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.

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%

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.

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.

Outstanding Tour! - Svet was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. I couldn’t of asked for a better tour. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend!

Fascinating, enlightening tour with great host - I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Svit is super friendly and fun to be around. He has a broad and profound knowledge of the history and culture of not just Kyiv and Ukraine, but the entire region. While he shows you around, he’ll put things in an accurate historical context. He’s happy to answer any questions and discuss any topic. The things you will see will be both heartbreaking and fascinating.

Tour of Kyiv and war affected zones with Svet - Under the amazing guidance of Svet, our tour encompassed areas impacted by the war, specifically the towns of Bucha, Irpin, and Moschun but also some sites within the city. Each of these locations gave testament to the severity of the conflict, with Svet meticulously detailing the historical and contemporary significance of the events that transpired there. After seeing some of the impacts of the war we moved on to the heart of Kyiv. This part of the tour was enriched by Svet's vast knowledge of the city's history and culture. He also offered recommendations for authentic dining experiences and provided advice for navigating the city's streets and metro. Overall, Svet's tour covered both Kyiv's recent events and past history in a very in depth and enjoyable way. It's a tour I'd highly recommend for those seeking a deeper understanding of this city. Thank you Svet!!

Solo Tour in Wartime Kyiv - 🇺🇸 I’m from USA and booked this tour as a solo traveler who had never been to Kyiv before. So first things first, Svet, the tour guide, is fluent in 5 languages and I never once had any difficulty understanding him. Svet was extremely accommodating due to the fact that many places were closed due to the ongoing war with the Orcs. Despite so much of the tour being determined by closed museums/monuments/etc never once did it ever feel like we weren’t on a custom built 5 Star tour as Svet’s knowledge of history, culture, language, music, you name it, allowed him to pivot and take advantage of every nook and cranny of this amazing city to tell a new story or talk about Kyiv’s past or connection to the rest of the world. 🇺🇦 One of the things I found most fascinating about the tour was Svet himself. For the past 1.5 years the tourism industry has been obviously non-existent, so Svet who is already a veteran of the Ukrainian army, took to playing the drums publically to raise money for Ukrainian soldiers. He became somewhat of a local celebrity and has raised thousands for the Ukrainian military - and he donated half of what he made from my tour to the soldiers as well. Talk about integrity. 🌍 One of my absolute favorite points of the tour was walking through the catacombs of a monestary and Svet quizzing me on the names of 1,000+ year old saints and martyrs written in old Rus language. For anyone who loves historical details, deep diving cultural roots and traditions, exploring off the beaten path of the general tourist, and/or chilling like a local townie then this is hands down the best tour you can hire anywhere in this world!