Awful Kyiv Walking Tour
30 EUR
Most tours will take you to the shiny, pretty parts of a city - but not this one! See the awful side of Kyiv on this unique walking tour past derelict buildings, abandoned factories, semi-demolished homes and old artificial caves. By the end of the tour you will realise that awful can be awesome!
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Available in
- English,
- Russian
My name is Alina. I am a local guide, photographer and blogger.
I have an itchy feet, so I constantly try to discover the world. What I love even more - is to show my city to travellers.
Kyiv is called the city of Golden Domes. But to me Kyiv is a city of prospectives and contrasts. I love to find out what is happening behind the most outstanding landmarks, and to show it to my guests.
That's why I am trying to get lost among beautiful or half-ruined backyards - I call it beautiful ruination.
I am constantly learning something new about my city: I watch documentaries, read books, study old and new maps and organize events for locals, expats and tourists.
I am in a place where I supposed to be. In awesome Kyiv - as awesome as you are!
Read moreHighlights
- See the old wooden houses of Kyiv where people still live
- See what is happening to the abandoned factories
- Learn about the dark chapters in the city's history
- Explore hidden backyards and strange garages
- See Kyiv from hidden picturesque hills
Description
Discover the awfully awesome side of Kyiv on this walking tour which features some of the city's most unfortunate sights and stories.
You'll have the chance to see the old wooden houses of Kyiv were people still live today, learn about the illegal real estate business, and discover hidden backyards that hold tales from the past.
The tour will pass through the district where Kyiv's second hand culture was born. We'll walk into strange garages where you'll be surprised to see amazing views of the city!
Your guide will tell you about the notorious trial against Mendel Beilis which was one of the darkest periods in the country's Jewish history. You'll also hear stories of the abandoned yet still functioning factories of Kyiv.
There will be plenty of photo opportunities of weird and wonderful things on this tour...and I hope it will convince you that ugly can be beautiful!
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- English speaking guide in Kyiv
- tram ticket
- food
- drinks
Meeting point
Kontraktova square (Kontraktova square)
Reviews from travellers (9)
Do you want to see the real Ukraine, the real Kviv, Han this is the tour for you. We spent the day walking though the real Kviv most tourist never see. We spent time where the real Ukrainians live not just where the tour buses go. We saw the underbelly, we saw the beautiful graffiti, we saw amazing city views from high above the city.
The best part wasn’t even the tour itself, it was the guide. We talked we conversed, I learned about many different topics from an expert. We discussed politics, history, economics, jails, guns, art, how the youth live, how other lives. We talked about everything under the sun.
She was magical, we saw the rich and we saw the poor. Great tour but the guide was even better than the tour itself.
I cannot rate this high enough, 10 stars would barely scratch the surface. The guide is lovely, knowledgeable, fun, laid back and beautiful.
Towards the end of the tour she will show you a bunch of bars, restaurants and cafes and many other things that will turn your good trip into a great trip. 15 stars!!
Je kon doen en vragen wat je wou.
This operator has 11 reviews for other tours
Ms Asa from Iceland was enjoyed and like tour with local blogger Alina.
She is also a very pleasant, kind and intelligent girl, to the point that you forget that you are actually on a tour - she has that natural ability to make you feel welcome, and that you are in the company of a friend exploring the beautiful city of Kyiv.
Highly recommended to all!
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal