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Great time!
My guide, Liudmyla, gave a great tour of the area. It’s extremely pretty and some amazing history! I’d highly recommend visiting.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $43 / person
- Location
- Kiev, Ukraine
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Free Kiev Walking Tours
- Meeting point
- You will find our tour guide with a green flag on the street near the entrance to the Arsenalna Metro Station.
Description
This tour will take you to the oldest and the biggest cathedral in Ukraine, Kiev Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Kiev Monastery of the Caves. It is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery which gave its name to one of the city districts in Kiev. You will see the most beautiful churches and explore the caves with mummified remains of the Saints from 11th century. Ukrainian people are very religious and you will have a chance to learn more about Orthodox.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18–44)
- $43
- Senior (ages 45–90)
- $43
- Youth (ages 16–17)
- $43
- Child (ages 3–15)
- $35
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $56.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Arsenalna Subway Station
You will find out the story about the deepest Metro Station in the world.
The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
On the territory you will explore Assumption Cathedral, Refectory Church and Holly Caves.
The Great Lavra Bell Tower
The biggest bell tower in Ukraine, which you can see during our tour.
What's included
Included
Entrance ticket to the Bell Tower
Entrance ticket to the Monastery
Candles
Not included
Entrance to Miniature Museum has to be paid extra.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
12 reviews
How it compares in Kiev
- Rated higher than 70% of 27 reviewed tours in Kiev
- No. 21 by number of reviews among 147 tours in Kiev
- Starting price $43 is 21% below the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Kiev
Excurgo comparison of 147 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia to go to the caves.
- Visiting the caves will be quite difficult for overweight people and those who have problems with the knees.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour take?
Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour cost?
Prices start at $43 per person for this Kiev experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $56. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–15 pay from $35, adults from $43. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You will find our tour guide with a green flag on the street near the entrance to the Arsenalna Metro Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Free Kiev Walking Tours.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Magic Walk in Kiev
Thank you very much! The walk was wonderful! People were telling us so interesting that time would fly by without being noticed! Thanks to Luda for everything, thanks to you, I want to come to Kiev again and again.
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Amazing tour
What an amazing tour! Second time using Kiev Walking Tour group and they did not disappoint. Sasha,our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyable tour!
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Great Tour
Both my sister and I were really glad we did this tour! Anastasia was a really good guide and really knowledgeable. She presented the information in a really digestible way. Instead of throwing a bunch of random facts, it was presented thematically so we could see the big picture of what she was describing and how everything fit together. She also asked us what brought us to the tour and was able to add on to/customize the information based on what would be more interesting for us. Overall, this tour was very informative and Anastasia was an excellent tour guide! Would definitely recommend.
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P
A highlight of Kyiv with the sweetest guide
Our adorable guide Olga was very knowledgeable and she gave us a great tour in and around Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. I wish I had more time to do the other tours in Kyiv, they all seem interesting!
V
Great team!
Amazing Kyiv!
Cheers to Vlad,Sasha,Luidmyla for organizing the team for getting know Kyiv in best way!I was guided by Sasha to Pechersk Lavra and Podil,both were amazing (like the feeling of Kyiv),but Vlad and Luidmyla were there to assist in all needed.Highest professionalism from dedicated team-future visitors,dont think twice,just let them lead you!✊ And yes-Ill be back!
T
Excelent tour
I've done this tour with Sasha, she was an amazing guide that explain me a lot of things about the tour and also about Kyiv and the surroundings we visit. I totally recommend to take the tour and also get to the bell tower to get an amazing view of Kyiv.
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Wonderful tour of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra!
We would like to thank Lyudmila for the wonderful tour of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra! Excellent knowledge of the language, very exciting material, thanks to it we learned many new and interesting things! The tour isn't exhausting at all, it's in the same breath, you don't even notice how time passes. My guest Dan really enjoyed it, and we'll definitely use your services next time. I recommend it!
T
Super top experience!
I think I had the best guide in the world for my tour in Kiev Lavra. Sasha provided me with all sorts of info and curiosities on the place and on Kiev, too. She was super professional, super expert, super kind, super interesting, super everything and I am enthusiastic I had her as a guide! Also thanks to Victoria for sending me such an excellent guide. If I am in Kiev again, I will certainly revert back to Kiev Walking Tours and I definitely recommend Kiev Walking Tours for your excursions in the city! A+++
Operator response
Dear Tiziana, Thank you for your kind words! I`m pleased to know Sasha did such a great job and you loved the tour with her. I hope one day you`ll come back to Kiev and she will show do the other tours for you. All the best, Vlad
B
Fantastic tour company
During my time in Kyiv I did three tours with this company, Stalin's bunker tour with Ann, Kyiv city walking tour with Yuliia and the Pechersk Lavra tour with Sasha. I thoroughly enjoyed all three tours, the guides were not only incredibly friendly and helpful but also extremely knowledgeable about the landmarks. Can highly recommend this company!
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! I`m very pleased to hear you did 3 tours with our company and enjoyed every one of them! I really hope you'll be able to come back to Kiev when things get back to normal to join even more tours we offer :) Stay safe and all the best, Vlad
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