(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Kiev walking tour

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Kiev, Ukraine

Loading Options

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

We invite you to visit the Old (Upper) town tour, where Kyiv originates from. If this is your first time in the capital, then this excursion is for you! During the walk, you will learn about foundation of the city, about the princes and shrines of Kyiv; see the Golden Gate, St. Sophia and St. Michael’s Cathedrals, and Dytynets; as well as walk along St. Andrew’s Descent – another Montmartre in Kyiv. Additionally, you can visit the historical museum, one-street museum or Bulgakov Museum.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide
  • Hotel drop-off
See 1 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

We may pickup our gests in any suitable place

OR
Meeting point

Volodymyrska Street
Kyiv, Ukraine, 01034

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Andriivs'kyi descent
Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate is a symbol of Kiev, the oldest defence structure of Kievan Rus that survived until now. It is the main gate of ancient Kiev. It was built by the decree of Yaroslav the Wise in 1037. The height of the defensive fortifications of the city of Yaroslav with fences reached a total of 16 m, a width is 20 m, and at the bottom with slopes – up to 27 m.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Sophia Cathedral

The St. Sophia’s Cathedral is the greatest architectural structure, built by Yaroslav the Wise the Grand Prince in 1037. It preserved until now not only the richness of ancient architecture, but also the picturesque decoration of the 11th century, mainly mosaics and frescoes. Religious and state ideas of that time were embodied in the artistic image of Sophia of Kiev. The ensemble of mosaics is decorated with the main altar of the St. Sofia’s Temple.St. Sophia Cathedral is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery

St. Michael’s Golden-domed Cathedral is the oldest and greatest Orthodox shrine of Kiev, founded by the grandson of Yaroslav the Wise, Sviatopolk Iziaslavovych the Prince on the territory of the Dmitriivskyi Monastery according to the chronicle in 1108 and it is dedicated to Michael the Archangel the heavenly patron.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Park Landscape Alley

The Landscape Avenue was founded at the beginning of 1980s. The avenue lies along the line of defense constructions of the Х–ХІІІ centuries of historical Upper city. According to the project, the Landscape Avenue was supposed to be a part of the historical reserve “Ancient Kyiv”, including the archaeological, historical and urban museums. The nearby mountains (Castle, Starokyivska, Detynets and Vozdyhalnytsia) were also planned to be improved.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Andriivskyi Descent

In the period of Kievan Rus Andriivsky Descent was the shortest route to get from the Upper City to the Lower city. The street acquired its name in honor of St. Andrew the First-Called. Rising on a steep descent merchants lost the goods, which fell from the wagons, and since then the saying had appeared: “There is no use crying over spilt milk”.People also call the descent the capital’s street of red lanterns. The most significant development of the Andriivsky Descent was conducted at the turn of the XIX–XX century. The well-known personalities – scientists, artists, writers, sculptors, composers began to settle on the street. This descent is one of the favorite places for the guests of the capital and the Kievans.
Read more

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Andrew's Church

The St. Andrew’s Church built by the order of Elizabeth the Empress as part of the Kiev royal residence, consisting of the Mariinskyi Palace and the palace church in 1749–1754 in the Baroque style designed by F.-B. Rastrelli. The temple is built on a steep spur of the Ancient Kiev Plateau, which served as a pedestal for the construction of the church.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mikhail Bulgakov Museum

From 1906 to 1919 years the world-famous writer Mikhail Bulgakov lived and worked in the Building No. 13 located on the Andriivskyi Descent.Today it is the only museum in the world where Bulgakov’s relics are collected. The decision to create a literary-memorial museum of Mikhail Bulgakov was made in 1989. Only in 1993, the museum began to be visited. Today it’s not just a building, it’s a Legend-House.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

One Street Museum

Museum of One Street – the first private museum in Kyiv, whose collection is dedicated to the history of St. Andrew’s descent and its inhabitants. For the exposition were used items from the turn of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Getting here, plunging into a nostalgic atmosphere, as if travelling by the time machine. Here you can imagine what the boudoir looked like with a full set of ladies’ toilet items, a dining room with a table, interiors of workshops and shops.In the museum, retro music plays, which gives exploration to the realities of the past. The museum amounts more than 6 thousand exhibits – old photographs, engravings, ladies’ dresses, umbrellas and hats, men’s tuxedos and cylinders, gloves, handbags, playing cards, banknotes, phonographs and cutlery, American typewriter, National cash register – evidence of a bygone era.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 6 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kiev walking tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-172259P1

Reviews

5.00
1 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

Kyiv in One Day: Private Tailor-Made Sightseeing Tour

Kyiv in One Day: Private Tailor-Made Sightseeing Tour

1
 4 to 10 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$83.33

Tarakaniv Fort & Tunnel of Love Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv by Private Vehicle
Likely to Sell Out

Tarakaniv Fort & Tunnel of Love Round-Trip Transfer from Kyiv by Private Vehicle

New To The Site!
 11 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$146.71

Segway Kyiv City Tour

Segway Kyiv City Tour

2
 1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$63.09

Korolyov Astronautics Museum - Kyiv-Zhytomyr private guided trip
Likely to Sell Out

Korolyov Astronautics Museum - Kyiv-Zhytomyr private guided trip

New To The Site!
 6 to 8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$147.94

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Kiev Private 6-Hour Tour - Best Sights
Likely to Sell Out

Kiev Private 6-Hour Tour - Best Sights

 6 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$87.72

Ukrainian Cuisine Cooking Class: Borsch and Varenyky
Likely to Sell Out

Ukrainian Cuisine Cooking Class: Borsch and Varenyky

 3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$59.60

Full day group tour to Chernobyl and Prypiat

Full day group tour to Chernobyl and Prypiat

 10 to 12 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$110.68

Kyiv Urbex Adventure and History Tour

Kyiv Urbex Adventure and History Tour

 3 hours 15 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
US$58.33

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.