Arbat Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
You can find out about the history of Moscow with a trip to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Red Square
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Moscow Kremlin
Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Bolshoi Theatre
A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.
St. Basil's Cathedral
Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.
Arbat Street
You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Other neighbourhoods around Arbat
Central Administrative Okrug
If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like State Historical Museum or Resurrection Gate and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.
Presnensky
Spend some time visiting places like Russian White House while getting to know Presnensky, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Ulitsa 1905 Goda Station or Vystavochnaya Station to see more of the area.
Yakimanka
You might enjoy the river views while in Yakimanka. New Tretyakov Gallery - Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Oktyabrskaya Station - Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line or Polyanka Station to see more of the city.
Tverskoy
You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Hermitage Garden is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.
Kitay-Gorod
Kitay-Gorod is well liked for its museums and coffee shops. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palace of the Romanov Boyars and Gostiny Dvor Arcade are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around.
Moscow City Centre
Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.