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

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

About this activity

Is it your first time in Kyiv and are you limited in time? Then this tour is your number one!

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

In just 3 hours you will visit must-see sights of the cities, some of which are on the UNESCO list.

During this tour our local guide will take you to a secret hidden spot which known only by locals! Make sure you have some local currency (for buying drinks, snacks etc.) Comfortable shoes

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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
1–15
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

  1. 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

  2. Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

    Passing 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.

  3. Golden Gate

    15 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.

  4. Saint Sophia Cathedral

    15 min Admission not 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.

    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.

  5. Church of the Tithes

    15 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.

  6. St. Andrew's Church

    15 min Admission included

    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.

  7. St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

    15 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.

  8. Stop 8

    15 min

    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.

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

  • It's located right in the city center. Our guide can help you order a taxi or explain how to get to your destination.

Pickup points

  • Maidan Palace Hotel
  • Express Hotel
  • MaNNa Boutique Hotel
  • Kiev Story
  • City Park Hotel
  • Kyiv Hotel
  • Sonya Hotel
  • Kiev City Center
  • Kiev Accommodation Apartments on Mala Zhytomirska
  • Kiev Accommodation Apartments On Mikhailivska St
  • Khreschatyk Business Suites
  • Podol Plaza

and 41 more pickup points

We will pick you up by taxi from your accommodation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • Kyiv Private Tour by Car

    Car: Mitsubishi Outlander XL

    Pickup included

  • Kyiv Walking Private Tour

    Pickup included

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