Jewish heritage in Kyiv (incl. Babi Yar)- guided tour by car
Description
The most complete private tour by car around the places of Jewish heritage in Kyiv. Learn about the life of the Jewish community of Kiev from ancient to modern times, see the sights of the city, created by Jewish patrons in the XIX century, visit the main synagogues of the city and the place of the Holocaust tragedy - Babiy Yar. Also our tour covers: Golda Meir House; Yaroslavskaya street, which was especially popular among the Jewish community; House of Jacob Berner; House of Gregory Bogrov.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The central synagogue of Kiev is the most important architectural and religious monument of Jewish culture in Ukraine
"Kyiv is my city. Staying away from it makes me sad." - The classic of Yiddish literature, Sholom Aleichem was a prominent publicist, a writer, and a public figure.
Built at the start of the 20th century, this was Horodecki's private house but is now owned by the presidential administration across the street.
The building, erected in the 19th century, has undergone a great history of change during these times, but still remains a memorial to the capital.
Bessarabka – is a large indoor market, located in the center of Kiev . The building was created in 1910-1912 on the money that a famous sugar magnate in Kiev, a Jew Lazar Brodskiy, left by his will.
And of course, speaking about Jewish Kiev, it’s impossible not to mention the catastrophe of the Jewish people - Babi Yar - visit The National Historical and Memorial Reserve Babi Yar
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will pick you up from your location in Kyiv airport transfer costs 25 euros
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
