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Soviet History and Architecture of Kyiv Private Driving Tour
Kyiv
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Explore the soviet heritage in Kyiv on a private guided tour and learn important facts from the USSR history. Discover examples of pompous Stalin empire-style architecture of the administrative district and Khreschatyk street, as well as typical budget residential blocks, so called “khruschevka”. Highlight of the tour is a visit of World War II Museum with a monumental Mother Motherland statue.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Private tour
Transportation by private vehicle
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Khreshchatyk
Central street of Kyiv was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, very few buildings survived. The current architectural ensemble on the street is a great example of Stalin's Empire style, including the building of the Hotel Ukraine and Town Hall.
30 minutes
2
Ukrainian House/ The International Convention Center
A building of the former Lenin's Muse located at European Square.
5 minutes
3
People’s Friendship Arch
A monument built in the Soviet times in Khreshatiy Park. In the evening hours it is illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.
20 minutes
4
The Cabinet of Ministers - Budynok Uryadu (The Government)
The place where the Prime Minister of Ukraine works
5
Verkhovna Rada
A house of Ukrainian Parliament, built in 1939.
6
Arsenalna Metro Station
One of the deepest stations in the world is an interesting attraction of the city.
10 minutes
7
Eternal Glory Park
A spacious park, located on the Dnipro River hills includes an obelisk on unknown soldier’s grave.
20 minutes
8
National Museum “The Memorial in Commemoration of Famines’ Victims
Holodomor victims Memorial
9
Afghanistan 1979-1989 War Memorial
Monument commemorating the soldiers who died in Afghan War
10
National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War
A one-of-a-kind museum enlightens people of the tragic events of the World War II and helps to understand the importance of peace for the future generations. On the open-air grounds of the museum, you will find an exhibition of the military equipment and sculptures depicting the crucial events of the war.
1 hour
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The Motherland Monument
An eye-catching sculpture of Mother Motherland is one of the symbols of the city. Rodina Mat monument together with the podium is 102-meter tall, which makes it one of the highest sculptures in the world.
Soviet History and Architecture of Kyiv Private Driving Tour
Kyiv
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Explore the soviet heritage in Kyiv on a private guided tour and learn important facts from the USSR history. Discover examples of pompous Stalin empire-style architecture of the administrative district and Khreschatyk street, as well as typical budget residential blocks, so called “khruschevka”. Highlight of the tour is a visit of World War II Museum with a monumental Mother Motherland statue.
