# Free Moscow: an itinerary for the day

> You can spend a whole day in central Moscow without buying a single ticket. Old Arbat, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Red Square, the streets of Kitay-gorod and Zaryadye Park with its floating bridge over the river are all free. The only thing you pay for is one metro ride — or walk.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/free

## Plan

1. [Arbat Street](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/arbat-street.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 19 min on foot
2. [Cathedral of Christ the Saviour](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/cathedral-of-christ-the-saviour.md) — YesGo score 72/100 (Yes, go) · 40 min · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
3. [Lenin's Mausoleum](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/lenin-mausoleum.md) — YesGo score 72/100 (Yes, go) · 20 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 3 min on foot
4. [Red Square](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/red-square.md) — YesGo score 79/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 5 min on foot
5. [Kitay-gorod](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/kitay-gorod.md) — YesGo score 58/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 11 min on foot
6. [Zaryadye Park](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/zaryadye-park.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free

Total with walks: 6 h 27 min

## Free things to do in Moscow

Every stop is ticket-free: streets, squares, a church and a park. The morning is the Arbat and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, then a short ride to Red Square. After lunch — Kitay-gorod and Zaryadye.

If you want to go inside, the paid Kremlin (1,100 ₽) and St Basil's (700 ₽) are right there — add them from the cards next to the plan.

## Free museums and days

[GES-2](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/ges-2) on Bolotnaya embankment lets you into the building for free with registration; exhibitions are free for under-18s and on the first Wednesday of the month.

## Free viewpoints

The floating bridge in Zaryadye is in the plan. Another free viewpoint is [Sparrow Hills](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/sparrow-hills) by the university, open around the clock. In [Moscow City](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/moscow-city) walking between the towers and along the embankment is free.

## Free parks

[Gorky Park](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/gorky-park), [VDNKh](https://yesgo.io/russia/moscow/vdnkh), Sokolniki and Kolomenskoye park all have free entry — good days outside the centre if you have more time.

## Tips

- The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour asks for modest dress; on Mondays the upper church opens at 13:00.
- Red Square closes for major events — check before you go.
- GES-2 is free but requires registration on its website.
- The metro is not free — 75 ₽ on a Troika card — but the whole plan except one ride can be walked.
- Russia uses the rouble (₽). Bank cards issued abroad usually do not work in Russia — plan how you will pay before the trip; for the metro, buy a Troika card at the ticket office.

## Questions

### What are the best free things to do in Moscow?

Old Arbat, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Red Square, Kitay-gorod and Zaryadye Park.

### Is Red Square free?

Yes, except when it is closed for major events.

### Is the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour free?

Yes, from 10:00 (Mondays from 13:00); the viewpoint is only with a paid tour.

### Is Zaryadye Park free?

Yes, at any hour; only the pavilions charge.

### Are there free museums in Moscow?

GES-2 is free to enter with registration.

### Where are the free viewpoints?

The floating bridge in Zaryadye and Sparrow Hills.

### Are Moscow's parks free?

Yes: Gorky Park, VDNKh, Sokolniki and Kolomenskoye.

### Can I walk the whole route?

Yes, except one short metro ride, which you can also walk.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: parks, the bridge and the square are fine for children.

### How do I pay in Moscow?

Russia uses the rouble (₽). Bank cards issued abroad usually do not work in Russia — plan how you will pay before the trip; for the metro, buy a Troika card at the ticket office.

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