Overview
See the best of Kyiv in one day! This tour will give you a great opportunity to get a feeling of Kyiv, as well as to visit all major city attractions and highlights. We offer you the chance to enjoy this great tour.
It includes 3 tours: City tour of Kyiv, St. Andrew's Decent, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery. A Private sightseeing tour would be the best way to maximize your time in Kyiv.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
See UNESCO's World Heritage List and expect St. Sophia's Cathedral and Lavra Monastery
Get familiar with the Highlights Tour of Kiev, which includes 3 top tours
Guided tour option includes 3-hour transportation from 10am-01pm by private car, minivan, or minibus
Pickup from the hotel by guide
One day Private guided tour duration 6 hours: 10am-4pm
Entrance fees to the Pechersk Lavra Monastery (about 3US$ per person), St. Sophia’s Cathedral (about 3US$ per person)
Please know that you should pay any entrance fees for your private guide
Food and drinks. You will have time to visit a restaurant or cafe for lunch. Lunch costs about $8US per person
Extra service
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Please advise tour leader name and second name.
• Please provide the name and address of your stay in Kiev. *recommended
• Please provide your cell phone number in journey. *recommended
• Please provide sign name for the meeting. * recommended
• Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the walking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
What to expect
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Kyiv
3 hours
Tour will start at 10am from the centrally located hotel or apartment of your stay in Kiev. Your guide will meet you at hotel lobby area on reception. The first part of your big tour will start with 3h city tour by private transport. You will know the most interesting places of Kyiv and can expect to see them. Among them are: the Golden Gate, Vladimirskiy Cathedral, St. Michael’s Square and St. Michael's Domed Monastery, Foundation Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytskiy, Security Head Office of Ukraine, All-Ukrainian Academy of Sciences, Pedagogical Museum, Red Building of the National Taras Shevchenko University of Kiev, Bessarabskiy Market, House of Chimeras, House of President of Ukraine, National Bank of Ukraine, Ukrainian House, National Philharmonic Society, Maidan Nezalezhnosti /Independence Square, Kiev’s Funicular, Post Office Square, St. Alexander’s Catholic Church, Contract House, Fountain Samson, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,Holy Spirit Church, Clergy House, and Mariinskiy Park and Palace.
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Kyiv
1 hour
Visit the the hill where St. Andrew's Church is situated. Here you will know about the history of the St. Andrew’s Decent and old town. Then your private guide will bring you at 1pm to view the hill of the Pechersk district where Museum of World War II is situated. Here you will start another walking part of the tour to get familiar with territory of Museum. Optionally at 1:30pm enjoy lunch at an Ukrainian cuisine restaurant or cafe on your way. Lunch time is from 12pm - 4pm, except on weekends.
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Kyiv
2 hours
Lastly, enjoy Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery while visiting the Near and Far caves. The Lavra, a large monastery with 28 hectares of land, got this title in 1688. Review the monastery constructions, galleries of the Near and Far Caves, possibility to visit in extra the Museum of Historic Treasures of Ukraine, Museum miniatures and other exhibits. In 1990 Kiev-Pecherskaya Lavra Monastery was enlisted into the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Finally, you will go to the nearest Metro station where learn more about Kiev Metro lines and visit the deepest Metro Station in the World – Arsenalna (105.5 meters (346 ft)).
Tour ends after the 6-hour ride and you can return to your hotel by public transport, metro, taxi, or by bus to Downtown – Independence Square called Maidan Nezalezhnosti and the guide will help you. -
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Maidan Nezalezhnosti
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Saint Sophia Cathedral
30 min
Includes to the tour
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St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery
10 min
Includes to the tour
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St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Golden Gate
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Kyiv Mohyla Academy
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Fountain of Samson
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument
5 min
Includes to the tour
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The House with Chimeras
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Mariinsky Park
10 min
Includes to the tour
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The National Bank of Ukraine
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Besarabsky Market
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Pedagogical Museum - The Teacher's House
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Kiev Funicular
10 min
Includes to the tour
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The National Philharmonic of Ukraine
10 min
Includes to the tour
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Ukrainian House/ The International Convention Center
10 min
Includes to the tour
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National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
10 min
Includes to the tour
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The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
2 hours
Includes to the tour.
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Eternal Glory Park
10 min
Includes to the tour.
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National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War
15 min
Includes to the tour.
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10 min
Includes to the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Kiev).
Additional Information
- Explore the ancient past and nowadays of Ukraine!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Kiev Tour With Hotel Pickup and Private City Highlights
Can I cancel Kiev Tour With Hotel Pickup and Private City Highlights for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Is pickup offered?
Yes. Hotel pickup by the guide is offered.
What is the last stop on the route?
The last stop is the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
Are entrance fees and lunch included?
No. Entrance fees at Pechersk Lavra Monastery and St. Sophia’s Cathedral, as well as food and drinks, are excluded. There is time to visit a restaurant or cafe for lunch.
How long is the tour, and what does it include?
The private guided tour lasts 6 hours, from 10am to 4pm. It includes a 3-hour city tour by private car, minivan, or minibus, a visit to the hill where St. Andrew's Church is situated, and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery, including the Near and Far caves.
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