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Kyiv Sightseeing

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is a city rich in history, culture, and beauty. It is one of the oldest and most important cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the 5th century. Nestled on the banks of the Dnieper River, Kyiv offers a myriad of sights that beckon tourists from all corners of the globe. The city’s skyline, adorned with golden domed churches and modern structures, provides a visual testament to Kyiv’s rich history and progressive future.

Main Kyiv Attractions:

  • Golden Gate also is known as «Zoloti Vorota» in Ukrainian, is one of the amazing examples of fortification architecture in Eastern Europe. The Golden Gate of Kiev was built as a beautiful entryway that leads into the old city of Kiev by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in 1037. 
  • Kyiv Pechersk Lavra The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is an architectural ensemble of monastic buildings. With relics of saints buried in caves, Lavra is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage centers in the Orthodox world. 
  • St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery The sky-blue St. Michael’s Cathedral, with its dazzling domes, is one of the most beautiful and important Orthodox temples in Ukraine. Built in the 90s, it is a reconstruction of the destroyed by Soviets 12th century St. Michael’s Cathedral.
  • St.Sophia Cathedral St.Sophia Cathedral is a unique monument of architecture and monumental art of the early 11th century having the biggest preserved collection of mosaics and frescoes of that period.  Its building started during the reign of Prince Volodymyr the Great in 1011. The National Conservation Area “Saint-Sophia of Kyiv” is included in UNESCO Heritage list of world sites.
  • Podil – the Lower Town is one of the most ancient and original areas of Kyiv. The name “Podil” means something that is situated downwards. This area is located by the Dnipro River and used to be the trading and crafting center of medieval Kyiv. Here co-exist ensembles of different epochs and styles – Ukrainian Baroque, Russian classicism, eclecticism, and modernism.
  • St.Andrew’s Church A truly wonderful legacy of world architecture and a masterpiece of Ukrainian baroque art. It was built in the 18th century on the drawings of the Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
  • National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War and the iconic Motherland Monument Statue count 400 thousand exhibit items. There is also an exposition located in the open area. It presents visitors samples of military vehicles from World War II and military equipment of the postwar period.

Kyiv Private Tours

To make your Kyiv sightseeing more enjoyable and convenient, you can book one of the many Kyiv private tours available online or offline. Kyiv private tours by Best Kyiv Guide are tailored to your preferences and interests, and allow you to explore the city with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide. You can choose from various themes and durations of Kyiv private tours , such as historical tours, cultural tours, food tours. You can also customize your own itinerary and visit the places that you want to see.

A private tour guide in Kyiv will not only show you around the city, but also share with you stories, facts, tips, and insights that you won’t find in any guidebook. A private tour guide in Kyiv will also help you avoid crowds, queues, scams, and language barriers. You will have a more authentic and personal experience of Kyiv with a private tour guide who knows the city inside out. 

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