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3-Hour Kyiv Lypky Historical Walking Tour with Government Quarter

3 Hours Round trip from Independence Square Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kyiv's government quarter with a local guide
  • 02 See Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the House with Chimaeras, and Mariinsky Palace
  • 03 Pass key state landmarks including the Presidential Administration and Verkhovna Rada
  • 04 Learn the history of the elegant villas of Lypky

Set out to Lypky, the de facto government quarter of Ukraine, home to the Parliament, Presidential Administration, and Government buildings in the capital city. On this walking tour, discover major landmarks such as Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the National Bank of Ukraine, Mariinsky Palace, the Verkhovna Rada building, and more while exploring one of Kyiv's most historically significant districts.

Explore the highlights of Kyiv with your guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kiev
Languages German, Russian, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lypky Government Quarter and Historic Villas Walk

  • Explore the highlights of Kyiv with your guide.

  • Go to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, the Alley of Heavenly Hundred Heroes, the House with Chimaeras, and the Presidential Administration of Ukraine.

  • Make your way to the Lutheran Church, the National Bank of Ukraine, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Government Building, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada building, and Mariinsky Palace.

  • Discover the villas of Lypky, including the Chocolate House, the House of Baron Iskul Hildenbrand, the House of Liebermann, and the House of the Weeping Widow.

Maidan Nezalezhnosti, House with Chimaeras, Mariinsky Palace, Verkhovna Rada building

Where this trip takes you

Maidan Nezalezhnosti, House with Chimaeras, Mariinsky Palace, Verkhovna Rada building

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Independence Square 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Walking tour of Kyiv

  • English-speaking Kyiv guide

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Transportation

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for:

    • Pregnant women

    • People with mobility impairments

  • Not allowed:

    • Pets

    • Oversize luggage

    • Luggage or large bags

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lypky, Kyiv, Ukraine
Tour start
Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Independence Square.

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