Known for
The Kremlin walls, Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral in one walk.
Walls and Red Square
Kremlin
Kremlin
Red Square, Nikolskaya, Varvarka
The Kremlin, Red Square, St Basil and Nikolskaya are one walk. Kitay-gorod is in the same loop, and the ring stops before Lubyanka. The Arbat starts west of the Alexander Garden.
Why go
The first morning, when the Kremlin courtyards open. After midday the square is full, and Nikolskaya is a little easier.
Where to stay
A night on the square is loud. Leave the suitcase on the Arbat or in Zamoskvorechye and walk here.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
The Kremlin and the square have separate entrances. When the middle of Red Square is at a standstill, Nikolskaya and Varvarka go around it. Alexander Garden is the western edge of this walk.
Where to have it
- Белуга — Ресторан русской кухни на Моховой, 15/1, строение 1. Это обеденный зал у Манежной, у него есть мишленовская звезда. Открыт каждый день с полудня до полуночи. Телефон +7 495 901-03-36.