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Private Guided Tour of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
3 h
Private
With guide
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Stop At: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
Meet your local expert guide and discover the world famous attraction – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on a comprehensive walking tour.
Once you enter Lavra, you’ll be amazed at the beauty and splendor of this monastery. The date of the foundation of Lavra is 1051, and it is one of the most sacred places in Ukraine. Wandering through the Lavra paved paths, you will see restored Dormition Cathedral and admire their architectural style.
Next, your guide will show you a marvelous bell tower that dominates the whole territory of the monastery.You may have a chance to climb it's stairs and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city. (optional, for additional fee)
The highlight of this tour is a visit of the famous Lavra Caves - a place where hermit monks ones lived. It is now open to visitors and many people from all over the world come here to worship the holly relics of Saints.
You will hear a lot of interesting information about the life and traditions of monks and about the role Lavra plays in the capital’s life.
There are also various museums on the territoty of Lavra, such as the Museum of book printing and the Museum of Micro miniatures. You can visit them in your free time after the tour.
A visit of UNESCO-listed Kiev Pechersk Lavra is an amaizing experience that you will always remember.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine, Chernogorskaya st. 17/14, Kiev 01103 Ukraine
Local tour operator
Stop At: Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum, Lavrskaya St., 9, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
Unique collection of museum displays tiny pieces of art that can be seen under the magnifying glass. It’s is a work of a prominent artisan Mykola Syadristy.
*Optional, museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Lavra Bell Tower, Lavrska St, 13/81, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery.
*Optional visit.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Saviour at Berestove, Lavrska vul. 21K4, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
An ancient church, located in the northern part of Lavra, is an important monument of architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
Meet your local expert guide and discover the world famous attraction – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on a comprehensive walking tour.
Once you enter Lavra, you’ll be amazed at the beauty and splendor of this monastery. The date of the foundation of Lavra is 1051, and it is one of the most sacred places in Ukraine. Wandering through the Lavra paved paths, you will see restored Dormition Cathedral and admire their architectural style.
Next, your guide will show you a marvelous bell tower that dominates the whole territory of the monastery.You may have a chance to climb it's stairs and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city. (optional, for additional fee)
The highlight of this tour is a visit of the famous Lavra Caves - a place where hermit monks ones lived. It is now open to visitors and many people from all over the world come here to worship the holly relics of Saints.
You will hear a lot of interesting information about the life and traditions of monks and about the role Lavra plays in the capital’s life.
There are also various museums on the territoty of Lavra, such as the Museum of book printing and the Museum of Micro miniatures. You can visit them in your free time after the tour.
A visit of UNESCO-listed Kiev Pechersk Lavra is an amaizing experience that you will always remember.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine, Chernogorskaya st. 17/14, Kiev 01103 Ukraine
Local tour operator
Stop At: Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum, Lavrskaya St., 9, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
Unique collection of museum displays tiny pieces of art that can be seen under the magnifying glass. It’s is a work of a prominent artisan Mykola Syadristy.
*Optional, museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Great Lavra Bell Tower, Lavrska St, 13/81, Kiev 02000 Ukraine
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery.
*Optional visit.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Saviour at Berestove, Lavrska vul. 21K4, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
An ancient church, located in the northern part of Lavra, is an important monument of architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra
Not included
- Entrance fees to the Lavra Bell Tower & Museum of Microminiatures (optional, Museum is closed on Tuesdays)
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Great Lavra Bell Tower
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A dress code is required to enter the tarritory of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Women should have a kerchief or a scarf to cover the head. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The Lavra Caves close at 4:30pm in summer time and at 3:30pm in winter.
- Walking tour will have uneven surfaces, please wear comfortable shoes
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The tour was okay. Our driver Sasha was excellent but he left us with another guide to tour the monastery and I cam away confused about what we had seen. It would have helped if at the beginning we had been shown a map of the area and had been told what buildings were inside and what they were for. I think we should also have been told at the beginning what the cost to enter various buildings were and what our options were going to be. I felt as if he guide was just trying to fill up an allotted amount of time,
An excellent tour of the Monastery. The guide did a great job explaining the history and the architecture and conveyed a sense of the importance of the site to Ukrainian people. She mixed in some great stories, which made the tour all the more interesting. Within the grounds there is a museum of microminiatures with superb sculptures and paintings visible only under microscopes, made by Mykola Syadristy.
Very interesting underground church with tombs not like seen any where
Great experience! Easy to book online, easy to communicate with Green Tour. Tour guide was prompt, very knowledgable, spoke very good English. Highly recommend Green Tour Ukraine!