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Kiev site-seeing tour by car
Kiev is an amazingly green and hospitable city with ancient history and vibrant business life. We suggest getting to know Kiev from a local perspective.
Duration 3 hours
Private tour available in English, Russian
Private tour pricing from 80 USD per person
Group tour available in English, Russian
Group tour pricing from 250 USD per group
Highlights
Shevchenko National University
St Sophia cathedral, a UNESCO piece of art
Best souvenir market at Andrew descent
St Michael golden-dome monastery
Khreschatyk Street - main street
Kiev cave monastery, a unique Orthodox religious center attracting pilgrims from all over Russian lands
Description
Route description: we start this sightseeing tour in the midst of Kiev vibrant business and student life - big and bright Shevchenko National University with a park nearby, see the Opera House and symbolically enter Kiev Old Town through ancient Golden Gates.
Next we move to a captivating St Sophia cathedral, a UNESCO piece of art, to touch the walls built back in 11th century and admire Byzantine frescos and mosaics.
Then, we walk to the cradle of Kiev – a place "from where Rus started” and Prince Volodymyr, who baptized Kiev in 10th century, erected the first stone church in the area. We drop in our best souvenir market at Andrew descent and visit a favorite church of Kyivans nearby.
Afterwards, through St Michael golden-dome monastery we move to the Independence Square, a place for revolutions, demonstrations and national festivities, and walk along Kiev thoroughfare – Khreschatyk Street.
Later on, there comes a Governmental quarter with President Administration and Parliament facilities. Finally, we get a stunning panoramic view of Kiev city and pay respect to survivors and victims of the WWII and Great Famine (Holodomor) of 1930es.
Transportation: small car\ minivan\van
Next we move to a captivating St Sophia cathedral, a UNESCO piece of art, to touch the walls built back in 11th century and admire Byzantine frescos and mosaics.
Then, we walk to the cradle of Kiev – a place "from where Rus started” and Prince Volodymyr, who baptized Kiev in 10th century, erected the first stone church in the area. We drop in our best souvenir market at Andrew descent and visit a favorite church of Kyivans nearby.
Afterwards, through St Michael golden-dome monastery we move to the Independence Square, a place for revolutions, demonstrations and national festivities, and walk along Kiev thoroughfare – Khreschatyk Street.
Later on, there comes a Governmental quarter with President Administration and Parliament facilities. Finally, we get a stunning panoramic view of Kiev city and pay respect to survivors and victims of the WWII and Great Famine (Holodomor) of 1930es.
Transportation: small car\ minivan\van
What’s included & not included
comfortable transportation (air conditioner, microphone if van)
hotel pick up/drop off
English-speaking guide service
museum entrance tickets
Meeting point
Kyiv
Anna Silko