6 Private Tours in Zhytomyr Oblast That You Shouldn't Miss

There’s a unique museum in the Radomysl Castle – the Museum of Ukrainian Home Icons. They were painted in XVII-XX centuries. Its exhibition of Christian art objects, named "The Soul of Ukraine", is the biggest one in Ukraine. Today they are open for visitors of the Museum’s exhibition halls where has been collecting and saving from destruction over 5000 home icons for 15 years.

Inclusions: Private guided tour, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Transoprtation from Kiev and back by private car, or minivan, minibus

Exclusions: Entrance fees (about US$ 5 per person), Master-class at the Paper Mill, Food and drinks at the local restaurant on the territory of Radomysl Castle, Photo and camera are available, Souvenirs are available in Museum, Shipping by the local lake, Room booking at the local Hostel inside the Radomysl Castle, Please be informed You should pay all entrances fee for the guide what coming with you from Kiev

Honore de Balzac was married there, Joseph Conrad was born there, Levi-Itskhak, a prominent Hassidic zaddik preached and died there. In 1850, Honore de Balzac  married Ewelina Hańska in Berdychiv at St. Barbara Church. Visiting the village Verhovnia – countryside residence of Honore de Balzac  and Ewelina Hańska where the Museum to Balzac located.

Inclusions: Private guided tour, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by private car or minivan, minibus, Visiting the city Berdychiv where Honoré de Balzac lived and married, Visiting the villageVerkhovnian - coutryside residence of Honoré de Balzac nd Evelina Hanska

Exclusions: Entrance fees to Museum of Honore de Balzak in village Verhovnia, Food and drinks, Souvenirs and photos are available to purchase

Take a quick and comfortable private 2 hours trip from Kyiv and the guide will show you absolutely unique place. On this tour you will get to know the history of the missiles constructor Sergey Korolyov who designed the world’s first spaceship which took Yuri Gagarin, the first cosmonaut into space on 12 April 1961. You'll also visit the childhood home, a little house with 5 rooms in the center of Zhytomyr city. The museum was opened in 1970 with the help of his mother. The exposition includes many private things, around 11,000 items related to rocket and space exploration, including the SOYUZ 27 reentry module. Explore the engine of the missile, see little copies of the Soviet era space rockets, spacesuit, meal for cosmonauts, equipment, pinks, books about space. Benefit from a private guide company for a more personalized experience.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Pick up and drop off, Private transportation by car or minibus, Entry tickets, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Visit one-of-a-kind Sergiy Korolyov Astronautics Museum located in Zhytomyr on a comfortable private trip from Kyiv. Museum contains unique exhibits that will impress all the fans of astronautics and space travel. The distance from Kyiv to Zhytomyr is 140 km (87 mi) and it takes approximately 2-hour drive. Once you arrive to the destination, you’ll explore the main exhibition of the museum with an expert guide. You will learn about the beginnings of astronautics that have made space travels come true. Moreover, you can visit the memorial house of Sergiy Korolyov, a prominent figure in the soviet astronautics. Later, spend some time in Zhytomyr and visit a cozy Gagarin Park. On the way back to Kyiv there will be a stop at the Korostyshiv Mines – a picturesque granite quarry, filled with water. This tour is both informative and relaxing, which make it a great idea of a day-trip from Kyiv.

Inclusions: Private guide, Transportation by private vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Enjoy a private tour by minivan or minibus in a small group. Visit the highlights of the area as Berdichiv town, walk through the cobblestone streets of the medieval city Kamianerts-Podilskiy with its 14th-century charming architecture and an imperishable castle, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the canyon in the morning. No epithet can describe fully the splendor of this ancient city, which no other city can match, even in Europe. Visit the miraculous Khotyn fortress, Chernivtsi city, stay overnight in Yaremche (Carpathian mountains), reach the main city of Western Ukraine, and one of the country's most impressive cities. - Lviv exploring its gorgeous architecture and creative and funny restaurants and explore Tarakaniv fort and Tunnel of love on the way back to Kyiv. Your guide will show you other hidden gems of Western Ukraine and share with you information about our traditions and culture on the way.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guides, Castles and museums admission

Exclusions: lunch and dinner, Personal expenses, Gratuities

All the history buffs are invited to visit somber landmarks from the WWII period – remnants of Hitter’s headquarters Werwolf and Himmler’s bunker Hegewald with an expert private guide. This is an eye-opening experience, which uncovers many secrets of the World War II. Travelling in comfort by a private vehicle, visit two out of three Nazi headquarters on the territory of Ukraine. Even through the access to the Hegewald is limited and Werwolf is mostly destroyed, you will learn many facts about the crucial historical events of WWII. Not many people know that Nazi leaders – Hitler, Himmler and Goering spent a lot of time in their fortified headquarters on the territory of Ukraine during offensive operations of Wehrmacht. Most of the territory of Ukraine was occupied by Nazi troops by the end of 1941 and they started building secret premises for their Fuhrer and other bosses of Nazi party. This informative tour is a must-do for everyone interested in the history of World War II.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Guide service, Transportation by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)