Memories of a Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Kyiv
Description
For many of us the 2014 'Euromaidan' revolution that took place in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, conjures up memories of police riots, firey scenes, protesters en mass and unknown shooters. We know only what we saw on T.V of the events that took place in those streets that let to the overthrow of the Ukrainian government and its president, Viktor Yanukovych. Dive into the historic events of Kyiv's recent history with this self-guided GPS audio walking tour. The route will trace the events of the 'Euromaidan' revolution where your guide, Alan Turgutoglu, lived for several months. He wants to share his personal experience of how the revolution looked and along the way he will show you where you can still find some of the marks and memorials left by those events.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour starts at the Bessarabs'ka Square
The tour passes by this Soviet-themed restaurant and it's next-door neighbour the Roshen chocolate store owned by the president of Ukraine
The tour passes by the Kyiv's City Hall.
The tour passes through Independence Square before continuing the tour and eventually returning to the square at the end of the tour.
The tour passes the Trade Union Building and you learn how it was used during the revolution
The tour passes the National Art Museum
The tour passes the October Palace which is officially known as the International Center of Culture and Arts
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
