Private Tour

Private Tour: Kiev Pechersk Lavra and Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

English

Polish

French

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Most popular Lavra attractions including non-touristy paths in a 3-hour private tour. Feel the spirit of the ancient Holy place, discover UNESCO World Heritage Site in an easy-going, flexible way leaded by professional guide. You will visit all important churches, the underground labyrinths with holy monk relics, out-of-the-way Metropolitan residence, beautiful Rose Valley, the Museum of Historical Treasures. The Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine is a small Ukrainian hermitage, Ukrainian history “in gold and silver”. It keeps an astounding collection of precious stones and metal found or made in Ukraine start from 2500 years ago.

You will learn why Lavra is surrounded by strong stone fortification walls and why the monks preferred to live in the underground.

Tour is flexible. You can try local food in monastery cafeteria, climb the Great Bell Tower or visit monastery service.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A dress code is required to enter Lavra monastery. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We recommend ladies wear a kerchief and skirt. But in case you haven't a kerchief and skirt.you can borrow them on the reception desk.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as tour include rather long distance

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private tour

Professional art historian guide

Hotel pickup

Tickets to the Great Lavra Bell Tower

Transportation to/from attractions by public transport for walking tour and by car for a tour by car

Tickets to Lavra monastery and the Museum of Historical Treasures

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra

Kiev Pechersk Lavra is UNESCO World Heritage architectural complex includes outstanding churches, the underground labyrinths where holy monk relics are kept, peaceful Metropolitan residence, beautiful Rose Valley

2 hours • Admission Included

Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine

The Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine is a small Ukrainian hermitage, Ukrainian history “in gold and silver”. It keeps an astounding collection of precious stones and metal found or made in Ukraine. Our guide will lead you through the ancient jewellery of the nomadic Scythian tribes from 2500 years ago. You will see real ancient gold items, among them the magnificent “Golden pectoral” (chest decoration of a Scythian king). The museum possesses also an impeccable collection of Russian, Jewish, Polish and German masterpieces.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Pick up by public transport

Duration: 3 hours: Lavra monastery tour includes pick-up/drop off by public transport including museums tickets
The main attractions of Lavra: Kiev Pechersk Lavra, The Museum of Historical Treasures, the Great Lavra Bell Tower
Public transportation : Our guide will meet you at your place Pick up/drop off by public transport
Pickup included

Pick up by private transport

Private
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Lavra Tour
GjkLcw,
Nov 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Anton was brilliant. He had extensive knowledge about the history of the Lavra and was very informative. We really enjoyed our day and would definitely recommend the tour. Thank you!
Amazing tour! Very impressed
amylN651TU,
Jun 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide Iryna was fabulous, she had so much interesting knowledge that let me know a lot about the exhibits in the museum and also about the history of Pechersk Lavra. I had a fabulous time and Iryna was so friendly and welcoming, I had an absolutely lovely day. The caves underneath the monastery were very interesting, not a place to be missed. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kiev
Pechersk Lavra Adventure
FredM1982,
Jun 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My tour Guide Natalia has mastered both - Ukrainian Culture and History -she was also able to concisely let me now - into the most clear English that could be “possible” all the Heart of the matter. Her conciseness was completely out of the conventional approach. Not only was she enthusiastic upon the inherent aspects of religion/History/culture/mystical Ukrainian affairs but she was also able to foster interests in those fascinating subjects to more profound extents. Therefore, from them onwards, the once-upon-conventional tourist wanted to go to places most people do not want to. Thanks for the treasure. Indeed
Wonderful and Interesting Tour
Alexander W,
May 10, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00
A really fun tour. The Pechersk Lavra is a must see in Kyiv, and Iryna is a wonderful guide. I learned a lot about the history of the monastery. After the monastery we visited the Gold Museum, Iryna had previously worked there as a guide and as such was very knowledgeable about the exhibition and the history of the items on display. It was really interesting to learn about the different peoples that have called Kyiv home throughout history.
Just completed the Pechersk Lavra...
Ken C,
Aug 26, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just completed the Pechersk Lavra and Gold Museum tour. Our guide Iryna from Amazing Ukraine was 'amazing'. She was so knowledgeable and able to explain things so well. The tour worked really well and I would recommend it to anyone.
The guide was good spoke clear English...
Barbara H,
Sep 18, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was good spoke clear English was punctual gave interesting facts.
We enjoyd our Kiev Pechersk Lavra...
Margarita S,
Jun 8, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyd our Kiev Pechersk Lavra Tour very much. It's an ancient beautiful and secrete place, full of history and mystique--- the heart of Kiev, in our opinion. Our tour guide Iryna spoke very good english, was very knowledgeable in history, answered all of our questions, was generous in time, professional, and very pleasant.