Afimall food court
Convenient between the observation decks and the pier. For a simple hot lunch, try Teremok or check the floor directory for other menus.
Москва, Пресненская набережная, 2, 4-й этаж
Architecture · River trips
Moscow City from the water and above
Half a day on Presnenskaya Embankment. Choose one observation deck, eat nearby and take an electric boat to Kievsky.
Start: Moscow City
3–4 hoursRoute stops: 1Walking & public transport
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Your stops along the way
Skyscrapers and the river
The embankment views are free. Pick the museum or one observation deck, then have lunch and take a boat if the timetable suits you.
Moscow City
Start on Presnenskaya Embankment. Look for the twisting Evolution Tower and the Empire Tower. The museum is on floor 56 of Empire; PANORAMA360 is in Federation East.
2 Presnenskaya Embankment, Moscow (Afimall)
Юрий Д.К. ·CC BY 4.0·Original image·Photo credits Next: After lunch, return to the embankment and check departures at City Central. If boats are suspended, enjoy the riverside walk and return by metro.
Where to eat
Where to stay
ibis Moscow Kievskaya
Standard rooms by Kievskaya metro and the railway station, useful for the centre and Moscow City. Some guests mention noise, so request a quiet room if it matters to you.
Москва, Киевская улица, 2
Tours and tickets
Moscow City Museum
The story of the business district and a view of its towers from floor 56. Choose this if you are interested in how Moscow City was built.
Москва, Пресненская набережная, 6, стр. 2, башня «Империя», 56-й этаж
PANORAMA360
An observation deck in a different tower. Check visibility and the rate for your session. One paid deck is usually enough for this itinerary.
Москва, Пресненская набережная, 12, «Федерация. Восток», 89-й этаж
On the water
City–Kievsky electric boat
A regular public transport service. For a short ride, choose the Kievsky direction and confirm that your pier is serving boats that day.
Москва, причал «Сити — Центральный», Пресненская набережная
Moskva River sightseeing boat
Choose by departure pier, duration and return point. Prices depend on the boat and programme. A sightseeing ticket without dinner is enough for the river views.
The yacht Ferdinand. Check your ticket for the vessel on your sailing.
River yacht from Hotel Ukraina pier
Sightseeing yachts from the Radisson Royal fleet. Compare the standard sailing with programmes that include dinner. Check the boarding pier and return time on your ticket.
Москва, набережная Тараса Шевченко, причал «Гостиница Украина»
Links checked: 8 November 2026
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