Moscow
3 museums · 2 cathedrals · 1 square · 1 fortress · 1 market
Moscow has 8 free Lokali audio guides, led by Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Kremlin. The list covers 3 museums, 2 cathedrals and 1 square. Visiting all 8 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 12 hours. The furthest two sit 2 km apart, so most of this is walkable in a day.
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Free audio guides in Moscow
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#130–60 min · SquareRed SquareMoscow's most famous plaza, surrounded by the Kremlin walls, Saint Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM department store.
#245–75 min · CathedralSaint Basil's CathedralBuilt 1555–1561 for Ivan the Terrible, this UNESCO-listed cathedral is instantly recognizable by its nine colorful onion domes.
#32–3 hours · FortressKremlinThe fortified heart of Moscow, dating to the 12th century.
2–3 hours · MuseumTretyakov GalleryRussia's premier museum of Russian art, spanning from medieval icons to contemporary works.
1.5–2 hours · MuseumArmoury ChamberThis Kremlin museum houses one of the world's finest collections of Russian royal regalia, armour, thrones, and ceremonial objects spanning five centuries.
60–90 min · CathedralChrist the Saviour CathedralA massive Russian Orthodox cathedral completed in 1997 on the banks of the Moskva River, rebuilt after Stalin's original 1883 structure was demolished in 1931.
1–2 hours · MuseumState Historical MuseumFounded in 1872, this museum occupies a distinctive red-brick building on Red Square's north side.
30–45 min · MarketGUM Department StoreA three-story arcade of shops and restaurants built in 1893, facing Red Square.
Planning your time
Short on time? Red Square, GUM Department Store each take under an hour. Kremlin is the one to build a half-day around — allow 2–3 hours. Most guides here lean towards history and editors' picks. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Moscow?
8. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Moscow?
Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Kremlin. The full list of 8 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Moscow?
About 12 hours to visit all 8 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Moscow?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Moscow with a guide in your ear
All 8 guides for Moscow, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.