3.5-hour Excursion to Armoury and Diamond Fund

Visit two of the world's most famous museums - the Armory Chamber and the Diamond Fund to see some amazing treasures from the Russian Empire, including the jewels of the royal family.

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Highlights

Marvel at the treasures of the Diamond Fund (it is possible to use an audio guide)
Visit the Armory Chamber and its collection of unique jewelry, court regalia, armor, coronation dresses, and golden carriages
See some of the world-famous Easter Eggs by Karl Faberge

Description

Your excursion begins with a walking tour of Alexander Garden, one of the largest in the city and containing the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame. Then, visit the Armory Chambers, a part of the Kremlin Palace Complex which houses vast amounts of valuable and invaluable artifacts gathered over the years. Here, you can marvel at the treasures of Russian tsars - carriages and thrones, clothes of Russian emperors, a collection of weapons, armor, jewelry, household items, coaches, knight armor and the famous Monomakh hat. Learn about the significance of what you're seeing with an audio guide. The tour continues with an excursion to the Diamond Fund, which houses treasures of the Russian Empire carefully collected from the 18th century. Here, the highlight will certainly be the jewels of the royal family, the imperial symbols of power - admire the the crown and the scepter with the famous diamond 'Orlov.' You can visit the Diamond Fund with an audio guide. You'll also get the chance to see in person the fabulous and priceless Easter eggs by Karl Faberge.

Includes

Entrance tickets
Tour guide
Travel by public transport
Food and drinks
Souvenirs

Important Information

Please note that it is forbidden to take photos in the Armory Chamber and the Diamond Fund
This tour involves significant amounts of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes and do not forget your umbrellas (in Moscow it often rains)!