Kyiv Combo: Private Sightseeing Tour and Visit of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Description
Discover all the must-visit sights of Kyiv on a cheerful combo tour with a private local guide. During the first part of the tour, you will get acquainted with the most popular Kiev attractions, including the Golden Gates, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, Opera and Ballet Theater, Andriivsky Descent, St. Sophia Cathedral and much more. Your guide will share with you the most interesting facts about the history and present of our beautiful city. Then, you will visit an iconic landmark of Kyiv – UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and uncover all its secrets. You will visit ancient caves, where the relics of saints are kept, and explore the upper territory of Lavra. This comprehensive 5-hour combo tour is a perfect choice for the first-time visitors of Kiev as it gives a complete overview of the city and provides you with memorable impressions.
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Itinerary
A must-see attractions of Kyiv – UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox Monastery, founded in 11th century.
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery.
Unique collection of museum displays tiny pieces of art that can be seen under the magnifying glass. It’s is a work of a prominent artisan Mykola Syadristy. *Optional, museum is closed on Tuesdays.
An eye-catching sculpture of Mother Motherland is one of the symbols of the city. Rodina Mat monument together with the podium is 102-meter tall, which makes it one of the highest sculptures in the world.
One of the deepest stations in the world is an interesting attraction of the city.
Pass by a beautiful park
A home stadium of the local team Dynamo Kyiv. You can see a monument to a prominent coach Valery Lobanovskyi in front of the entrance.
A monument built in the Soviet times in Khreshatiy Park. In the evening hours it is illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.
Marvel at the beauty of the restored St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery
Learn the history of the movie characters from your guide and take a lovely picture of them.
Admire a masterpiece of Baroque architecture of 18th century, located on the top of Andriivsky descent.
Stroll down the favorite street of the citizens of Kyiv and explore its open-air market. You can buy traditional souvenirs here, as well as vintage and hand made things.
Walk through the square in front of St.Sophia Cathedral and learn the most interesting facts
Admire the beauty of UNESCO-listed St. Shopia Cathedral, built in the 11th century during the rule of Yaroslav the Wise. It is one of the main attractions of the city.
Take a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, located in the middle of Sofiivska Square and discover interesting historical facts from your guide.
An elegant building of the Sirotkin House on Volodymyrska street is steeped in legends and myths. You’ll appreciate its elaborated exterior.
Located in a cozy park, this monument is one of the symbols of the city. It used to be the main entrance to the city in the time of Kyivan Rus. Nowadays, the ruins of the ancient gates are kept beneath the exact replica of this landmark.
Discover a statue of Yaroslav the Wise holding the layout of the Golden Gates just in front of this monument.
Discover an elegant building of Kiev State Opera and Ballet theater, built in 1901. Find out interesting facts about its history from you guide.
Visit a splendid cathedral and admire the paintings of V. Vasnetsov. There are also relics of St. Barbara kept there.
A beautiful park in the very center of the city overlooks the main building of the University. It’s a great place for a relaxing walk.
A famous red building of the University is one of the highlights of the city center. It is an architectural monument of 19h century. Discover the main versions of the origin of the intense red color of the building.
Stroll down the central street of Kyiv, which is one of the shortest central streets in Europe. Discover various boutiques and restaurants, located on the both sides of the street.
The central square of Kyiv is a must-visit visit place for all the guests of the city. It plays an important role in the life of the city and your guide will explain you the recent historical events.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A dress code is required to enter the tarritory of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Women should have a kerchief or a scarf to cover the head.
Reviews(5)
We had a fabulous tour and our guide was an absolute expert. It was a religious holiday when we went and he knew when to go and how to get around the crowds. We had a wonderful day and highly recommend this tour.
I loved the tour. My guide was awesome (maxim) and very informative and we walked and he explained a lot of the history not just of the labra but of everything surrounding me. Very timely and it happened to be the weekend of the annual procession but we still got in to see everything. It was wonderful. The tour agency is top notch. I did multiple tours with them and enjoyed the Cherniviv trip as well as the museum of corruption and subway tours.
Thank you for your feedback! Knowing that you had a great time on our tours means a lot to us. We appreciate your high evaluation of our service and we look forward to seeing you in Ukraine in the future!
My wife and I had a great experience touring with Nicolai on July 31. His English language ability was excellent and his love of the city of Kyiv and his country was evident. I think we received as good a taste of Ukrainian history, culture, and current events as it's possible to get in five hours. This tour package is an excellent value.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are glad that you have chosen a combo tour of Kyiv and a visit of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and enjoyed the time with our guide. We’ll be happy to see you on our tours in the future. Best greetings from Kyiv!
This is absolutely a perfect tour if you have a short time in Kiev. You get to see the most important parts of Kiev in one day. Our guide Dmytro has been a great guide and a friend to us. We learnt the history, daily life and many other interesting things about Kiev thanks to our guide. We had a lot of fun. I recommend the tour to everyone. Do not miss it!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy receive such a positive feedback of the tour of Kyiv with our guide. If you visit Ukraine in the future, don’t hesitate to contact us. Greetings from Dmytro!
