Walk Red Square to see St. Basil's and the illuminated Kremlin towers; GUM shopping arcade stays open late and is atmospheric in the evening. Red Square is accessible evening hours; GUM typically 10:00–22:00 but hours can vary.
Classic Russian cuisine with views toward the Kremlin; convenient for a first-night meal. Restaurant hours usually extend into late evening—confirm reservation.
Explore the Kremlin grounds, cathedrals and the Armory Chamber (treasures and state regalia). Museums generally open ~10:00–18:00; Armory often requires timed tickets—book in advance.
Visit the iconic onion-domed St. Basil's (interior museum) and stroll Alexander Garden along the Kremlin wall. St. Basil's museum hours commonly around 11:00–18:00—check before you go.
Tour some of the ornate metro stations (Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya) and stroll historic Arbat for souvenirs and street atmosphere. Metro runs frequently; stations open all day.
If there’s an evening ballet or opera, attend for a quintessential Russian cultural experience; performances typically start 7:00–7:30pm—buy tickets in advance and confirm schedule.
Board the Sapsan (Moscow Leningradsky → St. Petersburg Moskovsky). Journey ~3h45–4h; trains depart frequently—book seats in advance for the best times and fares.
Check into a central St. Petersburg hotel and have a relaxed lunch on Nevsky Prospekt at a warm, local bistro—convenient base for walking to main sights.
One of the world’s great art museums with an enormous collection; plan at least 2–3 hours or pick highlights. Normal opening ~10:30–6:00pm; closed Mondays—reserve tickets online.
Baroque palace outside the city famed for the Amber Room and ornate interiors; travel ~40–60 minutes by suburban train or tour bus. Palace hours commonly ~10:00–18:00; allow time for transit.
Rooftop dining (seasonal) or a classic St. Petersburg restaurant for local seafood and Russian dishes; check if rooftop is open in November and reserve ahead.
Return trip to Moscow by high-speed train; journey ~3h45–4h—book a morning train to maximize your final day in Moscow. Trains are frequent; confirm your ticket time.
If you have time before your flight, visit the Tretyakov gallery (classic Russian art) or shop for souvenirs; many museums open 10:00–18:00—check closures.