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Student & Campus Life

Visiting campus.

We hope that you will come to visit our beautiful campus!  The information below can be helpful in planning your visit.

• Coming to Campus
• Map of Campus
• Visitor Parking

Tour of Campus

We encourage all of our parents and students to take the time to visit our beautiful campus. To get more information and to schedule a tour, visit the  Campus Tour .

Staying Overnight?

If you will be staying in Ithaca overnight, below are a few links to help you plan your trip.

• Accommodations
• Comprehensive visitor information

Cornell Gear

We hope that while you are on campus, you will outfit yourself in some Cornell Red. Visit the Cornell Store on campus on Ho Plaza, in the Statler Hotel Shop or in Ithaca Commons  to pick up some Cornell apparel or memorabilia. To purchase items online, visit the  Cornell Store website .

Cornell Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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Embark on Your Visit

Cornell University is a global institution, but we know not everyone can visit Ithaca, New York, for our  in-person visit options . Luckily, there are many ways to experience our breathtaking campus virtually. Explore our virtual visit options below to learn about our academics, our unique students, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region.

Take Our Virtual Campus Tour

Connect with us virtually, explore our colleges & schools, upcoming virtual events.

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Admissions On-Demand

Introduction, academics, and research.

Student Life

Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Outcomes

Connect with Cornell's Colleges and Schools

You’ll apply to only one of our undergraduate colleges or schools when you submit your Cornell application, so take some time to explore them all and decide which is best for you.

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University is a pioneer of purpose-driven science. CALS has the broad and deep expertise needed to affect real change in the world. Choose from over 20 majors and 30 minors, and dive into your studies right away. CALS students apply to a specific CALS major and are chosen based on their academic and demonstrated personal fit for that particular course of study. 

College of Arts & Sciences

Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences is the university’s largest undergraduate college. Exploration and an uncommon diversity are the hallmarks of this college’s liberal arts approach. Design your education in over 60 areas of study, and with an Arts & Sciences education, be prepared to engage with the world.

Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy harnesses the university’s wide-ranging expertise in public policy teaching, research and engagement into a shared academic home, further elevating Cornell’s excellence and prominence in the social sciences. The school’s core areas of study are data science and technology policy; environmental and sustainability policy; health policy; human security; inequality and social policy; the politics and economics of development; and race, racism and public policy.

College of Engineering

Cornell engineers are motivated, collaborative, compassionate, and intelligent. Students are emboldened to break the rules of conventional thought—to think independently and explore new ways to improve the quality of life on our planet. The College of Engineering offers incredible depth, with 14 majors and 20 minors you can explore before declaring your major as a sophomore.

College of Human Ecology

The College of Human Ecology at Cornell University examines human life from scientific, social, and design perspectives. Organized around the themes that profoundly affect individuals, communities, and the institutions that shape our lives, Human Ecology’s academic programs are interdisciplinary and flexible. Our students and faculty use their knowledge to connect the complex variables of life to identify, explore, and respond to contemporary and emerging human challenges.

School of Industrial and Labor Relations

The ILR School at Cornell University explores the most pressing issues that affect society, organizations, the economy, and international affairs. Industrial and Labor Relations students develop a solid background in the liberal arts and social sciences with required courses in management, economics, psychology, history, law, government, and statistics. They are problem solvers, community volunteers, and organization leaders. One major, endless possibilities.

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business houses two AACSB-accredited business schools that aid students in pursuing their passions in business. The Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration provides the most relevant, groundbreaking hospitality business education in the world by combining a traditional business foundation with industry expertise. At the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, students take on real global challenges through an immersive, collaborative learning experience. Through both of these schools, students receive the hands-on experience, knowledge, and skills to be successful in impactful businesses.

College of Architecture, Arts, and Planning

The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning teaches and practices architecture, fine arts, and city and regional planning as creative and powerful forces with the potential to improve the world. There are additional requirements for admission to AAP, so make sure to check their website for more information.

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Still need help? Look at the Frequently Asked Questions , or contact us .

Discover CALS

See how our current work and research is bringing new thinking and new solutions to some of today's biggest challenges.

• Agriculture
• Applied Economics
• Climate Change
• Communication
• Environment
• Global Development
• Health + Nutrition

Info Session & Tours

Get a taste of cals.

Visiting campus and want more details about our admissions process or to get a real feel for campus life? We encourage you to  sign up for one of our information sessions or take a campus tour .

Information Sessions

Prospective undergraduate information sessions are offered June through October on various Mondays and Fridays. Lasting approximately one hour, the sessions focus on first-year admission and include: a general overview of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, an explanation of the admissions process, a glimpse into how the admission committee evaluates applications, and plenty of time to answer questions about both academic and student life. During the academic year, student ambassadors may also join the CALS Admissions Information Sessions to offer insights from a student's perspective.

Guided walking tours of campus take place throughout the year. The tour provides a good sense of the campus, and student tour guides will give you the inside information on Cornell life. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

We openly share valuable knowledge.

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Cornell Heights Historic District Driving Tour

Loop one & two.

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Ithaca, New York 14850, United States

Created By: Ithaca Heritage

Tour Information

This tour was developed by Historic Ithaca.

Cornell Heights was Ithaca's first planned suburb, intended by its developers as an exclusive "residence park" for families of the Cornell University faculty and wealthy businessmen and professionals. The distinct character of the district--defined by a curvilinear street plan, lavish landscaping, generous setbacks, and the imposing size of many of the homes--was part of the developers' original plan and has remained largely intact. The area was designated a National Register historic district in 1989.

Private wealth financed the development of Cornell Heights. All of the details of the neighborhood's infrastructure--the roads and building lots, the water and sewer lines, the street lighting, and the landscaping--were paid for by a handful of businesspeople and professors calling themselves the Cornell Heights Land Company. Many of the homes in the neighborhood were built by the company. Even the bridges linking Cornell Heights to downtown Ithaca and the rest of East Hill were privately financed.

Completed in 1898, these bridges over Fall Creek were critical to the expansion of trolley service to the Heights. Trolley access, in turn, was influential in making the neighborhood attractive to prospective residents. Not coincidentally, given the land company's controlling stock interest in the Ithaca Street Railway and Lighting Company, trolleys were soon to follow.

On July 28, 1898, the trolley made its first round trip to Cornell Heights, entering the neighborhood via the Triphammer Bridge, going west along Thurston Avenue to the Knoll, and returning to town via the Stewart Avenue bridge. The trip took an hour and a half.

Among the distinguishing features of Cornell Heights are a varied topography and the curvilinear street plan that accommodates it. Intent on taking advantage of the area's natural beauty, the land company hired William Webster, a landscape architect from Rochester, New York, to design a set of streets that would complement the terrain, which includes steep and gentle inclines, knolls, and ravines. Webster also laid out the building lots, which vary greatly in size and orientation and many of which have direct lines of sight to Cayuga Lake.

The explosive growth of Cornell University around 1900 had a direct impact on the successful development of Cornell Heights. From the first, the district was promoted as an extension of the university campus. Many building lots were sold to professors, and several streets were named after prominent members of the faculty. Faculty and upper-level administrative staff have constituted the single largest population in the Heights since its inception.

Most of the 150 buildings in the district were built between 1898 and 1935 and reflect a variety of early twentieth-century architectural styles. Many of the homes were designed by locally prominent architects, including William H. Miller, Clinton Vivian, Clarence Martin, and Arthur Gibb. The district reflects the eclecticism of the period wherein elements from various architectural styles were combined in a single structure. The most abundantly represented styles in the district are Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Craftsman.

This tour presents information on 36 homes in the district, a 175-acre parcel of land on the north rim of Fall Creek between Cornell University and Cayuga Heights. It was developed by Historic Ithaca Inc.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTES

Loop One is 1.2 -miles long and can be toured safely and easily on foot. Loop Two is 1.5 miles long. Given the absence of adequate sidewalks--especially along Ridgewood Road--we strongly recommend that you see it by car. Please use discretion when approaching private property. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy the tour!

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What You'll See on the Tour

225 fall creek drive, 302 fall creek drive, 124 roberts place, 201 wyckoff avenue, 534 thurston avenue, 319 wait avenue, 216 wait avenue, 114 kelvin place, 116 kelvin place, 121 kelvin place, 125 kelvin place, 126 kelvin place, 403 wyckoff avenue, 419 wyckoff ave, 125 heights court, 120 heights court, 116 – 116 ½ heights court, 110, 112 heights court, 1 lodge way, 305 thurston avenue, 110 highland avenue, 150 highland avenue, 201 highland avenue, 110 westbourne lane, 55 ridgewood road, 40 ridgewood road, 2 ridgewood road, 101 thurston avenue, 105 needham place, 900 stewart avenue, 109 barton place, 212 fall creek drive, 216 fall creek drive, leave a comment, download the app, download the pocketsights tour guide mobile app to take this self-guided tour on your gps-enabled mobile device..

Updates and Corrections

Please send change requests to [email protected].

Driving Directions to Cornell University

The directions below are provided by the Information and Referral Center. If you have questions, or are in need of further assistance, please call the IRC at (607)254-INFO (4636) or (607)255-2000. An information specialist will be happy to help.

Once in Ithaca, there will be signs directing you to campus. Use these in conjunction with the directions below to find Cornell University.

Once you arrive on campus please stop at the Visitor and Parking Information Booth open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. An attendant will assist you with locating the safest and most convenient parking available. There also is a campus phone at the booth for you to contact the Information and Referral Center during the hours that the booth is not staffed.

Driving to Cornell University Main Campus

Here is a quick reference for drivers from each primary direction. For precise directions, please use the Door-to-Door Directions feature above.

From Points North -- Including Syracuse and Watertown

Including Syracuse and Watertown — Syracuse, NY is approximately 60 miles north of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• South on I-81.
• Exit 12 at Cortland/Homer.
• Rte. 281 South to State Rte. 13.
• South on State Rte. 13 to Ithaca, NY.
• State Rte. 13 South to State Rte. 366.
• After NYSEG (electrical utilities) complex, turn left onto State Rte. 366.
• State Rte. 366 west to the intersection of State Rte. 366 and Hoy Road.
• Right onto Hoy Road and follow to campus.

From Points East -- Including Albany and Boston

Including Albany and Boston — Albany, NY is approximately 160 miles east of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

• West on I-90/NY State Thruway, portions of which charge toll.
• West on I-90 (NY State Thruway) to I-88.
• West on I-88 for 76 miles to Exit 8 for State Rte. 206 at Bainbridge, NY.
• West on State Rte. 206 for 25 miles to State Rte. 79 at Whitney Point, NY.
• West on State Rte. 79 for 28 miles to Ithaca, NY.
• Turn right onto Pine Tree Road (1.6 miles)
• Turn left at Dryden Road/Rte. 366 (0.3 miles)
• From Dryden Road, go straight onto Hoy Road at the flashing light.
• Follow Hoy Road to campus.

From Points South -- Including New York City

Including New York City — New York City is approximately 220 miles southeast of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 5 hours.

• North on I-87 (portions charge toll) to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
• Cross the Tappan Zee Bridge (portions charge toll) and continue North on I-87.
• North on I-87 (portions charge toll) to State Rte. 17 at Harriman, NY.
• West on State Rte. 17 for 111 miles to I-81.
• North on I-81 to Exit 8 for Whitney Point, NY.
• From Dryden Road, go straight on Hoy Road at the flashing light.

From Points South -- Including New Jersey

Including New Jersey — Northern New Jersey is approximately 220 miles southeast of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 5 hours.

• West on I-80 to I-380.
• North I-380 to I-81.

From Points Southwest -- Including Ohio and Elmira

Including Ohio and Elmira — Cleveland, OH is approximately 330 miles southwest of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 5 hours.

• East on I-90 (NY State Thruway) to Exit 10 for Jamestown, NY.
• East on Rte. 17 to Rte. 13.
• North on Rte. 13 into Ithaca, NY.
• Continue North until the intersection of Rte. 13 and Rte. 79.
• Travel East on Rte. 79/Green St.
• Rte. 79/Green St. becomes Rte. 79/East State St.
• Continue to travel on Rte. 79 East
• Turn left onto Mitchell St./Rte. 366.
• Follow Mitchell up the hill and bear left onto Ithaca Road.
• Ithaca Road will become Dryden Road at the stoplight.
• From Dryden Road, turn left onto Hoy Road at the flashing light.

From Points West -- Including Toronto, Buffalo, and Rochester

Including Toronto, Buffalo, and Rochester — Buffalo, NY is approximately 150 miles west of Cornell University with an estimated driving time of 3 hours.

• East on I-90 (NY State Thruway) to Exit 42.
• South on Rte. 14 for approximately one-quarter mile to Rte. 96.
• South on Rte. 96 for approximately 45 miles to Ithaca, NY.
• South on Rte. 13 for approximately one-quarter mile to Rte. 79 and Green St.
• East on Rte. 79/Green St.
• Green St. becomes East State St.
• Continue to travel east on Rte. 79 East/State St.
• Follow Mitchell St. up the hill and bear left onto Ithaca Road.

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Plan a visit to see how the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration can set you on the course to an exciting, adventure-filled career. Immerse yourself in the culture of a storied Ivy League university, and see for yourself how, for more than 90 years, the Nolan School has continued to break new ground in the world’s largest and most dynamic industry. We are located on the Cornell University campus in picturesque Ithaca, New York, consistently ranked as one of the best college towns in America.

• Information on visiting for prospective undergraduate students
• Information on visiting for prospective Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) students

Undergraduate

Our admissions team and current students are here to introduce you to SHA and show you what it really means to be a Hotelie. Learn about the information sessions we offer,campus tour schedules, and more on our college visit page .

There are many ways to connect with MMH—meet individually with an admissions team member, sit in on a class, go to lunch with a current MMH student, tour the school, or participate in a live Twitter chat. See the  MMH Visit Us  page to learn about all your options.

Baker Program in Real Estate

You are invited to visit the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate housed in the  Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate to experience the unique and personalized nature of the program. To schedule a visit, contact us at [email protected]  or 607.255.7110. Learn more on the  Baker Program website .

Other Programs

Visit the MS & PhD program page to learn more about our research-based degree programs.

Learn more about our online, classroom, and custom learning options for industry professionals on our  Executive Education website .

Before You Arrive

Travel Information

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community.

Parking on Campus

Review information to park on campus.

Accommodations

Did you know our very own Statler Hotel is the best hotel in Ithaca? Stay with us and see why.

Admissions Office 289 Statler Hall Ithaca, NY 14853

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Phone: 607.254.4228

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Navigating College Tours on the East Coast

March 27, 2018

Spring break is coming, and I’m sure you’re all dreaming of family vacations or taking a much need rest from your school work. However, for all you juniors out there, it’s time to start visiting colleges! We know this is a daunting task and sometimes you only have a few days to try to see as many schools as possible. With all of this in mind, we decided to create a few East Coast driving trips to help you see as many schools in any region as possible.

NORTHEASTERN LOOP:

Yale University (NYC → Yale: 2 hrs)

Connecticut College (NYC → Conn College: 2 hrs 15 mins)

Brown University (NYC → Brown: 3 hrs 30 mins)

Optional: Visit Clark University on your way to Amherst

Amherst College (NYC → Amherst: 3 hrs 15 mins)

Optional: see any of the other four colleges near Amherst College: Hampshire, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, or UMass

Trinity College (NYC → Trinity: 2 hrs 30 mins)

Wesleyan University (NYC → Wesleyan: 2 hrs 15 mins)

NYC →2:00→ Yale →0:47→ Conn College →1:00→ Brown →1:00→ Amherst →1:00→ Trinity →0:30→ Wes

BOSTON LOOP:

Wellesley College (NYC → Wellesley: 3hrs 50 mins)

Babson College (NYC → Babson: 3 hrs 50 mins)

Brandeis University (NYC → Brandeis: 3 hrs 40 mins)

Tufts University (NYC → Tufts: 4 hrs)

Harvard University (NYC → Harvard: 3 hrs 45 mins)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Boston College (NYC → Boston: 3 hrs 45 mins)

Boston University

Northeastern

Optional adds: see Bentley when you visit Brandeis & see Emerson the same day you see BU & Northeastern

NYC →2:00→ Yale →1:40→ Brown →1:15→ Wellesley →0:10→ Babson →0:20→ Brandeis →0:30→ Tufts →0:15→ Harvard →0:10→ MIT →0:15→ BC →0:15→ BU →0:10→ Northeastern

NORTHERN LOOP:

Sarah Lawrence (NYC → SLC: 1 hr)

Vassar College (NYC → Vassar: 2 hrs)

Marist College

Bard College (NYC → Bard: 2 hrs 20 mins)

Williams College (NYC → Williams: 3 hrs 30 mins)

Skidmore College (NYC → Skidmore: 3 hrs 30 mins)

(Union College)

Middlebury College (NYC → Middlebury: 5 hrs)

Optional: Head to Maine and see Bowdoin, Colby, and Bates – OR – head to Montreal, Canada and see McGill University

NYC →0:30→ SLC →1:15→ Vassar →0:15→ Marist →0:45→ Bard →1:40→ Williams →1:25→ Skidmore →1:50→ Middlebury →1:40→ Dartmouth

WESTERN/UPSTATE NY LOOP:

Muhlenberg College (NYC → Muhlenberg: 2 hrs)

Cornell University (NYC → Cornell: 4 hrs)

Colgate University (NYC → Colgate: 4 hrs 15 mins)

Hamilton College (NYC → Hamilton: 4 hrs 20 mins)

Optional: Head back through MA and upstate NY to see Williams, Bard, Vassar, Marist, & Sarah Lawrence College

NYC →2:00→ Muhlenberg →3:00→ Cornell →1:30→ Colgate →0:30→ Hamilton →2:00→ Skidmore →1:50→ Middlebury

PENNSYLVANIA LOOP:

Lafayette College

Lehigh University

Muhlenberg College

Optional: Drive out & see Bucknell & Dickinson – OR- go all the way to Carnegie Mellon

Villanova University

Swarthmore College (NYC → Swarthmore: 2 hrs 15 mins)

University of Pennsylvania (NYC → UPenn: 2 hrs)

NYC →1:45→ Lafayette →0:30→ Lehigh →0:30→ Muhlenberg →1:30→ Villanova →0:30→ Swarthmore →0:30→ UPenn

SOUTHERN LOOP:

Johns Hopkins

Optional: While in DC you can also see George Washington University, American University, & the Catholic University of America

Optional: Add in or trade in University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, College of WIlliam & Mary, and University of Richmond

NYC →1:30→ Princeton →1:00→ UPenn →2:00→ Johns Hopkins →1:10→ Georgetown →2:20→ UVA →3:20→ Duke

Designing Clothes for Kids with Sensory Issues

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By Melissa Newcomb

As part of her sorority’s philanthropic work, Julia DeNey ’20 volunteered at a preschool for children who have autism. From their parents she learned that, due to challenges with sensory input, some kids have difficulty wearing certain kinds of clothing.

Those conversations inspired DeNey—then a fashion design major in Human Ecology—to devote a research paper to the clothing options available for children who have sensory issues.

“The conclusion to my essay was: there’s nothing,” DeNey recalls. “That paper sparked it all.”

Today, DeNey runs Sense-ational You , an online brand specializing in clothing and accessories that address special sensory needs.

Some items reduce light or sound, while others compress the body or (in the case of a squishable hair scrunchie that doubles as a fidget toy) offer a way to block out other input.

“Imagine you are at a rock concert, with loud music and bright lights—and then somebody makes you do physics,” says DeNey, whose brand boasts more than 30,000 followers on Instagram .

“It’s overstimulating, and you’re not going to be able to focus. That’s what a classroom can feel like for a kid that has sensory needs.”

DeNey was a senior on the Hill when she designed the prototype for her first product.

A sweatshirt, its hood features a flip-down eye mask and weighted vinyl material around the ears that, she says, can block 10–30 decibels of high-frequency sound.

(The hoodie, priced at $50–70, is currently the only item also offered in adult sizes.)

The same year, DeNey designed the forerunner of another of Sense-ational You’s products: a “compression” shirt ($35) whose adjustable lining can be tightened around the wearer—which, she notes, can have a calming effect on the nervous system by replicating the feeling of a hug.

DeNey's brand boasts more than 30,000 followers on Instagram.

DeNey debuted her sensory-friendly designs—modeled by some of the kids who’d inspired them—during the annual Cornell Fashion Collective Runway Show, which is held in Barton Hall each spring.

Her project was overseen by her mentor, Heeju Park , an associate professor of human centered design.

Park, who directs Human Ecology’s Performance Apparel Design Lab , contributed his own perspective, having a young relative with autism.

Says Park: “Julia has the skills to create this positive impact on people’s lives—not only the kids, but their families too.”

Julia has the skills to create this positive impact on people’s lives—not only the kids, but their families too.” Prof. Heeju Park

After graduation, DeNey took a job as a special education paraprofessional and worked on her clothing brand part time.

Sometimes, she recalls, students would ask her to cut the tags out of their shirts because they were uncomfortable—a reminder that her tagless clothing and mindful designs could aid many more children if the brand grew.

“Think of an annoying clothing tag on the back of a sweater that cuts into your neck,” she explains. “That can be bothersome—but to them it is actually painful.”

In 2023, DeNey left her teaching job to pursue Sense-ational You full time.

In addition to shirts and hoodies, the site also offers sweatpants with elastic waistbands, avoiding buttons or zippers that could be irritating.

(Plus, she notes, the simple designs allow kids who have challenges with fine motor skills to dress themselves.)

While her company is still in its early days, DeNey’s products have gotten raves from some autism-related social media sites.

“There isn’t a doubt in my mind that this company not only knows what they’re doing but genuinely cares about the comfort and well-being of its customers,” blogged the mom of a nonverbal autistic five-year-old.

“Having put so much love and thought into every step of the process, Sense-ational You truly is a dream come true to the community they serve.”

(All images provided.)

Published April 25, 2024

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• Duration: 1 Hr 30 Mins
• Language: English
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The Moscow Metro has a long history to it. Also, the city has an extremely beautiful subway. It is very well maintained and is also extremely decorated. Each station and spot has a different artistic aspect to it. On this tour, experience the efficiency of Moscow Metro.

• Roam around the Revolution Square, with magnificent sculptures of the Soviet people
• Visit the Kurskaya Station Lobby, the Hall of Fame of the WWII
• Be awestruck at the Komsomolskaya , with impressive mural mosaics of Russian glorious victories
• See the artistic side of Novoslobodskaya , with the stained glass, although under the ground.

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Take our Moscow Metro Tour and discover why our subway is recognized as the most beautiful in the world!

"They used to have palaces for kings, we are going to build palaces for the people!" said one of the main architects of the Soviet subway.

With us you will see the most beautiful metro stations in Moscow built under Stalin: Komsomolskaya, Revolution square, Novoslobodskaya, Mayakovskaya. Our guide will tell fascinating stories and secrets hidden underground, urban legends and funny stories.

How many babies were born on the Moscow metro? Where is the secret Metro 2? How deep is the Moscow metro? And where did Stalin give his speech in November 1941? Join out Metro tour and find out!

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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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