Kiev Pechersk Lavra

“The monk is a man who has left all things for the One,
and who finds the One in all things.”
— Thomas Merton

Since its foundation as a cave monastery in 1051, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has been a preeminent centre of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with St. Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a thousand years its golden domes have overlooked the slopes of the Dnipro — a beacon of faith, history and art that continues to draw pilgrims and travellers from across the world.

This tour is for you if you want to know:

• which is the oldest monastery in Rus?
• where is the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” of Kyiv?
• how many holy relics rest in the catacombs?
• where is Stalin’s teacher buried?
• who were the first monks of Kievan Rus?

Tour Highlights

Great Lavra Bell Tower · Dormition Cathedral · Refectory Church · Church of All Saints · Church of the Saviour at Berestove · Church of the Exaltation of the Cross · Church of the Trinity · Church of the Nativity of the Virgin · Church of the Conception of St. Anne · Church of the Life-Giving Spring · The Caves

✦ The list of objects and the route may vary depending on traffic conditions and operating hours.

Good to Know

✦ Duration: 2.5 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 Orthodox heritage and the thousand-year history of the Lavra. The caves, the relics, the golden domes — this is a journey through faith itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra tour last?
The tour lasts 2.5 hours by private car.

What is the dress code?
Women must wear a headdress and a skirt; men must wear trousers. This is required to enter the caves and all churches on the Lavra grounds.

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.

How do I book the 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).