Private Tour
Soviet Kiev - 2 hours Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Soviet Union walking tour is an amazing chance to discover typical Soviet Union architecture and its influence on the look of the modern city.
You will see all the major sights of the Soviet Union left in Kyiv as well as the wonderful panoramic view, green oasis in the heart of the capital, and the most unusual house of the city.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
The main square of the city. It was reconstructed by Stalin after WWII.
Friendship of Nations Arch
This is one of the most Soviet places in Kiev where you`ll see amazing monument, brand new glass bridge and beautiful view point.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Soviet Kiev - 2 hours Walking Tour
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Exceptional Experience
913casandrad,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience on the Soviet Walking Tour with Liudmyla! Kyiv Walking Tours was able to fit me in their schedule not only on short notice, but with exceptionally extenuating circumstances due to the war. This was not my first time in Kyiv; before the war, I used to live and work 45 minutes away from the city, but this was my first visit back since 2021, so, I wanted to make the most of it. Liudmyla was exceptionally informative--I learned so much about locations which I'd seen many times over, but had no idea of their past. She was also very receptive and patient to my questions--of which there were a lot! There were many locations on the tour that were off-limits due to security concerns, but Liudmyla always checked with the guards; she even helped me find the best angle of the parliament building through the barbed wire fence! She even gave me a small gift on behalf of her and her colleague, Vlad, at the end of the tour. Overall, I really had an amazing experience with this company. If you find yourself in Kyiv, don't hesitate to reach out to them. I know I'll be writing to them again in the future when I return to my favorite city!
Leo was just amazing!
Pereira D,Jan 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I did! The group was very small and very cold day (at least for me)! He’s English was perfect, and very clear! The tour was very informative and rage way he was giving history lessons was very easy to get. I strongly recommend everyone to do this tour with him!
Great introduction to the city
Kayla M,Jan 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did the Soviet Kyiv and Ancient Kyiv walking tours and thoroughly enjoyed them! The guides are both personable and knowledgeable. Each were 2.5 to 3 hours, so bundle up in you're going in winter!
Badly organised and a boring tour-guide - Sadly a letdown compared to other free-tours
47 travelblog,Dec 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00First of all, the meeting point was not clearly mentioned and we had to look for our guide for 10 minutes. The geolocation was wrong and Irina had no umbrella or something like that to recognize her. The Tour itself was alright, but I don't really get why it's called The "soviet tour". She showed us some places but she didn't made it sound interesting at all. Also she told us to hurry up all the time because it got dark, but it's not our fault if it's not planned well. Also she recommended a restaurant which was closed and didn't knew any bars in the city , not what you except as a student group from a local. By far the worst free-tour I've ever been to! Hope it will get better in the future.
Incredibly beautiful city with an amazing tour guide
seanmH6447ZD,Nov 29, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazingly insightful for me and my friends. I always thought that Soviet architecture only consisted of the classical brutalist aesthetic most of us usually think of but Kiev truly is the most beautiful city I’ve ever visited. Ask for Victoria - she knows what she’s doing :)
Wonderful and Informative Tour. Wholeheartedly reccomend
ikillmunchkins,Nov 24, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I adored this tour around Kyiv. I learnt about many old buildings and sights linking to the long and rocky relationship between Ukraine and Russia. It made me appreciate and learn so much more about Ukraine and its architecture ranging from the 5th century all the way to the 21st. Would easily reccomend to anyone who's travelling to Kyiv
Soviet tour with Anastasia
214borjag,Nov 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way of discovering more about Kyiv's soviet history. Our guide, Anastasia, was very knowledgeable and provided great insights about the city. Highly recommended.
Great historical information
Rene S,Nov 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Soviet tour with Leo was great and provided a lot of background information, local stories and legends. Leo is also a great resource of what's generally going on in Kiev. The company produces a lot of good tours, the Ancient Kiev tour and Podil walking tours were also a great way to see and learn more about the city.
Nice tour
Indrė M,Nov 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice guide and interresting route! Lively stories about buildings and pesple behind the! We liked it a lot.
Great Tour and Exercise
DDCoy,Nov 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the walking tour. We appreciated learning the history and getting familiar with this area of Kiev. It was great exercise as well!
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