Private Full Day Tour Of Kyiv with Hotel Pickup Walking or By Car

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About this activity

Is it your first time in Kyiv and you are not limited in time? Then this tour is perfect choice for you!

Kyiv is over 1500 years old, and it is one of the largest and greenest cities in Europe!

In 6 hours you will visit must-see sights of the cities, some of which are on the UNESCO list, and see life of locals.

You will taste local Ukrainian cuisine and drinks, have time for coffee brakes and photo shoots.

During this tour our local guide will take you to a secret hidden spot which known only by locals!

Tips:

✔︎ Make sure you have some local currency (for buying drinks, snacks etc.)

✔︎ Comfortable shoes

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: KyiVisit

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Youth (7–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick-up
Included: Local guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel drop-off
Not included: Food & Drinks
Not included: Saint Sophia Cathedral admission fee - 6 euros per person

Itinerary

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

15 min

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.
Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

Passing by

Opera House (the very beginning of the 20th century) is a beautiful building with incredibly beautiful finishes. Our guide will tell you about an interesting comic accident that happened here.
Golden Gate

20 min Admission included

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.
Saint Sophia Cathedral

15 min Admission not included

One of the two sights of Kyiv which partially survived from the 11th century. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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. You will need cover the entrance ticket for your guide as well.
St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

20 min

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.
Maidan Nezalezhnosti

20 min

Our guide will tell you the history of Maidan Nezalezhnosti or Independence square that is known as the venue for important political rallies including large-scale protests: Orange Revolution (2004) and Euromaidan (2013-2014).
People’s Friendship Arch

Passing by

At the moment this is a contradictory landmark of Kyiv as it is a symbol of friendship between Ukraine and Russia that was opened in 1982.
Klitschko Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge

Passing by

This new glass bridge is one of the most interesting attractions of Kyiv. You will get incredible emotions standing on a glass floor 30 meters from the groundю It was opened recently in the Summer 2019 by City Mayor Vitaly Klitschko.
Volodymyr Hill Park

Passing by

Then we will climb the steps of Volodymyr's Hill through a magnificent new park with spectacular views of the river Dnipro. Will stop near the monument to Volodymyr the Great.
Kiev Funicular

10 min Admission included

Then we take a ride on a funicular system that is more than 100 years old, connecting two historic parts of Kyiv - the Upper Town and the Podil. It is laid on a slope of the Vladimir hill with a beautiful view of the Dnipro river.
St. Andrew's Church

15 min Admission included

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.
The Richard's Castle

Passing by

One of the mysterious buildings in Kyiv.
Church of the Tithes

20 min

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.
Kontraktova Square

20 min

We will take a walk along the popular paving stones street Andrew's Descent where local artists show their art works and sell souvenirs to the oldest square in Kyiv - Kontraktova. There we will pass by the oldest church in Kyiv - the Assumption Church of Pirohoscha, Monument to hetman Sahaydachny, fountain Samson, Shopping arcade, Kyiv Mohyla Academy.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our guide will have a sign and she will be waiting for you in front of the main entrance to the cathedral.

End point

This is a square in the historical part of the city, located near the city center. Our guide can help you order a taxi or explain how to get to your destination.