Private Tour of Kyiv Old Town with Hotel Pickup Walking or By Car

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

  The cathedral was built at the end of the 19th century to mark 900 years of Orthodox Christianity on these lands. Used to be the main temple of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kiev Patriarchate

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

  Luxury and beauty - such associations arise when you look at this amazing structure. The building of the National Opera of Ukraine, made in the style of French neo-Renaissance, is considered one of the business cards of the capital of Ukraine.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Golden Gate

  One of the two sights of Kiev, which partially survived from the 11th century. From the 11th to the 13th century, the Golden Gate served as the main ceremonial entrance to the "Upper City" of Kiev. We will enter to the Golden Gate Museum.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Saint Sophia Cathedral

  St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv was built in XI century. This outstanding architectural monument of Kievan Rus is one of the main attractions of the Ukrainian capital. Since 1990, the temple is included in the UNESCO list. If you like to enter to the territory of St. Sophia Cathedral, you can do it after the tour. The enter ticket cost is 6 euro/person. Our guide can help you to get back there from the tour end point Independence Square.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Church of the Tithes

  Then we visit The Old Kyiv's Hill where according to the legend the oldest brother of the founders of Kyiv Kyi began his reign in the distant 5th century. You will see the remains of the foundation of the Church of Tithe. The baptism of Kyivan Rus began from this place. Here, Prince Vladimir built the first largest stone Orthodox church of Kyivan Rus. Also we will see The Idol of the Pagan God Perun made from wood, the 400 years old Linden Tree, little pretty Tithe Church of the Navity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and amazingly beautiful view on the Lower City Podil.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  St. Andrew's Church

  The current structure of the church began when Russian Empress Elizabeth decided to construct a summer residence for herself in Kyiv, consisting of a palace and a church. The church was constructed in 18th century, to a design by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The church has no bells, as according to legend, their noise would cause flooding of the left part of the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

  It is the main Cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and there is a functioning monastery on the territory. The Cathedral was completely destroyed in 1930's by Soviet regime.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Maidan Nezalezhnosti (literally: the Independence Square) is the heart of the modern Kyiv, its main and the most beautiful square that has become the symbol not only of the Ukrainian capital, but of the whole country. Being significantly transformed in the last ten years, it turned into the favourite walking place of Kyiv's locals and its numerous guests. Today it is the capital's most famous and visited sight.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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