Is it safe to use the Metro (tube) in Moscow and in St. Petersburg?
During rush hour, the Moscow Metro is the easiest and quickest way to get around. Although we do arrange transportation in the city with our private bus, you might still want to visit the Moscow metro or use it on your own during your free hours in Moscow. Remember, taking the Moscow Metro is a sightseeing excursion in itself! Graffiti-free stations offer an air of elegance with granite and marble-clad surroundings. Many of the stations boast chandeliers and huge mosaic friezes, some of which still present Communist images and symbols. Art Nouveau style lamps illuminate the long escalator arches. The Moscow Metro operates from 5:30am to 1:00am and all metro stations are easily found by the “M” signs. Meanwhile, although St Petersburg has an equally fine Metro transportation system, as the city is more walker-friendly you’ll be able to get to most inner-city sights often without the need to board the Metro.
