GUM’s gallery. The canteen is on the third floor.
Canteen No. 57
Self-service inside GUM. Pick a soup, a main and a side separately. Reviews often mention a lunch queue.
Москва, Красная площадь, 3, ГУМ, 3-й этаж
Architecture · Art and museums
Three theatres in central Moscow
The Moscow Art Theatre, Bolshoi and Maly in one walk. Finish on Nikolskaya or book an evening performance.
Start: Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre
3–5 hoursRoute stops: 3On foot
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Your stops along the way
Three theatres in central Moscow
Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre
Start by the Art Theatre façade and walk the pedestrian lane. Check the main stage programme.
3 Kamergersky Lane, Moscow
Argumentumadabsurdum ·CC BY-SA 4.0·Original image·Photo credits Next: Continue onto Bolshaya Dmitrovka towards Theatre Square.
Bolshoi Theatre
See the colonnade and quadriga. For the interior choose a tour or performance.
1 Teatralnaya Square, Moscow
A.Savin ·CC BY-SA 3.0·Original image·Photo credits Next: The Maly is a few minutes away towards Teatralny Proyezd.
Maly Theatre
Pause by the Ostrovsky monument. If booking a performance, check that it is at the Historic Stage.
1 Teatralny Proyezd, building 1, Moscow
Юрий Д.К. ·CC BY 4.0·Original image·Photo credits
Where to eat
Where to stay
Maroseyka 2/15
Next to Kitay-Gorod metro, a useful base for the central walk. Guests mention the location and street noise. Check which way your room faces if you are a light sleeper.
Москва, улица Маросейка, 2/15, стр. 1
Tours and tickets
Bolshoi Theatre tour
See the historic building on a guided tour. Check the date, language and meeting point in the theatre’s announcement. Performances and tours have separate tickets.
Москва, Театральная площадь, 1
Maly Theatre tour
A guided look at the historic building. The theatre lists duration, age guidance and availability for each programme. Group bookings have a separate process.
Москва, Театральный проезд, 1
Links checked: 8 November 2026
Check prices, schedules and availability for your dates. Confirm the tour language when booking.