Architecture of Pechersk District Walking Tour

Discover the best architectural sights of Kiev on a joyful walking tour with an expert guide. You will see the most beautiful attractions of the Pechersk district – the cultural center of the city. Your visit of Kiev won’t be complete without seeing such beautiful buildings like Mariyinsky Palace, the Chocolate House and the House with Chimeras.

Duration: 3 hours
Private walking tour
Dates: every day upon request

During this tour, you will:

Walk through the lovely Mariyinsky Park and marvel at the beauty of Mariyinsky Palace
Hear the legends about the House of the Weeping Widow
Discover the splendid building of the National Bank of Ukraine
Admire the creation of a famous architect V.Horodetsky – the House with Chimeras
Find out a lot of interesting facts about famous people who lived in this aristocratic quarter

Architectural Masterpieces of Pechersk Walking Tour, price per group from 1 to 10 persons

In English, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian – € 50 per group
In German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese – € 60 per group

Included highlights:

professional guide service
private walking tour

Exclusions:

gratuities (optional)

Good to know:

pick up service from the hotel is possible for an additional fee

Meet your local guide at the entrance of the Arsenalna metro station and start a fascinating walking tour. You will discover the most beautiful architectural masterpieces of the city and hear intriguing facts about their creation.

Our first stop will be in a charming Mariyinsky Park, with cozy winding paths and shadow alleys. In the middle of the park, you will find a marvelous fountain. This park is very popular among the Kiev citizens. Just a few steps aside, there is a splendid creation of B. Rastrelli – Mariyinsky Palace. It is built in the Baroque style in light blue and white colors.

After that, you will explore a spectacular building of the National Bank of Ukraine with its beautifully decorated façade. Then, you will admire the Chocolate House, that nowadays host a beautiful art collection and at first belonged to a wealthy merchant.

The main attraction of the tour is, without a doubt, the House with Chimeras, built by V. Horodetsky. The monument to the architect is also situated not far from there, in the Passage. There are a lot of legends about the construction of this stunning building. It will impress you with an extraordinary exterior, decorated with mythological creatures, mysterious animals and plants. Your guide will show you some peculiar details and explain their meaning.

This tour is a real joy for all who visit Kiev and want to discover its most outstanding attractions.

Destination: Kyiv