Ukraine · Religious & Spiritual

2-Hour Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Tour with Monastery Caves

2 Hours Round trip from Lavrska St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the historic Monastery of the Caves
02 Visit the old cave where Saint Anthony first established the monastery
03 See the Great Lavra Bell Tower, 16 churches, and the central cathedral
04 Discover the Near and Far Caves with relics of about 120 saints

Spend 2 hours exploring Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a historic Orthodox Christian monastery known locally as the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves. Enjoy a deep cultural experience at this lavra, founded in 1051 by the Greek St Antony after Orthodoxy was adopted as Kyivan Rus' official religion. Visit the monastery and explore the Great Lavra Bell Tower, its caves, and the Museum of Micro Miniatures on this short tour.

Explore every nook and corner of this religious place, which Saint Anthony and other monks later expanded.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kiev

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and the Monastery Caves

Travel to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and see the old cave where the monk Saint Anthony first established this monastery.
Explore every nook and corner of this religious place, which Saint Anthony and other monks later expanded.
Visit all 16 churches, the central cathedral, seminary, tall bell tower, and the underground cave system, divided into two parts - the Far and the Near Caves - where there are relics of about 120 saints.

End of the tour.

The route