Private Tour

Jewish Heritage 3-Hour Driving Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

During the Jewish Heritage Tour, you will find out where the famous politician Golda Meir was born. We will visit Babii Yar and learn about the tragedy that took the lives of thousands of Jews.

You will analyze the historical events of that time and understand the causes of the Jewish pogroms, as well as hear about the sensational case of Beilis.

You will visit Rosenberg Synagogue and Brodsky Synagogue, as well as the mansions of Lieberman and Gorodetsky.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

This is a gastronomic center, which successfully combines cultural and architectural, historical and culinary significance. The market was built with the financial aid of Lazar Brodsky, philanthropist and the richest Kiev sugar factory owner. The Brodsky family built synagogue, Jewish hospital and bacteriological institute in Kiev.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Brodsky Synagogue

Kyiv synagogue on the corner of Shota Rustaveli and Rognedinska streets was built in 1898. It was Lazar Brodsky, famous Kiev millionaire and philanthropist, and sugar king who donated money for the construction. The building was built in a year; the works were carried out by the best construction company in the city the one owned by Leo Ginzburg. The grand opening and consecration of the synagogue took place on the day of the 50th anniversary of Lazar Brodsky – on August 24, 1898. For three decades, the building functioned as a Jewish religious center. In 2000, the grand opening of the renovated Kiev Central Synagogue took place.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable