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“To forget the victims is to kill them a second time.”
— Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Babi Yar tour — a private 3-hour car tour to one of the most tragic sites of the Second World War in Kyiv. The most documented Nazi massacre here took place on September 29–30, 1941, when 33,771 Jewish men, women, and children were shot in just two days. In total, between 100,000 and 150,000 people were killed at Babi Yar (also known as Babyn Yar, the correct Ukrainian transliteration) — Jews, Roma, Ukrainian patriots, and prisoners of war. A professional guide will accompany you throughout the tour, bringing the history to life with personal stories, documents, and the names of those who perished here.
This tour is for you if you want to know:
- what was the official pretext used by the Nazis to carry out the massacres at Babi Yar?
- how did this ravine get its name, and what does it mean?
- how many people were killed here, and over what period of time?
- which famous writers, artists, and public figures perished at Babyn Yar?
- how did the world come to learn about what happened here, and why was it kept silent for decades?
Tour Highlights
Babi Yar (Babyn Yar) Memorial Complex · Monument to Jewish Massacre Victims · Memorial Menorah · Monument to the Children of Babyn Yar · Monument to Ukrainian Patriots · Mass grave sites · Memorial landscape park
✦ Tour stops may vary depending on current access and memorial site conditions.
Good to Know
✦ Duration: 3 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 — smart casual; respectful attire is appreciated at memorial sites
✦ 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 wartime history. We approach this subject with the gravity and respect it deserves — providing historical context, eyewitness accounts, and a profound understanding of what happened here and why this place must never be forgotten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Babi Yar tour last?
The tour lasts 3 hours by private car. The duration can be extended upon request to include other WWII or dark history sites in Kyiv.
Where does the tour start?
Your professional guide and private car will pick you up at your hotel or any convenient location in the city centre of Kyiv — this is included in the tour price. Pick-up from the outskirts or suburbs of Kyiv is available for an additional fee.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes a private car, a professional guide, and city-centre pick-up. Entrance fees to any paid memorial facilities 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. Please let us know your preferred language when booking.
Is the tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for the whole family. Your professional guide will present the history in a thoughtful and sensitive way for all visitors.
How do I book the Babyn Yar tour?
Submit a request on the website or contact us directly: +380 96 370 33 83 (WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram).
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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 |
3 hours |
4500 UAH |
6000 UAH |
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