Secrets of Kiev courtyards

“Walking through the courtyards — it is the city seen from within.”
— Viktor Nekrasov

Everyone knows the tourist landmarks — Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, St. Sophia Cathedral, Independence Square. But today we invite you to step off the main streets and stroll through the hidden courtyards of Kyiv. Here you will find three old ravens in a huge cage, four giraffes and eleven pandas — without a cage, a cat-centipede, and a Ukrainian Madonna made of mosaic. None of these are in a zoo. A professional guide will show you the city that most visitors never see.

This tour is for you if you want to know:

• where is the courtyard with the ravens?
• which Kyiv park is compared to Gaudí’s Park Güell in Spain?
• where does the cat-centipede live in Kyiv?
• where is the “Kyiv Madonna”?
• do pandas really live in our city?
• on which balconies do flowers bloom all year round?

Tour Highlights

St. Andrew’s Church · Andriyivsky Descent · Khreshchatyk Street · Independence Square · Courtyard with ravens · Courtyard with pandas · Landscape Alley · Golden Gate · Opera House · Volodymyrska Street · Courtyard with the Kyiv Madonna mosaic

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

Good to Know

✦ Duration: 3–4 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: 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 a deep love for Kyiv’s hidden corners and urban folklore. This is the Kyiv that locals know — and now you can too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 3–4 hours by private car. The exact duration can be agreed 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, a private car and city-centre pick-up. 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, this is one of the most family-friendly tours we offer. Children love discovering the pandas, ravens, cat-centipede and Landscape Alley sculptures.

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).