Sightseeing tour across Kiev + Kiev Pechersk Lavra (caves) |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
“The main purpose of religion is not to get man into heaven,
but to get heaven into man.”
— Thomas Hardy
This is one of our most popular tours — and for good reason. It combines the main landmarks of Kyiv with a visit to one of the most sacred places in the Orthodox world: Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and its ancient caves. You will walk in the footsteps of princes and monks, see where Kievan Rus was baptised, and descend into the underground labyrinths where the relics of saints have rested for nearly a thousand years.
This tour is for you if you want to know:
- where did the Slavic lands begin?
- where was the city of Prince Volodymyr and his son Yaroslav the Wise?
- why was Kyiv called “the mother of Slavic cities”?
- where was Kievan Rus baptised?
- what is the oldest temple in Kyiv?
- how to “cancel” 50% of your sins?
- where did the folk hero Ilya Muromets find his last resting place?
- who cured Prince Volodymyr Monomakh of a serious illness?
- where is the tomb of Stalin’s teacher?
Tour Highlights
St. Sophia Cathedral · St. Michael’s Cathedral · St. Andrew’s Church · Andriyivsky Descent · Monument to St. Volodymyr · Golden Gate · Opera House · Khreshchatyk Street · Independence Square · Parliament · Cabinet of Ministers · Kyiv Pechersk Lavra · Motherland Monument · Lavra Caves
✦ The list of objects and the route may vary depending on traffic conditions and operating hours.
Good to Know
✦ Duration: 4 hours by private car
✦ Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian — other languages available on request
✦ Pick-up: included from the city centre of Kyiv; pick-up from outskirts or suburbs available for an additional fee
✦ Dress code: headdress and a skirt for women; trousers for men (required to enter the caves and churches)
✦ Tour starts at a time convenient for you
✦ Available 7 days a week
✦ See photos from our tours in the photo gallery
Your tour will be led by a professional guide with deep knowledge of Kyiv’s history, architecture and Orthodox traditions. The Lavra caves are a profound and unforgettable experience — a journey not just through history, but through faith itself.
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 4 hours by private car.
Where does the tour start?
Your professional guide will meet you at your hotel or any convenient location in the city centre of Kyiv — pick-up is included in the tour price. Pick-up from the outskirts or suburbs is available for an additional fee.
What is the dress code for the tour?
To enter the caves and churches of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, women must wear a headdress and a skirt; men must wear trousers. Please come prepared or let us know in advance.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes a professional guide, a private car and city-centre pick-up. Entrance fees to the Lavra and caves are not included.
What languages is the tour available in?
The tour is conducted in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Tours in other languages — German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hebrew and more — are available on request.
Is the tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, this tour is suitable for all ages. The caves are particularly memorable for children — though note that the underground passages are narrow and candlelit, so young children should be prepared for the atmosphere.
How do I book the tour?
Submit a request on the website or contact us directly: +380 96 370 33 83 (WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram).
More Kyiv Tours
- Dark Tour of Bucha and Irpin — War History Tour
- One-Day Dark Tour: Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, Horenka & Moshchun
- VIP Sightseeing Tour of Kyiv by Land Cruiser Prado
Want to book this tour or ask a question? Book your tour or call us: +380 96 370 33 83 (WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram).
Type |
Duration |
1-3 pax |
4-5 pax |
6 and more |
car/bus |
4 hours |
6000 UAH |
7800 UAH |
req. |
 |
I
would
love
to
do
this
tour
with
another
few
English
speakers.
It
would
help
cut
down
on
the
cost.
Do
you
have
anyone
else
interested
for
this
week
Wednesday?
Reply
|
|
Hello,
Elizabeth
Van
Duyvendyk.
Reply
We organize individual tours. The cost of the Sightseeing tour across Kiev + Kiev Pechersk Lavra (caves) in English for 4 hours for 1 person is 3600 UAH ($ 140). Included guide and car. We can pick you up from the hotel. We have a free guide on Wednesday. Write the time, meeting point and your mobile phone if you want to book. Best, Alexandra tel. +38044 383 80 53 mob. +38094 928 50 53 Viber/WhatsApp info@kievtrip.com.ua www.kievtrip.com.ua |
