Kyiv Markets Private Tour: Besarabka, Zhytniy and Petrivka

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3 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

Get to know better the market traditions of Kyiv by visiting three famous locations with an expert private guide. Plunge into a special atmosphere of the markets, meet local people there and bargain if you want to have a good deal.

Start your acquaintance with Kyiv markets from the most famous Bessarabka Indoor Food Market. The selections of food there will pleasantly surprise you, as it has everything from the lard to caviar.

Next stop will be at Zhytniy Market on Podil, which is one of the oldest in the city. Feel like a local as you sample food from the farmers or buy some homemade cheese.

The last stop is an iconic Petrivka (Pochaina) Market, which is one of the biggest book markets of Ukraine. On weekends there is also a flea market there, where you can buy all kinds of vintage stuff.

What's Included

Private transportation
Private guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks
Souvenirs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick-up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Besarabsky Market

    . It was build by Polish warsowian architect Henryk Gaj in 1912. The money for this most beautiful trading place of Kyiv gave Jewish merchant Lazar Brodski, for it’s not far from the main synagogue and other Jewish places, including birth place of Golda Meir.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Zhitniy Market

    Located in a soviet style building, this market is one of the oldest in the city. It’s famous for its babushkas – ladies that bring their homegrown and made goods into here. Especially recommended is curd and sour cream.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Petrovka Flea Market

    *operates only of Weekends

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Book Market

    One of the biggest book markets in Ukraine

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that flea market on Petrivka opetates only on Weekends
Supplied by Green Tour Ukraine

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Cultural 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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