Private Tour: Exploration of Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Ukraine's Historical Treasures Museum
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Kyiv
Embark on a private tour of Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Ukraine's Historical Treasures Museum. Explore hidden paths, ancient churches, underground labyrinths, and the Museum's collection of precious stones and metals. Discover the secrets of Lavra and indulge in local cuisine and cultural experiences.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra - Kiev Pechersk Lavra is a UNESCO World Heritage architectural complex that features remarkable churches, underground labyrinths housing holy monk relics, a serene Metropolitan residence, and the picturesque Rose Valley.
  • Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine - The Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine is a small Ukrainian hermitage showcasing Ukrainian history “in gold and silver.” It holds an impressive collection of precious stones and metals found or crafted in Ukraine. Our guide will take you through ancient jewelry from the nomadic Scythian tribes dating back 2500 years. You will see authentic ancient gold items, including the magnificent “Golden pectoral” (a chest decoration of a Scythian king). The museum also boasts an exquisite collection of Russian, Jewish, Polish, and German masterpieces.
  • The Great Lavra Bell Tower - The Great Lavra Bell Tower is the main bell tower of Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Its total height, including the Christian cross, is 96.5 meters.
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Tickets to the Great Lavra Bell Tower
  • Transportation to/from attractions by public transport for walking tour and by car for a tour by car
  • Tickets to Lavra monastery and the Museum of Historical Treasures
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience the top sights of Lavra, including hidden routes, on a private tour that spans three hours. Engage with the ancient spirituality of this revered site and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Venue in a leisurely, versatile structure directed by a qualified guide. The journey includes all major churches, the subterranean maze housing holy monk relics, the overlooked Metropolitan residence, the stunning Rose Valley, and the Museum of Historical Treasures. This Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine is essentially a Ukrainian hermitage, preserving Ukrainian history “in gold and silver”. This amazing collection includes precious stones and metals uncovered or forged in Ukraine over the last 2500 years.
You’ll understand why a fortified stone wall surrounds Lavra and the reasons why monks chose to reside underground.
The tour is adaptable. Opportunities to sample local fare in the monastery cafeteria, ascend the Great Bell Tower or attend a monastery service are available.

  • A dress code is required to enter Lavra monastery. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We recommend ladies wear a kerchief and skirt. But in case you haven’t a kerchief and skirt.you can borrow them on the reception desk.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as tour include rather long distance
Location
The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
Lavrska Street, 15, building 42,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Gjklcw
Nov 16, 2019
Excellent Lavra Tour - Our tour guide Anton was brilliant. He had extensive knowledge about the history of the Lavra and was very informative. We really enjoyed our day and would definitely recommend the tour. Thank you!
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Amyln651tu
Jun 26, 2019
Amazing tour! Very impressed - My guide Iryna was fabulous, she had so much interesting knowledge that let me know a lot about the exhibits in the museum and also about the history of Pechersk Lavra. I had a fabulous time and Iryna was so friendly and welcoming, I had an absolutely lovely day. The caves underneath the monastery were very interesting, not a place to be missed. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kiev
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Fredm1982
Jun 6, 2019
Pechersk Lavra Adventure - My tour Guide Natalia has mastered both - Ukrainian Culture and History -she was also able to concisely let me now - into the most clear English that could be “possible” all the Heart of the matter. Her conciseness was completely out of the conventional approach. Not only was she enthusiastic upon the inherent aspects of religion/History/culture/mystical Ukrainian affairs but she was also able to foster interests in those fascinating subjects to more profound extents. Therefore, from them onwards, the once-upon-conventional tourist wanted to go to places most people do not want to. Thanks for the treasure. Indeed
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Alexander
May 10, 2019
Wonderful and Interesting Tour - A really fun tour. The Pechersk Lavra is a must see in Kyiv, and Iryna is a wonderful guide. I learned a lot about the history of the monastery. After the monastery we visited the Gold Museum, Iryna had previously worked there as a guide and as such was very knowledgeable about the exhibition and the history of the items on display. It was really interesting to learn about the different peoples that have called Kyiv home throughout history.
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Ken
Aug 26, 2017
Just completed the Pechersk Lavra... - <p>Just completed the Pechersk Lavra and Gold Museum tour. Our guide Iryna from Amazing Ukraine was 'amazing'. She was so knowledgeable and able to explain things so well. The tour worked really well and I would recommend it to anyone.</p>
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Barbara
Sep 18, 2016
The guide was good spoke clear English... - <p>The guide was good spoke clear English was punctual gave interesting facts.</p>
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Margarita
Jun 8, 2016
We enjoyd our Kiev Pechersk Lavra... - <p>We enjoyd our Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour very much. It's an ancient beautiful and secrete place, full of history and mystique--- the heart of Kiev, in our opinion. Our tour guide Iryna spoke very good english, was very knowledgeable in history, answered all of our questions, was generous in time, professional, and very pleasant.</p>
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