Private Tour

Political and administrative centre of Kiev Lypky in German

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Lypky is the de facto government quarter of Ukraine hosting the buildings of Parliament, Presidential Administration and Government. Lypky became known only recently since the 19th century. During that time, it already became known as an elite district. Many houses here were built by German architects in the Art Nouveau style.

On this tour, visit the Alley of Heavenly Hundred Heroes, dedicated to the Revolution of Dignity, Horodetskyi Street, with buildings in the Art Nouveau style, the Ivan Franko Theatre, the famous House with Chimeras, Lyuteranska Street, where the German community lived and where the Lutheran church is located.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Maidan Nezalezhnosti

This is the main square of the country, which became the epicentre of events during the three revolutions.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The House with Chimeras

The house was built by Vladislaw Horodecki, a Kyiv architect-romanticist, as a rental property, and today is known as The House with Chimeras. The house sands on a steep slope, and has three-story a cellar as viewed from the street side, and six-story from the opposite side. Its attractive appearance is primarily due to its concrete decorations depicting elephants, rhinoceros, antelopes, lizards, mythological nymphs astride fishes ect.

15 minutes • Admission Not Included