Kyiv Private Tour: Customize 4 to 10 Hours

Build your own route through Kyiv's landmarks and neighborhoods

A private tailor-made tour of Kyiv with a local guide and hotel or airport pickup, lasting 4 to 10 hours depending on which option you choose. You customize the stops and pace with your guide, who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or several other languages. The itinerary can include St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Independence Square, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, St. Andrew's Church, the National Opera House and dozens of other sites across the city. Transportation is by private air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. National Opera House of Ukrainepass by
2. St. Sophia Cathedral15m
3. St. Andrew's Churchpass by
4. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery20m
5. Independence Square10m
6. People’s Friendship Arch10m
7. Kiev Pechersk Lavra20m

Tailor-made sightseeing tour in Kyiv

• Visit St. Sophia Cathedral
• Visit splendid cathedral with V. Vasnetsov paintings
• Walk in a beautiful central city park
• Discover National Opera House of Ukraine
• See monument of ancient city gates
• View Sirotkin House exterior
• Walk along creative park with sculptures
• Admire St. Andrew's Church
• Explore open-air market on favorite street
• Marvel at St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery
• Visit Independence Square
• Stroll down central short street with boutiques
• See People’s Friendship Arch in Khreshatiy Park
• Discover glass floor bridge
• View late 18th century architectural masterpiece
• Visit charming park with Dnipro River viewpoint
• See one of the deepest metro stations
• View viewpoint and monument of Ukrainian actor
• Visit UNESCO-listed Kiev Pechersk Lavra monastery
• See Mother Motherland sculpture

The experience

You pick the length that fits your schedule (4, 6, 8 or 10 hours), and tell your guide what you want to see. The tour is built around your interests, not a fixed route. A local guide meets you at your hotel or airport and drives you through the city in a private vehicle, stopping at the landmarks and neighborhoods you choose. St. Sophia Cathedral, an 11th-century UNESCO site built under Yaroslav the Wise, sits near Independence Square, the city's central hub where your guide explains the recent history. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery and St. Andrew's Church, a Baroque masterpiece perched on Andriivsky descent, are often paired in the same afternoon. Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, an Orthodox monastery founded in the 11th century and also UNESCO-listed, sits on the opposite bank and takes longer to explore.

The route can weave through neighborhoods and smaller stops depending on your time. A creative park with artistic sculptures and benches, the central street of Kyiv (one of Europe's shortest), an open-air market selling traditional souvenirs and handmade goods, and viewpoints overlooking the Dnipro River all fit into the longer tours. One of the world's deepest metro stations, a glass-floored bridge, and the 102-meter Rodina Mat monument are other options your guide can include. If you have a layover and need to start from the airport, the operator adjusts the timing to match your flight.

You can list your preferred sites in the booking notes or discuss them with your guide when you meet. The guide speaks your language and knows which stops work best together, so you don't waste time on logistics. The vehicle is air-conditioned and pickup from your hotel or airport is included, so you travel without arranging separate transport.

What’s included

• Professional local guide.
• private vehicle with air conditioning.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off.
• flexible duration from 4 to 10 hours to match your schedule.

Options for this experience

4 options

4-hour tourGuide in 8 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Private 4-hour tour with an expert guide and transportation included; pickup is included

6-hour tourGuide in 8 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Private 6-hour tour with an expert guide and transportation included; pickup is included

8-hour tourGuide in 8 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Private 8-hour tour with an expert guide and transportation included; pickup is included

10-hour tourGuide in 8 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Private 10-hour tour with an expert guide and transportation included; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Green Tour Ukraine

Is this one for you?Choose the length that fits your time in the city: a 4-hour tour covers the central landmarks, while 8 or 10 hours lets you cross to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and explore neighborhoods and viewpoints without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish.

What's the difference between the 4-hour, 6-hour, 8-hour and 10-hour options?

The duration determines how many stops you can fit in and how much time you spend at each one. A 4-hour tour covers the main central sites like St. Sophia Cathedral and Independence Square. The 6, 8 and 10-hour options let you add neighborhoods, viewpoints, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra on the far bank, and smaller attractions like the creative park or the metro station. Your guide helps you choose which sites make sense for your length.

Can I decide which sites to visit, or is the itinerary set?

You customize the itinerary. Tell your guide which landmarks interest you most (whether that's the monasteries, the opera house, the river viewpoints, the market or the Soviet-era monuments), and they'll shape the route around those choices. You can list preferences when you book or discuss them with your guide on the day.

Does the tour include entry to museums and churches?

Entry fees to sites like Kyiv Pechersk Lavra or any museums are not included. You pay those separately at each stop. The guide takes you to the sites and explains their history, but admission is your choice and cost.

Is hotel pickup included, and what if I'm arriving at the airport?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. If you're arriving at the airport and want to start the tour from there, the operator can adjust the start time to match your flight and pick you up at the terminal instead.