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We offer the best itinerary on foot 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.
For lunch, 1-1.5 hours are allocated. Lunch is not included in the tour price. A guide can bring you to a good local Ukrainian restaurant or to any other place. You can invite the guide to join you during lunch if you wish.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
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.
We can finish the tour at Kontraktova Square where after the tour you can stay exploring Podil area.
Itinerary
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1St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
Although not one of Kyiv's most important churches, St Volodymyr's Cathedral arguably has the prettiest interior. Built in the late 19th century to mark 900 years of Orthodox Christianity in the city, its yellow exterior and seven blue domes conform to standard Byzantine style.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
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!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Golden 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. It is possible to visit St.Sofia Cathedral. Entrance ticket is 100 UAH per person. You need also cover the ticket for the guide.
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 -
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 -
4St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery
The next stop is 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 Kyiv.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Khreshchatyk
An important street in Old Kiev lined with beautiful architecture, Independence Square, cafes, shopping, and many nearby monuments and murals.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Maidan 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 the 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 -
7The House with Chimeras
The House with Chimeras (Gorodetsky House) is one of the weirdest, but most popular, buildings in Kiev. It was designed by eccentric architect Vladislav Gorodetsky in 1902
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8People’s Friendship Arch
It was opened together with the All-Union Lenin Museum on November 7, 1982 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the USSR and the celebration of the 1,500th Anniversary of the Kiev city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Klitschko Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge (Pass by)
New Klitschko Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge one of the most interesting attractions of Kiev between the Volodymyrska Hill and the People's Friendship Arch opened by Kyiv Mayor.
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 -
9St. 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 -
10Andriivskyi 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Richard's Castle (Pass by)
House №15, known among the capital's locals and guests as ‘the Castle of Richard the Lionheart,’ is one of the most attractive and mysterious buildings in Kyiv.
Admission ticket free -
11Kontraktova Square
The oldest square in Kiev – Kontraktova square in the historic Podol district. There you can find: The oldest church in Kiev – the Assumption Church Pirogoshcha – mentioned in the Tale of Igor’s regiment, Monument to hetman Petro Konashevych-Sahaidachnyy, The fountain Samson, Shopping arcade, Kiev Mohyla Academy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Guide me UA provides only private tours, not scheduled
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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