What to do and see in Ukraine, Ukraine: The Best Walking 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

Local food with local food lover. From the oldest in-street market to the regular canteen and typical restaurant for citizens with classical local food. Will "make a market" together, eat with the market loaders together at the same canteen, taste for a bit from few different typical local dishes of southern Ukraine. As an extra bonus for real overeaters will continue at cooking an extra dish at home. +2 hours.

Inclusions: 5 dishes tasting, local wine at in-street market

Exclusions: Extra food cooking and eating at home of the guide (optional), Any alcohol at the restaurant

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

Lviv Underground Tour is a 2-hour walk with a local through the dungeons of Lviv. On our Lviv Underground Tour, you will see the most intriguing places in Lviv. Guests can see interesting catacombs under the churches, the Pharmacy Museum and the Opera House. Pharmacy Museum is the oldest operating pharmacy in our city (1735). One can find unique pharmaceutical equipment, original murals and alchemist's room here. You will know how they tortured people and why they could burn you alive.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels, All Fees and Taxes, Service of a private guide

Exclusions: Drop off

The quiet and atmosphere environment. Out of the tourist's popular crowded city centre. Bordered by lost factories area. But nature so special here and several bricks from the past which still in use. You will face with very local nature formation as the estuary. There are many in this region, partly abandoned sanatorium at the coast and some little life around it. Not many histories, just life talks about everything and chill. Tour starts at the sunrise for the moment only. Please check out google to get the actual time of the sunrise. We will meet at 30 min in advance at the meeting point to avoid missing the first sun rays.

Inclusions: Guided tour

Exclusions: Canteen of sanatorium about 80 UAH per person, not included

Local enthusiasts will do all the best possible to introduce Odesa in so short time as 2 hours. The route may include some top popular and some totally unknown places to visit. The tour flexible and based on the interests of our visitors and tour guide view. So, bring your positive emotions to exchange) Why is it so cheap? - We are not professionals but inspired. - We want it to be suitable for most people. - Donation-based. Your tips and reviews inspire us to move on. Let's go!

Inclusions: Local guides, Funny stories, Good time

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Chernobyl one-day scheduled tour from Kyiv Overview Take a break from the polished streets of Kyiv and travel back in time on a full-day group tour of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Visit the location of the worst nuclear disaster in the world, see everything with your own eyes and learn the story in detail from your professional guide. You will be travelling on a comfortable minivan with air conditioning; a reasonable amount of walking is included to better your experience and provide you with a lot of unique photo opportunities. Your lunch is conveniently scheduled for the early afternoon; it will be at the very canteen where Chernobyl power plant employees have their meals every day. Your safety is guaranteed by staying on a specially prepared route, which provides you with a nice possibility to explore the Zone in the safest possible way.

Inclusions: A full-day visit to The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Preparing all the permits required to visit the Zone, Permissive documentation required to visit the city of Pripyat, Permissive documentation required to visit (OTH) the radar station “Duga”, Permission for photo and video shooting, Comfortable transportation , Insurance, Jar of Chernobyl air as a gift

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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