Kiev Best Sights Private Half-Day Tour

4.9
(48 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

We offer the best itinerary on foot, by car or van to cover the main attractions of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. This tour is well suited for those who are for the first time in Kiev.
The Tour could be conducted by Car or Van depends on amount of people, but in a good weather we recommend to order a Walking Tour because all attractions are pretty close to each other in Kiev.
The tour by car or van includes a visit to the Statue of the Motherland.

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up guests from centrally located accommodations. If you are not in the center of Kyiv, we suggest a meeting at the address: 20, Taras Shevchenko Boulevard - St. Vololymyr's Cathedral. We do not pick up guests from the airport. For this you need to order a separate service.

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Meeting point

The easiest way to reach is by Uber. If you use the metro, come to the station Universytet. The cathedral is a 5-minute walk from the metro.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

    Saint Vladimir Cathedral is one of the most beautiful temples in Kiev. It was built in the 19th century to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Russian baptizing.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (Pass by)

    The National Opera House which is a gem of Ukrainian and Russian culture that houses professional ballet and opera performances in the heart of Kiev. The theater has been given a certain fatalistic aura. That kind of aura is a must for any outstanding opera stage of the world. Find out more during the tour!

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Golden Gate

    It was the main gate in the 11th-century fortifications of Kiev, the capital of Kievan Rus. The name ‘Golden Gates’ originates from the beauty of this building and not from the material it is made of.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Saint Sophia Cathedral (Pass by)

    Discover St. Sophia's Cathedral as one of the city's best known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List along with the Kiev Cave Monastery complex.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sofiyskaya Square (Pass by)

    We will walk along the holy square, where the people of Kiev usually arrange holidays and festivities

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

    The next stop is St. Michael's Cathedral. The grandson of Yaroslav the Wise, Prince Sviatopolk, founded the cathedral in the early 12th century. It is named in honor of St. Michael - the protector of Kiev.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Princess Olha Monument (Pass by)

    The great and cruel ruler of Kiev, who lived in the 10th century and gave the city a wonderful grandson, who did many great deeds

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Maidan Nezalezhnosti

    Then guide will show you the main street of the city – Khreschatyk. It stretches from the European Square to Bessarabska Square. You will hear a history of Maidan Nezalezhnosti which has been the traditional place for political rallies, including large-scale radical protest campaigns: the 2004 Orange Revolution, and the 2013–14 Euromaidan.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Khreshchatyk

    Khreshchatyk is the main street of Kiev. Here you will feel the spirit of the Soviet era and see houses built during the time of Stalin

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    People’s Friendship Arch

    People's Friendship Arch in Kiev, Ukraine. Formerly the Monument to the Reunification of Ukraine and Russia. Soviet monument in the former USSR.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Volodymyr Hill Park (Pass by)

    The oldest park in Kiev in a new reconstruction, made on the occasion of the opening of the new Bridge by the mayor Klitschko, a former boxer

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    St. Andrew's Church

    After that, your guide will take you to the beautiful St. Andrew’s Church, built in 18th century in Baroque style. It stands on the high hill and you will enjoy the panorama of the city from this part.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Andriivskyi Descent

    The magnificent St. Andrew cathedral, trendy shops and art galleries, one of the best restaurants in town, Kanapa, and of course, Kiev signature souvenir stalls.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located places
Supplied by Guide me UA - Kiev & Lviv Private Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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