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Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv
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VIATOR4.5(6)TRIPADVISOR4.0(1)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$117 / person
Location
Kiev, Ukraine
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
DE, RU, UK, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Green Tour Ukraine
Description
The residence of V. Yanukovych in Mezhyhirya is one of the most luxurious and shocking places in Ukraine. Visit the property of the former Ukrainian president and see the excessive and outrageous richness that leaves a strong impression. An expert local guide will give you complete information about the contemporary Ukrainian history.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $211.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:52 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
V. Yanukovich Residence
Pickup included
Itinerary
Mezhyhirya Residence Museum
Admission included180 min
Explore the residence of ex-president V. Yanukovych in Mezhyhirya, aslo known as the Museum of Corruption, located in Novi Petrivtsi village. The huge territory of the residence is surrounded with a 6-meter tall fence. Once you enter, discover plenty of perfectly cut trees, an open tennis court and a lake that never freezes. There is also a private zoo with exotic animals and birds, like peacocks, ostriches, and pheasants.
The highlight of the residence is the main mansion called Honka - a huge wooden house that was the main residence of the V. Yanukovych and his mistress (optional visit). Its health center has high-quality equipment like an oxygen camera, cryogenic sauna, and artificial salt cave, etc. Everything in this house is super expenssive and luxirious.The wooden mosaic floor includes 17 types of wood. There losts of exclusive accessories, like golden chandeliers, unique Swiss music box that costs about half a million dollars, and a piano from the Steinway & Sons company.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Expert local guide
Electro car rent
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Admission fee for optional visit:
Honka 500 UAH (15 Euro)
museum of retro cars 50 UAH (2 Euro)
bath complex 50 UAH (2 Euro)
dog-training center 30 UAH (1,2 Euro)
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
7 reviews
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How it compares in Kiev
No. 32 by number of reviews among 147 tours in Kiev
Starting price $117 is close to the typical $126 for tours of similar length in Kiev
Excurgo comparison of 147 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to all the optional sites (Honka, museum of retro cars, bath complex, dog-training center) is not guaranteed and depends on the Mezhyhirya residence staff
The museum of retro cars is always closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
Bath complex is closed on Monday and Tuesday
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 Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv take?
Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv cost?
Prices start at $117 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 $211. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv Pickup points include Domus Hotel, Vizit Hotel Complex.
What languages is Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, UK, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Mezhyhirya Residence Tour from Kyiv worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Green Tour Ukraine.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Joy P
November 13, 2019 · via Viator
21st century display of decadent spending
There were a number of options included with this tour which listed a tour of the dog training facility. When I discussed with our guide that we would like to go there she wasn't aware it was an option. After enquiring about it she advised we wouldn't have time to fit it in after the ?hombre (house). I may not have read the information correctly but when we got to the house it was a cash only entrance fee. The house is large , a blatant display of 21st century wealth instead of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century homes/ palaces we later saw on our holiday. . I still wish I had seen the dog training facilities. We saw a lot more grand homes and palaces during our stay but no more dog training facility options.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We are sorry to hear that you didn’t manage to visit the dog training center during the tour, but we hope that the overall impression of the Mezhyhirya Residence was good. As it is stated in the inclusions/exclusions section, the tour includes entry tickets to the park, while all the rest of the locations are optional and for an additional fee. It is difficult indeed to see all the territory in a four-hour tour, as the territory of the residence is almost 140 ha, and the dog training center is located far from the entrance. However, the guide should have taken into consideration your desire to visit it and adjust the itinerary accordingly. Usually, most people want to get inside the main mansion Honka, but in your case, the guide should have offered you a visit to the dog training center instead of Honka. Please, accept our apologies that the tour didn’t fully meet your expectation. Thank you once again for your comments, they help us improve our service.
We wish you many interesting travels in the future and you are always welcome in Ukraine!
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JSS71
May 20, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Nice and beautiful place
President's palace or now as known as corruption palace is the surface residence of earlier president where all taxpayers money used to create luxury and resort for king. It is huge palace so you have to use bicycles or auto sccoter bike or golf cart. Part of it is closed but natural beauty greenery ponds trees flowers Flora n fauna is worth spending hours together. A very pleasant expereince specially for nature lovers.
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Kyle L
March 2, 2018 · via Viator
It was great, except you are not...
<p>It was great, except you are not guaranteed a tour inside the Honka building. However, I got lucky and got a tour inside.</p>
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Charles W
October 30, 2017 · via Viator
constantine was great very...
<p>constantine was great very knowledgeable Paul Manafort must have had great time in Kiev.</p>
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Barbara H
September 18, 2016 · via Viator
This was one of the best tours I had...
<p>This was one of the best tours I had with Viator. Highly recommend . The guide spoke clear English. However the guide invited another tour group to join us so we did not have a private tour as we thought it would be for us. Very interesting.</p>
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Miguel T
June 3, 2016 · via Viator
I definitely recommend this tour for...
<p>I definitely recommend this tour for anyone wishing to not only see a display of corruption at its worst but also to get insights into the man Viktor Yanukovich whose bumbling actions would spark the 2014 Europmaidan revolution. I booked the six hour tour and was picked up at my hostel by the tour guide. We spent the entire day at the estate and I got to see all the major sites from the mansion to the zoo, the dogs, the car collection, and the grounds. I found the tour guide to be very helpful and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all my questions. I would recommend doing this tour on the weekends when all sites are open the mansion and car collection are closed at the beginning of the week to get the most out of your visit.</p>
