43 Best Kyiv Sightseeing Tours 2019

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Alinka’s “Awful Kyiv” tour was the quirkiest tour I’ve ever taken. The weather “helped” us with a rain, but I’m used to it, and it could not spoil this very unusual walk. I did not have any expectations before the tour, I just wanted to experience something more than the guidebooks are recommending. And I got it – a feeling of living one day as a local (since I’ve booked 2 tours with Alinka, we spent quite some time together). I’ve got a chance to see how many contrasts Kyiv has to offer: just imagine seeing almost ruined wooden buildings (inhabited ones!) and super fancy penthouse right next to it, and then – a garbage dump, surrounded by strange yet beautiful graffities and amazing views of the city from this same garbage dump. Church that looks as a factory in Chernobyl, the radiotower built on the cemetery and so much more! I especially loved taking that old red tram and walking among buildings that Alinka funny called “inhumane architecture”. We finished our tour in the district full of bars, where I spent my last hours in Kyiv. Alinka showed me her favorite bar, and we were sitting there for some time talking like good old friends! Alinka even helped me calling cheap local taxi to deliver me to the airport. Thank you for a perfect last day of my trip! I’ll be back for more!

Reviewed by Maria / Airbnb • June 10, 2019

The Awfully Awesome Kyiv Walking Tour

Simply Awesome-The guide and the tour

If you want to tour churches, this is not the tour for you. Want military history, nope not for you either.
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!!

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Reviewed by David • July 23, 2019

The Awfully Awesome Kyiv Walking Tour

Fabulous personalised tour!

I got lucky and was the only person on this tour so I was able to personalise it a bit to what I was interested to know about. Katerina, the guide from Green Tours Ukraine, was wonderful - knowledgeable about Ukrainian history and a pleasure to spend hours wandering the city center with. She also provided me with a lot of advice for the rest of my time in Kiev, along with where to shop/buy gifts for people. Would highly recommend the company she works for to anyone looking for a good tour at a very reasonable price.

Reviewed by Sarah • June 13, 2017

Kyiv City Centre Small-Group Walking Tour

A must do in Kyiv

By far one of the best decisions I made in Kyiv, was to have a tour with Alina. The unique knowledge that you will gain about the city of Kyiv and the hidden gems within it makes her tour absolutely worth every penny.

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!

Reviewed by Anwar • May 05, 2019

Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger

Alina is awesome

It’s not like a tour, but like meeting a friend in Kyiv who knows every little story behind buildings, monuments and murals, and who doesn’t rush to follow a schedule. We saw interesting street art, heard lots of stories of corrupted politicians (surprise!) and were impressed with the density of backyard bars, cafes and other establishments. Alina is sweet, thoughtful and flexible in any situation – even if it involves a 8,5mo baby :) and great tips for other things to see and do, including bars.

Tour in Kyiv: Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger. Photo by Ülane.

Activity in Kyiv: Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger. Photo by Ülane who visited that tour.

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Reviewed by Ülane • November 02, 2018

Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger

Hidden Gems, the title of this tour fits !

Yanna speaks English fluently. She isn't pushy, knows how to handle in a perfect way with visitors to her city (what is generally called 'tourists').
After her tour I performed the walk mentioned in the Lonely Planet. Besides the starting point + about 300 metres + the end of her walk, nothing was common !
So I recommend to everyone visiting Kiev to book her walking tour !

Reviewed by Eric • August 01, 2018

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

MUST SEE in Kyiv - so much fun

Yanna is friendly and very knowledgeable. We walked around the central area for a good 4 hours, but she told these stories that really brought the city to life. After the tour you'll probably know a lot of interesting places that even the locals haven't heard of. This was a great way to spend my first day in Kyiv. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

Activity in Kyiv: Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local. Photo by Martin who visited that tour.

Tour in Kyiv: Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local. Photo by Martin.

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Reviewed by Martin • July 02, 2018

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

True hidden gems

I would like to thank Yanna for her fascinating stories on the old and modern history of Kiev. She is enthusiastic, mobile, intelligent person.
I am firmly suggest Yanna as a guide for her deep and factual knowledge and wish her all the best.
Oksana Soul

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Reviewed by Oksana • June 17, 2019

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

Great tour

The tour toook us theough the center of kiev. We did not know what to expect but we got very good information about the coty/its people and the history. She also tool us to see some shops and pointed us to restaurants/bars.

Tour in Kyiv: Kyiv City Centre Small-Group Walking Tour. Photo by Hans.

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Reviewed by Hans • August 08, 2017

Kyiv City Centre Small-Group Walking Tour

Great Tour

We did the Hidden Gems Tour with Yanna and it was great. She showed us around the city, pointing out the not so obvious and provided us with a lot of information.

Reviewed by Kristin • June 16, 2019

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

Super

It was super tour with Alina. She is professional guide.
Ms Asa from Iceland was enjoyed and like tour with local blogger Alina.

Reviewed by Inna • July 04, 2019

Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger

Great tour

We had a great trip! Guide was very knowledgeable.

Reviewed by Anne • May 27, 2019

Chernobyl and Pripyat Small-Group Day Trip from Kiev

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Reviewed by Fabrice • May 29, 2017

Kyiv City Centre Small-Group Walking Tour

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Awesome "Awful Kyiv Tour"

I always seek for the unique experiences, and Alina's " Awful Kyiv tour" really stands out of the crowd. Full of irony, her stories get a whole different view on Kyiv (the city I visited a couple of times). First of all, it was fun and entertaining, secondly, it felt like an adventure, we loved it. We are in awe of the sparkling ones, so it really provokes many thoughts: which of these are really ugly places, and which ones are beautiful ones. It was a gloomy weather, and I guess it was a very good time to stay in the city. I remember Alina laughing at me. , abandoned plants and factories, the strange sculptures and towers. Locals were sometimes so curious, that's how I understood that it's really a local place where they almost never see tourists.

We took a walk through the industrial part of the city, Alina showed me some cool cozy bars, where I loved it and met many friendly locals. That was a fantastic experience, considering the fact that I would love to relocate to Kyiv, and finally, I stopped feeling as a tourist here. Thanks Alina, keep in touch!

Reviewed by Dmytro / Tripadvisor • June 12, 2019

The Awfully Awesome Kyiv Walking Tour

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The quirkiest tour in Kyiv

I live in Kyiv for a few years and know all the major sights. However, Alina's Awful Kyiv was delightful and exceptional. She showed me places that I never knew existed, even if some of them I pass by daily. She showed another lense to look at certain buildings or places. Alina has a deep knowledge of the history of the city, but she does not bore you with unremarkable names and dates. Her guiding style is very entertaining and flexible to your needs. She is a charming guide with constant curiosity and hunger for knowing more about her beloved city and passionately shared her knowledge with you. I would recommend to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful or the 'awful 'Kyiv.

Reviewed by Krisztina / TripAdvisor • May 13, 2019

The Awfully Awesome Kyiv Walking Tour

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One of the best tours I have ever taken! Book it now!

Yanna was our guide on this tour and I'm not exaggerating when I say that it was one of the best tours that I have ever taken. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, interest, passion and friendly persona were fabulous.
This tour will suit anyone who wants to know some of the basic tourist information but who would also like to - as the title of the tour suggests - see a deeper side to Kiev that most tours do not cover.
Yanna gave us so much information and also suggested places to eat and shop.
Real value for money.
Thank you Yanna
(future Minister of Tourism?!)

Reviewed by Catherine • July 04, 2019

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

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Its easy to fall in love with Kyiv with such a fun and witty guide

I had a wonderful time on the tour with Alina, she is well informed and give you interesting and fun facts about the city and its history. She made me so comfortable it was like taking a walk with a friend, while telling me about her people and culture. Because of her I discovered many places I would have never found on my own and wouldn´t have the background facts /story behind it. I can recommend Alina and her tour to everyone, you will have a lovely time and learn a lot about Ukraine and Kyiev, don´t miss your chance to get a true experience.

Reviewed by Stephanie • December 28, 2018

Kyiv Backyards Walking Tour with a Local Blogger

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Perfect!

I cannot say enough good things about Iryna and the Countryside tour. She asked a few questions about what I wanted to see and tailored a special itinerary - in one day we did everything I had hoped and more. I saw farm life, traditional villages, beautiful churches and parks, learned alot of history and had some terrific food. We laughed, danced in fields of yellow flowers, bought fresh milk from the farm and prayed in churches 1000 years old. If you want to 'get local' and see the real Ukraine, I would highly recommend Iryna as a guide.

Tour in Kyiv: Full-Day Ukrainian Countryside Tour from Kiev. Photo by Robert.

Activity in Kyiv: Full-Day Ukrainian Countryside Tour from Kiev. Photo by Robert who visited that tour.

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Reviewed by Robert • May 18, 2017

Full-Day Ukrainian Countryside Tour from Kiev

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What a nice experience!

A really good tour to start your visit in Kyiv. Yanna is very passionate about her heritage. She has a wide knowledge of Kyiv or Ukrainian history in general. During the tour you learn a lot about the little things you would probably overlook and get closer to the big context of the highly interesting backgrounds of this vibrant city! Yanna, due to her young age, has also showed us hip places and modern initiatives as street art! The tour is very fluent and yiu get a good overview of the city. Thank you again Yanna, we really enjoyed it!

Activity in Kyiv: Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local. Photo by Andreas who visited that tour.

Image by Andreas who visited Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local.

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Reviewed by Andreas • April 23, 2019

Kyiv Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

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Brilliant introduction to Kiev

Our guide, Katerina, was very personable and well-informed. I was travelling with a friend and we went on this tour as soon as we arrived in order to get a general flavour of the city and to help us get our bearings. We were not disappointed.
The tour was based in the centre of Kiev and covered history and more recent political events but Katerina responded to our requests to know more about shopping and restaurants.
She presented the information in an interesting and informative way.
Excellent value for money and recommended 100%

Reviewed by Catherine • July 04, 2019

Kyiv City Centre Small-Group Walking Tour