5-Day Small-Group Tour of Kiev Highlights

5-Day Small-Group Tour of Kiev Highlights

Get the maximum positive impressions from your visit to Kiev by joining a comprehensive 5-day tour of Kiev highlights. Including accommodation in a comfortable hotel with breakfast and round-trip airport transfers, this fascinating tour is perfect for the first-time visitor. Discover the best Kiev attractions and get some useful information from an expert local guide. Explore the city on a Panoramic City Tour, visit the UNESCO-listed Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and explore Mezhyhirya Residence. Combining excursions and leisure, you will enjoy your staying in Kiev.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Boryspil Airport to hotel in Kyiv

Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine, Chernogorskaya st. 17/14, Kiev 01103 Ukraine
Local Tour Operator

Pass By: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport, Boryspil', Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, 08307
Airport

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* - 5* hotel

Day 2: Kyiv City Tour

Pass By: Hetman Bohdan Khmelnitsky Monument, Sophiyska Square, Kiev Ukraine
Take a look at the monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, located in the middle of Sofiivska Square and discover interesting historical facts from your guide.

Pass By: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Volodymyrska vul. 24, Kiev 01001 Ukraine
Admire the beauty of UNESCO-listed St. Shopia Cathedral, built in the 11th century during the rule of Yaroslav the Wise. It is one of the main attractions of the city.

Stop At: Sofiyskaya Square, Kiev Ukraine
Walk through the square in front of St.Sophia Cathedral and learn the most interesting facts
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Andriyivski Uzviz, 23 Andriivski Descent, Kiev Ukraine
Stroll down the favorite street of the citizens of Kyiv and explore its open-air market. You can buy traditional souvenirs here, as well as vintage and hand made things.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: After Two Hares Characters Monument, Desyatinnaya St., 14, Kiev Ukraine
Learn the history of the movie characters from your guide and take a lovely picture of them.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: St. Andrew's Church, Andreyevskiy Spusk, 23, Kiev Ukraine
Admire a masterpiece of Baroque architecture of 18th century, located on the top of Andriivsky descent.

Pass By: National Opera House of Ukraine, Volodymyrska 50, Kiev Ukraine
Discover an elegant building of Kiev State Opera and Ballet theater, built in 1901. Find out interesting facts about its history from you guide.

Stop At: St. Michael's Cathedrale, Trokhsvyatytelska vul. 6, Kiev 01001 Ukraine
Marvel at the beauty of the restored St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Princess Olha Monument, Mikhailovska Square, Kiev Ukraine
Learn the history of the rule of Princess Olha from your guide. Her monument is located at Myhailivska Square, together with statues of Cyril and Methodius and Apostle Andrew.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Maidan Nezalezhnosti, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
The central square of Kyiv is a must-visit visit place for all the guests of the city. It plays an important role in the life of the city and your guide will explain you the recent historical events.

Pass By: Khreshchatyk St., Kiev Ukraine
Stroll down the central street of Kyiv, which is one of the shortest central streets in Europe. Discover various boutiques and restaurants, located on the both sides of the street.

Stop At: St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, 20 Shevchenko Boulevard, Kiev Ukraine
Visit a splendid cathedral and admire the paintings of V. Vasnetsov. There are also relics of St. Barbara kept there.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shevchenko Park, Tarasa Shevchenko Boulevard Between Tereshchenkivska and Volodymyrska Streets, Kiev Ukraine
A beautiful park in the very center of the city overlooks the main building of the University. It’s a great place for a relaxing walk.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Taras Shevchenko Monument, Volodymyrska Street Shevchenko Park, Kiev Ukraine
Discover the monument to a prominent Ukrainian poet and artist, located in Shevchenko Park.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Volodymyrska vul. 60, Kiev 01601 Ukraine
A famous red building of the University is one of the highlights of the city center. It is an architectural monument of 19h century. Discover the main versions of the origin of the intense red color of the building.

Stop At: Golden Gate, Vladimirskaya st., 40a, Kiev Ukraine
Located in a cozy park, this monument is one of the symbols of the city. It used to be the main entrance to the city in the time of Kyivan Rus. Nowadays, the ruins of the ancient gates are kept beneath the exact replica of this landmark.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue, Zolotovoritsky Park near the Golden Gate, corner of Volodymyrska and Prorizna Streets, Kiev Ukraine
Discover a statue of Yaroslav the Wise holding the layout of the Golden Gates just in front of this monument.
Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Sirotkin House, Volodymyrska vul. 39/24, Kiev 01001 Ukraine
An elegant building of the Sirotkin House on Volodymyrska street is steeped in legends and myths. You’ll appreciate its elaborated exterior.

Pass By: Monument to Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Taraasa Shevchenko blvd, 14, Kiev Ukraine
Pass by the monument to a prominent political and public figure Myhailo Hrushevsky, the first president of Ukraine.

Pass By: Dnieper River, Kiev Ukraine
You can’t imagine Kyiv without Dnipro River, which divides the city in two parts. A beautiful panorama of the Dnipro river and its bridges is one of the highlights of Kyiv.

Pass By: Valeriy Lobanovskiy (Dynamo) Stadium, 3 Hrushevskogo Street, Kiev Ukraine
A home stadium of the local team Dynamo Kyiv. You can see a monument to a prominent coach Valery Lobanovskyi in front of the entrance.

Pass By: National Museum “The Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims, Lavrska vul. 3, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
Holodomor victims Memorial

Pass By: The Cabinet of Ministers - Budynok Uryadu (The Government), Hrushevskoho Mykhajla vul. 12/2, Kiev 01008 Ukraine
The place where the Prime Minister of Ukraine works

Pass By: Kyiv Mohyla Academy, Skovorody Hryhoriya vul. 2, Kiev 04070 Ukraine
One of the oldest Academy in Eastern Europe

Stop At: Kontraktova Square, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
The central square of Podil.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* - 5* hotel

Day 3: Tour to Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra

Stop At: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
A must-see attractions of Kyiv – UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox Monastery, founded in 11th century.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum, Lavrskaya St., 9, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
Unique collection of museum displays tiny pieces of art that can be seen under the magnifying glass. It’s is a work of a prominent artisan Mykola Syadristy.
*Optional, museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Great Lavra Bell Tower, Lavrska St, 13/81, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery.
*Optional visit.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Church of the Saviour at Berestove, Lavrska vul. 21K4, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
An ancient church, located in the northern part of Lavra, is an important monument of architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* - 5* hotel

Day 4: Tour to Open-Air Ukrainian Architecture Museum

Stop At: Pirogovo Open-Air Museum, Krasnozemnaya St. Pirohiv, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
Meet your guide at the reception of your hotel and after 20 minutes of comfortable drive you will forget about the hassle of the city arrive to the unique Open-Air Museum Pirogovo. The territory of the museum is quite big and contains more than 3000 authentic items of folk architecture and household. Your guide will show you the most interesting and picturesque parts of it.

You will explore charming white houses under the thatched roof with beautiful patterns on the walls. It is possible to examine the interior of the houses and discover a lot of traditional domestic items. You will try to guess what did they serve for and your guide will explain you all the details.

There is a marvelous three domed wooden church on the territory of the museum with the iconostasis of the XVIII century. Just a few steps from the church there is a priest house and an old school. You will find a souvenir shop in one of the houses, where you can buy handmade products of the local artisans, including pottery, embroidered shirts etc.

One of the main attractions in Pirogovo is the collection of windmills, situated on the top of a picturesque hill. Once you reach this place, you will admire the astonishing panorama of the whole territory of the museum. It’s a great place to take pictures.

Moreover, there are several restaurants here where you can try some national dishes in your free time (optional). The tour will end with a drop-off to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* - 5* hotel

Day 5: Transfer to Boryspil Airport

Pass By: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport, Boryspil', Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, 08307
Airport

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.