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

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

Odessa is a city with a rich musical and cultural history. Let's discover why so many musicians came out from Odessa, what inspires poets and writers, why they returned here for a breath of this unique air. And you will feel why the main words of our anthem are "there is a city that I see in my dreams". You will be guided through the lives of the world-famous musicians who were born and studying in Odesa. You will hear how Odesa inspired them and what they brought to our culture. This tour is all about classical music exactly in Odesa, the local mix of culture and art. You could listen to some piano compositions by Liszt, Chopin or Rachmaninov. The tour route is in-between the Academy of Music, Music College, two Music Schools, Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet House, and modern places for listening to music.

Inclusions: Guide

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This tour is the perfect introduction for Odessa with historical and cultural information. How did the city of Odessa get started? Where did this special mentality its inhabitants have come from? There's a story about all the things around and I know all of them. This tour will help you understand why Odessa is so special, colorful and multicultural city. As your guide I'll show you what is worthy to see. I know all the best spots and great views :)

Inclusions: Photographer can come along to capture beautiful moments of our tour

Exclusions: Usually we take a pause to rest and have a coffee. It's optional. Drinks and food in cafe are not included in tour price

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.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Experience the atmosphere of the abandoned area and immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world on a 2-day private tour of Chernobyl. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the site of history's most disastrous nuclear power plant accident.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Secret capacity

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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

You are welcome to join one-full-day Chernobyl  and Pripyat tour, during which you will spend maximum time inside of the Zone and see all of the possible locations. Professional and friendly guides. Exclusive routes. An open-eye experience.

Inclusions: Dosimeter, Dinner, Professional guide, Bus transportation, Local taxes, Compulsory insurance

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

GREETINGS! My name is Natalia. I am a certified tour guide with 5 years’ work experience. I hold a TOUR GUIDE CERTIFICATE from Kiev University of Law, Economics, and Tourism. If you want to have a truly enriching experience in Kiev, feel free to book my one-of-a-kind TOUR OF CENTRAL KIEV. We'll start our tour in Kiev's main square - Maidan - which is packed with Kiev's iconic monuments like the MONUMENT TO THE FOUNDERS OF KIEV, PECHERSKI GATE, INDEPENDENCE COLUMN, to name a few. We'll then walk to ST. MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL famed for its architecture and golden domes. Close to it stands ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH which tops Kiev's most adorable street - ST. ANDREW’S DESCENT. A few blocks away is the STATUE of the chief of Ukrainian Cossacks’ Army BOHDAN KHMELNYTSKYI. The highlight of our tour is Ukraine's oldest standing church and a UNESCO world heritage site - ST. SOPHIA CATHEDRAL. Hope to see you soon in Kiev!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Bottled water

During exploration of the another side of Kiev with experienced guide you will go throw the tunnel system under streets, visit one of the forgotten cold war nuclear bunkers and climb on the rooftop of abandoned building to see panorama city view. This tour takes approximately 3 hours of your lifetime in active adventure.

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

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

Join a small-group Kyiv City Tour and spot all the top city’s attractions. Explore the central Kyiv streets travelling in comfortable van with a local guide. On this 3-hour sightseeing tour, you will discover such beautiful Kyiv sights as St. Andrew’s Church, the Golden Gates and St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral. You will enjoy the panorama of the Dnipro River and Kiev bridges. You will admire the ancient and modern architecture and learn interesting facts about the city. This is a perfect introduction to the city for the first-time travelers.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel drop-off