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Tour in Kiev - Independence Square

Off-the-beaten track Kiev City Tour




Trip Code AU-NO1
Region Northern
Cities Kyiv
Seasons Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Activities Sightseeing, City Tours
Duration 1 day
Price Starting From 38 Euro Per Traveler
Physical Rating


 
 

  • KEY THINGS THAT YOU WILL SEE

  • Sightseeing city’s famous attractions: UNESCO-listed St. Sophia Cathedral, Khreshchatyk st., Independence Square, St. Andrew’s Descent and other less-known places
  • Delicious home-made traditional lunch with a local family
  • Understanding local way of life by traveling in the metro (optional) and interacting with local people
  • Making your own souvenir with a local artisan

  • WHAT YOU WILL DO

During one day you will have a unique chance to explore the local way of life, get away from the typical tourist routes, visit a local home and become a bit Ukrainian.

Your day will start with an introduction to city’s most well-known spots, such as UNESCO-listed St. Sophia Cathedral, Khreshchatyk st, Independence Square, historical Podil district, and a stroll down the St. Andrew’s Descent. Your tour will also take you to less touristy places. The tour route can be ajdusted based on your interests.

After the city tour in Kiev join the daily life of locals, and travel by metro or taxi to your host family for delicious Ukrainian food: traditional meal of borshch, dumplings and other local delicacies.

After a glimpse of daily life, you’ll get the chance to have a master class in a traditional Ukrainian art of your choosing: Easter egg painting or doll making.

Experience a different side of Kiev with this truly local Kiev city tour!

  • HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

At Active Ukraine we travel responsibly and encourage others to do so as well! Check out how this particular trip is helping you make a difference and bring positive impact to Ukrainian community.

  • You contribute to the economical well-being of local communities by having home-made meals
  • You promote local production by visiting city’s artisans and participating in their master class
  • Your guides are local and give you in-depth knowledge about Ukraine
  • You interact with local people and get to know the real Ukraine

  • WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS TRIP

I love the lunch with local family, it's really special, and you can really see the real side of locals. And the food are good too. It was a very nice experience in Ukraine, thanks a lot!!

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  • STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO YOUR TRIP

Meet with your guide at St. Sophia Cathedral. Take a three hour tour of city’s main attractions and lesser known spots, favorite among locals.Typical tour includes St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael's Cathedral, St. Andrew's Church and Andrew's Descent, Podol district, Volodymyrska Hill, Khreshchatyk and Independence Square, Mariyinsky Park, Park of Glory, Memorial to the Victims of Famine, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Complex, Ivan Honchar Museum, Museum of Great Patriotic War.

Are you interested in culture, local cuisine, history, communist past or green areas in Kyiv? Our guide will adjust the tour to fit your interests.

Join a local family for a delicious home-made lunch: with borshch, dumplings and other Ukrainian delicacies

Make your own souvenir by participating in the master class with a local artisan: Easter egg painting or traditional doll making.

  • DETAILED TRIP INFORMATION

Please, note that price mentioned above is for a group of 8 people minimum. For a smaller groups, kindly check the PDF file of the trip.

Pick up and Drop off
 
Kyiv, St. Sophia Cathedral. Meeting point can be adjusted, depending on the group.
 
Route
 
Kyiv
 
Duration
 
7 hours
 
Transportation
 
The tour is mainly walking. Whenever the transportation is needed, you will travel by taxi. If you'd like to experience local life, you can take metro and marshrutka bus with our guide.
 
Inclusions
 
  • Transfer
  • Home-made lunch
  • English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour
  • 3 hours walking guided tour, home-made lunch with a local family, master class with a local artisan (Easter egg-painting or doll making)
 
Exclusions
  • Entrance tickets (approximately 10 euros)
Physical Rating Details

Easy and suitable for travelers with all levels of fitness, including children.
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