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“ My mom and I did this tour on a weekend trip to the Dells from Chicago and it was absolutely amazing!!!!! ” in 18 reviews

“ Definitely a beautiful ride, but what made it great was our tour guide, Josh . ” in 6 reviews

“ Doc , our tour guide, was extremely friendly, helpful (gave us suggestions for the rest of the day), and funny! ” in 7 reviews

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720 Canyon Rd

Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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Our business specializes in providing an exceptionally unique experience! We offer a tour of one of the most beautifully hidden parts of the area. Our guides are sure you make you laugh, share some history with you, and show you the natural beauty that is the Lost Canyon. …

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Such a fun experience! Maggie was super engaging, funny, sarcastic and informative! Had a great time

Went with my wife and 43 year old son. Ah, the flood of memories. Remember bringing him here with his sister when they were children. Price has gone up, but the experience and fun are the same. To get the full Dells experience, this is a must along with the boat tours and the duck boats. Our guide, Darren, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Made the ride fun. And the souvenir hawking? It's a Dells tradition. Learn to cherish this unique experience. You're not forced to purchase anything or given guilt shaming. This is a great ride to begin a day with or to unwind after a day of water parks. Pleasant, awesome scenery, relaxing. You won't be disappointed.

Great family activity. Pleasantly funny tour guide/horseman. Perfect for geologists.

This is a lovely 45 minute horse drawn wagon ride through beautiful glacier carved sandstone canyons, some so narrow that the wagon scrapes the rock as you go by. When we arrived there this afternoon one wagon was just about to leave, but we decided to wait for the next one, and I'm glad we did. Our guide, Chris, was both funny and well informed, and we only waited for 15 minutes before he was ready to go. The company has 18 draft horses in their stable, and the team pulling our wagon, Bill and Bob, were Belgian brothers that had been purchased from an Amish farm. Chris talked about the history of the area and pointed out some fun formations in the rocks, and some of the native trees. We had a nice, relaxing time, and it was a cool haven on a hot day.

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Don't miss this hidden secret of Wisconsin Dells. It maybe hard to find but you will be glad that you found it. Our guide was fantastic and I wish I had remembered his name. He made sure everyone on the tour was part of the tour. Throughout the hour or so tour, he would stop the team of horses and let us take photos and would tell us about the canyon. Take time away from the water parks and enjoy this gem.

Fun wagon ride. Pretty scenery and rock formations. Doc was our guide and made lots of bad puns but great info. Was worth doing every few years. We brought our daughter to experience it and she thought it was cool.

Our family really enjoyed the Lost Canyon Tour. Maggie, our guide, was particularly engaging and made the trip all the better. Definitely a "must do" activity while in the Dells.

A MUST for The Dells!! Took the tour based on a friend's recommendation, I'm glad I did! Very reasonably priced at $11.25 for an adult and has been around since the late fifties. Our tour guide Chris has been working there for 30 years and had a lot of information to share, definitely request him as a guide.

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We passed through the Wisconsin Dells on a cross country road trip and decided to stop at Lost Canyon Tours after we found them on Roadtrippers.com. We almost didn't stop because the weather was crappy and we had our dog, but the rain seemed to hold off during our visit, and the employees happily welcomed our dog on the tour. Doc, our tour guide, was extremely friendly, helpful (gave us suggestions for the rest of the day), and funny! He cracked jokes during the entire tour and we could not contain our laughter. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful canyon ride. Also, wonderful story about preserving this incredible landscape for future generations. The ride is a bit short and not too keen on them hawking souvenirs would be happier to provide a larger tip. Happily our driver didn't push too hard so we were more than happy to reward him with a chunky tip. Bring a picnic lunch. Your ticket gives you access to the little beach across the street, a lovely spot to eat and dip your toes into the water.

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“take a journey through the narrowest passages”

It was back in 1956 that Dr. R.O. Ebert started the horse-drawn wagon tours through Lost Canyon, the longest and deepest land canyon in Wisconsin. In 1967, the Kissack families took over the business and still operate it today, doing their part to maintain this natural treasure. Visitors ride through a mile of cliff-walled gorges in comfortable yet quaint horse-drawn carriages. At the narrowest passages, the guides must talk the horses through the tight squeeze. In some of the deeper parts, the sheer rock and sandstone wall have not felt the touch of the sun in more than 50,000 years.

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Just left a tour with my husband. Definitely recommend! Nice staff, cool horses, and something to do that's down to earth (literally). When we arrived the lady who gave us our tickets was super... Read more

Reviewed by Kim E.

Great tour with Josh! Such a pretty place. Amazing views. My 84 year old Dad loved it! Highly recommended Read more

Reviewed by Courtney S.

Definitely recommend doing this if you are visiting the dells , very fair pricing and fun for all ages . We had Jason do our tour today and we had a lot of fun! Will be returning next time we... Read more

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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