Private Tour

Pechersk Lavra Monastery Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The territory of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is about 30 hectares and it is surrounded by secrets and legends. More than 50 million people from all over the world have visited Kiev Pechersk Lavra. It’s a powerful spiritual landmark, the most honored Orthodox church in Eastern Europe and it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, according to this, Lavra Monastery is №1 in our must-see list.

The complex includes 16 churches, two underground cave systems are divided into two parts — The Far and The Near Caves where there are relics of about 120 saints, a central cathedral, seminary, and a tall bell tower.

2-hour private walking tour with a local guide will give you a deep cultural experience and will consist of Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery, The Great Lavra Bell Tower and The Caves.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for elderly people with reduced mobility. The territory of the monastery is hilly.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pick up from your accommodation

Drop off

Tickets to the territory of Kiev Pechersk Lavra

Services of private English-speaking guide

Museum of miniatures – 60 UAH (2 Euro) per person (closed on Tuesdays)

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

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra

A historic Orthodox Christian monastery Kiev Pechersk Lavra. The territory of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is about 30 hectares and it is surrounded by secrets and legends. More than 50 million people from all over the world have visited Kiev Pechersk Lavra. It’s a powerful spiritual landmark, the most honored Orthodox church in Eastern Europe and it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, according to this, Lavra Monastery is №1 in our must-see list.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Pechersk Lavra Monastery Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Not really worth it
Ignacio O,
Aug 23, 2021
- Review from Viator
2.00
To be honest I had higher expectations. Guide was nice but it was not a great tour except for the fact of seeing the "spots" you are supposed to. We were always in a hurry and many photo spots were missed. Also, not very specific facts during the tour. You could probably do the same by yourself using Google Lens to walk you through it.
Excellent tour!
Angie R,
Jul 23, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tatiana was very knowledgeable and took time to answer our questions! She related a tremendous amount of relevant history! Great experience!
Sacred Monastery with Yana
OlyaMarchenko88,
Jul 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was Yana, she is a real professional! We learned a lot about the caves, temples and the life of the monks of this place. I must admit, it was a little scary to go a few meters underground. For those who are claustrophobic, I don't recommend doing this. And the rest will see the coffins of monks that are thousands of years old. The tour does not last long - only a couple of hours, but we really enjoyed getting in touch with the history of this sacred place. Be sure to climb the bell tower and visit the microminiature museum as well.
Visit to the monastery with Anastasia
travamcsceen,
Nov 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lavra is definitely the main attraction of Kiev. We really liked the tour with the guide Anastasia, she also showed the sights near the Lavra and the recently restored Temple. Of course, most of all, we were impressed by the mummies and skulls in the caves. After the tour, Anastasia showed us a wonderful restaurant with not trivial Ukrainian cuisine. In general, instead of a 2-hour tour, we spent 6 hours because the weather, guide and mood were amazing.
Not only a fascinating tour of the monastery but a lot of background about the emergence of today's Ukraine
electricsound,
Jun 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was Anastasia. She was a fabulous guide to the history of both the monastery and of the memorial parks through which we walked on the way. She met our party of 4 at our hotel and organised car transport to the Mother and Child Monument. We had a fact filled walk through the parkland past the monument to the unknown solider and the Holodor monument on our way to the Monastery. Once there, Anastasia again was hugely knowledgeable and the two hours for the whole tour just flew by. She was even kind enough to send us some local restaurant and bar recommendations (which we used and were delighted with). An excellent morning.
Fun and intreresting
346jonih,
Jun 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Kate as our guide and it was a lovely time. She took us to the monestery and it was an interesting trip. She knows much and answers the question you have. I would use her as a guide again when i visit kiev again. Greetings from sweden:)