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Getting around Moscow on your own can be fun, complex and very challenging at times. Yet, some of the transportation means available in Moscow can become a real trap for the unknowing tourist and the statement proves true for anyone taking the underground, the cab or the tram. Here are some tips to make any sightseeing tour a real pleasure, without the worries specific to a foreigner who doesn't speak the language of the country.
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If you don't have someone to come and pick you up from the airport when you arrive, it is a good idea to arrange the transfer in advance; all the details can be settled when you discuss the journey with your travel agent. In case you need to take a cab, you will most likely have to pay it triple the real cost of the ride. Taxis are generally known as a real bomb in Moscow, as many drivers fix the amount they charge per kilometer right in the middle of the ride. The bus, the underground or the tram are much better options to try!
The fastest way to reach a specific destination in Moscow is the underground; yet, getting familiar with a line you want to use is the best thing to do in order not to get lost. All the announcements and the signs are in Russian; the color of the line is the only one you can rely on to make sure that you are on the right way. Then, buses and mini-buses will take you to those corners of Moscow which you cannot reach by taking the underground, not to mention that you get the chance of seeing what life looks like in one of the busiest European capitals. |
Renting a car could also be a solution to get around Moscow; prices are not that high and the rental conditions are more than OK. Nevertheless, the only problem that may cloud a bright day for you is traffic and the impression that you are always on the verge of getting lost in some obscure parts of the city. A Russian friend or a touristic guide could save you from all the stress of finding your way in a city where English is so little spoken. If you are that lucky, then you can just relax and let the connoisseurs negotiate taxi prices and lead you on the best tracks.
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