The tour to the Kitaygorodskaya wall will help you find out how fortifications were built in the 16th century, what were defensive and siege combat techniques like that time, in which events the wall played an important role and how it was used by citizens in peacetime.
You will make a real journey into the past, get acquainted with the architectural monuments of different eras: the ancient temples of Varvarka Street, the chambers of the Romanov boyars and the Old English court, as well as with the Kitaygorodskaya wall, the monument of fortification. You will learn the history of the oldest district of Moscow — Zaryadye, which played an important role in the development of the city. You will see the main architectural objects of the park, visit the River Overlook and Glass Crust, get acquainted with the diversity of Russian nature from the northern landscapes to steppe and meadows, learn about the peculiarities of its maintenance in the city.
Age: 12+
Duration: 75 minutes
Meeting point with the guide: lobby of Media Center. The tour takes place outside.
Ticket price
Adults over 18 years old – 600 ₽
Children from 7 to 18 years old – 300 ₽
Tours for organized groups of 5-25 people (including the tour lead) are held upon prior request. To book a tour, please visit
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