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Ultimate Guide to Boyden Cavern, California (Tours, Pricing, History, Map)

Ultimate Guide to Boyden Cavern, California (Tours, Pricing, History, Map)

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Boyden Cavern is a showy cave in the Giant Sequoia National Monument along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway in Fresno County, CA. Daily tours are offered at the cavern and, on-site, there is an international gift shop and picnic tables. Many tourists unfairly compare this to the Crystal Cave, but Boyden Cavern has a beauty of its own, and the history associated with Boyden Cavern is far more interesting. 

Ultimate Guide to Boyden Cavern, California (Tours, Pricing, History, Map)

The cave is a perfect example of a solutional cave that was formed in metamorphosed limestone. It houses a vast variety of natural speleothems, including the beautiful ‘shield’ formations. It is not renowned for being a bat cave, but one can spot a few caves sleeping blissfully inside the cavern during summer. 

How Big is Boyden Cavern?

The Boyden Cavern, which is in Kings Canyon, lies beneath the King’s Gates’s huge 2000 ft marble walls. The main passageway has a length of 1000 ft, but visitors are allowed to explore 2/3rd of the length. 

History of Boyden Cavern

Boyden Cavern is a great example of Karst Cave, but it was originally outside the boundaries of NPS or the National Park System.

Putnam Boyden discovered it in the late 1800s. Boyden was the first to find and claim the cave and the first human resident of the cave. The cave had several favorable conditions, and all these convinced Boyden to live in the cave along with his friend Denver Church.

Both the men lived in the cave for many years, but Boyden contracted hypothermia and breathed his last in the cave.

Soon after, the government took control of the cave in 1893 and it was eventually made a part of the National Park System.

In the 1930s, the Civil Conservation Core built several bridges and ramps in the cave to become accessible to visitors to the park. Sadly, some of the formations got destroyed by this developmental work. The only positive from this is that those bridges and ramps are still used by visitors today. 

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Geological Cave Formations in Boyden Cavern

Boyden Cavern is bound to impress every visitor with its magnificent collection of stalactites, stalagmites, and other rock formations with thousands of years of geologic history attached to it. There are some popular formations, and various nicknames have been assigned to them as per their shapes, such as pancakes and the group of stalactites called Upside Down City.

If you look closely, you will find a group of stalactites that look like a collection of skyscrapers hanging from the rock. The Drapery Room is the most impressive as the stalactites resemble hanging curtain drapes. Since it is a living cave, touching any of the formations is strictly prohibited. 

Wildlife in Boyden Cavern 

We know that caves form a natural habitat for bats, but they are not really common in the Boyden Cavern. They do, however, frequent other caves in the vicinity. People have also reported seeing lots of small insects and animals that are usually found near all caves. 

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Is Boyden Cavern Haunted?

The cavern is open to tourists every year, and there has never been any complaint of the cavern or its immediate surroundings being haunted.  

Boyden Cavern Tours

The tours at the Boyden Cavern are fully compliant with COVID guidelines. The tours last for around 60 min (round trip), but departure timings are based on the availability in the season. The Walking Tour starts with a short but steep uphill walk along the paved trail to the cave’s entrance. The trail begins from a gift shop shack. It is a beautiful climb, and the journey is fantastic with the sound of the roaring river as the background sound. 

People tend to compare this cave with the more popular Crystal Cave, but this cavern is undoubtedly less touristy than its ‘competitor’. The main passageway is 1000 ft long, but only about 750 ft is open for public tours. You can explore the remaining 250 ft, but it would require a lot of crawling and scrambling.

If you love adventure, you can surely try them.

The visitors are led through paved paths, which are well-it and have handrails. On the way, you would be able to see a wide array of natural formations. The sheer collection of stalactites and stalagmites are bound to impress all. You cannot touch the formations as this is a living cave, and the chemicals from our bodies can make them stop growing.

There is a Bat Grotto in the cave, but it is improbable that you will spot any bats as they rarely visit this cave. 

It is one of the best caves in California to take pictures, but the truly magical moment would come when the guide turns off all lights so that the visitors can experience total darkness. It might feel a bit weird in those ten-odd seconds of complete darkness, but the experience is unforgettable.

It is a perfect way to understand how Mr. Boyden would have felt when his lantern went out! When the tour nears the end after 45 min, the guide will invite the visitors for an adventure trail that is challenging and will entail some squeezing and climbing. So, if you are okay with it, you can take this trail to make your trip memorable.

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Boyden Cavern Tour Prices and Discounts

The tickets are sold on the cavern site and not at, as many people presume, Kings Canyon Visitor’s Center. The cost of the tickets are as follows – 

  • Adults – USD 14.95         
  • Children (3 to 12 years) – USD 7.95

Reservations for the walking tours are not mandatory unless you are part of a group of 15 people or more. 

Boyden Cavern Map

Boyden Cavern Map

What to Wear?

The cave has a consistent temperature of around 55 to 57 degrees F. The cave remains warm in the cold Sierra winters and seems cool on the hot summer days. 

Since the temperature is steady, dress accordingly. You can bring a light jacket if you tend to feel the chill quickly and wear a good pair of hiking shoes.  

Boyden Cavern Hours

The cavern is open from April to Mid-November and its operating hours are likely from 10:00 am to 4:00 in the evening. The cave remains closed on Wednesdays. 

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What to Do at Boyden Cavern (Beside Tours)

The walking tour can be strenuous for many people. We suggest that you make your way to the parking lot next to the south fork of the King’s River. It is a great place to stretch your tired legs or enjoy a picnic lunch along the edge of Kings Canyon.

The on-site gift shop sells drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. 

Best Time to Visit Boyden Cavern 

The cave is open from April to the middle of November. So, you must plan your trip accordingly. 

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How to Get to Boyden Cavern 

The cave is located off Highway 180, which is also known as the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. It is close to Convict Flat and right next to a bridge on the South Fork of the Kings River.

The directions may seem vague at first look, but it is impossible to miss the cave as it is well marked. Since the cave is in a remote park area, you may have to drive a little to get into the area. If you are keen to get detailed driving directions, you can also always write an email to   [email protected]  

Hotels near Boyden Cavern

There are reasonably priced accommodation options near Boyden Cave. Some of the more popular ones are:

John Muir Lodge

This is close to both parks and has decent food. Each room has a fridge but the only microwave is in the lobby. Bonus – it is dog-friendly!

Cedar Grove Lodge

A little rustic, but a great setting for getting immersed into nature. Friendly staff and a nice gift shop.

Places To Stay Nearby

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Do you need more information before visiting Boyden Cavern? Call +1-888-965-8243 or shoot an email to  [email protected]  for an information packet. 

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Boyden Cavern is operated by a private company. For more information, visit  Boyden Cavern . Take a guided, 50-minute walking tour through this cavern, located below the towering 2,000 foot marble walls of the Kings Gates. A short but very steep trail leads to the cave, traveling under and around rock formations. Tours are appropriate for all ages and are offered by a U.S. Forest Service partner, daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Tour operators recommend you wear hiking boots and a light jacket to keep you comfortable in the 55-degree cave. Tickets may be purchased in person or in advance (https://boydencavern.com).

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Boyden Cavern in Kings Canyon National Park

Boyden Cavern is one of two publicly accessible caves in Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Park. It was closed for many years, which stopped me from visiting, but it finally opened again in 2019, and I got to experience it in 2020. I can easily say it was worth the wait and the drive, and one of the most fun caves I have been to in California. Here is all the information if you want to check it out.

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  • Book tickets here
  • Usually open May – October
  • Read about all my favorite Kings Canyon spots here

Here is a video I made from my last visit to the cavern.

Getting There

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Boyden Cavern is located down at the bottom of Kings Canyon, and it is a good drive to get all the way to the cave itself. I would recommend adding a few other things to your trip, like a visit to Grizzly Falls and Roaring River Falls since the drive down is a long one. That being said, it is one of my favorite drives in California , and it is beautiful. Once you get down into the canyon, you will see signs for Boyden Cavern almost immediately. There is a good size parking lot near where you check in.

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We arrived 15 minutes before our tour and checked in at the small store.

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After checking in we started the steep walk up to the cavern entrance. It is 125 feet above the river below and it is a fun walk.

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This walk is beautiful as it rises above the Kings River and gives you some great views.

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Eventually, you will reach the cave entrance and meet your guide. We went in 2020, and they were observing pandemic rules, so the cave tour was private with just your own family. This was pretty amazing, as it was just my mom and me with the guide. The tours are normally 20-30 people, but you can book private tours during normal years as well.

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The tour began with a short history of the cavern as we headed inside.

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We took our time walking through all the different rooms and learned a lot from our guide, Jeff. On the tour, we got to see everything from stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstone formations. Here are some of the highlights.

The upside down city

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The wedding cake

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The flowstone

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The Christmas tree

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The cave here is actually pretty adventurous, and there are lots of areas where you will really need to bend over not to hit your head.

The tour takes you back 750 feet into the cave, and it is an out and back and not a loop.

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It’s an awe-inspiring cave with lots of fun formations and an overall adventurous feel to the tour instead of just the normal cave experience.

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The best part, though, is the way you exit the cave. If you want, you can take the “wild exit,” which allows you to walk along the creek that is running through the cave and move around different formations as you make your way out.

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This was such a cool experience and something I will never forget. The water was at least a foot deep in some sections (we brought Crocs just for this part of the tour).

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This would be fun on its own, but there are some tight spots you have to maneuver as well, which makes it a total blast.

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Both my mom and I loved this part of the tour, and you got to go at your own pace.

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Eventually, the exit comes into view, and you will have to leave the cave back to the real world. I think we were spoiled with the private tour, but it was an incredible experience that both my mom and I have been talking about for weeks.

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I love exploring caves, and I loved my time at Boyden Cavern. Check it out if you get the chance, and let me know what you think in the comments.

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Boyden Cavern In Giant Sequoia National Monument

Published By Jennifer Bourn on August 6, 2019

Boyden Cavern at Giant Sequoia National Monument

Visitors have been touring Boyden Cavern for more than 100 years. It was discovered by J. Putnam Boyden in 1906 who lived inside the cave for ten years before dying of hypothermia. Some sources report that he offered cavern tours for a nickel, others say he died before tours could begin.

We stopped by Boyden Cavern on our summer road trip to Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Giant Sequoia National Monument. Many websites claim the cavern is located in Kings Canyon National Park but it’s not. While inside Kings Canyon, the cavern is outside the national park boundary and is instead part of Giant Sequoia National Monument in Sequoia National Forest.

Boyden Cavern is a Mesozoic marble cavern with a small underground waterfall that is open for guided tours from May through November.

After descending the mountainside of the winding Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, stopping at the Kings Canyon Overlook and Junction View Overlook along the way, we pulled into the parking lot for Boyden Cavern and purchased cavern tour tickets.

Our tour didn’t start for almost an hour, so we had time to enjoy a tailgate picnic lunch with a front row view of the wild, raging Kings River and grab photos of the surrounding area.

About 15 minutes before our tour, we gathered with the rest of our tour group at the picnic area to wait for our 50 minute walking tour of the marble cavern to begin. We were pretty excited to hike through an icy cold underground stream and see an underground waterfall!

Tours of Boyden Cavern begin with a short but VERY steep walk uphill to the cave entrance that can be a bit strenuous for those who are out of shape. On the walk, you’ll pass a waterfall and be treated with amazing views of the steepest part of Kings Canyon. At the entrance, we had to wait for the tour guide to arrive and listen to a safety briefing and short talk about the cavern before entering.

Visiting Boyden Csvern at the bottom of Kings Canyon

Touring Boyden Cavern

Deep beneath the 2,000-foot-high marble walls of the famous Kings Gate and Windy Cliffs, Boyden Cavern extends 750 feet inside the mountain. It features stalactites, stalagmites, cave bacon, soda straws, flowstone, draperies, shields, helictites, pendants, and formations that resemble pancakes, a wedding cake, an upside down city, and even bear.

Once inside, you’ll find yourself ducking under low-hanging rocks, squeezing through tight passageways, balancing on wobbly rocks, navigating stairs and slopes, and traversing the icy waters of an underground stream (thank goodness my shoes were waterproof) .

We’ve toured a lot of caverns and couldn’t wait to check this one out but only a short distance into the cave our tour came to a screeching halt and we spent more than 10 minutes of our short tour standing still waiting for the previous tour to exit the cave. Why? Unlike other caverns, Boyden Cavern is an out-and-back tour, which means visitors go in and out the same way, squeezing past each other in tight passageways. The only good thing was that our wait was happening inside the cool cave and not out in the sweltering summer sun!

Eventually our tour group got moving again, but the tour group was HUGE and not only was there was no way we could hear anything the tour guide said, the tour was was very rushed and we barely had time to take in the Pancake Room, Bat Grotto, and Drapery Room, and the amazing formations we were passing.

Suddenly we were at the end of the cavern, once again waiting for our turn to see the subterranean waterfall, which was pretty cool.

Now once we reached the end of the cavern, it was a free-for-all. The tour was over. We were on our own to make our way back to the entrance and we could take as long as we wanted — this explains why we had to wait so long for the entire tour group before us to exit the cavern.

Overall, the formations were impressive and the cavern, while not very big, is beautiful. It’s also a pretty cool experience to walk through the icy cold water to a mini waterfall underground! I just wish our tour experience was better.

Of the 50 minutes our tour lasted, I think we waited in line for 30 of them and the cavern was so crowded and loud that it just wasn’t the cavern experience I wanted. Luckily, I’m really good at making sure we’re at the end of the tour group and away from people as much as possible.

I’m hoping the tours aren’t like this all of the time. We visited on Fourth of July weekend and not only were the tours were running every half hour instead of every hour, the tour groups were WAY BIGGER than their website says they are.

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Know Before You Go

About Boyden Cavern:

  • Boyden Cavern is located in Giant Sequoia National Monument in the Sequoia National Forest, 19 miles east of Grant Grove on Highway 180, Kings Canyon, California 93633. There is no physical address to enter into a GPS.
  • Highway 180, the road to access the cavern, closes every winter, which means the cavern is usually only open from May through mid-November.
  • You can only visit the cavern on a guided tour. Tickets are $16.00/adult 13+, $8.00/youth ages 5-12, and $5.00/child age 4 and under.
  • You must enter Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park to access Boyden Cavern. Entrances are located at Grant Grove on Highway 180 and Lodgepole on Highway 198 and you must pay the national park entrance fees.
  • It is 55°F year-round inside the cavern. Consider bringing a light jacket if you get cold and wear sturdy shoes. They say no flip flops are allowed, but loads of people on our tour were all wearing flip flops.
  • The Boyden Cavern Gift Shop sells bottled beverages, chips, candy, granola bars, and other snacks, as well as souvenirs like shirts, hats, mugs, shot glasses, and magnets.
  • The restrooms are vault toilets. If you have to go, choose carefully. While some aren’t too bad, in others, you’ll have to choke back puke.
  • This is a remote area where there is no phone or cell service.
  • Pets are not allowed in the cave but are welcome in the parking lot and picnic area.

About Giant Sequoia National Monument:

  • 328,315 acre Giant Sequoia National Monument was designated by President Clinton in April 2000. It is administered by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Sequoia National Forest and includes 38 giant sequoia groves.
  • Giant Sequoia National Monument is split into two separate sections . The northern section surrounds General Grant Grove and other parts of Kings Canyon National Park. The southern section, which includes Long Meadow Grove, is directly south of Sequoia National Park , surrounding the eastern half of the Tule River Indian Reservation.
  • Notable spots in the Northern portion of the national monument are Indian Basin Grove and Princess Campground, Converse Basin Grove, and the Boole Tree.
  • Notable spots in the Southern portion of the national monument, are Belknap Grove, Tule River Canyon, Trail of 100 Giants, and Freeman Creek Grove.

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  • Find adventure at every turn
  • Take pride in covering Moscow in record time
  • Enjoy the icons in style
  • Explore off the beaten path routes of Moscow
  • Expert commentary as you travel around the city
  • Test your nerve, driving on crazy Russian roads
  • Get an Endorphin Rush
  • Savour delicacies from different regions of Russia in a traditional restaurant

Only in Moscow for a short time and want to get the most out of the city and have fun? Then a 3-hour bike tour in Moscow is what you need! You won’t hear much about Russian history or become an expert on Russian art, but you will experience all the rest of Russian culture! This tour gives you a unique perspective of a little bit of everything in 3 or 5 hours: must-see tourist sights, local hangouts, Russian food, a glimpse of the modern Moscow life, amazing photo opportunities, a bit of Russian history, and a lot of fun!

This is a great opportunity to cut the usual all day tour down to only 3 or 5 hours and get the most out of the city while having fun and being fit in the greatest locations around Moscow!

A bike trip is sure to capture your heart. It enables you to see the heart of Moscow within the Boulevard Ring and to explore some non-touristic areas of the city, to get an image of the city centre and to work out at the same time.

Our tours differ and depend on whether you are interested in city scenery or nature-like landscape. A variety of places in Moscow are great for riding a bike: these are large parks, yards with old mansions, and historical streets in the centre.

Let’s see what’s waiting for you!

Here are 4 suggested itineraries for a 3-hour tour:.

Moscow Bike Route #1

St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Kazan Cathedral, State Historical Museum and Lenin's Mausoleum

Revolution Square and Theatrical Square

Bolshoy Theatre, Metropol Hotel, Chinese Wall, State Duma of Moscow

Alexander Garden

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fountains, the Grotto, Central Exhibition center, Kutafya tower, Kremlin wall and towers

Historic City Center

Tverskaya street with its beautiful historical architecture, China town (Kitai-gorod), an old historical area of Moscow

Beautiful  City bridge  leading to  Gorky Park  with scenic views of  Christ the Savior  cathedral and the Moscow River. Explore all the beauties riding a bike along the riverside pathways.

Sculpture Park

Peaceful  Crimean embankment  is one of the quietest area of Moscow city with painters' works at the  Vernisage , close proximity to new  Tretyakov Gallery  and good views of  Christ the Savior Cathedral ,  Peter the Great  monument and the Crimean bridge.

Delicious lunch at a café/restaurant

Arbat street + Stalin Skyscraper

The  Arbat  has existed since at least the 15th century and is proud of being the oldest surviving street of the Russian capital. Nowadays, it is now an entertainment and event mecca for Muscovites and tourists alike.

Victory park

Get thrilled with 142 metres  Obelisk  and  Victory Park museum , which is an open-air museum dedicated to the Russian victory of 1945, built in 1995 to celebrate 50 years of victory

Moscow Bike Route #2

Pyatnitskaya street - the Tretyakov Gallery - Luzhkov Bridge - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the Gogolevsky Boulevard - the Nikitsky Boulevard - the Tverskoy boulevard - Teatralnaya street - the Bolshoi Theatre – the Kitai - Gorod - Red Square and GUM store - the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

This route is the best one if you want to see the heart of Moscow. It goes right through the major places of interest and touches upon the most exciting and vibrant areas of Moscow such as part of the Boulevard Ring, which is absolutely loved by everyone.

Cozy streets of Zamoskvorechye will never leave you indifferent. This district has a long and vivid history and is full of old baroque houses along with Stalinist buildings. It includes three theatres, three museums and sixteen churches.

Back in the 18 th century Zamoskvorechye was known as a quiet, country-like land of single-storey houses and conservative businessmen. It remained country-like and is much more filled with business than before, as this area is just right in the city centre.

You’ll learn:

  • what was previously on the site of the Novokuznetskaya metro-station;
  • names of four abandoned metro stations and how to find these stations;
  • what is the oldest bridge among all the bridges in Moscow;
  • how old was Pavel Tretyakov when he decided to collect paintings, that are now exhibited in the Tretyakov gallery;
  • what does the real form of the Boulevard Ring in Moscow look like;
  • what tricks did the Russian government used to save the houses and buildings from bombing during the World War II;
  • what unofficial name the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky bridge has

Moscow Bike Route #3

View over the Kremlin - The Luzhkov Bridge –  The Strelka Institute –  The Muzeon Park –  The Gorky Park –  Neskuchny Garden –  Sparrow Hills –  The Luzhniki Stadium -  Novodevichy Convent – The Arbat Street – The Gogolevsky boulevard - The Cathedral of Christ the Savior –  The Bolotnaya Square

This route includes the most popular city-sights and goes along the Moskva-River. It starts with an observation point, from which you may enjoy the view over the Kremlin, and covers all the most beautiful green areas of Moscow. Historical sites are included into the route so you can feel the historical vibes of ancient Moscow.

  • where is hidden an island Moscow;
  • where in Moscow you can get printed music of the most sweet masterpieces like “Chocolate waltz” and “Cake-gallop” along with a box of chocolates of the 18 th century;
  • why the Luzhkov bridge is also called “the bridge of kisses”;
  • the place where the famous Olympic symbol – the Olympic Bear of the Olympics-1980 was flown from;
  • the stage where Rolling Stones and Madonna performed when they came to Moscow;
  • why the Krymsky bridge was Stalin’s favourite bridge and what musical instrument it represents;
  • where living statues in Moscow could be found in 1740s;
  • myths and legends about inhabitants of the main building of Moscow State University;
  • story about why Sparrow Hills were called that way;
  • how Napoleon was cheated when he was going to burn down the Novodevichy convent;
  • what was supposed to be on the site where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is now;
  • why Moscow was nearly burnt down in the 15 th century and which role the Arbat street played in it.

Moscow Bike Route #4

Starting with wide area of the VDNKh, you are to learn interesting and fun facts about this spectacular part of Moscow.

  • where is a hidden the secret bunker under Moscow (and no, it’s not a famous Bunker 42 everybody knows about;
  • why the number of golden statues at the fountain is more than the number of Soviet republics, although it is said to correspond them;
  • why one of the Stalin statues was called “matryoshka” (Russian doll);
  • what was Picasso’s favourite statue at the exhibition in Paris in 1937.

You’ll see:

  • the world’s first light-music fountain that was built in 1950-1954;
  • pavilions that symbolize Soviet republics;
  • the Botanic garden which is twice as big as the Principality of Monaco;
  • the largest green-house in Europe (for the opening day in 1945);
  • English garden at the Ostankino mansion;
  • Ostankino Tower, one of the tallest structures in Europe;
  • the most beautiful flowers in hidden places of the parks.

Biking through VDNKh, Botanic garden and the territory of the Ostankino park will definitely be appreciated by nature-lovers and all those who are keen on speed, who knows no limits and want to explore off the beaten path of Moscow.

We can customize your bike adventure to meet your individual interests.

Our bicycle tour in Moscow gives you a chance to have a s pectacular ride  with  wonderful photo opportunities  and an  unforgettable cultural experience!

What you get:

  • + A friend in Moscow
  • + Private & customized tour
  • + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons
  • + An authentic experience of local life
  • + Flexibility during the 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

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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