Essential Moscow in 2–3 hours
Red Square, Alexander Garden, GUM and Zaryadye with almost no transport.
Why this route
A compact central walk with minimal transfers.
Route step by step
- 1
Red Square
Moscow’s central historic square and an easy starting point for the city centre.
At stop: 40 min5 min walkPlace details 
2Alexander Garden
A landscaped walking area along the western Kremlin wall, connecting Manezhnaya Square, the Kremlin entrances and Borovitskaya Square. Memorials and close views of the Kremlin sit beside tree-lined paths, flowerbeds and places for a short rest.
At stop: 30 min7 min walkPlace details
3GUM
A historic shopping arcade along the eastern side of Red Square, notable not only for its stores but also for its elegant interior galleries, glass roofs and the atmosphere of a traditional Moscow passage. It is an easy indoor pause between the major landmarks of the city centre.
At stop: 35 min8 min walkPlace details
4Zaryadye Park
A modern park next to the Kremlin with river views and cultural spaces.
At stop: 60 minPlace details
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