Nov 17, 2024
This tour helps enormously to understand the background - We were very interested to see what happened in Ukraine in the early days of the Russian full-scale invasion. The north-western suburbs of Kyiv in particular suffered greatly. Of course, you can also visit these places yourself, but this guided tour gives you so much background information that is very difficult or even impossible to research yourself. Even if fortunately you can only see some of the material damage today, this tour is particularly concerned with the situation of the people under Russian occupation. Something that is not so easy to find on the internet. The guide Svit is fully immersed in the topic. You can tell that he is very interested in it. He is very knowledgeable, has done a lot of research and is happy to answer any questions about the war, life in Ukraine or anything else. Think about all your questions in advance. This is a unique opportunity! We visited Butscha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodjanka together. Each place suffered greatly, but the course of the war was different. You will recognise many places that you may already know from television, YouTube or your own research. You can then organise your thoughts much better. We can recommend this tour to everyone!
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Oct 2, 2024
Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel and Borodyanka tour with Svit - must-see with your own eyes - We went on a tour to Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel and Borodyanka, visiting the liberated towns of Kyiv region.
The guide showed us what happened in 2022, and we saw how the situation has changed in some areas, while others remain devastated.
We are grateful to our guide Svit from Capital Tours for dedicated job and to all Ukrainians for defending
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Sep 26, 2024
An experience that I will not forget - For months, I had been thinking about visiting Kyiv to really understand what values are being defended and why they matter. I struggled with the idea of going to a country at war, wanting to avoid any sense of "war tourism". I wanted to see for myself what Russia is doing to Ukraine, a country that didn’t escalate the conflict. Plus, I didn't want to wander outside Kyiv on my own - for safety and as out of respect for the locals.
I found Svit through a German newspaper article that convinced me to book his tour. We met up at the planned time, and he spent the whole day showing me around different sites that had been impacted by the war. Svit really knows his stuff—not just about the current conflict but also the history behind it and the long-standing relationship between Ukraine and Russia. He speaks great English and shares his insights with a mix of humor and deep understanding, as someone who’s lived through this invasion.
If you book this tour, don’t expect to see blown-up tanks or battlefield scenes like in the movies. Instead, you’ll witness the real effects of war on everyday life and the destruction it brings to a country. What I saw that day will stick with me, and I definitely don’t regret spending that time with Svit.
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Aug 29, 2024
Two very informative, interesting days and tours, with Svit - 2 very informative, interesting tours with Svit
I am usually well prepared and explore unknown cities alone. In the places in Ukraine, in a state of war and with recent history, the situation is completely different!
That’s why I booked the tour ‘Private tour to Kyiv region - the horrors of ruzzian occupation’ and didn’t regret it for a second!
Svit is 100% worth the money. He knows more than he can tell in time, shows special features and still drives a car.
My second tour was through Kiev, to the right and left of the ‘Dnipro’, to the largest fitness center on earth, to the beach, to the ‘St. Andrew Church’, to the statue ‘Mother Home’ and to ‘Babyn Jar’.
A dynamic, friendly tour guide!
Thanks Svit!!!
2 very informative, interesting tours with Svit
I am usually well prepared and explore unknown cities on my own. In the places in Ukraine, in a state of war and with recent history, the situation is completely different!
That's why I booked the tour 'Private tour to Kyiv region - the horrors of Rusian occupation' and didn't regret it for a second!
Svit is 100 percent worth the money. He knows more than he can tell in the time, shows you special features and even drives the car.
My second tour took me through Kyiv, to the right and left of the 'Dnipro' river, to the largest fitness center in the world, to the beach, to the 'St. Andrew's Church', to the statue of 'Mother Homeland' and to 'Babyn Yar'.
A dynamic, friendly tour guide!
Thank you so much, Svit!!!
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Jul 21, 2024
Definitely worth it - very interesting tour!
Svet is an excellent guide and knows the history and places visited very well.
I recommend it for sure
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Jun 6, 2024
Insightful and impactful - highly recommended - It is quite something to witness the aftermath of such a pivotal moment in history and the human tragedy that goes with it. Russia's invasion has left a dark and cold shadow which can still send a shiver down the spine during certain parts of the Bucha tour. Yet there are also signs of renewal and life returning which provide hope. Svit manages the tour well, is good company and has some interesting insights. Overall, Kyiv and the surrounding oblast felt safe and I would not hesitate to return. I highly recommend visiting Kyiv and taking this tour.
Slava Ukraine !
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May 1, 2024
Memorable tour of the horrors of war - An honest and well informed tour that takes you through those suburbs that have suffered the most during the Russian occupation in spring 2022.
Svet provides a lot of background information about the conflict. Besides the more obvious places, he also takes you to previously normal neighbourhoods to see and hear how life has suddenly turned into hell for the inhabitants.
There is of course a lot of rebuilding going on as people try to get their lives backt to normal. So if you still want to get some firsthand impressions about what it was like under Russian occupation, better go soon.
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Nov 13, 2023
One of the best guides in kyiv - I have traveled halfway around the world and Svet is a wonderful person and an excellent guide. My English is limited and I haven't had any problems.
On this tour, everything Svet tells is almost as important as everything you see. Since I will return, I will surely contact him again.
Recommended 100%
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Oct 27, 2023
Excellent way to learn about Russia’s war on Ukraine - This is a really important tour that will help you understand Russia’s war on Ukraine, and how it unfolded around Kyiv. It tells a story of critical battles in the early part of the war, and helps you contextualize what is happening in the war overall.
Svet is not just a tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about the war and he is also able to discuss and debate key points in a very open and unbiased way. I learned so much from him! I highly recommend to anyone who visits Kyiv, and wants to understand the war to go on this tour with Svet.
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Oct 17, 2023
Best Damn Tour Guide On The Planet is in Kyiv - Third time to Kyiv and each time I’ve gone with Svet, most informed and knowledgeable guide I have had anywhere in the world, perfect English and just a fun individual to spend your day learning the history of this great country and seeing every in Kyiv. I can’t recommend a better guide and I have travelled the entire world.. You won’t feel like you are on just another guided tour, you feel like he is taking you on an adventure and when done, I guarantee to you will be informed about Ukraine and Kyiv, and have pictures that will become your treasure of memories.
If you are hiring a guide in Kyiv, you want Svet.
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