Ukraine · Religious & Spiritual

3-Hour Kiev Lavra Walking Tour with Upper and Lower Monastery

3 Hours Round trip from Kyiv Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Upper and Lower Lavra of Kiev
02 Discover why Kiev is mentioned as "Second Jerusalem"
03 Attend an incense-laden religious ceremony
04 Visit Kiev Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Discover the grand and impressive Kiev Pechersk Lavra, one of the city's main attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Upper and Lower Lavra, with their numerous churches, museums, and underground catacomb complex, and visit one of Ukraine's most holy places at the heart of Orthodox Christianity.

Discover the grand and impressive Kiev Pechersk Lavra, one of the city's main attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Dnieper Hills Tour

Get picked up from your hotel and drive to the preferred meeting point.
Meet your local tour guide and begin your tour to discover one of Ukraine's most holy places.
Visit the Upper and Lower Lavra, with their numerous churches, museums, and caves.
See the most important highlight - Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Monastery, the center of Christianity in Ukraine and home to one of the biggest and most incredible cathedrals in Kiev.
Head to the picturesque Dnieper hills, where monks founded the monastery in the 11th century.
Explore the monastery complex, a truly holy place for all Orthodox Christians in Ukraine.
You could attend an Orthodox service in one of the churches; such an incense-laden religious ceremony could leave no one unmoved.
Conclude your tour at the caves with ancient crypts and get dropped off right back at your accommodation.