Do you want to look at the capital from a dizzying height and take stunning photos? We tell you about popular excursions to ultra-modern skyscrapers in the city's business center. And also - how to visit the observation decks of Moscow City without a guide and where to buy the cheapest tickets.
Excursions to observation decks of Moscow City
If you are not very familiar with Moscow, we advise you to visit the observation decks in Moscow City with a guided tour. Unusual trips under heaven run from 12:00 to 23:30 and last 1-1.5 hours.
The guide will show you the main attractions - the most famous buildings, Moscow State University, Poklonnaya Hill, the picturesque bend of the Moscow River, the colorful historical center, the Kremlin towers and majestic cathedrals. You will learn how the complex was designed and get acquainted with the architectural features of modern buildings made of metal, glass and concrete.
Children under 6 years old can get on excursions to observation decks in Moscow City free of charge. Children under 14 are only allowed to participate when accompanied by an adult.
Tower "OKO"
Excursion to the open observation deck "Only love is higher!"
Price. 3000 rubles for a group of 1-5 people.
First, you will walk around the city, hear the guide's story about skyscrapers and admire them from the side, and then climb to an open observation deck at an altitude of 354 m. Above your head - only the Moscow sky! Look around, feel the strength of the fresh wind and breathe in the clean air! Since the site is without glass, the pictures of the metropolis are bright and clear in any visibility. If you want, you can visit other observation platforms in Moscow during the excursion.
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Excursion to the museum-observation tower "Empire"
Price: from 790 rubles.
The Moscow City Museum is the tallest museum in Europe. It works on the 56th floor of a skyscraper, at an altitude of 215 m. Interactive exhibits tell the story of Moscow skyscrapers. Find out what Moscow used to look like, take in the great views from the observation deck and fly over the city with virtual reality glasses.
The museum is open from 10 am to 10 pm daily, except Mondays.
Moscow City - the history of the capital's skyscrapers
Price. For a group of 1 to 6 people - 3600 rubles.
Take a unique chance and visit the observation deck in Moscow City with a personal guide! The first part of the walk takes place at the foot of the complex. You will admire the buildings from the side and take spectacular photos against the backdrop of skyscrapers! The guide will tell you if it is possible to work in the City and not go outside at all.
In the second part of the excursion, participants climb one of the two viewing platforms of their choice. Tickets there are paid separately. Entrance to the 56th floor in the Empire Tower costs 590 rubles for an adult and 400 rubles for a child. A ticket to the 89th floor in the Federation Tower will cost 1200 rubles for an adult and 1000 rubles for children under 15 years old.
Observation tower "Federation"
Price. 1990 rubles per person.
On the observation deck in the Federation skyscraper you will see the best panorama of Moscow City! 9 thematic zones have been created on the 89th floor. Watch how ice cream is made in an ice cream factory and watch a 3D show about the history of the capital. Each visitor is presented with a free professional photo and treated with a cold treat.
Moscow City for children
Quest excursion for children 10-18 years old on the observation deck
Price... 7000 rubles for a group of 1-9 people. For each next person, they pay extra 1000 rubles.
An entertaining quest under the clouds is suitable for active children. An interesting game is organized on the observation deck of the city, on the 89th floor of the Federation skyscraper. Tickets to enter the tower are paid separately: for an adult - 1200 rubles, and for a child - 1000 rubles.
Moscow City observation points without a guided tour
"Federation"... The cheapest tickets to the Moscow City observation deck are sold on the Panorama360 website.
A standard ticket for an adult costs 1400 rubles, and for a child - 1000 rubles. When buying online - 10% discount.
If you want to visit the site in the morning on weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00, then pay less - 900 rubles for an adult and 700 rubles for a child. The same prices apply for an evening visit on any day from 20:00 to 22:00. A pleasant evening in the restaurant of the skyscraper and a visit to the observation deck are offered for 3,700 rubles for an adult and 2,500 rubles for a child.
Before heading to the observation deck of the Federation Tower, go to the ticket office to purchase a ticket or activate an electronic order. The ticket office is located in the Afimol City shopping center. Take the metro to Vystavochnaya station, follow the signs to the Federation East tower and go up to the 2nd floor. The ticket office is located in the atrium by the lifts.
"Empire"... The observation deck in the Moscow City Museum, in the Empire Tower, is also easy to get without a guided tour. Take the metro to Vystavochnaya or Delovoy Tsentr station. Go out to Krasnopresnenskaya embankment, and then follow the signs to the oval, greenish Empire Tower. Tickets are sold directly at the reception. Admission for adults costs 700 rubles, and for children from 7 to 14 years old - 400 rubles. Children under 7 years old are admitted free. Take the high-speed elevator to the 56th floor - and you are there!
"EYE". Tickets for the observation deck "Only Love Above" can be bought on the official website. Adults - 1500 rubles, children from 6 to 14 years old - 750 rubles. 2 visits per day / evening - 2000 rubles. The observation deck is open on weekdays from 12:00 to 23:00, and on weekends from 10:00 to 23:00.
You can also buy a ticket for OKO on the Sputnik8 website. Book it and pay, and on the day of your choice, go to the lobby of the restaurant "354", which is located on the 85th floor of the "OKO" tower, and they will print your ticket there. Upstairs you will find amazing views, a compliment from the restaurant, and a group tour of Moscow. If you choose a day / night ticket for 2000 rubles, you can admire the circular panorama of the city twice - in the daytime and in the evening.
