Journey to Russian Christmas
Individual excursion on the theme of New Year and Christmas in Moscow
Every dog has his day! Our team has developed an exclusive New Year's program. Let's talk about the traditions of folk festivals, look at the background of our favorite holiday, discuss the genealogy of its main symbols, and take a walk along the brightest Christmas paths. On the route: Manezhnaya Square, Okhotny Ryad, Teatralny Proezd, Nikolskaya Street, Red Square, GUM, Zaryadye Park, Kitay-Gorod. During the excursion there are “warming” stops.
It is also possible to organize New Year's sightseeing program by car.
Background
Let's talk about the traditions of folk festivities of the Mother See, look at the background to the origin of our favorite holiday, discuss the genealogy of its main symbols, and take a walk along the brightest Christmas paths. During the excursion, guests will learn what toys the children of the USSR sought to get their hands on (Children's World); since when did “The Nutcracker” become the main performance of the new year (Bolshoi Theater); why and why before the revolution it was customary to drop the Christmas tree + when, where and under what circumstances Santa Claus learned about the existence of the Snow Maiden’s granddaughter (Column Hall of the House of Unions); how the first New Year was celebrated under the reformer Tsar (Red Square) and much more exciting New Year's Eve during the New Year's excursion! On the route: Nikolskaya Street, Lubyanka, Teatralnaya and Manezhnaya Squares, Okhotny Ryad, Red Square, GUM, Zaryadye Park, Kitay-Gorod. During the New Year's excursion at Christmas, “warming” stops are provided.
Let's meet
On Manezhnaya Square, near the monument to Marshal Zhukov
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.
Reports on the topic “Journey to Christmas”
Recently, the guides from the Radius personal tour agency gathered to walk one of their routes, share their impressions, and revamp their signature program, "Journey to Christmas." Anton, the tour leader and author, immersed the children in a magical fairytale atmosphere. During their walk around the city, the guides learned that Manezhnaya Square hosts a new exhibition each year. This year, they created themed zones: Crafts, Merchant, Noble, and Trade Moscow. A tall young man dressed in merchant attire walks along Merchant Moscow, while in Noble Moscow, a young man dressed in noble attire greets guests. Overall, the guides were pleased, combining business with pleasure: they reminisced about old experiences and learned something new, prepared for their guests, and thoroughly enjoyed their time with their colleagues. Read more...
You can also book a tour "Journey to Russian Christmas" and others.
Moscow is especially beautiful in the run-up to the New Year! There are fairs selling traditional delicacies, various New Year's decorations throughout the city, and, of course, the uniquely Russian New Year's atmosphere. Visitors are sometimes willing to travel from practically the other side of the world to join in the local festive winter festivities. For example, representatives of India are very fond of visiting Moscow. Last weekend, our guide conducted a personalized sightseeing tour in a minivan just for such clients. Two foreigners from India wanted to get to know Moscow better, learn more about its traditions and national symbols. We gave them a private car tour of the main sights in English, including a visit to the skating rink on Red Square. Read more...
You can also book excursions "Sightseeing tour of Moscow by car", "Journey to Russian Christmas" and others.
Training for guides of the New Year's excursion “Journey to Christmas!”
We've added a colorful, festive New Year's excursion, "Journey to Christmas!" to our menu. Before the new excursion's introduction, Anton is training guides on a new, signature route. Guide Valeria filmed a snippet of the "lesson" on her phone. Just sharing: You can view and read about our guides in the "Guides" section. Read more...
You can also book a tour "Journey to Russian Christmas" and others.
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!
Note: Review of the excursion Zamoskvorechye with guide Maria
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"
Note: Review on corporate excursion “Heart of the capital” with guide Maria
Note: Review of the excursion “Soul of Moscow” with guide Maria
Note: Review of the excursion Palace Dungeons with guide Maria
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.
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!!!
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
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!
Note: we are talking about the excursion with the guide Anton
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!
Overall, this wasn’t the first time I’ve walked around Moscow with Anton, and each time it was a real adventure!
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“
I will definitely recommend this company to my friends and we will use its services ourselves.
Excellent organization of excursions, all wishes were taken into account, punctuality at the highest level
Note: Review of the excursion-performance, which the guide Alexander specially developed as part of the order “Dream Tour”.