What to do and see in Kiev, Ukraine: The Best Tours

June 25, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Having survived the Mongol Empire, WWII, Chernobyl, and Soviet rule, Kiev is the proud capital of the Ukraine. Filled with theaters, museums, religious sites, modern buildings and ancient ruins, the city of Kiev is the center of Ukrainian culture. The Monastery of the Caves, founded in 1015, and Saint Sophia Cathedral, founded in 1037, are both World Heritage Sites. The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, topped by the massive Motherland Statue, provides gorgeous views of the city below.
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1. Full-Day Private Chernobyl and Pripyat Tour from Kiev

Green Tour Ukraine
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Visit one of the most intriguing and mysterious places on our planet – Chernobyl Exclusion zone. During private Chernobyl tour, you will see a site of Chernobyl nuclear power station and learn its tragic history, discover a top-secret soviet military object Duga-3, also known as “Russian Woodpecker”. You will also explore an abandoned city of Pripyat, which is not only a great example of the city founded in the soviet period but also is a great illustration of human civilization completely taken over by nature.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By spotterBIETRY

Very good tour with great views of the city. I highly recommend this tour to tourists. Thank’s a lot to the guide too, very friendly and makes great explanations, that permits to know perfectly the story of Kharkiv.

2. Kiev Gun Shooting Range Experience

Adventure Tours in Ukraine
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Try one of our Shooting Tours and enjoy an experience your fill of long-lasting memories! You will be able to try different types of weapon such as a legendary Soviet AK-47 (Kalashnikov) and modern rifles and pistols like AR-15, Steyr AUG, Colt Competition, Glock-17, Beretta etc.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By roma325

Professional managers and guides! Now I’m really confident that with them your vacation is bound to succeed!

3. One-Day Tour to Chernobyl from Kiev

Symona Petlyury St, 28, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Chernobyltime
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Chernobyl zone within a radius of 30 km is a closed object of high national importance. For you, we are ready to reveal the mysterious world of Exclusion Zone - exclusive to our official tour. Thousands of satisfied customers from around the world have felt the charm of this monument to disaster. THRILL Just imagine: you get to the place, where 30 years ago was a global catastrophe and you will walk on the ruins of the dead, abandoned city. Once there lived and worked in people, and now made its way through the asphalt, grass and a 46.45 sq. M. km (the size of a country like Slovakia) are in disrepair. IMMERSION INTO HISTORY Pripyat is a ghost city, which still has a lot of unspoilt places. You will see houses with dusty furniture, newspapers, personal belongings of residents and you will be immersed in the "canned" little world, in which the clock froze at around 26 April 1986.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Live entertainment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Good mood after the tour, Many interesting facts about the Chernobyl zone, And much more, just book and see

Exclusions: Optional lunch (220UAH per person)

Reviewed By Julia P

Amazing experience. I felt like I was back in the Soviet Union. Everything went smooth and without any complications. Our guide Lena was the best guide I've ever had, I would recommend trip with her. Amazing, 10/10

4. Kiev Best Sights Private Half-Day Tour

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd, 20, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Guide me UA
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We offer the best itinerary on foot, by car or van to cover the main attractions of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. This tour is well suited for those who are for the first time in Kiev. The Tour could be conducted by Car or Van depends on amount of people, but in a good weather we recommend to order a Walking Tour because all attractions are pretty close to each other in Kiev. The tour by car or van includes a visit to the Statue of the Motherland.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By Irina_kusov

This is a gorgeous place, especially now, in the spring. The nature is wonderful, the territory of the park is very well-groomed. After the president's escape, people stayed here to look after and take care of the place. The house inside is completely different, made with bad taste, in the royal style. Seems like the person had problems with his ego. The tour is good, the guide is very knowledgeable about the current situation in Ukraine. So come here in good weather and enjoy your walk! P.S. to get inside the retro car museum you need to take a golf cart, it’s extra experiences.

5. Private Countryside tour from Kyiv

Capital Tours and Transfers Kiev
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This tour would be a highlight of your trip around Ukraine. You will get better insight into the Ukrainian culture, not just the typical tourist overview.

Inclusions: Private guide by car, Pick up, drop off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Luk3Skywalk3r

While visiting Ukraine, I was recommended Svet and his tour by my hotel. I was looking for a tour on that particular day, and he made it happened. He was very flexible, friendly, energetic, knowledgeable and overall, I had a great time with him. I booked him on two different occasions and he was able to take me to all the various sites that I wanted to see, and others that he recommended. I found that his prices were very fair, especially for the private tours, that I got. If you want to see clubs, museums, historical sites, or anything else, just let him know, and he will make it happen! I defiantly, plan on using his services again, the next time, that I visit Ukraine! Thank for the great time, Svet! Artem

6. Riddles and Mysteries of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Arsenalna Station, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Free Kiev walking tours with Natalia
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We will try to solve the riddles of number one attraction of Ukraine - KYIV-PECHERSK LAVRA, the second oldest Christian stronghold of Ukraine. We will try to penetrate the history of LAVRA CATACOMBS, which hold the imperishable relics of 122 monks. You will be introduced to the stunning results of medical experiments on these human remains. You will also learn what miraculous events happened here throughout centuries. In addition, we will visit 3 churches - ASSUMPTION CATHEDRAL, GATE CHURCH OF THE TRINITY & REFECTORY CHURCH and learn how to decipher the symbolism of their wall images.I will teach you how to read Ukrainian Orthodox architecture and to interpret it through the prism of color science. We will stand on LAVRA'S BEST OBSERVATION DECK, which offers a mind-boggling view of the Monastery architectural ensemble. You will see that there is a reason for every detail you come across in the Monastery grounds and that these details often go unnoticed. Entry ticket UAH120 or EUR3.6.

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Reviewed By ilkeo2021

Natalia was amazing! She is so knowledgable about the history of Kiyv and makes you feel very welcome. She is in no rush and so excited about to tell you about all the interesting things.

7. Underground Tunnels Exploration Tour

Dnipro Station, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Urbex Tour
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Are you ready to meet absolutely Darkness? During 1,5 hours tour to underground tunnel system “Mykilska” with urbex guide you will: - Visit biggest underground waterfall in Kyiv - Know everything about UrbEx in post-soviet countries and Kiev underground world - See crystal clear underground streams, stalactites, stalagmites and other cave formations - feel what it is like to be in total darkness - walk route through dungeon moving from level to level Visiting Mykilska tunnel systems is good at any time of the year. Drain system “Mykilska, almost entirely built in 1916, is the oldest part of more than 50-kilometer-long Kiev draining system. It is the best tour to get acquainted with urban subterranean exploration. Torches and our seasoned guides will illuminate your path in the dark, and turn the trip into your personal memorable achievement. This guided tour will add a new dimension of the world you live, and make your urban life horizons wider… Or, more precisely, deeper.

Inclusions: You will be provided with: torches, gloves, rubber high boots (from Soviet military protective wear set)

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Reviewed By Sightseer543099

This experience was amazing! 100% recommended and if you like to explore, you're adventurous or if you are tired of a regular museum experience then this is definitely something for you. Our guide Max was awesome as well!

8. Shooting Gun Range in Kiev

Vulytsya Instytut·sʹka, 4, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Argotour
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Visit Shooting Range Club in Kyiv and start getting unforgettable experience in shooting with real guns such as: legendary AK-47 made in USSR (caliber 7.62X39) what is well known in all over the World and Colt Competition Pro CRP-20 Sniper Rifle made in USA (caliber 7.62X54) Shooting Club situated close the Kiev in 30 minutes drive in picturesque countryside.  Shooting provides on the Outdoor Firing Range Kyiv on the targets in distance 15 meters by pistols and by guns and rifles in distance 50 meters, 75 meters and 100meters.

Inclusions: 3 hours Shooting Range tour from Kiev (incl. transfers), English speaking instructor on the Range , Safety Training, equipment: an ear protection, tactical glasses and Instruction, Photo and video free and must do it!

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Extra service, Souvenirs and photos are available to purchase, Extra bullets and ammunitions, tactical gloves

Reviewed By hamrickpa

We loved our tour! We were there during extreme cold and lots of snow. Our driver was safe and we felt comfortable. We saw everything despite the weather and our guide, Myroslava, was very careful to check in and make sure it was a good experience despite the weather. I highly recommend this tour to get a good overview of Kyiv

9. Chernobyl Tour from Kiev

Aroma Kava, Mykhailivs'ka St, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 SoloEast Travel Chernobyl Day Trip
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This tour is a result of our 19-year history of designing, negotiating with the government to bring it to the level where the comfort for the visitors and accessibility to the major sites don’t conflict with the safety. As the biggest tour provider to Chernobyl Zone we guarantee the quality of the tour. We have a team of well trained guides. We are the first to make GPS Chernobyl Tour audio Guide in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Czech and Japanese. We use our modern minibuses Mercedes and VV which have been a clear step ahead of its class, especially in terms of safety. The trip to Chernobyl is over 330 km. We pay lots of attention to our drivers training. All our minibuses meet European standards for the passenger transportation (e.g. dual wheel rear axle). All vehicles have air and seat belts, wifi routers and USB charges for the passengers. The speed and location is controlled via our GPS monitoring system to make sure our guests have a safe and pleasant ride along the route.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Insurance, Permits for Chernobyl Zone

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected), Drinks

Reviewed By 833edins

We had a great experience with our larger than life tour guide Igor. We came for a tour of Chernobyl, and we left with a tour of life and love. Highly recommend Igor, his amazing sense of humour and the travel company.

10. 2-Day Extended Tour to the Chernobyl Zone and Prypiat Town from Kyiv

Ivana Ohiienka St, 6, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 CHERNOBYL TOUR
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For those, who want to explore the diversity and richness of the Chernobyl zone more than in a one-day visit. In this tour, in addition to more detailed acquaintance with the most famous objects (the Chernobyl NPP, Prypiat and Chernobyl towns) you get a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonderful nature of the Zone untrodden nooks, meet very peculiar people – selfsettlers-samosely – and discover their way of life, which is so close to nature. In addition, you will feel the magic of Chernobyl night and the beauty of waking up to birds' singing outside Chernobyl hotel.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Accommodation, food and compulsory insurance, Knowledgeable and friendly guides, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Dosimeter rent (10USD to be arranged locally if required), Hotel pickup ($13) and/or Airport transfer ($16-$36)to be arranged locally if required

Reviewed By Shane_Lucey

What an excellent tour and location. Ivan (My guide) was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the topic and personable. It was the perfect balance of history, experience and emotion to make a very memorable adventure. Safety was also never a concern of mine. Ivan made sure to keep the journey interactive while also ensuring we never ventured anywhere that might expose us, or to areas that are no longer structurally sound.

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