Top Kiev Historical Tours

Explore the abandoned city of Pripyat on this 1-day Chernobyl tour from Kiev. Pass Dytyatky Checkpoint and head into Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone with a guide. Following an introductory briefing, head past Leliv Checkpoint and into Chernobyl town. Take in landmarks including the power plant, Kopachi Village and its abandoned kindergarten and Reactor #4. Head down Lenin Street to Pripyat’s now silent square and see collapsed schools, run-down hospitals, and derelict cinemas. After lunch, visit the secret Duga military radar station. Then, pass through compulsory radiation control before returning to Kiev.

Explore the Chernobyl exclusion zone and gain insight into Soviet-era history on this 1-day tour to Chernobyl and Pripyat from Kiev. Head into the infamous Chernobyl exclusion zone with a guide. During your tour, take in landmarks and key sites such as the abandoned hospital, river port, and town hall, the defunct nuclear cooling towers and more. Gain insight into life before the nuclear catastrophe took place from your guide while you explore.

Explore one of the most famous exclusion zones on Earth on this 2-day Chernobyl tour from Kiev. Listen as a guide sheds light on the Chernobyl disaster en route to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Explore the abandoned city of Pripyat and discover eerie relics of a bygone era. See collapsed schools, run-down hospitals, and derelict cinemas, and marvel at the ways in which nature is reclaiming the land. Meet locals who have survived the nuclear explosion, and get the facts on the V.I. Lenin Nuclear Power Station.

Take a break from above ground sightseeing and explore the secret underworld of Kiev on a 3-hour tour. All necessary equipment is provided for you, including Soviet military boots. The tour begins with a walk along a drain tunnel system or underground river, depending on the season. Your subterranean adventure continues with a visit to a Cold War bunker, complete with hermetic blast door and civil equipment.

Visit one of the best-known nuclear exclusion zones in the world on this private 1-day Chernobyl tour from Kiev. With your private guide to lead the way, head past the checkpoints and into the Chernobyl exclusion zone. During your tour, take in the abandoned cinemas, hospitals and schools of Chernobyl and Pripyat, and gain insight into life here before the devastating explosion of 1986. This tour operates with just a private guide, allowing you the freedom to take in the sites at your own pace.

See all of Kiev's highlights in a single private sightseeing tour. This excursion is a great option for first-time visitors or those travelers with a tight schedule, enabling you to see the landmarks and attractions on three different routes: the Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery, St. Andrew's Decent, and a comprehensive city tour of Kiev. Along the way, listen to commentary from a guide, letting you in on hidden facts and less-known stories about the Ukrainian capital.

Visit the eerie sights of Chernobyl and Pripyat on a private 10- to 12-hour tour from Kiev. End-to-end transportation (with complimentary WiFi) saves you the discomfort of riding in an overcrowded tour bus. After you pass the radiation check point, follow your guide to the two towns forever frozen in 1986. Enjoy immersive and engaging commentary to ensure you get the most out of your private excursion.

Take a trip to ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's countryside mansion and find out exactly what corruption will buy.  A museum since Yanukovych's untimely departure in 2014, the extravagant interior is overflowing with famous works of art and opulent chandeliers.  Enjoy extra time to explore the elaborate gardens and take a look at Yanukovych’s ostrich farm, yacht pier, and impressive zoo.

The Tunnel of Love is located a whopping 217 miles (349 kilometers) outside of Kiev, so it's best to get there in the comfort of a private car. You'll  avoid the confusion of local buses and get there quickly, resulting in maximum time to explore. Choose to visit the destination with a private guide or walk the tunnel on your own. Upgrade to a combined trip that includes visits to the Tarakaniv Fort or Lutsk.

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Delve into European Cold War history and see how it feels to put your finger on the red button on this 1-day nuclear missile base tour from Kiev. On arrival at the now-retired missile base, follow a guide through the underground corridors and bunkers to gain insight into life under Soviet rule during the Cold War. Take in exhibits and displays dating back to the Soviet era, see where the officers rested when off-duty and visit the Unified Launch Control Center, where the button to launch nuclear war is located.

Experience all that the Ukrainian capital has to offer on a private 7-hour tour. Exclusive round-trip transportation allows you to skip the headache of public transit and complete the comprehensive itinerary with ease. Highlights include the Lavra Monastery, St. Sophia, and the world's deepest metro station. Along the way, your personal guide provides engaging and interactive commentary that you won’t find in a typical guidebook.

Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed treasures in Kiev on this private guided tour of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Enter the iconic Kiev Pechersk Lavra complex—widely considered among the most sacred places in Ukraine—with a private guide and marvel at its breathtaking beauty. Follow paved paths to the restored Dormition Cathedral, see the Great Lavra Bell Tower and perhaps climb it for panoramic Kiev views. Then, visit the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra caverns—a system of underground caves once home to hermit monks—and gain insight into the site’s 11th-century history.

If you want to see everything that Kiev has to offer but are limited on time, a 5-hour private tour is the way to go.  Round trip private transportation takes you and your guide to all of the Ukrainian capital’s major attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kiev Pechersk Lavra.  While the tour is comprehensive, you set the pace and can customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

Discover top city attractions in the Ukraine capital with ease on this private 3-hour Kiev city tour. Hop into your private vehicle at your Kiev hotel and travel through the city streets with a guide. Admire famous statues including the Founders of Kyiv Monument and the monument to St Andrew the Apostle. Take in popular landmarks such as Askold’s Grave, the Golden Gates, the National Opera of Ukraine and UNESCO–listed St Sofia Cathedral. Explore bustling Kreschatik Street and Maidan Nezalezhnosti, and admire fine views over the surging Dnieper River.

Gain an understanding of the age-old rivalry between Chernihiv and Kyiv on this full-day private tour from Kyiv. Follow a guide through this museum town, rich with centuries of culture, to learn about its history through visits to the medieval citadel, many ancient churches, and some of its distinctive architecture dating from as far back as the 11th century. This private tour ensures a flexible itinerary and personal attention.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essential for any visit to Kiev and with a private guide, you’ll be privy to in-depth knowledge not found in the free brochure. Explore the Baroque style churches, including the gilded Assumption Cathedral.  You have the option to take your time in the Kiev Pechersk Preserve and enigmatic Lavra Caves or expand your tour to the monastery to include the Museum of Treasures, Bell Tower, and more.

Military buffs and offbeat travelers are sure to have fun on this unique private tour of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile base of ICBM. Round trip organized transport allows you to relax and avoid the stress of car hire. After sitting at the commander’s chair and pressing the button, enjoy free time to take extra photos or do some shopping. The tour also offers the option to take a ride on the Military Track Riding SA-13 Gopher.

Visit the one-time home of the former Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovych on this private Mezhyhirya Residence tour from Kiev. Travel to Novi Petrivtsi village, and listen as your private guide sheds light on the excesses which marked Yanukovych’s time in power. Stroll from room to room in the grand Mezhyhirya Residence, and discover features including the opulent chandeliers and wooden mosaic flooring. Hear of the corruption charges levelled against Viktor Yanukovych, gain insight into his luxurious lifestyle, and learn of his place in contemporary Ukrainian politics.

Experience the unparalleled beauty of Kiev’s metro stations in all their splendor and orient yourself with the city on this 2-hour public transportation tour.  Visit eight beautiful stations, while your private guide tells you their stories that go unheard and overlooked by the average commuter. Explore Arsenalna Station, the second-deepest station in the world at 346 feet with a five-minute escalator ride. See the 80 mosaics in Zoloti Vorota Station depicting the history of Kievan Rus. Marble, ceramic ornaments, and metallic grills decorate the ostentatious Khreshchatyk Station.

Home to ancient monasteries and historic treasures, the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv sits a 2-hour drive to the north of Kiev. With this tour, reach Chernihiv in comfort by private vehicle and explore the sites with your guide. Discover city attractions including the 11th-century Transfiguration Cathedral, the subterranean St. Anthony Caves, and the Yeletsky Assumption Monastery. Admire architecture dating back to the 12th-century Kievan Rus' and the 17th-century Cossack Hetmanate, and visit the beautiful town of Kozelets.

Whether you’re exploring your family heritage or want an intimate look at Jewish history in Kiev, a three-hour private tour is for you.  Beginning with hotel pickup, your driver and guide take you to many important points of interest relating to the Jewish people of Kiev, including Brodsky Synagogue and the Sholem Aleichem Monument.  The tour also includes a moving visit to Babi Yar before returning to your hotel.

Explore the State Aviation Museum in Kiev with a dedicated guide on this private tour. Peruse more than 70 aircraft and helicopters in the largest historical museum dedicated to Ukraine's technical history with the benefit of commentary tailored to your interests from a private guide.

Get to know the history of the Kievan Rus Park on this private tour from central Kiev. Enjoy the flexibility to travel at your own pace and the personalized attention that comes from booking a private guide. Take in the ancient architecture in Kievan Rus, dating as far back as the 10th century and listen to your guide's commentary on the park's history during a guided tour. Then spend a few hours exploring on your own.