Moscow Metro Art Tour: Underground Palaces

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Overview

The Moscow Metro is not just transport — it's an underground art gallery. Built as 'palaces for the people,' the stations feature marble, mosaics, stained glass, and bronze sculptures. This tour, led by an art historian, takes you through the most spectacular stations, explaining the Soviet art and propaganda behind them. Includes a visit to Bunker 42, a secret Cold War nuclear bunker 65m underground.

Highlights

Guided tour of 15+ metro stations with art historian
Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Novoslobodskaya highlights
Bunker 42 — secret Cold War nuclear bunker
VDNKh Soviet exhibition park
Evening river cruise
Optional Bolshoi Theatre booking

Itinerary

Day 1

Metro Art Tour

Morning metro art tour, afternoon VDNKh park, evening river cruise.

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Included

1 night 4-star hotel
Metro art tour with historian
Bunker 42 entrance
River cruise
Breakfast
Guide

Not Included

Flights
Meals (except breakfast)
Optional Bolshoi tickets
Personal expenses