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TulaТула
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Tula: see the rectangular Kremlin, the Museum of Guns and the ginger‑bread museum, then grab a samovar‑brew tea.
Tula, a historic industrial city 185 km south‑south‑east of Moscow, offers a compact historic centre with a rectangular Kremlin, several specialised museums and a reputation for weapons, samovars and ginger‑bread. One day covers the main sights; a second day allows a visit to nearby Kulikovo Pole or a factory tour.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September (warm, low rain)
- avoid December–February (very cold, snow)
- Airport
- DME
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tula112 ▾
- General emergency112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tula, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyTula is generally safe for tourists; stay alert on public transport, keep valuables secure, and follow local advice during winter weather.
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDME Moscow Domodedovo Airport (≈180 km (112 mi) by train from Tula).DME Moscow Domodedovo Airport (≈112 mi (180 km) by train from Tula).
- Getting aroundCity buses, trolleybuses and marshrutkas run frequently; taxis (Visit, Volga) are available by phone.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café₽150–250
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)₽300–400
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum of Guns entry₽200–300
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personRUB 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 1,500 · Mid RUB 2,500 · High RUB 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DME Moscow Domodedovo Airport (≈180 km (112 mi) by train from Tula)DME Moscow Domodedovo Airport (≈112 mi (180 km) by train from Tula)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tula: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
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Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
4 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses, trolleybuses and marshrutkas run frequently; taxis (Visit, Volga) are available by phone. Walkable historic centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kulikovo Pole
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Regional bus or car, about 30 min from Tula centre
Historic battlefield, short walk and a small museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Moskva Hotel
Central, near Moskovsky Vokzal; rooms from ₽2 200 per night (2026 estimate)
History Hotel
Western‑style boutique; rooms from ₽2 500 per night (2026 estimate)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × RUB 2,000 | RUB 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 2,500 | RUB 2,500 |
| Train Moscow–Tula round‑trip (second class)1 × RUB 1,200 | RUB 1,200 |
| City transport day pass1 × RUB 300 | RUB 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 600 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 6,600 per person per day, bed included | RUB 6,600 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ₽150–250 |
| Samovar tea (cup) | ₽120–200 |
| Gingerbread pastry | ₽80–150 |
| Taxi 5 km | ₽300–400 |
| Museum of Guns entry | ₽200–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trains from Moscow take 2–3.5 h; verify schedules before travel.
- Winter temperatures can drop below –15 °C (59 °F); dress warmly.Winter temperatures can drop below –59 °F (15 °C); dress warmly.
- Some museum entry fees are modest but may change; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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К этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Yekaterinburg; Russian embassy in Moscow.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moscow → Tula train (second class): ≈₽1 200, 2–3.5 h (check)
- City bus/trolley fare: ₽30 per ride, day pass ₽300 (check)
Say or show
- Здравствуйте / Извините — Hello / Excuse me (Zdravstvuyte / Izvinite)
- Сколько стоит? — How much does it cost? (Skol'ko stoit?)
- Где Кремль? — Where is the Kremlin? (Gde Kreml'?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tula. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (warm, low rain) · avoid December–February (very cold, snow)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialTula official website
- secondaryWikidata – Tula
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tula, revision 5014046 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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