Private Guided Tour of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Description
Discover one of the main Kyiv attractions on a fascinating, private, guided tour. Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is a must-visit place for all who travel to Kyiv. You will enjoy the atmosphere of this holy place and learn many interesting facts from an expert guide.
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Itinerary
Meet your local expert guide and discover the world-famous attraction – Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra on a comprehensive walking tour. Once you enter Lavra, you’ll be amazed at the beauty and splendor of this monastery. The date of the foundation of Lavra is 1051, and it is one of the most sacred places in Ukraine. Wandering through the Lavra's paved paths, you will see the restored Dormition Cathedral and admire its architectural style. You will hear a lot of interesting information about the role Lavra plays in the capital’s life. *Note: the caves are temporarily closed to the public. A visit to the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an amazing experience that you will always remember.
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.
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery. You have a chance to climb it's stairs and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city.
An ancient church, located in the northern part of Lavra, is an important monument of architecture.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The Lavra Caves close at 4:30pm in summer time and at 3:30pm in winter.
- Walking tour will have uneven surfaces, please wear comfortable shoes
Reviews(21)
Very nice and spacious complex. Here you have to plan some time, but is absolutely worth seeing. In any case, you have to visit!
Lots of pretty art to see on the interior and exterior of buildings,and interesting history. Guide made it a lot easier to understand what we were seeing.
Many thanks for your kind feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed the visit to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra with our guide. We’d love to see you on our tours in the future. Best regards, Green Tour Ukraine team
Thank you so very much, we had a great trip, our personal guide Serge was amazing, his knowledge of history and the Ukraine was off the scale, we were collected on time from our hotel which is where our tour started, and spent three hours learning lots and having a private tour. This would have been very difficult doing this alone as things were not clear and there were no evidence of English guides etc. Would recommend 100% and enjoyed our visit very much, made a great day. Worth every penny ! Thanks again..
How great it is for us to know that thanks to Serge you had such an informative and interesting tour of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. We appreciate that you have chosen our company for this tour and hope that it was a memorable experience. Your high evaluation of our guide’s service means a lot to us. If you visit Ukraine in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Green Tour Ukraine team
This was a wonderful tour. Very beautiful country side and panoramic views. Our guide made it even more special with his insight and desire to please his clients. Nickolai spoke excellent English and was very enthusiastic about the different aspects of the Lavra. Would highly recommend the tour.
So glad to hear that you enjoyed a tour of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra with Nikolai, thank you so much for your feedback! It’s good to know that you have learned interesting facts about Lavra from your guide, it means a lot to us. Thank you for recommending this tour to future travelers. If you visit Kyiv again, don’t hesitate to contact us. Best wishes, Green Tour Ukraine team
I wanted to do know more than if I went around by myself and my guide Svetlana was exceptional. I learned about the present day activities, different styles of monks and their according burial styles and plenty more about the interesting history of the monastery. Would highly recommend if you're interested in more than just photos.
Dear James, thank you so much for sharing your impressions about the tour to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. We agree that visiting Lavra with a guide gives a better understanding of the history and traditions of this place. We are very glad that you learned a lot of interesting information on the tour with Svetlana. If you visit Kyiv in the future, don’t hesitate to contact us!
I had one of the best tour guides I've had, who was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly, highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are very happy that you’ve enjoyed the tour of Lavra with our guide. We’ll be glad to see you on our other tours. All the best!
Very knowledgeable and beautiful guide Katya was awesome. My 6 year old son fell in love with her. She was very professional, patient and sweet. Lavra is something to see on anyone's bucket list. If you are in Kyiv for a whole day, this is the place to visit. Its huge, so make sure you have enough time.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are very contented that you and your son had a great time on the tour of Lavra with Katya. We always recommend visiting Lavra with a guide as this place has a rich and interesting history. Looking forward to seeing you in Ukraine in the future!
Monday 8 July 2019 I made the excursion to the LAVRA monastery with a private guide Nicolaj. This erudite man made for an unforgettable trip. He picked us up very punctually at the hotel, and pointed us to numerous places of interest in Kiev along the way. At the location he provided us with a very detailed historical framework of the how and why of this monastery. In the caves themselves he forced the passage to wings that were not normally even open to the general public. He also made it possible to secretly take pictures where it was not allowed by all kinds of patronizing regulations. All this out of genuine pride for the cultural richness of his country, and the will that the general public should learn to appreciate it as well. In short: this tour is highly recommended, and ask especially for the guide Nicolaj if you want something more than a boring dull tour.
Dear Peter, thank you for your kind words! It is so great that you spend a wonderful time on a tour with Nikolay and discovered many interesting facts about Lavra, We can’t wait to see you back in Kyiv soon! Greetings from Ukraine!
What can I say? Thousands of years of history in one location! Or guide, Nikolay, has exceptional knowledge of the Monastery and history of it. My memory bank was full halfway through it all! Thank you for such an exceptional experience and a definite must for a visit to Kiev!
Dear Neil, thank you for such a positive review of the visit of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery with our guide. We are glad that information provided by Nikolay was interesting and you had a great experience. Best greeting from Ukraine!
Excellent tour by very knowledgeable guide who after the tour gave us good advice on restaurants and on moving on to the WWII Museum which was a short walk away
Thank you for your kind feedback! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed a Lavra tour with our guide and that her recommendations were helpful. We’ll be happy seeing you on our tours in future.
