2–Hour Legendary Bolshoi Theatre Historical Tour

Visit Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre, the temple of ballet. Take the unique opportunity to see the historical building after the grand renovation, have a close look at the Tsars' box, learn some of the theatre's secrets and even get a peek behind the scenes.

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Highlights

See the legendary historical stage where famous Russian ballets were first performed
Enter the Presidential box, once belonging to the Tsars
Watch a rehearsal of a ballet
Walk through the Emperial dining and dancing rooms

Description

Meet your guide at your hotel and head to the theatre. Marvel at the magnificent facade of the grand Bolshoi Theatre. Enter the main hall and admire a 6–tier auditorium elaborately decorated with crimson and gold embellishments. Receive an insightful introduction to the theatre's turbulent history, hearing of the fires and neglect that threatened to destroy the building forever. If the time is right, you may even get to see some ballet before the first night! Admire the pristine renovations as you see box seats once reserved for Russian emperors, and visit the Royal Foyer, a resting place for emperors during performance intervals. Listen to legends surrounding the incredible acoustics and then return to the entrance to bid your private guide a fond farewell.

Includes

Private guide in Russian
Translator
Entrance fee
Photo permit
Paid pick-up €15 per group, unlimited amount of people
Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

Please note that you are allowed to take photos of everything except rehearsals
Seeing the rehearsals is not guaranteed, as the theater reserves the right to change the schedule without notifications
Please be aware that you will be informed about the exact starting time by the tour operator after booking