Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting

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About this activity

Treat your taste buds to the delicious Ukrainian cuisine during a cheerful 3-hour private walking food tour with an expert food guide. Sample the iconic Ukrainian dishes, including borsch, vareniki and salo and learn about culinary customs and traditions. Moreover, enjoy a pleasant walk of the city center, discovering the popular Kyiv attractions.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, Russian, Ukrainian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Green Tour Ukraine

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Food tasting at 3 restaurants

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue

30 min

Meet your guide near the monument to Yaroslav th Wise at the Golden Gtaes and start your gastronomic Kyiv adventure. During the tour, you will have 3 food stops at the traditional Ukrainian restaurants, where you will sample the best national dishes.

The first restaurant is located close to the Golden Gates. Begin your acquaintance with Ukrainian cuisine with a traditional starter – assorted salo that is so beloved by all Ukrainians. Moreover, a welcoming host will treat you to a complimentary homemade liquor
Golden Gate

Passing by

Pass by iconic Golden Gates
Sirotkin House

Passing by

Hear the legend of the house
Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Passing by

Pass by an elegant building of Kyiv Opera House
Shevchenko Park

30 min

Follow your guide to the next restaurant, located in Shevchenko Park, where you’ll be offered to try the most popular Ukrainian soup – borsch. Its main ingredients are beetroot, cabbage and potatoes and it’s often served with sour cream.
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv

Passing by

See a famous red building of Shevchenko University
Taras Shevchenko Monument

Passing by

See a monument to a famous writer
Stop 8

Passing by

Pass by a popular Bessarabsky indoor Market
Bessarabska Square

30 min

Continue your gastro trip by tasting mouthwatering vareniki (dumplings or pierogi) at one of the top-rated Kiev restaurants near Bessarabska square. You may choose the stuffing on your taste. The most popular fillings are potato, mushrooms, sauerkraut, ground meat, and cottage cheese. Depending on the filling, varenyky are served with melted butter, fried onions, and sour cream.

All the restaurants are located in the picturesque central part of Kyiv, so you will not only savor delicious food but also enjoy a pleasant walk from one venue to another in the company of the local guide.

The is no better way to feel the welcoming atmosphere of Kyiv than on a joyful gastro tour.