Mystical Kiev tour

“All peoples have a secret sympathy for their evil spirits.”
— Samuel Butler

Have you ever been on Old Kyiv Hill on a Sunday morning? At that hour, a kind of madness reigns in the air — the chime of church bells interrupted by pagan chants. How could such different faiths coexist in the “Orthodox Jerusalem”? We have the answer. On this tour your professional guide will take you through the mystical side of Kyiv — its haunted houses, pagan hills, dark legends and the spirits that never quite left.

This tour is for you if you want to know:

• how many Bald Hills are there in Kyiv?
• where does the pagan god Perun still stand?
• where is the Devil’s Hill in the city?
• where is Kyiv’s most famous “haunted house”?
• why was the monument to Volodymyr the Baptist never consecrated?
• why does the coat of arms of Kyiv bear the image of Archangel Michael?
• where is Kyiv’s Golgotha?
• how is the Central Post Office connected to a poltergeist?

Tour Highlights

Independence Square — the site of Kyiv’s first poltergeist · Volodymyr Hill (Kyiv’s Golgotha) · Funicular (“Devil’s Beremyshche”) · Castle of Richard the Lionheart · Lysa Hora near Andriyivsky Descent · Andriyivsky Descent · Monument to Mikhail Bulgakov

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

Good to Know

✦ Duration: 3 hours by private car  |  2 hours on foot

✦ 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: casual

✦ 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 mythology, folklore and hidden history. From pagan rituals to Soviet-era ghost stories — the mystical side of Kyiv is stranger than any fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Mystical Kyiv tour last?
The tour lasts 3 hours by private car or 2 hours on foot. Please let us know your preferred format when booking.

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 included in the tour price?
The price includes a professional guide and city-centre pick-up. For the car tour, the private car is also included. Entrance fees to any paid sites 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, the tour is suitable for the whole family. The legends and mystical stories make it especially engaging for teenagers and older children.

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).