Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Walking Tour

Discover one of the most beautiful sights of Ukraine – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Enjoy a private guided tour and learn about the history of this holy place and the role that Lavra plays in people’s life. Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is a principal Orthodox church of Ukraine, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a beautiful and spiritual place.

Duration: 3 hours
Private walking tour

Dates: every day upon request

Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian

During this tour, you will:

Marvel at the magnificent Dormition Cathedral
Admire the panorama of Kiev from the observation deck or from the Lavra Bell tower
Explore the Caves, see and worship the relics of saints
Discover many museums and exhibitions
Drink water from the holy springs

Private Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Tour, price in Euro per person

Walking tour – meeting in front of the main entrance to Lavra

1 person – 60 Euro per person
2 persons – 35 Euro per person
3 – 9 persons – 25 Euro per person

Tour with hotel pick-up & drop off by car/minibus – meeting at the lobby of your hotel or apartment

1 person – 80 Euro per person
2 persons – 45 Euro per person
3 – 9 persons – 35 Euro per person

Included highlights:

professional guide service
admission tickets to Kiev Pechersk Lavra
private walking tour
hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is selected)

Exclusions:

gratuities (optional)
hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is NOT selected)
admission tickets for optional visit:
Lavra Bell Tower – 60 UAH (2 Euro) per person
Museum of miniatures – 60 UAH (2 Euro) per person (closed on Tuesdays)

Good to know:

no shorts or short skirts are allowed
women should have a kerchief or a scarf to cover the head

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is without a doubt one of the most visited tourist attraction in Kiev. Founded in 1051, this holy place has always played a key role in the development of the country. The architectural ensemble of Lavra is impressive, especially if you look at it from the left bank of the Dnieper River.

Your expert guide show you the stunning building of the Dormition Cathedral and tell you the story about how it was destroyed during the World War II and then rebuilt. You will see a famous Lavra Bell tower that rises over the whole territory of the monastery. Nowadays it is opened for visitors, so if you want you can climb to the top and admire the bird’s eyes view of Kiev.

The relief of the monastery is very uneven, so you will have to go up and down to explore all the hidden treasures of this place. You will meet the monks and hear about their way of life in the monastery.

Moreover, you will be able to explore famous Lavra Caves and wander through the underground labyrinths with a candle. There are relics of the saints in the Caves that have healing properties and many people come from all over the world to worship them and to ask for health and happiness.

If you are curious and want to see more, we highly recommend you to visit some interesting museums, situated on the Lavra territory. For example, in the Microminiatures Museum, you will examine the works of a famous artisan M. Syadrisky – a rose in a human hair, a flea with golden horseshoe, the smallest book etc.

After taking a private Kiev-Pechersk Lavra tour, you will have great memories and unforgettable impressions.

Destination: Kyiv