If you would like to have a really great tour, very full and informative, so simply book it now and let's start!!!
During our tour you will see all the fascinating things of Kyiv! This is the tour through the historical part of Kyiv and it's offered regularly. You will know a lot about MAIDAN, KHRESCHATYK, EUROPEAN SQUARE AND PEOPLE'S FRIENDSHIP ARCH, ST.MICHAEL'S MONASTERY, ANDRIYIVSKY DESCENT, ST.SOPHIA'S AND ST.ALEXANDER'S CATHEDRALS, THE GOLDEN GATE, THE NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, ETC. After this tour, if you wish, you will have an opportunity to enjoy traditional Ukrainian cuisine in one of the best local restaurants or bars.
Discover KYIV'S TOP SIGHTS with me, a professional and very experienced guide, translator and teacher of foreign languages and world literature. I was born here, growing up and exploring, I fell in love with Kyiv and I am ready to share this my love with you. I would be happy to be your perfect guide and kind friend here!
WELCOME!!!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tour Guide
✖ Bottled water
✖ Coffee and/or Tea
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Near the entrance to the Ukrainian souvenirs' shop "Folkmart"
Itinerary
1
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
During this tour with an experienced and smiling guide you will see the most interesting, popular and visited attractions of Kyiv city: KHRESCHATYK STREET, EUROPEAN SQUARE AND PEOPLE'S FRIENDSHIP ARCH, ST.VOLODYMYR'S HILL PARK, ST.MICHAEL'S, ST. SOPHIA'S, ST.ALEXANDER'S CATHEDRAL, ANDRIYIVSKY DESCENT AND ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, THE GOLDEN GATE, THE NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE AND THE NATIONAL TARAS SHEVCHENKO UNIVERSITY, etc.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery
You will see from the outside and inside how is St.Michael's Cathedral of Kyiv. Today this is an exceptional example of Ukrainian baroque.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Saint Sophia Cathedral
From the outside. St.Sophia's Cathedral was constructed in the early 11th century and at that time was a mighty impressive complex. Now is a museum and World Heritage Site.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
National Museum of the History of Ukraine
Only from the outside.
Located on a bluff above Andriivs'kyi Uzviz, this museum carries forth on a wide range of topics concerning Ukraine's history from prehistoric times up to the present day. There are extensive collections of old books, coins and bills, works of art and archeological and ethnographical findings.
5
Volodymyr Hill Park
You will visit this amazing park with the best panoramic views.
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Golden Gate Park
You will visit the area of the Golden Gate and you'll see all the attractions of this zone.
Golden Gate is the fortified wall, defining the limits of the city and serving as a protective barrier from invaders in the past centuries, dates back to 1037, the reign of Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Kiev Funicular
From the outside and inside. Since 1905, Kyiv's Funicular has carried many many passengers between Podil on the bank of the Dnipro and the heights of Mykhailivs'ka Ploscha.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Volodymyrska Street
This street and also St.Andrew's Descent near by.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
From the outside. The Opera House amazes us by elegance and beauty.
10
Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument
The area near the St.Sophia's Cathedral (only from the outside). The monument dedicated to the great cossack leader of the 17th century B.Khmelnitsky.
Duration: 10 minutes
11
The area of the old original mansions, unusual buildings and structures.
12
One of the most popular and visited places.
Duration: 15 minutes
13
Andriivskyi Descent
This is one of the best known historic streets and a major tourist attraction in Kyiv. The touristy street is lined with museums, souvenir sellers, galleries, bars, restaurants, and it's often advertised as the Montmartre of Kyiv.
Duration: 15 minutes
14
People’s Friendship Arch
The monument is supposed to symbolize friendship and mutual respect between the two nations. Crowds swarm the monument's platform to enjoy spectacular views of the Dnipro River and the vast stepps beyond
Duration: 15 minutes
15
Princess Olha Monument
Olga was a great princess of the ancient Kievan Rus' and because of her efforts Christianity was spread through the whole Rus'.
Duration: 5 minutes
16
This is the central street of the Ukrainian capital, so much admired by Kyiv's visitors and its inhabitants.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
