Ukraine · City Tours

3-Hour Kyiv Highlights Tour with UNESCO Sites and Historic Landmarks

3 Hours Round trip from Khreschatyk St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Taras Shevchenko
02 See the 11th-century Golden Gate, once the main entrance to Kyivan Rus'
03 Explore St. Sophia Cathedral, Ukraine's first UNESCO World Heritage Site
04 Admire St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, a functioning monastery in Kyiv
05 Stroll along historic Andriyivsky Uzviz and visit the Baroque St. Andrew's Church
06 Discover Independence Square, the central square of Kyiv

Filled with theatres, museums, religious sites, modern buildings, and ancient ruins, the city of Kyiv is the centre of Ukrainian culture. Embark on a short visit to this capital city to explore its most famous landmarks, including Independence Square, St. Sophia Cathedral, Andriyivsky Uzviz, and many more. This tour offers a concise introduction to Kyiv's historic streets, architectural monuments, and spiritual heritage.

The cathedral is one of the city's best-known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kiev

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kyiv's Historic Landmarks and Cultural Icons

Visit the following places with your Ukrainian tour guide:

Khreshchatyk - the main street of Kyiv.
National Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Taras Shevchenko - regarded as one of the oldest musical theatres in all Ukraine.
Golden Gate - the main gate in the 11th-century fortifications of Kyiv, the capital of Kyivan Rus'.
St. Sophia Cathedral - an outstanding architectural monument of Kyivan Rus. The cathedral is one of the city's best-known landmarks and the first heritage site in Ukraine to be inscribed on the World Heritage List.
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery - a functioning monastery in Kyiv.
Andriyivsky Uzviz - a historic descent connecting Kyiv's Upper Town neighbourhood and the historically commercial Podil neighbourhood.
Andriyivska Church - St. Andrew's Church is a major Baroque church located in Kyiv.
Podil - a historic neighbourhood in Kyiv. Podil is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Kyiv and the birthplace of the city's trade, commerce, and industry.
Independence Square - also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti, it is the central square of Kyiv.