
Free day: centre, parks and viewpoints
Alexander Garden, Red Square, Zaryadye, Gorky Park, Neskuchny Garden and Sparrow Hills.
Why this route
A full day of outdoor places without mandatory admission.
Route step by step
1Alexander 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: 45 min7 min walkPlace details
2Red Square
Moscow’s central historic square and an easy starting point for the city centre.
At stop: 45 min10 min walkPlace details
3Zaryadye Park
A modern park next to the Kremlin with river views and cultural spaces.
At stop: 75 min25 min by metroPlace details
4Gorky Park
A major riverside park for walks, sport and downtime next to Muzeon.
At stop: 90 min20 min walkPlace details
5Neskuchny Garden
A historic green section of the long park corridor along the Moskva River, directly adjoining Gorky Park. Compared with the more open spaces next door, it has shadier paths, varied terrain, old pavilions and more of a natural woodland atmosphere.
At stop: 70 min35 min walkPlace details
6Sparrow Hills
A high bank above the Moskva River with one of the city’s best-known panoramic viewpoints. From the observation area you can see Luzhniki, Moscow City and a broad section of the capital, while nearby paths lead into the green landscape of the nature reserve.
At stop: 60 minPlace details
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