Tour & Activity Scams in Moscow

Fake Tour Guide Near the Kremlin

Self-styled tour guides position themselves near the Kutafya Tower entrance to the Kremlin and along Alexandrovsky Garden on the western Kremlin wall, approaching tourists with offers of private guided tours for 500-1,000 RUB. The tours either never materialize after collecting a deposit, consist of historically inaccurate commentary in public areas already freely visible, or end at partner souvenir shops where the guide earns a commission on inflated purchases. Some operate with fake booking documents using names of established tour agencies.