Discover the most secret and secure Bunker of the USSR, Bunker 42, also known as the Cold War Museum. This former military communication center is now a museum. Explore this labyrinth of the Cold War where the atmosphere has not changed.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
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- Skip the ticket line
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- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the labyrinth that is Bunker 42
- Discover the various communications and command rooms within the bunker
- Learn more about the secrets of the cold war
Full description
While in Moscow take the opportunity to discover the most secret and secured Bunker of the USSR, Bunker 42. This former military communication center is now a museum off the beaten track and well worth a visit. An interactive museum, the Taganka Bunker 42 is an essential visit for those curious or passionate about the Soviet era and the Cold War.
The Taganka Bunker, also called the Bunker 42, a historic USSR military communication center located deep below the streets of the city. Since the collapse of the USSR, it has become a museum dedicated to the cold war. Made up of four interconnected blocks, the bunker forms a labyrinth with a unique atmosphere. Explore this labyrinth of the cold war where the atmosphere has not changed and feel like you are back in the Soviet era.
Enter one of the most secured bunkers of the USSR with your guide and let them immerse you in the intense atmosphere of the Cold War contained within the bunker. Your guide will tell you about the plans of the Soviet Union to protect against a nuclear attack inside this facility that allowed its personnel to survive for several months. You will learn more about the water supply and air renewal systems, the command and communication posts, declassified weapons and much more. You will also see retrospectives on the Cold War as experienced by the Soviet authorities or Stalin himself.
Includes
- 1-hour guided tour
- Taganka Bunker entrance ticket
- Cold War museum entrance fees
- Meals and drinks
- Souvenirs
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Near the entrance of the Bunker 42, 5-Y Kotel'nicheskiy Pereulok
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- You'll have the chance to eat at the Bunker's restaurant at your own expense after the tour
