Museum of World War II Private Tour
Visit one of the most popular tourist sites in Kyiv – National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. During a comprehensive tour with an expert guide, you will learn the striking facts about the struggle against the Nazis in World War II and see the documents and relics of those times.
About this activity
What to expect
Highlights
- Explore an extensive museum's exposition and uncover the pages of the history of War War II
- Spot a 62-meter tall Mother Motherland Monument, one of the highest non-religious statues of the world
- Walk through the alley of the hero-cities and see the “Eternal Flame of Glory”
- Visit an open-air exhibition of the military equipment, including rare aircrafts
- Take stunning pictures of one of the iconic Kyiv atractions - Mother Motherlad Statue
Description
We invite you on an informative 3-hour private tour of one of the most significant Kyiv attraction – Musem of History of Ukraine in the World War II. Situated in a picturesque part of the city, this museum occupies a territory of 11 ha and overlooks the Dnipro River. It was officially opened on May 9, 1981 and contains over 300 thousand exhibits of the World War II period.
The first thing you are going to see in the museum is an impressive monument of the Mother Motherland. Being 62 meters tall itself and standing on a 40-meter pedestal, it is one of the tallest statues of the world. To compare, a famous Statue of Liberty in New York is 46 meters tall on a 47-meter plinth.
The main exposition of the museum is situated in the pedestal of the Mother Motherland statue and contains unique collections of documents and materials that helps you to imagine the scale of the tragedy of the World War II. A comprehensive 1.5-hour tour around the somber halls of the museum will enlighten you about tragic facts of the war period, as well as about the heroic struggle against Nazism.
After that, walk through the alley of the hero-cities, discover the open-air exhibition of the military equipment and see the sculptures and monuments depicting the events during the World War II.
In your free time, you may rise on one of the observation decks in the Mother Motherland statue (36 m or 91 m high), using a special elevator. You’ll be impressed with the bird’s-eye views of Kyiv and will definitely enjoy this breathtaking experience. (Optional, for additional fee).
Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most iconic Kyiv attractions and get a lot of useful information from an expert guide.
Inclusions
- Private walking tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if the option is selected)
- Expert guide service
- Entrance tickets to Museum of World War II and open-air military exhibition
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (if the option is NOT selected)
- Etrance tickets to the observation decks (optional visit): 36-meter point – 100 UAH/person; 91-meter point – 300 UAH/person (minimum age 18)
Get ready for the tour
Good to know
- Admission to the observation decks of the Mother Motherland monument is optional and is subject to a favorable weather conditions.
- Minimum age for 36-m deck is 6 years old, minimum age for 91-m deck is 18 years old.
- Comfortable shoes recommended
Price
Tour without hotel pick-up and drop off
Museum of World War II Private Tour
- 1 pax – 70 Euro per person
- 2 pax – 40 Euro per person
- 3-6 pax – 30 Euro per person
- 7-9 pax – 25 Euro per person
Tour with hotel pick-up and drop off
Museum of World War II Private Tour
- 1 pax – 90 Euro per person
- 2 pax – 50 Euro per person
- 3-9 pax – 35 Euro per person