Underground Lviv Tour: Explore 700 Years of History in Extensive Labyrinths
L'viv
Uncover the secrets of Lviv's underground labyrinths on a captivating tour. Discover 700 years of history, hidden treasures, and encounter the ghosts that haunt the dark crypts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Muzeina Square - Dominican Monastery
It is believed that the dungeons of the Dominican Monastery are the remains of the 13th century Prince Lev Castle.
Discover the monk cells and the torture hall; find out what torture methods Lviv people used in the Middle Ages and how they sought the witches. -
Teatralna St, 11 - Sts. Peter and Paul Church
The longest and most intricate Lviv dungeons are located under the Sts. Peter and Paul Church of the Jesuit Order. Some of them were once used as a crypt (burial place). Jesuit College was there too.
In the dungeons, you will see the archbishop’s sarcophagus. According to the legend, the lid of the sarcophagus was moved off from the inside… -
Krakivska St, 21 - Transfiguration Church
The dungeons are located under the Transfiguration Church which was built on the site of the 18th century Trinitarian church. Nowadays, they are the largest known Lviv undergrounds. -
Svobody Ave, 28 - Opera House
There are not only dungeons but also an underground river under the famous Lviv Opera House! The building stands on the former riverbed of the Poltva River (since the late 19th century). Learn the construction history of the Opera House, and see the river still flowing under the city.
At the end of our tour, we invite you to have a cup of coffee at the Kopalnia Kavy (Coffee Mine) caf. The most interesting thing is that in Lviv coffee beans are not harvested from the coffee trees: they are mined underground. How can it be? Find out on our tour! - Rynok Square, 10 - Kopalnia Kavy (Coffee Mine) caf
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Entrance tickets included
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
The subterrane of Lviv boasts of an over 700 year history and extends beyond 100 kilometers.
The labyrinthine walls of these undergrounds bear witness to a past involving kings, monks, lovers, knights, average townsfolk seeking refuge from wars, and affluent denizens of Lviv who concealed their wealth in these depths.
Crypts, golden currency, vintage furnishings and arms continue to be discovered here. Legends whisper of spectral entities resident within these shaded vaults.
Venture into some of Lviv’s most profound subterranean points of interest. Await the allure of these enigmatic catacombs!
Location
Svobody Ave, 28
Svobody Avenue
Monument toTaras Shevchenko
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
