The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation "on the line". Excursion for 175 people by bus and around Red Square
On Friday evening, a call came from the Academy of the Ministry of Education. The client, Elena, asked if we could organize a city tour for… 180 students, schoolchildren and their chaperones.
He said they were ready. I talked to Anton. We decided that we would do it, especially since the organizer provides the buses, which is very good. We were also asked that our guides not only receive tourists on Red Square, but also accompany them on buses from the hotel, telling them about the history of the surrounding area.
We have a TZ, we have a CP. With the following gist:
Task. 12/22/21 organize an excursion in accordance with the technical specifications in the Red Square area for schoolchildren, students, winners of the All-Russian essay competition, and their accompanying persons with a total number of 180-200 people, lasting 2.5 hours.
Solution. We offer our existing excursion route around Red Square and the adjacent historical district called “Heart of the Capital” with adaptation, as well as a short excursion program from the guests’ hotel to the venue with a total duration of 2.5 hours. We suggest dividing the excursionists into 6 groups (approximately 30 participants), each of which is led by a personal tour guide with the appropriate experience, qualifications and equipment (microphone).
We calculated the price by taking it from the price list excursions "Heart of the capital" for groups of 20-30 people, multiply by 6 (according to the number of guides involved) and add 6% (the tax we will pay). Along the way, he told us about our guides.
Communicating by phone and WhatsApp, we received additional instructions and information for organizing the excursion. Anton began preparing a team of guides.
The original plan was this:
Get off at Manezhnaya Square, put the children back on Vasilievsky Spusk. In the interval of 1.5-2 hours, walk around the "Heart of the Capital" and absorb all the beauty and new knowledge.
We have also provided additional information about parking:
It is necessary to keep in mind that parking on Vasilievsky descent is expensive (1000 rubles per hour), it is advisable to take this into account. You can wait there, or 10 minutes before boarding the guide calls the driver and says that "we are going", and then the driver drives up from Bolotnaya, let's say - there 300 rubles per hour.
The day before we received the bus seating chart:
1 bus - grades 4, 5 and 6; 2 bus - grades 6, 7 and a little bit 8; 3 bus - grades 8, 9, 10; 4 bus - grade 11 and SPO.
Our team of guides included two girls who love working with children, so they were entrusted with the youngest excursionists - primary school children. In addition, the organizer logically suggested that two of the six guides wait for the excursionists already in the area of Red Square, since there are four buses.
They sent us the bus route.
Route of the excursion bus with schoolchildren
It has become even clearer what exactly to talk about on the route, which means you can prepare in more detail.
Generally speaking, the time before the New Year is the period of the biggest traffic jams. Anton predicted that on the day of the excursion our buses would move for 2 hours, which I conveyed to the organizers, who, in turn, were most worried about the severe cold predicted for that day.
In the end, that’s how it turned out. The shortest day of the year turned out to be very cold, and Moscow was barely moving in a traffic jam. It was decided to start a walking route approximately from Kotelnicheskaya Embankment through Zaryadye Park.
But there was a plus in this situation: schoolchildren from all over Russia (some were from villages, some from the Caucasus) first spent two hours admiring the Moscow views, accompanied by a fascinating story from a guide from a warm bus, and then walked for an hour in the invigorating frost along Red Square and its surroundings.
In the report it looked like this:
December 22, 2021 from 16 to 19:00 Bureau “Radius” represented by IP Kolmakova E.A. carried out a tour of Moscow from the Izmailovo Beta hotel to Red Square and its important cultural and historical surroundings on customer buses for students 4-11 grades, students (winners of the All-Russian Composition Olympiad), and their accompanying people.
Along the route, participants got acquainted with the history of Moscow and the observed places: the summer residence of the Russian tsars Izmailovo, Peter's places in Semenovsky, Preobrazhensky and the floodplain of the Yauza River, amusing regiments, the oldest Moscow park - Lefortovo. The former palaces of these historical districts were shown. The excursionists learned about Bauman University (and about the history of Bauman himself), saw the creative quarters “Art Play” and “Winzavod”, “Spaso-Andronikov Monastery, on the territory of which Andrei Rublev is buried and the oldest stone building in Moscow is located. In the Garden Ring area, participants continued to get acquainted with history - the formation of Moscow rings throughout its history, the buildings of the center, and then heard about the modern development of Moscow. On Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, the guides introduced the children and accompanying people to the legends of Stalin’s high-rise buildings, from the architectural features to the details of the life of their privileged and famous residents of the Soviet period. The listeners were also told about the ancient princes Ivan Kalita and Dmitry Donskoy (while viewing the latter’s monument).
And at the end, the participants were treated to the pearl of the program - a walking tour in six organized groups along the main symbols of the capital with a detailed story about their past, present and future: the ultra-modern Zaryadye Park, New Year's Red Square, the memorial Alexander Garden, Varvarka Street, Vasilyevsky Spusk, St. Basil's Cathedral, The Mausoleum, the Historical Museum, and, of course, the legendary GUM.
The total duration of the excursion was 3 hours.
Number of participants: 175 people.
Number of guides: 6
On Friday, the documents were handed over to the Academy of the Ministry of Education, and the reviews were handed over to us. We hope to see you again.
PS The photos were taken by the guides during the excursion, at dusk, so the photo quality is not very good.
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We took a tour of Taganka designed for 12-year-old children. It was an excellent programme. We covered a great deal of ground and learnt so much. We discovered the story of Dryanaya Street and discussed the Vladimir Highway, the surrounding monasteries and churches, and the Old Believers. We now know where Korovin was born, where Stanislavsky was born and raised, where the Morozov merchant children lived, and why Arseny Morozov was considered such an outrageous figure in his day. We also discussed Solzhenitsyn, discovered where Stalin Avenue was supposed to be built, saw the bunker, walked to the Russian metochion of the Mount Athos Monastery, and learnt why the Illuzion cinema made Taganka famous. Of course, no tour would have been complete without Vysotsky and Lyubimov. We also touched briefly on Taganka Prison, although naturally we did not go there. All in all, it was an exceptionally rich and informative tour! Our guide Alexander was superb!
Our thanks to our guide Alexander for a magnificent sightseeing tour. Alexander’s love for Moscow and its history, his wide-ranging knowledge, elegant and engaging delivery, and personal charm make the tour not merely interesting and informative, but truly delightful! Thank you, Alexander! Tatiana and Tatiana, St Petersburg
On July 18th, we participated in the "Soul of Moscow" group tour led by Alexander. Kitay-gorod and its surroundings revealed a new side to us, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Some of us began intensively studying related materials to broaden our horizons. We'll be back, and we highly recommend it! You won't regret it.
Good afternoon, on June 23rd we had a tour called " The Soul of Moscow ," led by Alexander. He's a very pleasant young man. We visited such lovely courtyards and alleys with him that we never even knew existed, and we learned so much. We really enjoyed everything, and we hope to continue our acquaintance. Alexander! Thank you! We had a great time with you, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. See you there!
This isn't my first time with Radius. This time, I took the Moscow metro . The goal was not only to admire the underground palaces but also to learn how to navigate the metro. As a resident of a region without a metro, I was a bit apprehensive and didn't understand how to navigate the metro. Of course, the internet helps, but live communication is much better. Tour guide Yulia handled this task perfectly. The information was accessible and interesting, the presentation was calm, and the communication style was very friendly. Thank you very much for the tour and the practical experience.
Good afternoon! I gave the "Soul of Moscow" tour to some of the capital's guests. We were thrilled to hear our guide, Anton. It was so informative and engaging, and very warm. To say we were absolutely delighted is an understatement. It turned out to be a truly family-friendly excursion. We learned so many interesting facts. The material was presented professionally, all our questions were answered, and we saw so much. It was simply WOW! Thank you so much, Anton, he's the best!!!!! From now on, I'll only come to you, the Radius team. I highly recommend it. I promise we'll see each other again soon on other tours.
Overall, the tour left a positive impression! Thanks to Alexander for the walk through the courtyards and atmospheric spots of Kitay-Gorod; we certainly wouldn't have done it on our own. The tour was comfortable, and the guide spoke confidently and calmly. One thing we personally missed: we would have liked more of the historical part, relating to ancient Moscow and the history of Kitay-Gorod. There were quite a few stories about the Soviet period and the bar scene, but for our group, this wasn't particularly relevant. We think the program could be a little more tailored to the age and interests of the group. It would also have been interesting to add more historical facts, monuments, and details about old Moscow and the area itself. That said, the tour was still interesting, and some places and churches were truly memorable. These aren't really "cons," but rather suggestions for an even more comprehensive program.
Hello! We had a corporate group of 10 people. Our guide was Anton, and we had a tour of Bulgakov. I would like to point out the excellent organization; everything went smoothly. The managers were very accommodating to our changes in the number of participants. The bus was very comfortable. Anton is a super-engaged and motivated guide. He lives this history and is delighted to share his knowledge and create an unforgettable experience. Everything went well. I highly recommend it!
Thank you for a fascinating tour! It gave me so much food for thought to explore! Note: Review of the "Zamoskvorechye" tour with guide Maria.
I'd like to express my gratitude on behalf of our team! Thank you for keeping to our scheduled schedule despite our lack of organization. Our colleagues appreciated your preparation for the tour! It was informative. Note: Review of the "Modern Residential Complexes, Factory Past, and Avant-Garde" tour of the ZILART residential complex with guide Maria. Maria prepared and conducted a customized tour for employees of the Samolet Group of Companies development company.
Thank you! You have great talent. Good luck! ☺️ You're a wonderful guide! Thank you again! Note: This is a review of the corporate tour "The Heart of the Capital" with guide Maria.
Thank you for a wonderful day today!!)) Note: review of the excursion "The Soul of Moscow" with guide Maria
On behalf of the whole family, I want to thank you for a very informative and interesting tour! Note: This is a review of the "Palace Dungeons" tour with guide Maria.
Good afternoon! I'd like to express my gratitude and that of my guide for organizing the tour! We were very pleased. We'd like to do it again in October, but on a different route — ZIL. Note: This refers to the tour for Samolet Group developers, led by guide Maria.
Thanks to Alexander for the bar tour of Baumanka ! It was fun, exciting, and we discovered so many new places! Awesome! May we reach new heights!
Good afternoon! I was on a tour of Sukharevskaya Square — we went all the way to Tsvetnoy Boulevard. I didn't expect it to be so interesting! For those wondering whether to go — go for it! It truly became one of my most memorable summer memories!
Anastasia, good morning! Thank you and Masha for yesterday! The speakers are happy. The connection through the headphones was often lost, especially at the checkpoint, but that's just our current situation. You could hear if you were standing close, no more than 1.5 meters away. Colleagues have already asked for your contact information. I'd be happy to share it and look forward to another opportunity to work with you. Special thanks to the Director for the Bureau . Note: " Heart of the Capital " tour for participants of the 2025 Moscow Oncology Forum. Guides: Anastasia and Maria.
We'd like to thank Anton and Alexander for leading the tour! It was fascinating to hear how the Krasnaya Presnya district developed and how Prokhorov's influence on our city's development. It was a pleasant immersion into a quiet, previously unexplored area!
Good afternoon, thank you so much, Anastasia. The " Uncle Gilyai " tour was fantastic. Even though we're Muscovites and know a lot about Moscow, the experience was amazing, so much new and interesting happened. We'll definitely be back.
Thank you for the " Heart of Moscow " and " Khamovniki " tours. Anton, a knowledgeable and passionate Moscow guide, gave me the tour. He's a great storyteller, intelligent, well-read, and captivating. You've truly opened up my Moscow to me! I'll definitely be back next summer to explore Moscow with you. I'll recommend your wonderful tour program to all my friends!
Excursions with the Radius travel agency are always a positive experience if you choose them. We planned a tour of Zamoskvorechye on our next visit. We've worked with our guide, Anton, before. We'll definitely recommend him to everyone we know. The tour is informative, not overloaded with dates, and the information is comprehensive yet easy to understand, as it's presented in a light, narrative manner, not like a history textbook, dry and academic. Thank you for this approach. We'll definitely use the Radius agency again on our next visit to Moscow.
Thank you so much for the tour of Zamoskvorechye . Despite the weather, it was very interesting and informative! Note: this refers to the tour with guide Anton.
A huge thank you to Anastasia. We had a fantastic tour of the Patriki district. We learned so much. Anastasia is a true master of her craft. The tour was captivating, not at all boring, lively and interesting. Everyone was delighted. We were full of new impressions. I definitely recommend it. You won't be disappointed!
We explored the Soul of Moscow with my family and Radius on my birthday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the walk! Anton shared so many interesting facts about the capital and its history, taking us into spiritual depths no one else had even suspected. Most of us were either born or longtime Moscow residents who spent a lot of time walking around. It was educational, heartwarming, and unforgettable. 🙂 Overall, this wasn't my first time walking around Moscow with Anton, and each time was a real adventure!