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Individual excursion to the sights of the Basmanny district of Moscow

Basmanny

Individual excursion to the sights of the Basmanny district of Moscow

From the Red Gate to Yelokhovskaya Square
Walking tour
2 hours 30 minutes
From 7 000 

An old noble extremely literary district on the outer side of the Garden Ring. Pushkin and Lermontov were born in these picturesque places, and the highest nobility once settled. Gardens and estates, Old and New Basmanny streets, there were fables, ups and downs, centuries-old traces of hoary antiquity and vibrant student life in the neighborhood - the charm of the Basmanny district will not leave anyone indifferent. On the route: a high-rise building on the Red Gate, the Institute of Noble Maidens, the estate of Prince Kuragin, the needle-shaped Church of Peter and Paul, built according to a drawing by Peter the Great, the mysterious mansion of the rich man Stakheev, the Garden named after. Bauman, the travel palace of Vasily the Third, the surveying institute, the Muravyov-Apostles museum-estate, the outbuilding of the disgraced Chaadaev, Razgulay Square, the house-museum of V.L. Pushkin, the irresistible cathedral of the Epiphany Yelokhovsky Cathedral.

Background

Still, it is noteworthy that the owners of the names that we associate with St. Petersburg, Dostoevsky, Pushkin and Lermontov, were born in Moscow. Moreover, the last two of the geniuses of poetry are in the Basmanny region. Therefore, the excursion promises to be entertaining. From Peter to our time through the history of those wondrous years.

Let's meet

Red Gate, monument to M.Yu. Lermontov

HEAD OF "RADIUS", TOUR GUIDE latigin

Anton Latynin Moscow expert, theater and literary critic, author and leader of dozens of thematic excursions around Moscow in Russian, German and English. He received higher education in Russia and Germany. Graduate of the National Research University Higher School of Economics with a degree in journalism and media communications. A native Muscovite.

Video excerpt from the excursion

Reviews

  1. Good afternoon, we had an excursion on June 23rd, “Soul of Moscow", Alexander conducted it.
    A very nice young man, we visited with him such lovely courtyards, alleys, the existence of which we did not even suspect, we learned so many new things,
    We really liked everything and hope to continue our acquaintance.
    Alexander! Thank you! We had a great time with you and thoroughly enjoyed it. See you soon!
    Tatyana, Galina, Nadezhda June 24, 2026
  2. This isn't the first time I've been with Radius. On my current visit to Moscow, I walked along the Moscow metroThe goal wasn't just 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 little 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.
    Julia June 20, 2026
  3. Good afternoon! I gave the "Soul of Moscow" tour to some of our guests in the capital. 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 was 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 you again soon on other tours.
    Inna May 26, 2026
  4. 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 experienced it on our own. The tour was comfortable, and the guide spoke confidently and calmly.

    What we personally missed: we would have liked more of a historical section related to ancient Moscow and the history of Kitay-gorod. There were quite a few stories about the Soviet period and bar life, but for our group, it wasn't very relevant. We think the program could have been 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.
    Ksenia May 25, 2026
  5. 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 story and takes great pleasure in sharing his knowledge and creating impressions.
    Everything went well. I recommend it!
    Oleg February 19, 2026
  6. Thank you for the interesting tour! It gave me a lot to explore!!!
    Note: Review of the excursion Zamoskvorechye with guide Maria
    Eugene December 7, 2025
  7. 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 tour “Modern Residential Complexes, Factory Past, and Avant-Garde” around the ZILART residential complex with guide Maria. prepared and conducted a tour based on an individual request for employees of the development company GC "Samolet"
    Team of the Samolet Group December 7, 2025
  8. Thank you! You have great talent. Good luck! ☺️ You are a wonderful guide! Thank you again!

    Note: Review on corporate excursion “Heart of the capital” with guide Maria
    Dmitriy December 7, 2025
  9. Thank you for a wonderful day today!!))
    Note: Review of the excursion “Soul of Moscow” with guide Maria
    Natalia December 7, 2025
  10. Let me thank you on behalf of my whole family for a very educational and interesting walk!
    Note: Review of the excursion Palace Dungeons with guide Maria
    Eugene December 7, 2025
  11. Good afternoon
    I'd like to express my gratitude and that of my supervisor for organizing the tour! We were very pleased.
    We would like to repeat this in October, but on a different route – ZIL.

    Note: This is about a tour for developers of the Samolet Group of Companies, conducted by guide Maria.
    Elya September 27, 2025
  12. Thanks to Alexander for the bar tour Baumanka! Fun, exciting and we discovered so many new places! Cool! New heights!
    Kira August 9, 2025
  13. Good afternoon
    Was on excursions along Sukharevskaya Square – we reached Tsvetnoy Boulevard, I didn’t expect it to be so interesting!
    For those who are wondering whether to go or not – go, it really has become one of the coolest summer memories!!!
    Kirill August 4, 2025
  14. Anastasia, good morning!
    Thank you and Masha for yesterday!
    The speakers are happy. The connection in the headphones often failed, especially at the checkpoint, but this is our current life situation. It was audible if they were standing close, no further than 1.5 meters. Colleagues have already asked for your contacts. I will gladly share and will be glad to have a new opportunity to work with you. Special thanks to the Director for the Bureau
    Note: excursion “Heart of the capital"for participants of the Moscow Oncology Forum 2025. Guides – Anastasia and Maria
    Tina July 8, 2025
  15. We would like to express our gratitude to Anton and Alexander for the conduct of the excursion!
    It was very interesting to hear how the Krasnaya district developed. Presni, how Prokhorov's figure influenced the development of our city. A pleasant dive into a quiet, previously unexplored area!
    Dmitriy July 8, 2025
  16. Good afternoon, thank you very much Anastasia, the excursion “Uncle Gilyai"It was simply 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.
    Victoria July 8, 2025
  17. Thank you for the excursions"The Heart of Moscow" And "Khamovniki"I was guided by Anton, a man who knows and loves Moscow. He's a good storyteller, smart, well-read, and captivating. You've opened up my Moscow to me! I'll definitely be back next summer and walking around Moscow with you. I'll recommend your wonderful sightseeing and walking program to all my friends!
    Julia July 1, 2025
  18. Excursions with the travel agency "Radius" are always positive emotions for you, if you have chosen this agency. On your next visit, you planned an excursion to Zamoskvorechye. This is not the first time we have met with the guide Anton. We definitely recommend him to all our friends. The tour is educational, not overloaded with dates, the information is voluminous, but easy to perceive, because it is presented not like in a history textbook, dryly and academically, but in a light narrative manner. Thank you for this approach. We will contact the Radius bureau more than once on our next visit to Moscow.
    Tatiana June 23, 2025
  19. Thank you so much for the tour ZamoskvorechyeDespite the weather, it was very interesting and educational!

    Note: we are talking about the excursion with the guide Anton
    Tatiana May 6, 2025
  20. Many thanks to Anastasia.
    There was a great tour of the area. Patricks.
    We learned a lot of new things. Anastasia is a master of her craft. The tour was exciting, not boring at all, lively and interesting. Everyone was satisfied. Full of new impressions. I definitely recommend it. You will be satisfied!
    Anna May 6, 2025
  21. Studied together with relatives and Radius The soul of Moscow on my birthday. Everyone enjoyed the walk immensely! Anton told us many interesting facts about the capital and its history, led us into such spiritual depths that no one present suspected. Although among us there were mainly those who either from birth or have been living in Moscow for a very long time and walk around it a lot. It was educational, soulful and unforgettable 🙂

    Overall, this wasn’t the first time I’ve walked around Moscow with Anton, and each time it was a real adventure!
    Olga May 4, 2025
  22. Anastasia, good afternoon!
    I wanted to express my gratitude once again for the wonderful excursion on Saturday - we really enjoyed the walk, the information and the communication with you, then we discussed for a long time what everyone remembered and what struck them. It would seem that you have lived in Moscow all your life, there was Moscow studies at school, but it turns out that you still don’t know so much!! In general, thank you very much, my mother said it was the best gift for her birthday!
    Note: this is about the excursion “Soul of Moscow
    Arina January 13, 2025
  23. Good day to all! I would like to share my impressions of the excursion "Journey to Christmas". Our guide was Anastasia. So! Everything was just magical: a slight frost of -4, snow, numerous Christmas trees, decorations, lights, garlands and all this to the interesting educational story of Anastasia. Despite the fact that we knew something about the New Year, there was a lot that was new, unexpected and interesting. And all this to the music of Tchaikovsky. In general, we are delighted. Thank you for the New Year mood you gave us. It is priceless!!!! Thank you!
    Victoria January 5, 2025
  24. Thank you for the tour! Guide - Maria and driver Georgy. I liked everything very much! It was interesting, exciting! Good luck!
    Irina January 4, 2025
  25. Many thanks to Anton, who gave us a tour of VDNKh and the heart of the capital. There were many fascinating stories, practical advice and interesting facts. Excellent organization. Time flew by. I recommend!
    Tatiana December 25, 2024

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Reports on the topic “Basmanny”

We organized a weekend excursion for SFT Group, a company the agency has been working with for several years. SFT Group commissions this series of itineraries from us year after year, and the 2025 excursion plan also included a number of walks: Patriki, Zamoskvorechye, Presnya, Khamovniki, and Preobrazhenka. On this program, Maria led the tour of Basmanny and Vorobyovy Gory. And on December 13, the group also planned a "Sultry Places" tour. Some of the participants on the Basmannaya excursion had been to the area before, but they knew little about Basmanny in general, so the guide's explanation was a major revelation for many. Along the route, the guests saw the many places and interesting buildings hidden between Novaya and Staraya Basmannaya. Read more...

You can also book a tour "Basmanny" and others.

Waters of Basmania". Conference for guides in Moscow
Conference "Waters of Basmania". Moscow Guides
The head of "Radius" Anton at the "Waters of Basmania" conference
Moscow guides and Anton Latynin at the "Waters of Basmania" conference
Leader Anton Latynin at the "Waters of Basmania" conference

Local history isn't just about excursions. From time to time, fellow Moscow experts hold thematic conferences. Anton Latynin, head of our bureau, attended one such scientific and practical event, organized by the Basmania Museum. The venue was the Museum of Moscow on Zubovsky Boulevard. The conference, codenamed "Waters of Basmania," was dedicated to the historical and natural heritage of the Basmanny District. The invited experts focused on water—the Yauza River, its underground tributaries, and the historical heritage along its banks. They discussed various typologies of district identity, from palaces to factories. Of particular interest to conference guests and attendees was the experts' insights into the vibrant life of the city's rivers and streams, which is often invisible on the surface. Read more...

You can also book a tour "Basmanny" and others.

Advantages of individual excursions in Moscow

  • All attention is on you. Answers to all your questions.
  • You hear everything the tour guide says.
  • A personal guide remembers you, and you remember him. Such moments remain in memory.
  • We pay special attention to the places that interest you, for example, individual excursion in the Basmanny district.
  • The guide doesn't make stops at points of sale (at least we certainly don't).
  • No one is in a hurry. Take a good look at the sights - they won't leave without you.
  • On a private tour you go deeper.
  • The possibility of adapting the route to your preferences and interests, including an excursion from Krasnye Vorota or in the area of the Baumanskaya metro station.
  • Without loud laughter and inappropriate jokes from other tour participants.
  • Take a break when needed - to rest or take photos.
  • There is less strain on your hearing and attention, since the guide is literally right next to you and speaks only for you.
  • The opportunity to discuss personal impressions and emotions with the guide during the process.
  • Possibility to visit places closed to large groups.
  • The excursion can be either educational or easy, depending on your wishes.
  • Your photos will not be crowded with other participants.
  • Absence of outside pressure.
  • Opportunity to gain insight or exclusive information.
  • You don't have to get up early or come at an inconvenient time. You choose when.
  • An atmosphere of tranquility and privacy.
 

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 Radius Bureau offers cultural, historical and sightseeing tours of Moscow in Russian and foreign languages, including English, German, Spanish and Hebrew. Our highly qualified guides will provide lively speech and exciting routes without cliches. We organize individual excursions in the Basmanny District, excursions from Krasnye Vorota and in the area of the Baumanskaya metro station. You can choose a walking tour or a sightseeing program by car, as well as order the development of a new route. Our excursions are suitable for individuals and corporate clients, including well-known partners such as Yandex and Russian Railways.

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