Большой театр и его архитектурные секреты

The overall experience turned out excellent. A minor awkward moment caused by the greeter’s mood was completely overshadowed by the theater tour itself. A charming and clever ballerina from the Bolshoi, resembling a delicate bird, led us into the main auditorium. While seated in the stalls we listened to her account of the theater’s past, watched the stage being prepared for Traviata, then climbed one by one to the box nearest the royal one and up to the gallery. We also saw the reception rooms and the chamber where the imperial family used to rest inside the Bolshoi, as well as the new underground Beethoven hall. I picked up plenty of fresh information about the theater. The guide was engaging, warm, self-assured and clearly devoted to her Theater. The next day, on another tour, I met a woman who had attended Traviata that same evening from the stalls. Now I know the secret that visibility (especially useful for far-sighted visitors) and acoustics are both excellent from the gallery in the Bolshoi.

On 27 April we took part in the excursion. Everything was organized smoothly. The Tripster manager contacted us in advance and gave clear instructions on what to do and where to go. All went exactly according to her plan. The impressions from visiting the Bolshoi were strong. We managed to sit in the stalls, in a box and on the top tier, walked the staircases and used the lift. We left thoroughly impressed.

Everything was enjoyable, and we even managed to catch a rehearsal. I recommend visiting.

Hello, on 15.12.2025 at 15:30 we attended the tour in the Bolshoi (5000 rub. per ticket). The BT researcher spoke about the theater’s history in a pleasant, well-trained voice, yet the information came from publicly available sources. Among the sights, the Beethoven hall on the -1 floor stood out most; it was fascinating to learn how the hall is arranged and how it converts into an amphitheater. Everything else can be seen simply by buying a performance ticket and reading about the Bolshoi’s past. The excursion ticket price is overpriced.

The Bolshoi guide Irina explained everything in a very engaging way. However, we never saw our organizer Yulia. She did not arrive at the theater; she had assembled the group, but the security staff had no group lists.