Private Walking Tour in Ancient Kiev: Exploring Cathedrals, Monuments, and National Symbols
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45 Ratings
Kyiv
Embark on a private walking tour in ancient Kiev and discover the city's iconic cathedrals, monuments, and national symbols. Immerse yourself in Ukrainian history, culture, and modern life with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maidan Nezalezhnosti - This is the main square in the city with a few symbols of the city such as the monument to Founders of Kyiv, Glory to Ukraine and monument to Archangel Michael.
  • St Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery - Gorgeous Orthodox and the first golden-domed cathedral with the blue and golden colors.
  • St. Andrew’s Church - Amazing Baroque style church on the hill near St. Andrews decent. - **Saint Sophia Cathedral** - The main Kyiv Rus cathedral under UNESCO protection with frescoes and mosaics from 11th century. Its located on the square where all important events of modern Ukraine take place.
  • Golden Gate - The main entrance to the Ancient city, dates back to the 5th century. We will also explore a few interesting monuments nearby.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to St. Sophias Cathedral - Entrance ticket to the Golden Gates - Entrance ticket to St. Andrews Church (it`s currently closed).
Additional Information

An initial walk around the historic city of Kiev is the ideal introduction. Over the span of 2 hours, you will be privy to the renowned and lesser-known segments of the town, taking in the primary cathedrals, monuments, and significant sites linked to the dreams and national emblems of Kiev and Ukraine.

Your local tour guide will share vast amounts of information about Ukraine’s history, cultural aspects, and the contemporary lifestyle of our picturesque city.

Location
Pam'yatnyy Znak Na Chestʹ Zasnuvannya Mista Kyyeva
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
The Meeting Point is right near the Monument with the Founders of Kiev. You will find our tour guide with a green flag there. Please keep in mind there are 2 Monuments with the Founders in Kiev! You need the one at the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debbiers7577wd
Mar 5, 2022
Vlad the tour guide - Hi myself & my brother did a walking tour with Vlad as our guide, he was a excellent tour guide, perfect english & a huge amount of knowledge of the city. With this unprovoked & barbaric attack on his Country that is truly unforgivable, myself & my brother are concerned for his welfare, we would be really appreciated if someone could let us know if he's ok? Thank you
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L0lal0la
Feb 5, 2022
Interesting and fun - Had a great time today with Lyudmila walking around the old city of Kyiv under snowy sky. Informative, warm and fun. Excellent English narration of legends and history of this beautiful part of the city. Also fantastic wine-and-dine tips. Warmly recommend.
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Lukas5194
Dec 22, 2021
Amazing and insightful tour - 5/5 - Really great tour with an informed tour guide. You will see the essentials of Kiev in 2 hours! The tour itself provides lots of information but it’s was possible to ask all additional questions and always het an answer. I can fully recommend the tour to anyone who wants to learn about the history of Kiew in a fun way!!
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Sonia_gueorguieva
Dec 21, 2021
Excellent experience - A great tour with a lot of fun moments, with Vlad and full with pleasure. Thank you very much. Was really great. Organized very well. Taking care of us from the hotel till the end of the tour and after with advises. It was not easy with group of 11 tourists.
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Olya26
Dec 13, 2021
quality service! - The tour was very dynamic with a lot of interesting, to-the-point information and really helpful orientation. Anastasia is very passionate about the town and really knows how to keep a group interested and involved. The two hours is perfect to see the main sites. We really appreciate the extras that Anastasia was giving: info about the food, clubs, opera, and others. I wish to have time to go on another tour but certainly will come back another time!
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Reyesfuchs89
Dec 7, 2021
Nice city!!! - I did the Free Tour with Nastya today, and it was really nice. She speaks English very well, many anecdotes about the city and its history. Nice city, Many thanks!!
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Nelson
Nov 21, 2021
A great walk through the past - Our guide, Anastasia, made the tour great. I expected her to be knowledgeable -- and she certainly was -- but she also made the tour fun. Her sense of humor and enthusiasm were delightfully contagious.
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Svitlanaigorivnag
Apr 21, 2024
make a short date - It was a short historical tour. especially when we approach the historical gates of Kyiv. Kyiv is already a small city. We have little historical wealth. But we need to know the history. Our city is dominated by the history of the Russian Empire.
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Esins324
Apr 15, 2024
an impressive architecture - The building affects people. impressive and fascinating. You must definitely see this place. The interior design is also interesting. recent history architecture. Made with care. However, I highly recommend coming here individually, not on tours. You can see it in more detail. You can make an investigative trip
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Putinvladimirst
Apr 13, 2024
Kyiv also has an old city. I never knew - Kyiv was under our rule for many years. We defended this place well. But when I visited for the last time, I saw that it had changed a lot and had become extremely expensive. It's not like living in the city. The old town is also nothing special. an ordinary old Soviet city. But its oldest history belongs to the Turks. The first Khazar empire of the Huns, that is, the Turks, founded Kyiv. Its name also comes from Turkish. We know this well. and is an important geography for the eastern bloc. We'll start driving again soon. Then we'll put things in order here.
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