Private Full Day Tour Of Kyiv with Hotel Pickup Walking or By Car
Description
Is it your first time in Kyiv and you are not limited in time? Then this tour is perfect choice for you! Kyiv is over 1500 years old, and it is one of the largest and greenest cities in Europe! In 6 hours you will visit must-see sights of the cities, some of which are on the UNESCO list, and see life of locals. You will taste local Ukrainian cuisine and drinks, have time for coffee brakes and photo shoots. During this tour our local guide will take you to a secret hidden spot which known only by locals! Tips: ✔︎ Make sure you have some local currency (for buying drinks, snacks etc.) ✔︎ Comfortable shoes
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Itinerary
The cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century to mark 900 years of Orthodox Christianity on these lands. Used to be the main temple of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kiev Patriarchate.
Opera House (the very beginning of the 20th century) is a beautiful building with incredibly beautiful finishes. Our guide will tell you about an interesting comic accident that happened here.
One of the two sights of Kiev, which partially survived from the 11th century. From the 11th to the 13th century, the Golden Gate served as the main ceremonial entrance to the "Upper City" of Kiev. We will enter to the Golden Gate Museum.
One of the two sights of Kyiv which partially survived from the 11th century. UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you like to enter to the territory of St. Sophia Cathedral, you can do it after the tour. The enter ticket cost is 6 euro/person. Our guide can help you to get back there from the tour end point Independence Square. You will need cover the entrance ticket for your guide as well.
It is the main Cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and there is a functioning monastery on the territory. The Cathedral was completely destroyed in 1930's by Soviet regime.
Our guide will tell you the history of Maidan Nezalezhnosti or Independence square that is known as the venue for important political rallies including large-scale protests: Orange Revolution (2004) and Euromaidan (2013-2014).
At the moment this is a contradictory landmark of Kyiv as it is a symbol of friendship between Ukraine and Russia that was opened in 1982.
This new glass bridge is one of the most interesting attractions of Kyiv. You will get incredible emotions standing on a glass floor 30 meters from the groundю It was opened recently in the Summer 2019 by City Mayor Vitaly Klitschko.
Then we will climb the steps of Volodymyr's Hill through a magnificent new park with spectacular views of the river Dnipro. Will stop near the monument to Volodymyr the Great.
Then we take a ride on a funicular system that is more than 100 years old, connecting two historic parts of Kyiv - the Upper Town and the Podil. It is laid on a slope of the Vladimir hill with a beautiful view of the Dnipro river.
St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv was built in XI century. This outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus is one of the main attractions of the Ukrainian capital. Since 1990, the temple is included in the UNESCO list.
One of the mysterious buildings in Kyiv.
Then we visit The Old Kyiv's Hill where according to the legend the oldest brother of the founders of Kyiv Kyi began his reign in the distant 5th century. You will see the remains of the foundation of the Church of Tithe. The baptism of Kyivan Rus began from this place. Here, Prince Vladimir built the first largest stone Orthodox church of Kyivan Rus. Also we will see The Idol of the Pagan God Perun made from wood, the 400 years old Linden Tree, little pretty Tithe Church of the Navity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and amazingly beautiful view on the Lower City Podil.
We will take a walk along the popular paving stones street Andrew's Descent where local artists show their art works and sell souvenirs to the oldest square in Kyiv - Kontraktova. There we will pass by the oldest church in Kyiv - the Assumption Church of Pirohoscha, Monument to hetman Sahaydachny, fountain Samson, Shopping arcade, Kyiv Mohyla Academy.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up by taxi from your accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Even in uncertain times, it was really amazing to visit Kyiv. Kyiviset arranged a splendid tour for me with Olga as a guide that was amazing! It was really nice to hear about the rich history of the brave people of ukraine and learn more where the customs and traditions come from. Learned a lot! Also really nice is that a local takes you around town and show you the best spots! Next time when i visit this gorgeous city i will book again! Can't wait 🤗
Dear Robbert, we were so pleased to organise a city tour in Kyiv for you, despite the uncertainty in Ukraine… Thank you for choosing us as your guide!
That was the most interesting tour I have ever had. Our tour guide is too energetic, love to give information and never fed up the answering questions..The amazing day.. thanks for your kindness Inna.)
Dear Eva, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of KyiVisit and me as your tour guide. We are glad to know that you enjoyed our private customised tour Open Kyiv in 6 Hours. We really hope to see you again in Kyiv or other place in Ukraine!
I used both airport pickup and day tour of Kiev. Both was great. Excellent communication all the way. She is warm and full of knowledge of the the city. I would recomned her without any hesitation.
Dear Masood, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of KyiVisit. We are glad you and your friends enjoyed our private customised tour. We really hope to see you again in Kyiv or other place in Ukraine!
Amazing guide with so much passion and pride into her work. She went beyond the expectations and showed me around Kyiv on walking tour. Covered bunch of sights. Excellent guide with positive attitude.
Dear Jahangir, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of KyiVisit and me as your tour guide in Kyiv. I'm glad you enjoyed our Full-Day Tour. Hope to see you again!
Delighted to have booked a quad bike trip with Kyivisit. The excursion was super successful and one of the best tours I have been on. Inna and her team are super professional, friendly and smart. I am looking forward to returning and booking further trips. The best in town!!!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review to our city tour agency KyiVisit and me as your guide in Kyiv (Kiev). We are happy to know that you enjoyed our tour! We hope to see you again in Ukraine!
This wasn't my first time in Kyiv or going on a private tour through the city but I scheduled a tour with KyiVisit for my best friend to discover the city. We were picked up by car and spent a full day together touring. My experience was truly amazing because of the high level of knowledge, professionalism and convenience. I learned so much more on this tour than I have in the past and know that I will be scheduling a different private tour with KyiVisit the next time I am in Kyiv. Thank you so much for making our trip so incredible, teaching us so much, and sharing your love/knowledge of Kyiv and Ukraine. I highly recommend KyiVisit to anyone.
Dear Jeff, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review to our city tour agency KyiVisit and me as your guide in Kyiv (Kiev). We are happy to know that you enjoyed our tour! We hope to see you again in Ukraine!
I booked a day trip for Mezhyhirya Residence. It was really great! Inna picked me up at the hotel by car and on the way there she told me a lot about the history of Ukraine and the city of Kiev. The day itself was great, thanks to her experience as a tour guide, we were even able to visit the house of the residece outside of the official time. It was such an interesting day and it was a lot of fun. Inna is a very friendly and relaxed person who speaks English very well. Since I had such a nice day, I spontaneously booked an "open Kiev in 6 hours" tour for the next day. It was very worth it and I learned a lot about the city of Kiev. I can recommend Inna to anyone visiting Kiev. She is a great tour guide! Thank you very much.
Dear Marc, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review to our sightseeing agency KyiVisit and me as your guide in Kyiv. We are happy to know that you enjoyed our tour! We hope to see you again in Ukraine. It is also worth visiting the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, for example, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and many other places.
Thanks to Inna, we were able to satisfy our sightseeing hunger! Two whole days packed with our wishes, what we didn't want to see. She did it with flying colors!;) City of Kiev, open-air museum Pirogovo and Yanukovych's abandoned estate were phenomenal! No long waiting times. Everything arranged in advance by phone. We could just relax and take our pictures in peace. Luckily we caught good weather, which was foreseeable. Nonetheless, it was good to be chauffeured through a historic city in an air-conditioned SUV without having to endure the summer heat for long and waiting in line. For our American accompaniment, Innas English was more than satisfactory. All in one, a super pleasant, open, punctual and cheerful person with whom you very much like to explore a city. It is really nice to look at when someone tries very hard and enjoys their own tour at the same time. The restaurants were also very well selected. We really enjoyed our short break. Clearly recommended! Thanks Inna, that was unforgettable!:)
Dear Yegor, thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of KyiVisit and me as your tour guide in Kyiv. I’m so glad to know you enjoyed our tour. Hope to see you in Ukraine again! There are so many places to see and activities to do! 🙂
I had already done a good bit of exploring on my own, but I wanted to get a tour from a local. I feel lucky for that local to have been Inna. During our tour, Inna asked me about the places I had been already on my own, and she adjusted the tour on the fly and showed me some cool places I would have missed out on without her. In addition to the neat places you're not going to find on your own, you'll hear interesting stories about the history and culture of Kyiv and Ukraine, and from a perspective of someone genuinely interested—it'll be essential in getting the richest experience from your travel to Kyiv. Inna's great company: it'll be easy-going, and you'll have a lot of fun. At the end of the tour, Inna introduced me to a few quintessential Ukrainian dishes I otherwise would have missed out on. I definitely recommend booking a tour with Inna. P.S. Ask her how many countries she's been to.
Hello Philip! Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of KyiVisit and me as your tour guide in Kyiv. I'm glad you enjoyed our Full-Day Tour. Hope to see you in Ukraine again!
Amazing tour!! Gracious and accommodating host! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!! Hopefully in the summer when it’s next time when it’s not so cold!!!
Thank you very much Lennox for taking the time to leave a review of KyiVisit and me as your tour guide in Kyiv. I’m glad that you enjoyed our Tour in Mezhyhirya. In Spring this place will be an excellent option for a pleasant walk in nature and even for a picnic. Hope to see you again!
