Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Tour

Explore the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and try to solve all mysteries the tallest Orthodox cathedral in the world hides. Then visit the observation deck to view Moscow from above.

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Highlights

Learn the unbelievable history of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Explore the details of the tallest orthodox Cathedral in the world
Go up to the observation deck to see all of Moscow

Description

This tour offers the unique opportunity to go inside the most famous Orthodox cathedral in Russia and to see Moscow from atop its towering heights. After meeting your tour guide, you’ll start at the main gate of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Learn about the inside interior and frescos, as well as the unbelievable history of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. It was first opened to the public att the end of the 19th century but was demolished by order of Joseph Stalin, former General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, in order to build the Palace of Soviets with at monument to Vladimir Lenin at the top. In the second part of the tour you will have a chance to go up to the observation deck where you can have a look at Moscow city and the Kremlin.