3-Hour Kyiv Walking Tour with Volodymyr Cathedral and Golden Gate

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the stunning Volodymyr Cathedral and the historic Golden Gate
• 02 Explore the iconic St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and Sophia's Square
• 03 Walk along the artistic Landscape Alley and down Andriyivskyy Descent to Andrew's Church
• 04 See Old Kyiv Mountain, the site of the first palaces and the first stone church

Explore Kyiv and its famous landmarks, scenically spread along the banks of the Dnipro River. Once the center of the medieval Kievan Rus, the city is regarded as the "cradle" of modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Visit highlights such as Volodymyr Cathedral, the Golden Gate, St. Sophia Cathedral, and more, while enjoying sightseeing at some of the city's most remarkable places on this 3-hour tour.

Enjoy sightseeing at Old Kyiv Mountain, the site of the first palaces and the first stone church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Kiev

Languages German, Russian, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kyiv Landmarks Walking Tour

• Visit Volodymyr Cathedral.

• Proceed to the red building of the University of Saint Volodymyr.

• Continue to the Golden Gate.

• Reach St. Sophia Cathedral and Sophia's Square.

• Pass through Landscape Alley.

• Next, go to Andrew's Church and Andriyivskyy Descent (literally: Andrew's Descent).

• Enjoy sightseeing at Old Kyiv Mountain, the site of the first palaces and the first stone church.

• Your Kyiv tour guide will take you to St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, with the renewed Michael's Cathedral and Michael Square.

• End your tour with a visit to Maidan Nezalezhnosti (literally: "Independence Square").

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Walking tour of Kyiv

• German-, Ukrainian-, or Russian-speaking Kyiv tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Transportation

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Entrance fees

• Guided tour inside St. Sophia Cathedral

Know before you go

Not suitable for:

• Pregnant women

• Wheelchair users

• People with mobility impairments

Not allowed:

• Pets

• Oversize luggage

• Luggage or large bags

• While visiting an Orthodox church, it is necessary to follow several rules: men should remove their headgear, and women, by contrast, should cover their heads before entering.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kiev, Ukraine

Tour start

Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd, 20, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.