Kiev walking tour

Kiev, Ukraine
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We invite you to visit the Old (Upper) town tour, where Kyiv originates from. If this is your first time in the capital, then this excursion is for you! During the walk, you will learn about foundation of the city, about the princes and shrines of Kyiv; see the Golden Gate, St. Sophia and St. Michael’s Cathedrals, and Dytynets; as well as walk along St. Andrew’s Descent – another Montmartre in Kyiv. Additionally, you can visit the historical museum, one-street museum or Bulgakov Museum.

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Stop At: Golden Gate, Vladimirskaya st., 40a, Kyiv Ukraine

The Golden Gate is a symbol of Kiev, the oldest defence structure of Kievan Rus that survived until now. It is the main gate of ancient Kiev. It was built by the decree of Yaroslav the Wise in 1037. The height of the defensive fortifications of the city of Yaroslav with fences reached a total of 16 m, a width is 20 m, and at the bottom with slopes – up to 27 m.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Volodymyrska vul. 24, Kyiv 01001 Ukraine

The St. Sophia’s Cathedral is the greatest architectural structure, built by Yaroslav the Wise the Grand Prince in 1037. It preserved until now not only the richness of ancient architecture, but also the picturesque decoration of the 11th century, mainly mosaics and frescoes. Religious and state ideas of that time were embodied in the artistic image of Sophia of Kiev. The ensemble of mosaics is decorated with the main altar of the St. Sofia’s Temple.

St. Sophia Cathedral is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery, Triokhsviatytelska St, 8, Kyiv 01601 Ukraine

St. Michael’s Golden-domed Cathedral is the oldest and greatest Orthodox shrine of Kiev, founded by the grandson of Yaroslav the Wise, Sviatopolk Iziaslavovych the Prince on the territory of the Dmitriivskyi Monastery according to the chronicle in 1108 and it is dedicated to Michael the Archangel the heavenly patron.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Park Landscape Alley, Peizazhna Alley, Kyiv 01025 Ukraine

The Landscape Avenue was founded at the beginning of 1980s. The avenue lies along the line of defense constructions of the Х–ХІІІ centuries of historical Upper city. According to the project, the Landscape Avenue was supposed to be a part of the historical reserve “Ancient Kyiv”, including the archaeological, historical and urban museums. The nearby mountains (Castle, Starokyivska, Detynets and Vozdyhalnytsia) were also planned to be improved.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Andriivskyi Descent, Kyiv Ukraine

In the period of Kievan Rus Andriivsky Descent was the shortest route to get from the Upper City to the Lower city. The street acquired its name in honor of St. Andrew the First-Called. Rising on a steep descent merchants lost the goods, which fell from the wagons, and since then the saying had appeared: “There is no use crying over spilt milk”.

People also call the descent the capital’s street of red lanterns. The most significant development of the Andriivsky Descent was conducted at the turn of the XIX–XX century. The well-known personalities – scientists, artists, writers, sculptors, composers began to settle on the street. This descent is one of the favorite places for the guests of the capital and the Kievans.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St. Andrew's Church, Andreyevskiy Spusk, 23, Kyiv Ukraine

The St. Andrew’s Church built by the order of Elizabeth the Empress as part of the Kiev royal residence, consisting of the Mariinskyi Palace and the palace church in 1749–1754 in the Baroque style designed by F.-B. Rastrelli. The temple is built on a steep spur of the Ancient Kiev Plateau, which served as a pedestal for the construction of the church.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mikhail Bulgakov Museum, Andreyevskiy Descent 13, Kyiv 04070 Ukraine

From 1906 to 1919 years the world-famous writer Mikhail Bulgakov lived and worked in the Building No. 13 located on the Andriivskyi Descent.

Today it is the only museum in the world where Bulgakov’s relics are collected. The decision to create a literary-memorial museum of Mikhail Bulgakov was made in 1989. Only in 1993, the museum began to be visited. Today it’s not just a building, it’s a Legend-House.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: One Street Museum, Andreyevskiy Descent 2B, Kyiv 04070 Ukraine

Museum of One Street – the first private museum in Kyiv, whose collection is dedicated to the history of St. Andrew’s descent and its inhabitants. For the exposition were used items from the turn of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Getting here, plunging into a nostalgic atmosphere, as if travelling by the time machine. Here you can imagine what the boudoir looked like with a full set of ladies’ toilet items, a dining room with a table, interiors of workshops and shops.

In the museum, retro music plays, which gives exploration to the realities of the past. The museum amounts more than 6 thousand exhibits – old photographs, engravings, ladies’ dresses, umbrellas and hats, men’s tuxedos and cylinders, gloves, handbags, playing cards, banknotes, phonographs and cutlery, American typewriter, National cash register – evidence of a bygone era.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide
  • Private tour

Exclusions

  • Hotel drop-off

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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