Forgotten Soviet Heritage
20 EUR
Soviet Kyiv is a city of red flags, spacious streets, gigantic fountains, lines to nearly every shop, tickets' system for household items and a total deficit. Soviet times is an integral part of our history - let's discover it with the honour and recognition together!
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Available in
- English,
- Russian
Hello to everyone who’s reading my non-touristic tips for Kyiv! I’ve spent 17 out of my 29 years here, and I know plenty of interesting things to see and do. It’s full of attractions for adventurous souls.
I love being part of the Like A Local community, and I adore showing travellers around my beautiful Kyiv. I can take you on a tour of the city’s hidden gems, cultural hotspots, confectioneries and coffee shops, tech scene…the list goes on.
I hope to welcome you soon!
Read moreHighlights
- Find the so-called house 'on the legs'
- Observe Soviet time murals&frescos
- Feel the taste of the legendary soviet pastry
- Discover an abandoned fountain and Napoleon cake House
- Visit Urban Space 500 - unique social restaurant
- Get to know the sculpture that's supposed to symbolise friendship
Description
This tour is a portion of pure nostalgia for everyone who has lived in the Soviet Union and one more proof for youngsters that Soviet architecture and heritage can be tremendous, controversial, spacious but not ugly.
During the tour I will make an attempt to:
- clarify how to differentiate Soviet architectural styles: Soviet Empire, constructivism, brutalism, rationalism;
- discover the way of Soviet people life (based on the real life stories, of course);
- visit the most impressive buildings on our way and take photos in front or inside them.
Please, be aware that this tour is devoted to culture and architecture, it's not covering any politics propaganda and not inspiring a return of a communism as a regime.
At the end of the tour I hope, my dear guest, that you will reach your own logical conclusion about the Soviet times.
NB! If you are interested to visit or get to know about some particular places just let me know and I will show you them during the tour or after.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- guide service
- private walking tour
- unforgettable experience
- entrance fee
- paper map of Kyiv
- tips are welcome (but optional)
- food&drinks
Meeting point
National Opera House of Ukraine (Volodymyrska Street, 50, Київ, Україна)
Reviews from travellers (2)
My guide offered insight and facts which were interesting and insightful.
A bonus is that one gets to see so much of Kiev en route...
Recommended!
This operator has 15 reviews for other tours
I am firmly suggest Yanna as a guide for her deep and factual knowledge and wish her all the best.
Oksana Soul
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal