Around Moscow Food Tour: A Culinary Journey in Russia

Experience Russia through its authentic flavors with our Around Moscow Food Tour. This 7-day culinary and cultural journey takes you beyond Moscow to discover regional traditions, local producers, historic towns, and the true taste of Russian cuisine.

This tour is ideal for food lovers who want to explore Russia in a genuine and immersive way.

A Unique Food and Culture Tour in Russia

The Around Moscow Food Tour is not just about restaurants. It is a carefully designed gastronomic itinerary around Moscow, combining food experiences with history, culture, and local traditions.

You will travel through charming towns, meet local producers, and take part in tastings, workshops, and traditional meals.

Culinary Experiences Included in the Tour

During the journey, you will enjoy a wide variety of food-related activities:

Traditional Russian lunches and dinners
Visits to local food museums and factories
Hands-on workshops and tastings
Meetings with local producers and farmers
Regional specialties and traditional tea ceremonies

Each experience highlights a different aspect of Russian culinary heritage.

Tula: Gingerbread and Local Traditions

In Tula, one of Russia’s most famous culinary cities, you will:

Visit the historic Tula Kremlin
Discover the famous Tula gingerbread (pryanik)
Visit a gingerbread factory and museum
Take part in a gingerbread workshop and tasting

This day introduces you to traditional Russian sweets and regional cuisine.

Moscow Region: Farm-to-Table Experience

Explore the countryside around Moscow with a visit to an eco-farm:

Tasting of artisanal cheeses and local products
Farm-style lunch made with fresh ingredients
Introduction to sustainable farming in Russia

This experience shows the modern side of Russian gastronomy.

Kolomna: Pastila and Russian Tea Ceremony

In Kolomna, a historic town near Moscow, you will enjoy:

Guided tour of the Kolomna Kremlin
Visit to the Pastila Museum
Traditional performance and pastila production
Pastila tasting with Russian tea ceremony

Kolomna is famous for its sweet traditions and historical atmosphere.

Yaroslavl: Salt Traditions and Regional Cuisine

Travel to Yaroslavl, one of the oldest cities in Russia:

Visit to the historic Salt Island
Salt museum tour
Participation in traditional salt production
Tasting of regional dishes

This experience connects Russian cuisine with ancient trade and history.

Pereslavl-Zalessky: Fish Traditions and Local Flavors

In Pereslavl-Zalessky, discover traditional fish cuisine:

Visit to the vendace fish museum
Fish tastings and local specialties
Traditional Russian tea

This stop highlights the culinary traditions of central Russia.

Accommodation, Transport and Services

The Around Moscow Food Tour includes:

6 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Comfortable transport and regional train connections
Professional local guides
Entrance tickets to museums and activities
Tastings, workshops, and food experiences

All logistics are carefully organized for a comfortable journey.

Who Is This Food Tour For?

This tour is perfect for:

Food lovers and culinary travelers
Cultural explorers
Small groups and private travelers
Anyone interested in Russian traditions and cuisine

No special knowledge is required — just curiosity and appetite.

Why Choose the Around Moscow Food Tour?

Authentic regional food experiences
Visits beyond Moscow’s city center
Hands-on tastings and workshops
Local expertise and cultural immersion

Discover Russia through its flavors and traditions.