Neurally generated stories with pictures that are hard to keep silent about. Lyrics, subtle humor and philosophy, where famous historical figures are placed in the proposed circumstances.
Meeting on Ivanovskaya Hill: Football and Poetry
On Ivanovskaya Gorka in Moscow, hidden from the city noise, two talents once converged, like two rays of light on a single path. There, Vladimir Gilyarovsky, known to many, and the poet Andrei Bely were discussing football, each seeking to defend their own ideas. Gilyarovsky, with his lively temperament and sharp wit, recounted how, in his youth, on the playgrounds, boys played ball, with passion and ardor in their eyes, and…
A meeting of eras on Sukharevskaya Square
On Sukharevskaya Square, where past and future intertwine in an endless interplay of time, an incredible event once occurred. The damp Moscow air, scented with the scent of rain, seemed to conceal something magical, as elusive as history itself. On the square where the majestic Sukharev Tower once stood, he appeared—the man who defies time and gravity, Elon Musk. He stood, pensively gazing at the gray Moscow clouds…
Secrets of Red Square: A Meeting of Bulgakov and St. Basil's Cathedral
One foggy Moscow evening, Mikhail Bulgakov strolled leisurely through Red Square, pondering the fate of Russia. The square, shrouded in a light haze, seemed to conceal its secrets from him. Suddenly, he noticed a figure stepping away from St. Basil's Cathedral. It was Saint Basil himself. Bulgakov paused to get a better look at his unusual companion. Basil, dressed in bright robes, approached and, as if he had guessed…
Churchill and Yashin: A Football Argument in the Chest of Drawers
One warm summer day, an unusual discussion erupted in the Chest of Drawers House, a building whose baroque form attracts tourists and Muscovites alike. Here, in the heart of Moscow, two prominent figures gathered to discuss nothing less than football. Of course, the very idea of their meeting seemed unlikely, but, as often happens in history, the incredible does happen. In the cozy hall, adorned with carved ceilings and antique…
Gogol and the Secrets of the Egg House: Crime in Moscow
On a foggy Moscow morning, as the city was just beginning to awaken, a thoughtful figure could be seen among the bustling crowds on Arbat Street. It was Nikolai Gogol, the great writer whose works were full of riddles and secrets. That day, Gogol was heading toward an unusual building known as the Egg House. This strange structure, built in the early 2000s, was known for its…
The Ghost and Peter I: A Moscow Fairytale
On a dark and damp night, when Moscow is shrouded in thick fog, a ghost glides through narrow streets where shadows play hide-and-seek with the light of the streetlamps. Its path leads to the Pertsov House-Tower, a majestic building with ornate façades, as if straight out of a fairy tale. This house was once home to the great Feodor Chaliapin, and now echoes of the past and whispers of antiquity haunt it. A ghost, once mysterious and…
Shadows of the Past and Faith in Moscow: A Walk with Nikolai
Fog enveloped Moscow like a thin blanket of smoke, creating the illusion that time had slowed, entangled in the web of past centuries. On Tverskoy Boulevard, amid the bustling stream of passersby, one man stood out—a tour guide named Nikolai. His old cloak fluttered in the wind like a sail, carrying thoughts into the past. Today, he was leading a tour through the shadows of the boyar families—the Golitsyns and Miloslavskys, who were said to…
A Meeting of Eras in Kitai-Gorod: A Tour Guide and Mayakovsky
On one of those cool autumn days, when the sky above Moscow is covered with gray clouds like dust sacks, history brought together two extraordinary people—a Moscow tour guide and the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. Their meeting took place in the very heart of the ancient capital, on the streets of Kitai-Gorod, where every stone holds memories of great events and people. The tour guide, a young man with a sparkle in his eyes and passion…
Meeting a legend in a bar in Kitay-gorod
One of those days when the Moscow sky was covered with clouds and a cold wind penetrated under clothes, a young student from distant Tomsk named Anna, who decided to spend her summer holidays in the capital, went for a walk along the old streets of Kitai-gorod. The city was noisy and seething, as it should be on a summer day, when all of Moscow seemed to spill out onto the streets. Anna, walking along the winding alleys,…
Masons of Moscow and Dostoevsky's hologram in the metro
It was a special day at the Arbatskaya metro station. Winter was gradually giving way to spring, and the first rays of the sun softly illuminated the ancient mosaics and bas-reliefs decorating the walls of the station, built in the Stalinist Empire style. Something unusual was happening in Moscow that day. At the center of events was none other than the great writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. However, not he himself, but his holographic projection,…
The Swindler Semyon and Yesenin: Moscow Comedy
On a cool autumn day, when the leaves on Nikolskaya Street rustled underfoot as if someone had forgotten to turn off an old record, a variety of characters gathered in a bar on Nikolskaya Street. Among them, one stood out - the elusive swindler Semyon, known for his talent for getting involved in adventures and getting away with it. That day, inspired by new Western sanctions, Semyon was developing his next plan.…
Mayakovsky and Woland: Meeting at the English Club
On a foggy morning, when Moscow was awakening under a grey sky, like an old book suddenly brought to life, the English Club in Moscow opened its doors to unusual guests. Majestic columns, like guards, watched over everyone who dared to enter. That morning, the silence was broken by the steps of two figures whose shadows seemed to merge with the ancient walls. Vladimir Mayakovsky, with his usual energy, like…
How a young boy became a guide on Red Square
On a hot summer day, when the sun was beating down so hard that the asphalt was melting, a young scientist named Sasha, who everyone in the area knew as a real lad, decided to take a walk near the Kremlin. His head was spinning with thoughts about a new project he had conceived for one of his creative commissions. The project was difficult, but Sasha was not one to give up. Red Square was full of…
When Poetry Meets Patronage in Moscow
That evening, Vladimir Mayakovsky walked thoughtfully through the streets of the capital, reflecting on the nature of art and its influence on society. It was a turbulent time, and Moscow was seething with new ideas and movements, like a huge cauldron in which thoughts and passions boil. In the light of the lanterns illuminating the pavements, the poet pondered his upcoming meeting with the influential patron and collector Pavel Tretyakov. He knew that the conversation would be…
Dispute on Vasilievsky Spusk: Moscow vs. St. Petersburg
Vasilievsky Spusk, like a theater stage, spread out before Konstantin Stanislavsky and Vladimir Gilyarovsky when they clashed in a dispute about the superiority of two cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg. A summer evening, framed by the warm rays of the sunset, enveloped the ancient walls of the Kremlin, reflecting in them the reflection of centuries. "Moscow is the soul of Russia," Stanislavsky said with a confident gesture, looking at his interlocutor. "Here everyone...
Advantages of individual excursions over group ones
- All information from the guide is only for you.
- You don't have to get up early or come at an inconvenient time. You choose when.
- The opportunity to discuss personal impressions and emotions with the guide during the process.
- An atmosphere of tranquility and privacy.
- The guide doesn't make stops at points of sale (at least we certainly don't).
- Take a break when needed - to rest or take photos.
- Without loud laughter and inappropriate jokes from other tour participants.
- Take a good look at the sight - they won't leave without you.
- All attention is on you. Answers to all your questions.
- There is less strain on your hearing and attention, since the guide is literally right next to you and speaks only for you.
- Possibility of adapting the route to your preferences and interests.
- Your photos will not be crowded with other participants.
- Individual Moscow guide remembers you, and you remember him. Such moments remain in memory.
- On a private tour you go deeper.
- Possibility to visit places closed to large groups.
- Opportunity to gain insight or exclusive information.
- The excursion can be either educational or easy, depending on your wishes.
- We pay special attention to the places that interest you.
- Absence of outside pressure.
How much more expensive are personal tours than mass tours?
If you are alone or in pairs, then a sum of several thousand for a walking tour of the city or twenty thousand for a car excursion is significant.
But if you're going for a walk with family or friends, the cost for an individual participant approaches one or two thousand - the amount that each person would pay for a group excursion with strangers.
For your group of 8 or more people, the price becomes even lower when calculated per person, making a private tour truly attractive.
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A mass excursion is tourism, an individual excursion is a journey through the city’s secrets with a personal guide.
The excursion bureau "Radius" offers cultural and historical walks around Moscow, covering the rich history and culture of the capital. Our stylish guides, avoiding memorized texts, make each excursion unique and lively. You can choose a walking route or a sightseeing program by car, as well as order the creation of an individual route, which is especially important for demanding guests, including journalists and foreigners.
For corporate clients, we organize excursions, taking into account our experience working with companies such as Yandex and Russian Railways. We also have gift certificates for excursions available, which makes them an original gift for friends and family. A walk around Moscow with our guide is not only an educational, but also a stylish journey. We conduct excursions in Russian, English, German, Spanish and Hebrew, using various types of transport, including bicycles and scooters.