Guide Training on a Tour of Lefortovo and the German Quarter
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Street guides of "Radius" took a walk around Lefortovo

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Walk of the Radius team around Lefortovo
A team of professional guides in an English pub
Photo at the entrance to Lefortovo Park
Catherine Palace is one of the attractions of the "Window to Europe" route
Radius guides walked through the newly opened metro stations
Panel in the park at the exit from the Baumanskaya metro station
Paintings with history on the "Window to Europe" route
Walk through the German settlement
Guides photograph the monument to A.S. Pushkin on Baumanskaya Street
Radius guides walk along Baumanskaya Street
Modern architecture on Baumanskaya street, 47/1
The guides did not pass by the beautiful building, which is under restoration
Guides at the Lefortovo Palace on 2nd Baumanskaya Street
The guides went on a corporate tour of Moscow
Slobodskaya Palace, 2nd Baumanskaya Street
Slobodskaya Palace, 2nd Baumanskaya Street
Fragment of the gate at the Lefortovo Palace
New educational buildings of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University on 2nd Baumanskaya Street.
Atmospheric coffee shop on the "Window to Europe" route
Coffee break in the "Supermetal" space
Interiors "Supermetal" on Tekhnichesky Lane
Interiors "Supermetal" on a tour of Moscow
"Supermetal", Tekhnichesky Lane
Guides from the Radius bureau went on a corporate excursion to Basmanny and Lefortovo
Memorial plaque to N. E. Bauman on Baumanskaya Street
Guide Valeria — specialist in excursions for children and adults
Guides open up new spaces for coffee breaks during walking tours
Slobodskaya Palace, 2nd Baumanskaya Street
Guide Nastya in an English pub after a walk along the "Window to Europe" route
Individual guides on a corporate walk around the city
Private guide Alexey at the "Supermetal" coffee shop on Baumanskaya
Moscow guides walk through metro stations
Getting to know modern metro stations
Walk through modern Moscow metro stations
Guides at Sokolniki metro station
Bright locations at Sokolniki BKL station
Elektrozavodskaya metro station
Sokolniki metro station. Modern architecture
Route through new metro stations
Street guides visited the English Pub after a corporate walk around the city
A team of guides on an informal tour of Basmanny and Lefortovo
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Street guides visited the English Pub after the "Window to Europe" excursion
Church of Peter and Paul in Lefortovo
Church of Peter and Paul in Lefortovo
Church of Peter and Paul in Lefortovo
Gazebo of Peter the Great in Lefortovo
Excursion around Lefortovo
Monument to Peter and Lefort next to the barracks in front of the entrance to the park.
Walk around Lefortovo
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From time to time, the excursion bureau of individual excursions “Radius” trains personal guides. This is done by Anton, who develops new interesting excursion routes around Moscow and then teaches them to his colleagues.

This time the city guides went on the route "Window to Europe" (formerly known as "Foreign Orders") is a Moscow district and park called Lefortovo, which is not far from the Baumanskaya metro station.  

Catherine's Palace is now in disrepair, but if it is restored, it will become a real pearl of these places.  

Many tour guides, and anyone who has walked here, are struck by the white-gray house with arches, which was built as part of a renovation program, and where residents from the old five-story buildings were relocated. Each of his apartments has a loggia, and everything looks very nice. 

During the walk we stocked up on the most delicious cocoa in the fashionable cultural and business complex “Supermetal”, where the guides appreciated the local interiors.

It is obvious that the Eastern district of the capital is still undervalued (and this is even good), but as restoration progresses, tourists will flock here too. In general, this is an atmospheric, historical location, although only the Lefortovo Palace remains from the German Settlement.

The team of tour guides combined business with pleasure: after exploring the area and the author's route through it, we had a hearty sit-down in the English pub - Informal communication is "good" for everyone!) 

On the way back, the guys went down to the Lefortovo metro station and on the way home they got off at each station to inspect and study new stations. The Moscow metro has always been famous for its beauty, and modern stations, to the great joy of guides and guests of the capital, maintain this level!

  1. 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.
    Alexander July 20, 2026
  2. 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!
    Tatyana, Galina, Nadezhda June 24, 2026
  3. 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.
    Julia June 20, 2026
  4. 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.
    Inna May 26, 2026
  5. 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.
    Ksenia May 25, 2026
  6. 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!
    Oleg February 19, 2026
  7. 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.
    Eugene December 7, 2025
  8. 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.
    Team of the Samolet Group December 7, 2025
  9. 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.
    Dmitriy December 7, 2025
  10. Thank you for a wonderful day today!!)) Note: review of the excursion "The Soul of Moscow" with guide Maria
    Natalia December 7, 2025
  11. 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.
    Eugene December 7, 2025
  12. 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.
    Elya September 27, 2025
  13. 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!
    Kira August 9, 2025
  14. 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!
    Kirill August 4, 2025
  15. 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.
    Tina July 8, 2025
  16. 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!
    Dmitriy July 8, 2025
  17. 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.
    Victoria July 8, 2025
  18. 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!
    Julia July 1, 2025
  19. 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.
    Tatiana June 23, 2025
  20. 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.
    Tatiana May 6, 2025
  21. 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!
    Anna May 6, 2025
  22. 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!
    Olga May 4, 2025
  23. Anastasia, good afternoon! I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful tour on Saturday — we absolutely loved the walk, the information, and the conversations with you. We spent a long time afterwards discussing what stood out and what struck us. It seems like you've lived in Moscow your whole life, and we studied Moscow studies in school, but it turns out there's so much you still don't know! Overall, thank you so much; my mom said it was the best birthday present ever! Note: This is about the " Soul of Moscow " tour.
    Arina January 13, 2025
  24. 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
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Advantages of individual excursions over group ones

  • No outside pressure or loud jokes - just you and the guide.
  • An opportunity to take a break for rest or photos from the excursion.
  • Your photos will not be crowded with other participants.
  • 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.
  • There is less strain on your hearing and attention, since the guide is literally right next to you and speaks only for you.
  • The guide does not make stops at points of sale.
  • The excursion can be either educational or easy, depending on your wishes.
  • Opportunity to gain insight or exclusive information.
  • The opportunity to discuss personal impressions and emotions with the guide during the process.
  • We pay special attention to the places that interest you.
  • Possibility of adapting the route to your preferences and interests.
  • No one is in a hurry. Take a good look at the sights - they won't leave without you.
  • At individual excursion you dive deeper.
  • You don't have to get up early or come at an inconvenient time. You choose when.
  • An atmosphere of tranquility and privacy.
  • Possibility to visit places closed to large groups.

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.

Moscow tour organization includes many routes such as walking tour of Lefortovo and German Quarter, which are conducted by some of the best guides in Moscow. This tour service makes your experience unforgettable.

Our agency "Radius" specializes in organizing cultural, historical and sightseeing individual excursions around Moscow. We offer both ready-made routes, for example, a walking tour of Lefortovo and the German Quarter, and the development of individual programs. Our highly qualified tour guides are ready to conduct an educational walk for one person or a couple, as well as for a group of friends or corporate clients.

We cooperate with large companies such as Yandex, Faberlic and Uniqlo, offering them excursion support. Also available is a service of gift certificates for our excursions, which can be an original gift.

Our team of guides is ready to work in Russian, English, German, Spanish and Hebrew. We offer only live speech, without cliches and memorized texts. Excursions are possible on foot, by car, bicycles, scooters or on the ship "Radisson Royal".