Private Full Day Kiev City Tour: Explore Historic Attractions and Serene Monasteries
4.8
11 Ratings
Kyiv
Discover the rich history and serene landscapes of Kiev on a private full day city tour. Explore historic attractions, visit serene monasteries, and indulge in traditional Ukrainian cuisine.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The primary gateway to medieval Kiev, adorned with a church featuring golden wooden domes.
  • The most ancient church in Kievan Rus that has survived to present day, recognized as a World Heritage site.
  • An artistic hub in Kiev, akin to Montmartre, full of galleries, exhibits, theaters, and a souvenir market.
  • A striking blue Orthodox cathedral, capped with a golden dome.
  • The central square in Kiev
  • Constructed by Vladislav Gorodetsky
  • The architectural marvel that is Kiev Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, houses remarkable churches, underground labyrinths holding the relics of saints, the serene Metropolitan residence, and the lovely Rose Valley.
  • The imposing statue of Motherland offering a panoramic view
What's Included
  • Private transportation service
  • Guided tour of the city and Lavra
  • Public transport fares included
  • Admission to Lavra Monastery and the Great Bell Tower
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore all must-visit sites in Kiev on a private, full-day city excursion. This specially curated tour is brought to you by a guide-historian and blogger and delivered by guides steeped in historical knowledge.

We’ll conveniently pick you up straight from your place of stay. The initial 3.5 hours of the tour will be spent exploring the key historical landmarks of Kiev like the Golden Gate, St. Sophia Cathedral, and Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery along with a leisurely visit to the Andriyivskyy Descent market.

From there, we’ll embark on a car journey from the city to the iconic Motherland statue; a towering 102-meter figure of a woman clutching a shield and sword, widely recognized as one of Kyiv’s symbols. A fantastic panoramic view awaits you by the statue.

Relish a hearty lunch at one of Kyiv’s premier traditional Ukrainian restaurants boasting an old-world rustic ambiance. You’re free to entertain your guide or enjoy your meal in solace.

The latter half of your tour will be dedicated to exploring the sublime Lavra monastery. You’ll get to experience the beauty of the off-the-beaten-path monastery compound and ancient labyrinths.

Your day ends with a taxi or public transportation ride back to your hotel.

Location
Golden Gate
Vladimirskaya st., 40a,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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C3239kysteffens
Oct 31, 2021
Great tour to get connected to Kiev - Thanks to Iryna we had an unique and interesting tour. In addition to seeing all the important sights and learning the history behind them, she also showed us some smaller sights and places, which really helped to find a connection to the city. The communication was great, she speaks English very well and was especially friendly and helpful. You should be able to walk a few hours if you want to do this tour, but it is worth it!
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418vicl
May 20, 2021
Day trip Kyiv - Guide was informative, pleasant and in good walking shape. Enjoyed seeing the beautiful cathedrals. Walk was lengthy but pace was comfortable
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Alanox14
Oct 28, 2019
The best way to see Kiev - I took a full day tour with Iryna and I cannot recommend it too highly. Iryna is so well informed, so enthusiastic about Kiev and its past and so flexible in meeting individual requests. We did walk a long way but also took the bus and metro and these trips added to my insight into life in Kiev. it was a very special experience. Alan
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Janiemolloy
Oct 10, 2019
Wonderful day! - Iryna was a wonderful companion to see the sights?!She was very knowledgeable,and so pleasant.i got to see virtually the whole city,and she went over and above.I highly recommend her.
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Ppppetri
Aug 27, 2019
Rewarding experience - Me and my friend had only few days in Kiev and a full day tour seemed suitable for us. We weren't disappointed. We learned about history of Ukraine and saw interesting sights of Kiev. Iryna is a great and very professional guide who knows a great deal about the history of Ukraine buyt we also talked about what's been going on in the country lately. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra was the main destination in our tour and it was very interesting experience. Although it was hot day in Kiev we enjoyed the tour thoroughly. Also traditional Ukrainian restaurant recommended by Iryna was really nice and communication with Iryna before and after the tour worked very well. Full day tour was really worth time and money. Strongly recommended.
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Omant2019
Aug 20, 2019
Vist kiev - IRYNA is professional guide in kiev .thank you for you as you take care of us for 4 days during our stay in kiev ... if you need some one to arrange every thing call Iryna
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Lbh111
Jun 30, 2019
Friendly - Relevant - Perfect Pace - Spending a day seeing Kiev with Iryna was an absolute joy! She is eager to share about her country and it shows the whole tour through. She took me to all the key spots, shared great historical context, and was ready to discuss any questions I had about contemporary Ukraine. I came away with a much better picture of Ukraine’s history and people. I highly recommend a tour with Iryna!
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Sarah
Apr 26, 2019
Iryna is a wonderful, very knowledgeable guide! - Beautiful tour of the city. Very much enjoyed our day, which was stress free and informative. I would highly recommend Iryna, our guide.
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Emseddon
Jul 16, 2019
Drawbacks to know about - Iryna is very sweet, but reviewer should know that this is a tour that is completely on foot and public transportation. Do not expect a private car or driver, as there is not one. Tour pays for public transportation, but not lunch. A little grueling, lots of steps up, very pretty walk through the park lasting about 30 minutes. Although Iryna is sweet, she was strong on history, but lite on culture. In this regard, I learned more from listening to other tour guides who comment on the cultural parts. When considering a tour in Kiev, please read descriptions carefully and weigh cost benefit..
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