Top Moscow Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a rare opportunity to shoot Soviet military weapons at a shooting range in Moscow. Learn the basics and fire off rounds from classic firearms such as a Yarygin pistol, AK-47, and a Dragunov sniper, all under the guidance of a professional instructor. Choose from a variety of different packages including up to 60 live bullets.

No, we are not kidding! We will bring you to ride a tank on an off-road training path, shoot Russian military weapons and fire off a bazooka. What’s more? We include an army field Russian lunch, with vodka, and a visit to the park patriot! Come get some good old Russian fun in a crazy 8-hour excursion full of surprises.

Our Professional English Speaking Instructor will teach you about the history of the best gun in the world, how it works, and most importantly how it became the symbol of outstanding quality in Soviet weaponry. During this lesson, you will learn how to operate the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, the Soviet AK-47, and the optional Soviet Dragunov SVD sniper rifle. You will learn how to properly hold, aim, and shoot from both a supported and unsupported positions. You will feel the power of the most famous gun in the world. At the end of the lesson you can proudly say "I can shoot a Kalashnikov"! We provide professional photography of your entire experience which includes 30+ digital photos and videos. Your paper targets are yours to keep! Our experience includes up to 60 rounds of live ammunition. 50 rounds of 7.62x39mm for AK-47, and an optional 10 rounds of 7.62x54mm for the Soviet Dragunov SVD sniper rifle. You MUST be 18 years or older to shoot. Valid Passport required.

Combine your sightseeing with an immersion in traditional Russian culture on this full-day tour. Meet in the morning in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral, and hop aboard your classic, Soviet-era van. You’ll leave city limits to visit the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius (Russia’s most important monastery). Then, head to a traditional lakeside banya for a classic Russian spa experience. Enjoy several hours of treatments, including a skin scrub, and follow up your banya experience with a three-course dinner. Finally, return to Moscow in the evening.

An enlightened combo... Half partying and half sightseeing, Moscow by night onboard a Soviet van is the ideal excursion for people who are keen to discover the city while having fun! Onboard our Soviet van, you will find a minibar offering at your convenience cold water, Russian beers and Soviet champagne. Caviar toasts (on request) will also accompany you along the way. Choose your favorite Russian song on the speaker and let's go! For the next 3 hours, you'll drive around the illuminated capital, discovering no less than 12 key sights. The van will stop 5 times for your guide to reveal the history and secrets of the major spots. Finally, we’ll drop you off at your hotel or in a bar/club to dance till sunrise.

Get out of Moscow and into the surrounding countryside without the hassle of driving or planning public transport. This private guided tour takes you to two towns on the Golden Ring. Visit the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church in Sergiev Posad and see medieval architecture in Pereslavl Zalessky.

Enjoy an entertaining way of discovering Moscow on this morning tour. Meet your guide in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral, and hop aboard your classic, Soviet-era vehicle. Over the course of the next few hours, you’ll travel around Moscow and will see its key highlights, including the KGB Building, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and more. You’ll also learn the stories behind the sights from your guide, and will enjoy Russian drinks and snacks as you explore.

Experience Russia's capital first-hand on a private walking tour. Join an expert guide for a look into Moscow history beginning with the Kremlin, which means 'fortress inside a city.' See the Soviet-style State Kremlin Palace and magnificent Cathedral Square, home to some of Russia's most notable Orthodox churches. Continue to Red Square where you'll find the onion-domed St. Basil's—one of Moscow's most iconic structures—and GUM, a famous Russian department store. Next up, visit Lybyanka Square to view the former headquarters of the KGB, followed by a stroll along Myasnitskaya Street.

Party-loving travelers will enjoy this night out on the town in Moscow. Finish off a busy day of sightseeing with a few relaxing drinks (which may turn into a more high-energy night of dancing at a club, if you let it!) You’ll be driven around in a Soviet-era van and taken to unique, memorable bars. Don’t waste time in overpriced tourist traps with sub-standard drinks, as your local guides will only show you the best places.

Get out of the city without the hassle of driving or planning public transport on this small-group tour from Moscow to the Golden Ring. Visit such historic attractions as the Chernigovsky Skete (monks retreat), take part in a matryoshka doll-painting or candle-making class, and taste locally made beverages and snacks.

See Moscow from another perspective with a cruise on the Moskva River. You'll escape the crowds of visitors as you hop aboard an elegant boat with a private guide and set off along the water, admiring views of the Kremlin, Novodevichy Convent, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and Moscow State University. Hear about Moscow's historical periods, and sip of cup of coffee or tea served with dessert.

Escape Moscow center for a day and explore the real Russia: meet 120 huskies and go for a trek in the nature with them. More than discovering breathtaking landscapes, you'll have the chance to experience kayaking on the Moskva river!

Admire the historical Russian city of Dimitrov, founded in the year 1154, on a hot air balloon ride with transport from Moscow. This private tour provides the chance to float through the air on a 60-minute balloon flight, looking down on the picturesque landscape outside Moscow. A glass of Champagne and a certificate are included to celebrate your adventure.

The ultimate off-the-beaten-track adventure, this small-group tour combines two out-of-the-box thrills. First, don a headlamp and go urban spelunking through an underground network of tunnels. Then, hop in a vintage-style military van for an off-road ride across the countryside, where you’ll even power across a river.

You will discover a unique 700 years old monastery in the heart of Moscow and enjoy a traditional russian dinner in the monks' refectory. Spend an evening in this mythical place marked by the steps of Vasily the third, Peter the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. Your guide will detail the history of the monastery and share anecdotes fuelled by centuries of rich history. On your way to the bell tower, you will encounter the world's only ceramic iconostase. On top of the bell tower, enjoy the sunset illuminating Moscow's rooftops. After the visit, you will seat down at the monks table, in the refectory. There, under the magnificent painted dome, you will enjoy a traditional Russian dinner with soups, salads, stew, bakeries and breads, all freshly baked within the monastery walls.

Explore history-steeped Sergiev Posad on this private day trip from Moscow. Ride a train or bus to the ‘Golden Ring’ town, a group of once-powerful towns, and admire its wooden architecture, churches, and museums. Tour the showpiece UNESCO-listed Trinity Lavra monastery with its gold- and onion-domed cathedrals, monks, and museums; and visit Sergiev's Toy Museum, seeing its 'matryoshka' (Russian nesting dolls). Break for some 'kvas' (rye bread brew) and tasty local bread during your explorations.

See Moscow from the water on a private boat cruise along the Moskva River. Learn about Moscow history as you navigate past the Kremlin, the Peter the Great Statue, and several historic bridges, then walk to Gorky Park for coffee at an atmospheric café.

“Tanks driving” is a real opportunity to variegate your everyday life, brighten up holidays or just get a bunch of ​​emotions, a surge of adrenaline and unspeakable feel of extreme! We offer you, along with your friends, family members, colleagues or new acquaintances, to pay a visit to our tank training ground and for several hours to be in real soldier’s boots.

Experience Moscow from a whole new angle with a 2.5-hour guided sightseeing cruise along the Moscow River. An expert guide will pick you up at your hotel to embark on this relaxing day tour, which takes in many of the capital city's top attractions including the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Kremlin—otherwise known as “The Heart of Moscow.” Enjoy onboard refreshments (own expense), sit back and simply savor the surrounding scenery as you go.

Take advantage of one of the unique winter activities in Moscow and enjoy the thrill of a snowmobile ride through a picturesque snowy forest. Your day will begin with a pick up from your hotel or apartment in Moscow and a 40-minute drive to the place where your adventure will start. Cut loose on the brand new machines and explore wide-open areas you could only imagine with an hour free-riding. You will first be introduced to the sport of snowmobiling in a safe, exciting and informative environment. Depending on your level and desired experience, training and a basic obstacle course will prepare you for the snowmobile ride. Once you have completed your orientation, your guide will lead you on a journey through magnificent terrain, including old-growth forests. • Dress warm! • 1 snowmobile is provided for 2 people. • Teens are allowed to drive at 16 years old. Under 16 years old can join as passengers.

The major metropolitan centers offer only one version of life in Russia. For many Russians, life is quieter and led in provincial towns and villages. This private full day tour gives you the chance to explore the towns of Vladimir and Suzdal. Travel with a private guide into the countryside where you can see and learn about rural Russia as it was in the past and is now.

You have finally got to the Winter Paradise with plenty of snow in Moscow and want to go skiing or just have some great country-side experience? Then this tour is a great choice for you. You will be able to see the ancient town of Dmitrov (appr. 65 km from Moscow) with its beautiful Kremlin and churches and then head to the best Ski resort in close proximity to Moscow. Apart from skiing you can do toboggan (sledge) activities that are especially great for children or just have a nice winter walk in the forest next to the best ski slopes in Moscow area, enjoying great views and taking winter drinks at a local bar. Lovely experience!

Moscow is a very green city and has many parks inhabited by birds and other wildlife. There are many different habitats such as forests, fields, swamps, riverside, lakes, farmland and anthropogenic areas. During our adventure I will guide you through the local birds and tell how to distinguish them by voice and appearance. I will also provide the information about birds biology. We could also discuss the ornithological science and local traditions. At some parks you can see historical places of interest. Please make sure that you wear comfortable weather-proof cloth and shoes.

- trails of various complexity; - reliable and safe equipment; - equipment included; - A team of experienced instructors; - favorable prices for the rental of snowmobiles, cheesecakes and tubing; - convenient location in the picturesque suburbs; - Individual approach to each client - 1 snowmobile is provided for 2 people.