem”. Since that time Christmas in Bethlehem has been central to the city’s identity. From the first documented decorated Christmas tree in America to the efforts of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce to get Bethlehem nicknamed “Christmas City USA” in 1937, to the current time when both sides of the river boast Christmas markets filled with artisan craft, retail and food vendors, Bethlehem is rife with one Christmas celebration after another.

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Christmas City USA

These days it takes a village to bring Christmas to Bethlehem’s residents and visitors. The following organizations work year-round to make sure your Christmas visit is enjoyable.

Christkindlmarkt, Bethlehem

So Much More Than a Holiday Destination

For more information, visit https://www.christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/schedule-ticket-info/

Christmas City Village

Starting Thursday, November 10, 2022 visit charming, holiday-themed wooden huts that are filled with unique holiday gift ideas. Visiting the huts is FREE and open to the public! While you take a look at our unique vendors, stroll our festively decorated Downtown and visit charming retail shops, gourmet restaurants, and historic Moravian museums.

For updated vendor lists please see visithistoricbethlehem.com

2022 Christmas City Village: 1 Love Jerk Hut Arte Ceramica Gifts Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering Bethlehem Area Public Library Blue Gecko Christmas City Spirits Clementine Salon Don't Mind if I Do Happy Barkers Bandanas KGN Organic Soaps & Skincare Lindsey Sell Creations Matt-hat Jerky Mayfield on Noble McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar Melmos Dog Treats Noah Howells Hand Crafts Pastificio 601 Peace, Love & Pottery Ceramic Studio Rosetta Soaps Scentsy Social Still The Gemeral Store

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Historic bethlehem museums and sites.

Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites have Christmas-themed walking tours, bus tours and carriage rides to give visitors a historic experience. The costumed guides will lead the way to their museums that are decorated as they would have been when the Moravians first walked through these streets in the 17 and 1800’s.

Historic Moravian Shopping District

Postcard pretty, the Historic Moravian Shopping District is the ideal Christmas atmosphere, whether you want to stroll through the quaint shops or eat in the many terrific restaurants. Doors are festively decorated, beautiful window displays beckon and there are live performances and events happening every day throughout the Christmas Season.

SouthSide Arts District

SouthSide Arts District has it all going during the Christmas Season. Lively musical performances, beautifully decorated shop windows, restaurants and more!

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Bethlehem as “Christmas City USA”

In 1937, The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce started a nationwide letter writing effort to 2,500 Chambers of Commerce asking each of them to notify their local newspapers of the campaign to make Bethlehem, Pennsylvania “the Christmas City”. It was suggested that people throughout the country send their Christmas cards to Bethlehem to receive the “Christmas City” cancellation. Most of the Chambers participated and more than 185,000 pieces of mail inundated the Bethlehem Post Office.

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Find out why our city is The Christmas City while planning your scenic downtown visit and warming to our holiday traditions.

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Rooms to View House & Garden Tour

Saturday, june 8th at 10:00 am - saturday, june 8th at 4:00 pm.

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is thrilled to offer you a unique and exclusive look into the beauty of Lehigh Valley residences, stylish kitchens, and flourishing gardens.

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Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is thrilled to offer you a unique and exclusive look into the beauty of Lehigh Valley residences, stylish kitchens, and flourishing gardens on the 32nd Anniversary Rooms to View House & Garden Tour. We extend special thanks to the homeowners for opening their doors and garden gates to help make this year’s event a memorable one. 

2024 House & Garden Tour

Saturday, June 8

Following the House & Garden Tour, please join us at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts from 4-5 PM for our Garden Party reception.

2024 House & Garden Tour Homes

Thank you to the homeowners who graciously open their doors and gardens for this memorable event!

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Join us for the Bethlehem Holiday House Tour!

The Bethlehem Historic District Association’s Holiday House Tour returns to our fair city for the 10th time on December 11th from 10 am-4 pm. Ten unique Historic District homes, as well as other distinctive sites within the Historic District, will be featured.

If you are new to our special community, this event is the BHDA’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds have provided the BHDA with the ability to support the BHDA’s mission to preserve and restore original architectural features and landscapes within our community.

This year your $35 ticket will not only support the BHDA, but they will also help fund a grant program for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ Shutter Restoration Program and their efforts at obtaining World Heritage Site status.

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The last tour, in 2017, sold out with approximately 1100 attendees; many came from surrounding states. This year we anticipate nothing less. The beauty of the Historic District’s homes festively decorated along with historic tours, other holiday activities and shopping all occurring simultaneously add appeal to this event.

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Bethlehem Historic District Association Presents: Holiday House Tour 2021

The Bethlehem Historic District Association’s Holiday House Tour returns to its fair city for the 10th time on December 11th, between 10am-4pm. Ten unique Historic District homes, as well as other distinctive sites within the Historic District, will be featured. The tour is self-guided and the sites can be visited in any order you wish. You may stop & resume the tour at any time, but please be sure to finish the tour by 4PM. Begin your tour by checking in at the Single Sister’s house at 50 W. Church Street to obtain your Tour Book & map.

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June 2, 2024

Spend the afternoon at the SteelStacks campus enjoying tacos from the Lehigh Valley and beyond, great drinks, live music, the SteelStacks Chihuahua Beauty Contest and more!

Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival

April 26-28

During the GLVFF, the ArtsQuest Cinema Committee will present one winner with the Best in Show Award and a $500 cash prize. The award will be determined by a jurying panel of committee members and regional film professionals. A celebration for filmmakers and cinephiles alike, the evening includes screenings of all the top submissions in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas.

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Dinner, drinks & live music at Palette & Pour restaurant!

Get a free side of live music while you dine at Palette & Pour, located on the 1st floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks! No reservations necessary.

Discover Moravian Historic District

Explore southside arts district, the christmas city so much more than a holiday destination.

Located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, in eastern Pennsylvania, Bethlehem is a truly dynamic city filled with creativity, world-class events and festivals, a rich history and – of course – some of the best Christmas celebrations in the world. Explore our history of innovation, which dates all the way back to the 1700s, discover our vibrant artistic community and join us as we find any excuse to celebrate, all year long!

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Join us for our Annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trail on November 11th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with the Red & Green Trails, and November 18th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with the Silver and Gold Trails.

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Winners 2022 Holiday Decorating Contest

Congratulations to our four winners and many thanks to all of our neighbors who participated in the 2022 Holiday Decorating Contest.

Also a special thanks to this year’s judges stephen zieniewicz, svp of lvhn & president of cedar crest hospital and his wife, dr. linda hipps. lastly, much appreciation to dayna plocus for organizing and executing the contest., happy holidays.

Most Elegant Décor

126 East Market Street

Joe & Linda Reese

Most Festive Décor

254 E. Wall St

Best Door Décor

20 West Market Street

Shelly Brown

Best Urn/Planter Décor

222 East Market Street

It’s Time to Renew Your Membership for 2024!

BHDA Board Meetings are conducted on 4th Tuesdays at Bethlehem Area Public Library, Laros Room, 11 E. Church St. Contact the President at [email protected] for an invitation to the next meeting.

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Consider volunteering for one of our committees or projects including the Newsletter,  Grants Program, Membership, Sidewalk Sale, Welcome Committee, Holiday House Tour 2024, Website, Socials, or Musikfest Parking.

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Holiday House Tour 2022 – Results are in!

Thank you all, see below for winners, 25th annual holiday house tour, (3rd annual outdoor drive-by tour and trolley rides), thank you to our celebrity judges  .

Joseph Brienze -School Resource Officer and his dog, Rocket

Matt Borrelli – Selectman, President Elect for the Needham Exchange Club

Seana Gaherin – Owner of Dunn Gaherin’s Food & Spirits, Past President of the Charles River Regional Chamber

Denise Garlick – Massachusetts State Representative

Maureen Kelly-Fromm -Realtor REMAX Preferred Properties, News Anchor Needham Channel News

Sandy Robinson – Executive Director Needham Community Council

December 6– January 2nd

Tour voting begins: tuesday, december 6th, tour voting ends: monday, january 2nd.

The Trolley Rides sold out but that does not mean you cannot download the Tour Route and enjoy the Holiday decorations from the comfort of your own car on your own time! 

From December 6th – January 2nd , download one of our House Tour routes below and take in the festive lights and decorations of the homes and neighborhoods from the safety and comfort of your car. Do the whole Tour in one night or download the different routes and split up the Holiday experience.

Invite your friends and neighbors to take the Tour. VOTE for your favorite homes and neighborhood by clicking the button below (available on December 10th). Voting closes on Monday, January 2nd at midnight.

Safety Note:   Please be very cautious about the traffic around you when slowing down to look at the decorations. Use your signal lights and flashers if you pull over to the side of the road. Be sure to check carefully before pulling back out into traffic. Better yet, get your steps in and enjoy the decorations on a walking tour!

The Holiday House Tour is the single largest fundraiser the club does all year. Proceeds from the tour help fund the financial donations the NWC provides to Needham community programs and organizations.

Questions? Please email Carol Stento at [email protected]  

• Cast your vote here for your favorite Holiday House Tour Homes and your favorite  Neighborhood .
• Your donation will benefit the Needham Women’s Club and the local non-profit organizations we support throughout the year.
• Organizations like, Circle of Hope, Family Promise MetroWest, Needham Community Council, Second Step, the Walker School and more.

You can purchase additional votes by increasing the quantity after you add your purchase to the shopping cart.

2022 Individual Houses

61 Bradford Street

The McCorry Family

A festival of white lights – with a colorful candy cane sign post.

45 Walnut Street

Madsen Home

Enjoy viewing this 100 year old Dutch Colonial all dressed up for Christmas with pretty pine and cedar garland, planter boxes filled with birch logs and seasonal greens and lit up with beautiful white lights!

Happy Holidays! We have outlined our home in lights with red, white and gold trim. Come visit South Street!

112 Jarvis Circle

150 Manning Street

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Chad & Matt White

Come enjoy traditional festive holiday decor with a candy cane arch framing the walkway leading to Santa waving from the front door.

52 Walnut Street

The Kramer Family

Fox Hill Road

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NUTCRACKER! TICKETS

Nutcracker magical christmas ballet, palace theatre albany, 518.465.3335.

December 3rd | 7pm

Albuquerque, NM

Kiva auditorium, 505.768.4575.

November 29th | 3pm

November 29th | 7pm

Asheville, NC

Thomas wolfe auditorium, 828.259.5736.

December 18th | 7pm

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta fox theatre, 855.285.8499.

December 19th | 7pm

December 20th | 3pm

December 20th | 7pm

Augusta, GA

Miller theater, 706.842.4080.

November 15th | 7pm

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield fox theatre, 661.324.1369.

December 14th | 3pm

December 14th | 7pm

Baltimore, MD

410.837.7400.

December 16th | 7pm

December 17th | 7pm

Bethesda, MD

301.581.5100.

November 30th | 1pm

November 30th | 5pm

Binghamton, NY

Broome county forum theatre, (607) 778-2480.

November 6th | 7pm

Birmingham, AL

Alabama theatre, 205.252.2262.

November 16th | 1pm

Egyptian Theatre

208.387.1273.

November 20th | 7pm

Boch Center Wang Theatre

617.482.9393.

December 5th | 7pm

Bowling Green, KY

270.904.1880.

November 25th | 7pm

Ford Wyoming Center

(307) 577-3030, charlotte, nc, ovens auditorium, 704.372.3600.

December 15th | 4pm

December 15th | 12pm

Charlottesville, VA

Paramount theater, 434.979.1333.

November 12th | 7pm

November 13th | 7pm

Chattanooga, TN

Soldiers & sailors memorial auditorium, 423.757.5580.

December 23rd | 4pm

December 23rd | 12pm

Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne civic center, (307) 637-6363.

December 2nd | 7pm

Cleveland, OH

216.348.2211.

December 7th | 3pm

Columbia, MO

Jesse theater, 573.882.3781.

December 9th | 7pm

Corvallis, OR

Lasells stewart center, 541.737.2402, music hall fair park, 1.800.745.3000.

November 23rd | 3pm

November 23rd | 7pm

Paramount Theatre

303.623.0106.

November 30th | 3pm

November 30th | 7pm

December 1st | 1pm

December 1st | 5pm

Detroit, MI

Detroit fox theatre, 313.471.7000.

December 8th | 4pm

December 8th | 8pm

December 8th | 12pm

Durham Performing Arts Center

919.680.2787.

December 24th | 1pm

December 24th | 5pm

State Theatre

1.800.999.7828.

December 6th | 7pm

Eau Claire, WI

Pablo center at the confluence, 715.832.2787, el paso, tx, plaza theater, 915.231.1100.

December 23rd | 3pm

December 23rd | 7pm

December 24th | 12pm

Fayetteville, NC

Crown theatre, (910) 438-4100.

November 14th | 7pm

Ft Myers, FL

Barbara b mann performing arts center, 239.481.4849.

November 17th | 5pm

Grand Junction, CO

Avalon theatre, 970.263.5757.

November 26th | 7pm

November 27th | 7pm

Great Falls, MT

Mansfield theatre, 406.455.8514.

November 22nd | 7pm

Houston, TX

Smart financial centre, 281.207.6278.

December 29th | 3pm

Idaho Falls, ID

Colonial theatre, 208.522.0471.

November 21st | 7pm

Indianapolis, IN

Murat theatre, 317.231.0000.

December 12th | 7pm

Jacksonville, FL

Florida theatre, 904.355.2787.

December 26th | 3pm

December 26th | 7pm

Johnson City, TN

Etsu martin center for the arts, (423) 439-2787, kalamazoo, mi, james w. miller auditorium, (269) 387-2300, knoxville, tn, tennessee theatre, 865.684.1200.

December 21st | 4pm

December 21st | 8pm

December 21st | 12pm

Lakeland, FL

Rp funding center, (213) 388-1400.

December 31st | 1pm

Lexington, KY

Singletary center for the arts, 859.257.4929.

December 11th | 7pm

Little Rock, AR

Robinson center, 501.255.3300.

December 31st | 5pm

Lockport, NY

Historic palace theatre, (716) 438-1130.

November 7th | 7pm

Longview, TX

Letourneau u. belcher center, 903.233.3080, los angeles, ca, 213.388.1400.

December 21st | 1pm

December 21st | 5pm

Louisville, KY

Louisville palace theatre, (502) 583-4555.

December 10th | 7pm

Manhattan, NY

United palace, (212) 568-6700.

December 4th | 7pm

McAllen, TX

Mcallen performing arts center, 956.681.3800, medford, or, craterian theater, 541.779.3000.

November 16th | TBD

The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater

305.673.7300.

December 30th | 3pm

Midland, TX

Wagner noel performing arts center, 432.552.4435, minneapolis, mn, orpheum theatre, 612.339.7007.

December 7th | 1pm

December 7th | 5pm

Missoula, MT

Dennison theatre, 406.243.4051.

November 24th | 1pm

Monterey, CA

Golden state theatre, (831) 649-1070, nashville, tn, fisher center for the performing arts, 615.889.3060.

December 13th | 7pm

New Orleans, LA

Saenger theatre, 504.525.1052.

December 30th | 7pm

North Charleston, SC

N charleston coliseum pac, 843.529.5000.

December 14th | 4pm

December 14th | 8pm

Palm Desert, CA

Mccallum theatre, (760) 340-2787, pasadena, ca, pasadena civic auditorium, 626.449.7360.

December 13th | 4pm

December 13th | 8pm

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona financial theatre, (602) 379-2888.

December 22nd | 3pm

Rapid City, SD

The monument, (605) 394-4115, redding, ca, redding civic auditorium, 530.229.0022.

November 10th | 3pm

Rochester, NY

Auditorium theatre, 585.222.5000.

November 9th | 3pm

Rosemont, IL

Rosemont theatre, 847.671.5100.

December 8th | 2pm

December 8th | 6pm

San Antonio, TX

Majestic theatre, 210.226.5700.

December 27th | 7pm

December 28th | 4pm

December 28th | 8pm

December 28th | 12pm

San Diego, CA

Jacobs music center, (619) 235-0804, santa rosa, ca, luther burbank center, 707.546.3600, sarasota, fl, van wezel performing arts hall, 941.263.6799.

December 27th | 3pm

Seattle, WA

Moore theatre, 206.682.1414.

November 17th | 1pm

Shreveport, LA

The strand theatre, 318.226.8555.

November 19th | 7pm

Sioux Falls, SD

Washington pavilion, (605) 367-6000, somerville, nj, raritan valley pac, 908.725.3420.

November 29th | 4pm

November 29th | 8pm

Spokane, WA

First interstate center, 509.279.7000, springfield, mo, gillioz center for arts & entertainment, (417) 863-9491.

November 24th | 4pm

St Louis, MO

Fabulous fox theatre, 314.534.1678.

December 22nd | 2pm

December 22nd | 6:30pm

St Petersburg, FL

Mahaffey theater, 727.892.5767.

December 28th | 3pm

December 28th | 7pm

December 29th | 1pm

December 29th | 5pm

Stockton, CA

Bob hope theatre, 209.373.1400.

November 9th | 7pm

Syracuse, NY

Landmark theatre, 315.475.7979.

November 10th | 1pm

Centennial Hall

520.621.3341, capital one hall, 703.343.7651, virginia beach, va, sandler center for the performing arts, 757.385.2787.

November 27th | 3pm

Visalia, CA

Visalia fox theatre, 559.625.1369.

December 15th | 1pm

December 15th | 5pm

Wallingford, CT

Toyota presents oakdale theatre, 203.265.1501.

November 8th | 7pm

Wheeling, WV

The capitol theatre, (304) 233-4407.

November 11th | 7pm

Wichita, KS

(316) 263-0884, wilkes barre, pa, fm kirby center for the performing arts, 570.826.1100, capitol theatre, 509.853.2787.

November 18th | 7pm

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Technical prowess was…truly “great”…whimsical sets and giant animal stick puppets and colorful costumes … stellar arabian variation…breathtaking, “christmas cheer…virtuosity…bravura expertise”, “commitment to the theme of love and peace”, “hot ticket…knockout… kids wide-eyed”, “few pack the punch”, nutcracker in the community.

Youth participation is at the heart of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet.  Every performance features a children’s cast, lovingly included to bring an irreplaceable spark of energy to the performances. Community engagement is critical for the success of the fine arts and the cities NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas visits annually. From the Girls Scouts to elementary school immersion days to University level arts program collaborations, for communities to thrive, we need the connection the performing arts provide.

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Our 60 most popular moscow trips. compare tour itineraries from 45 tour companies. 308 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating., popular moscow tours.

St Petersburg & Moscow in Style - Winter

• Explore the majestic St Petersburg & Moscow on private city tours
• Admire the rich Russian history, art and architecture
• Travel to Moscow on a highspeed train
• Enjoy the local cuisine in stylish restaurants

Lower Volga Voyage

• Visit magnificent Red Square and Kremlin and examine the collection at theKremlin’s State Armory.
• Experience Russia’s diverse musical traditions at lively folk music performances
• Explore Volgograd, the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front

Volga Dream Russian River Cruise

St Petersburg & Moscow in Style - Summer

White Russian - 7 days

• Discover Moscow's UNESCO-listed Red Square, home to spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the historic GUM Department store
• Explore the grounds of Moscow's mighty Kremlin, with its numerous governmentbuildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the giant tsar bell
• Celebrate New Year's Eve in Moscow!
• Take in the highlights of St Petersburg including a guided tour of the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the remarkable Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace

Vodka Shot - 6 days

• Explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg, including the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt
• Marvel at the dazzling array of art and exhibits in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
• Discover a lavish residence of the tsars on a day trip to Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo (winter: mid-October to April) or Peterhof Palace and gardens (summer: May to mid-October)
• Take in the highlights of the capital on a walking tour, visiting Moscow's famous Red Square, home to the historic GUM Department Store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house. Stroll around the grounds of this fortified complex, visit the Kremlin's cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell

Route of the Romanovs - 10 days

• Learn about the last days of the Romanovs in Yekaterinburg, visiting the sites where Tsar Nicolas II and his family were assassinated and buried
• Straddle two continents at the famous obelisk Europe/Asia border marker in Yekaterinburg
• Experience the Trans-Siberian railway on an overnight train journey from Moscow to Yekaterinburg

New Year's in Moscow - 9 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo on Christmas Day and marvel at the incredible Amber Room
• Spend a night in Novgorod, an ancient city by the Volkhov River - explore the kremlin, cathedral and other sights and enjoy a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

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Back in the USSR - 7 days

Russian Revolution - 9 days

• Visit historic Novgorod, an ancient city which straddles the Volkhov River. Explore the attractive riverside kremlin and experience a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

The Snowball - 6 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo and marvel at the incredible Amber Room

Mood for Moscow - 4 days

• Head underground to visit a Stalinist-era Soviet Bunker on an optional excursion
• Stroll to the vibrant Izmailovo Market, which lies behind the walls of an ancient Kremlin, and shop for an array of souvenirs

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Good hotels, some better than others. Interesting itinerary

Too rushed. Optional tour rather too short

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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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People & blogs about Moscow

Impressions of an expat.

This blog written in the form of fascinating novel-in-progress. Marco North immerses the readers into particular situations expats can face daily but in literary processed version. The blog is widely popular and even is called as «the work of a modern Chekhov».

Site: http://impressionsofanexpat.blogspot.com

Kidding Herself

Kidding Herself is written from the point of view of a five year old girl and is a child’s guide to going out in Moscow. Herself moved to Moscow from London in 2015 with her British Mama, her Russian Papa and her AngloRusski Big Brother. Find out what she thinks about the Kremlin, Red Square, the zoo, more art galleries than she thinks are strictly necessary and the giant Central Children’s Store.

Site: http://kiddingherself.com

FunnyNotesBlog

Mostly the funny notes of Iva coping with Russian life and culture!

Site: https://funnynotesblog.blogspot.ru

Potty diares

This is a blog of an expat mother of two sons, living in Moscow. The author shares her experience on bringing up kids in Moscow, some useful tips and impressions of the city.

Site: http://potty-diaries.blogspot.co.uk

Arty Generation

This is a site about artists and creative people in Moscow.

Site: https://www.artygeneration.com

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