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Join us on a fun filled tour of Kilkenny's finest sights. Sit back, relax in comfort and let us bring you to many spectacular buildings and places that Kilkenny has to offer. Hear all about the sights on our fully narrated tour and sing along to many favourite traditional songs and music played onboard. With tight and demanding time schedules on your holiday this is the best way to get your bearings in a place that you haven't seen before.

Starting from Kilkenny Castle we will take you on a 30 minute tour through the streets of Kilkenny, along the way you'll see many historical sights including St. Canices Cathedral, St. Francis Abbey Brewery, The Old Court Houss and many, many more. Meander along the picturesque lanes and streets of Kilkenny and let us take you on a nostalgic journey reminiscent of the gone steam train.

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Kilkenny City Tours Road Trains give a fun and convenient way to explore the medieval city of Kilkenny. Hop on the black and yellow train outside the gates of Kilkenny Castle and enjoy a 30 minute guided tour of the city’s historical sites and attractions. Learn about the rich history and culture of Kilkenny from friendly and knowledgeable drivers.

Tours run from March to October, every hour on the hour from 10am. You can buy your tickets at the train departure point or book online for a discount. Plus, with your train ticket, you can get a reduced entry fee to St Canice’s Cathedral, Rothe House, and the Smithwick’s Experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the best of Kilkenny on board a road train.

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Kilkenny City Tours ( Tourist Train )

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• 3G The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 K662, Ireland Beside Kilkenny Castle ( On the Castle side )
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at 3G The Parade 3G The Parade, Gardens, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 K662, Ireland Beside Kilkenny Castle ( On the Castle side ) See address & details
• Pass by Kilkenny Castle Rothe House & Garden Smithwick's Experience Talbot Tower The Tholsel St Marys Cathedral
• You'll return to the starting point

• Inspire29954803069 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun train ride thru Kilkenny Paul isba wonderful comedian actor storytelling train engineer. It seems like everybody in town knows him . This train gives a good overview of kilkenny and Paul accepts US dollars and Euros. Its a good price for fun and interesting information and sightseeing. He also gives a website to download pics. Read more Written April 17, 2024
• jenniferfJ6433EK 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the $ Paul is the funniest tour guide you ever want to meet. Him and his partner are very personable and make sure you’re comfortable and happy. The tour was different whereas it was a recorded tour and not someone speaking to you directly. It’s a nice inexpensive way to see the city before you walk to where you want to go. Very knowledge guys too. I’d say do it! Read more Written April 11, 2024
• ferrit71 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amusing tour Great half hour experience for a quick overview of the town. Paul our driver was great fun and very knowledgeable about the area. I would suggest doing this before visiting the Castle. Read more Written October 4, 2023
• G1397XEkellys 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly recommend 👌 Paul was our driver he was fantastic. Couldnt recommended hislm enough. Such great crack. Thank you Paul. Read more Written July 25, 2023
• AlexF939 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Good 30 minutes ride. Our driver, what a character. A Great story teller. Drove safely along the narrow streets. Clearly well known in town. The recorded narrative of the tour was on the spot and clearly spoken. Read more Written May 16, 2023
• MarcelHoogers 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get around Kilkenny Great way to visit the attractions in Kilkenny if you don't want to or can't walk for too long. We had a very good driver and she stopped at the interesting places. Best way to get good pictures is to download them from their website instead of trying to make them yourself coz that's very difficult. Read more Written August 18, 2022
• lollyn285 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Kilkenney Town Tour This was a 30 minute tour of the town that went to many important sites. The bus was comfortable and the carriage was covered in case of rain. The actual tour guide was a recording that wasn't totally clear at all times. The cost was E8.50 for a senior. It was a nice experience. Read more Written July 2, 2022
• nancywD5521YZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice overview of the city It was a great way to see the city as an overview. The person driving us was accommodating. Sit in the back cars for best picture taking. Takes about 30 minutes. Read more Written July 1, 2019
• lotteb855 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour Fun little tour, with absolutely a great guide. He gave us some interesting background information and a big laugh as well. Read more Written March 25, 2019
• ellenjo22 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Paul was awesome! What a terrific tour! Paul was wonderful and provided such great information (and a few funny jokes). Take this tour sooner rather than later as it gives you a terrific oversight of the best places to tour in town. Thank you for a great time this morning, Paul!!! Read more Written March 20, 2019
• KKgal1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Did this tour recently with some American cousins and really enjoyed it !! Our driver Paul was a hoot and had a word for everyone !! The tour itself was excellent and even though I pass most of the sights a couple of times a week it was lovely to pass them at a slower pace and be reminded of the history !! Well worth taking and will do it again !!! Read more Written June 14, 2018
• Mary H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Kilkenny trip with my sister We we enjoyed the ride it was very informative and the driver Ben was very interactive with us before and after the ride very pleasant gentleman Read more Written May 5, 2018
• 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 5 star This was a lovely trip. Paul was fantastic with the children (7,5,3) as we waited to leave. We all enjoyed the city commentary and the kids had lots of questions afterwards about what we saw and heard. Read more Written April 11, 2018
• Iwasatawedding 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Super way to see the city Super way to see Kllkenny on a sunny, leafy afternoon. Thanks to Paul for his good humour! I really liked the glass roof and clever design to make the best use of the views. The commentary was clear, light and interesting. I would definitely recommend :) Read more Written May 22, 2017
• mjj742016 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting journey When we arrived in Kilkenny, Ivan was waiting for our group and we set off on our journey. The commentary was good and very interesting. We went into some very narrow passages and on some busy roads. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the trip Thank you Ivan Read more Written April 13, 2017

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A fantastic way to view the City is to take the Kilkenny City Road Train tour.

The tour starts off at Kilkenny Castle and brings you on a 25 minute tour of the Medieval Kilkenny City.

While on board you will get a full commentary giving a historical and fascinating insight into the history of Kilkenny.

Tours run daily, every hour, on the hour, from 10am to 5pm inclusive, from March to October.

German and French commentary available.

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Tours Galore in Kilkenny

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The best way to fully uncover a destination is through immersive tours with knowledgeable guides and Kilkenny certainly has no shortage of excellent tour options. As well as taking a tour of some of Ireland’s top attractions, Kilkenny is also home to a number of independent tours that allow you to discover the Marble County on foot, bike or even by boat!

From history and sports to food and witchcraft, you will find a tour in Kilkenny that will paint a picture of this vibrant destination, its extensive history and the true character of the county.

Please note: Some tours may run on specific days of the week or operate on a seasonal basis, so check with each individual tour provider for their operational dates.

BoatTrips.ie Embark on an informative tour along the River Nore with BoatTrips.ie. View the city from a unique perspective as your knowledgeable tour guide Cliff gives you facts about the sights that you encounter along your journey. The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes during which you sail along the river hearing the history of the buildings you pass by and perhaps even spotting some river wildlife.

Hurling Tours Ireland Hurling is one of Ireland’s national sports, so why not give it a go? It is one of the fastest field sports in the world and Kilkenny is known nationally as the home of hurling. Tour leader James will introduce you to the hurley and the sliotar before teaching you the basics of the fascinating ancient sport. We can guarantee that attending a hurling match will make it onto your bucket list after getting a flavour for the sport!

Kilkenny Cycling Tours Explore Kilkenny on two wheels with Jason from Kilkenny Cycling Tours. With a variety of tours giving you the opportunity to discover lush countryside or cycle through the city at sunset, it is a brilliant way to see a lot in just 2 hours. Have longer to spend exploring Kilkenny? They also offer a bike rental service for up to 8 hours, so you can discover the county at your own pace.

Kilkenny Foodie Tours All that exploring by bike can work up an appetite, so stick with Jason who also leads Kilkenny Foodie Tours. Sample local food and drink while you uncover the stories behind Kilkenny’s vibrant food scene. With culinary delights at every stop of the way, you’ll quickly see why Kilkenny was previously named Ireland’s Foodie Destination and you will be eager to make a dinner reservation for even more glorious food!

Kilkenny Foodie Tours at Ballykeefe Distillery

Kilkenny Ghost Tours Who says ghost stories are just for Halloween? Starting at Lanigans Bar, Kilkenny Ghost Tours are guided by one of their ghastly characters: The Witch, Dr Death, Highwayman, Priest Hunter, the Monk or the Banshee. Pop on your witch hat and cape before following your guide into the night and brace yourself for the terrifying tales that follow. If you’re brave enough, join the graveside tour that takes visitors through St. Mary’s graveyard on the site of the Medieval Mile Museum.

Kilkenny Hydrobikes Have you cycled on water? Drop by the picturesque village of Graiguenamanagh and you will be able to back up this mad claim with proof! Kilkenny Hydrobikes are a mix between a kayak and a bike that you pedal to propel yourself along the water. Just pop on a lifejacket and follow your guide along the river on a tranquil and unique tour that you won’t forget.

Malzards Hurling Experience Not only is Malzards an award-winning pub, but you can also learn a thing or two about hurling while you’re there. Fred will start by telling you about the pub – which has been run by his family for over 200 years – before you head onto the field for a puck about. It is an intense sport which will no doubt work up a thirst, so quench it with a pint of local beer or a locally distilled spirit in the pub afterwards!

Ormonde Language Tours Nothing beats learning about the places you visit from the people that live there. Ormonde Language Tours are led by John who is a local and he offers informative walking tours in English, French and German. Tours last 2 hours and will take you past a dozen points of interest across the city. So whether you prefer a tour in English, en français or auf Deutsch, John will be able to communicate the stories of Kilkenny through all of these languages to really bring it to life.

Pat Tynan Kilkenny Walking Tours Kilkenny Walking Tours delves into the medieval stories of Kilkenny city. Follow Pat through the cobbled streets and ancient alleyways which are bursting with stories of days gone by. Find out how Butterslip Lane got its name, hear about the Tholsel’s importance in the city and learn about the ecclesiastical sites across the city. So, grab your walking shoes and start discovering!

Riverbend Adventures Learn historical facts and spot native wildlife from a new viewpoint: the water! Riverbend Adventures run a variety of water-based tours along the rivers in Kilkenny so you can explore the city and the countryside from a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Take to the water with Roger on the River Nore in the city or paddle through the countryside along the River Barrow. It is a relaxing experience – as long as you can keep your balance!

Shenanigans Walks Shenanigans Walks walking tours are a unique blend of history and humour, ensuring an entertaining exploration of Kilkenny’s streets. Tour guide Nevin will tell you all about the fascinating history of the city while making sure that you’re paying attention with jokes and even magic tricks sprinkled in throughout. They also offer a mobile puzzle tour where you have to solve riddles at different points of interest.

Kilkenny City Tours All aboard! It’s hard to miss the Kilkenny City Tours black and amber train roving through the streets. Hop on and tour guide Paul will take you past all of the city’s key sights. Tours are offered in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish and are weather-proof with the covered caboose – perfect for the unpredictable Irish weather!

Kilkenny Road Train Tours A tour with Kilkenny Road Train Tours is one of the most comfortable and efficient ways to see the city. Lasting 30 minutes, sit back as the train takes you through Kilkenny and join the inevitable singalongs on the journey with Jimmy! With a variety of languages and a panoramic, you won’t miss a single detail.

The Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience The Kilkenny Way run daily midweek hurling tours during the summer months, so make the most of the sunny south east by giving hurling a go. You will also get the unique opportunity to visit Nowlan Park for a tour of the home grounds of Kilkenny GAA before taking to the pitch with Andrew and Peter to practise your newfound skills. Who knows, you may even be a future hurling star!

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Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City

Train to ireland's ancient east.

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Visit part of Ireland's Ancient East, where there are Medieval and Viking cities to be explored!

Enjoy a full day tour to a big chunk of Ireland's Ancient East - in Ireland's sunny south east. We visit the ancient city of Kilkenny or as it is known "The Marble City". We continue on to explore the historic Viking City of Waterford where we visit The Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre. The tour returns to Dublin via the lovely Suir Valley.

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• Reserved Seats on the train.
• Railtours Ireland Host throughout.
• Visitor Attraction Admissions.

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"Highly recommended"

Aug 2018 by Emily G

I have been a number of these trips and love them. This trip was one of the shorter ones, but, it was a packed day of fantastic tours, events and wonderful locations. These trips are incredibly well organised and always move smoothly. Highly recommended.

"MUCH MUCH better on rail than on any bus"

Jul 2018 by Roger O

This was our 3rd day trip in three days and in hindsight, all of our tours should have been with Railtours Ireland. The space, the convenience, the comfort and the attentive service qas MUCH MUCH better on rail than on any bus. The tour was interesting and informative. Liam is an absolute gem. Knowledgeable, witty, father-like and overall just a superb ambassador for Railway Ireland and Ireland in general. The additional service to be returned to our hotel made a great day end on a fabulous note. Keep up the great work at Railway Ireland and please ensure to recognize and reward Liam. He was the ABSOLUTE best and now represents for us, the face of Ireland!!!

"one of the best days we had in Ireland."

Nov 2017 by ICS20

My parents and I booked a Railtours day trip out to Waterford. It ended up being one of the best days we had in Ireland. The scenery was lovely – what a treat to get out to the countryside. And both Waterford and Kilkenny were beautiful. But the true star of the day was our guide, Paddy. He was an absolutely delight. Paddy made the time fly by with both the history of the area, and his fun jokes and stories. We have many pictures and many happy memories of our jaunt out to Waterford. Thank you, Paddy, and thank you Railtours! We feel very lucky to have taken this tour.

"Fantastic Trip to Waterford and Kilkenny"

Aug 2017 by Schwartzkin

We booked this trip to Waterford and Kilkenny from Dublin. It was fantastic. We meet our group at the train station and the Railtour workers wearing bright yellow. Our tour guide, Liam, was great. He knew the history of the area as well as the history of the Irish people. He was warm and friendly. Our first stop was to the town of Kilkenney where we took a city tour. We then headed to Waterford. We stopped for lunch and then toured the factory. The craftsmanship was unbelievable. We had some free time to shop and then headed back. The train ride home takes you through rolling hills and beautiful countryside. I woudl definitely do it again.

"Wonderful Tour Guide"

Jun 2017 by Finksbug

We took this trip with Liam, who was a wonderful, thoughtful, knowledgeable guide as well as a very wonderful person. The tours of Waterford and Kilkenny were very informative and the restaurant choice was ideal as well. We were so glad that we added this tour to our trip to Ireland and that it was Liam who shared it all with us! Thanks, Liam!

"Fun tour of two interesting towns with a great chance to see the countryside from rail"

Jun 2016 by Dennis B

Fun tour of two interesting towns with a great chance to see the countryside from rail. Paddy (our guide) was great at adjusting the itinerary based on the interests of the group so we could see things that attracted our attention. Be sure to allocate time in Waterford to see the tower down the street along with the replica Viking boat. Kilkenny Castle was fantastic. Love how they have researched it like a team of detectives to restore it to the original shape where they can. Appreciate that Paddy also researched info for us on Ireland not related to our tour. Will help make the rest of our stay better.

"Well worth the money, lovely rail trip with beautiful scenery"

Jul 2015 by Margaret B

Well worth the money, lovely rail trip with beautiful scenery. Liam was our tour guide and he was wonderful. Liam was very knowledgeable and took excellent care of us bon the tour.

"The day couldn't have been much better"

Jun 2015 by Janice B

Our tour guide, Liam was the absolute best! He is a wonderful tour guide and conversationalist. The day couldn't have been much better.

"Took the train tour which allows one to see the sights from a more personal level."

Jun 2015 by Tammy B

Kilkenny was great. Took the train tour which allows one to see the sights from a more personal level. The crystal factory was incredible. Again, the Irish people are wonderful, the driver and guide were great.

Visitor Attraction Admissions Included: Kilkenny Road Train and House of Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre.

Dublin to Kilkenny & Waterford

Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time.

Check in beside the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!

Check-in for 07:25 departure from Dublin Heuston Station, opened in 1844 as the headquarters of the Great Southern & Western Railway, now the official principal station of Iarnród Éireann, Ireland’s national railway company. As your train departs, we travel in a south westerly direction, through Dublin's western suburbs and then through the lush fertile countryside of Co. Kildare. Our journey takes us through the Curragh which is famous for its racecourse, home of the Irish Derby, and there are many stud farms in the vicinity, see the best of Irish bloodstock training as your train passes. We pass through Co. Carlow, birthplace of the father of Irish Railways - William Dargan and then enter Co.Kilkenny.

At 09:00 we arrive into Kilkenny, known as the Marble City, situated on the river Nore. We have over two hours free time to explore all this medieval city. Kilkenny is a beautiful small Irish city. Most buildings are built of black limestone thus the name the Marble City. Kilkenny is dominated by its castle. A guided tour of Kilkenny by Road Train is included April to October. Admire Kilkenny Castle and its rose garden. We depart Kilkenny by train at 11:40.

We arrive into Waterford at 12:20, a Viking city on the banks of the River Suir, and we pass Jerpoint Abbey, from the 12 th century en route. On arrival in Waterford Station we are transferred to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre for a guided tour, where you will see craftsman engaged in the traditional tasks of blowing and cutting the world famous crystal glass. Our lunch stop is here at the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre (not included). You are of course welcome to have lunch yourself at any of the many attractive local authentic pubs and bars in Waterford city. We depart Waterford by train at 16:25 and travel west through the beautiful Suir Valley through Co. Tipperary. We pass Tipperary town and change trains at Limerick Junction for your Dublin bound express. You don't need to worry about this change as your host who has been with you since the start of the tour in Dublin will still be there to escort you onto the train and your reserved seats.

20:00 Arrive back to Dublin Heuston Station.

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Michigan Central Station to celebrate reopening with 10 days of tours, concert

Detroit — As restoration of Michigan Central nears the finish line, plans are moving forward for the former train station's grand opening in early June, which will include a concert for 15,000 people and several days of free public tours.

Michigan Central's team on Tuesday asked the Detroit City Council for permits to host the grand opening. Events will run from June 6-16 with performances, station tours, discussions and family-friendly activities, said CEO Joshua Sirefman.

"Our celebration is going to have two core pieces, a free concert we call 'Open Live' on June 6 to celebrate all the station has meant for the city and what it will mean going forward," said Sirefman. "We anticipate an audience of 15,000 for this. This will be free and we will make sure the residents in the immediate neighborhood have priority access to tickets."

The station's public opening comes 36 years after the last train left the station on Michigan Avenue in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. Ford Motor Co. purchased the building and its surrounding campus in 2018 and has spent hundreds of millions of dollars restoring the area and station.

Sirefman said Michigan Central expects 60,000 people to tour the station over 10 days in June.

"The goal of that experience will be to celebrate the restoration and revitalization of the building," he said.

The station will open to media first on June 6 and an event to thank those who supported the Michigan Central Children's Endowment, led by Bill and Lisa Ford, begins at 5 p.m.

There will be a 90-minute outdoor free concert at 8:30 p.m. Gates for the concert will open at 6 p.m. The event will also be streamed globally, though performers haven't been announced. Pre-registration will be required for all events.

Then on June 7, there will be VIP and general entry tours, an open forum with leadership of the tower and Newlab at Michigan Central. There also will be food service, performances, displays and activities expected.

The station will host free ticketed tours from noon-10 p.m. June 7; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 8; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9. The open house and festival continues noon-8 p.m. June 10-13; from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 14-15; and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 16.

The weekends will have programming with multiple performances per day, demonstrations and music. Weekdays will have a light programming approach with a few spikes of interest each day, according to the permit request.

Open houses will continue June 21 through Aug. 31 from 5-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

An "OPEN" sculpture will guide visitors to the entry point of the open houses alongside empty frames people can pose with the train station in the background. Food trucks will line the streets to serve a variety of options from around the surrounding communities.

There also will be a shuttle service and more parking for festivities, Sirefman said.

In 2018, Ford acquired the station and several nearby buildings for $90 million from the Moroun family, the billionaire owners of the Ambassador Bridge. With the state approving tax breaks at the time estimated at $207 million, there was the promise of a revitalization of the shuttered icon.

That year,  40,000 visitors  waited to see the vacant 1913-built rail stop before extensive renovations began.

The 30-acre Corktown mobility innovation hub anchored by the station eventually anticipates one day being home to 5,000 tax-paying jobs, as Ford promised in 2018. Half are expected to come from the Dearborn automaker’s advanced technology teams and the rest from startups and suppliers. Fulfilling the vision, though, is likely to take years, according to the project's leaders, who promise more details will be shared in June.

Ford has estimated the price tag to restore the entire Corktown campus at $950 million, but it wouldn't say how much has been spent restoring the 500,000-square-foot train station. Over the last six years, 3,100 workers put in more than 1.7 million hours into its construction.

Although restoration will be complete in time for the open house in June, the station won't immediately be the buzzing center of shops, restaurants, Ford employees at work and overnight visitors.

"We will start after that, the long process of activating the building over time," Sirefman said.

Still, Ford is expected to occupy several floors in the station's tower, according to two sources familiar with the situation. There are plans for a still-to-be-named hotel to occupy the top three stories. Other businesses will have some tie into advanced tech, electrification or mobility.

More: Michigan Central about to open, but what will be inside?

Restaurants and shops on the ground floor are being curated by Roslyn Karamoko, founder of Detroit Is The New Black apparel brand. Art installations will pay homage to the station's history, and there'll be space for public gatherings and live music performances on its campus. There's also potential for the  return of passenger rail service nearby .

District 6 Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero said the NFL Draft was not as successful near Corktown and Southwest Detroit as previously expected and asked how the station would make more efforts to boost nearby businesses outside their campus.

"We want Michigan Central to feel a part of the neighborhood," Sirefman responded. "We're going to have a partnership with all the local businesses. ... We are going to have limited availability for food and beverages on site but we want to make sure local businesses are highlighted. We are still working on shuttle services for the event but I think that could create opportunities and ensure people are in the neighborhoods."

The petition for the grand opening permits was sent to the council's Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee for a vote before returning to formal session next week.

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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