For tourists who have visited Kiev for the first time, you will not envy - your eyes run away from how many interesting, fascinating, outlandish places there are in the capital of Ukraine. And you want to visit everything, you want to catch everything. But, unfortunately, the possibilities are limited to the period of stay in the city. And human forces are not limited. Therefore, newcomers are best placed to pay attention to several sightseeing tours that will give a more or less complete picture of the city.

Excursions in Kiev can be divided into several thematic groups. Let's call them conditionally: survey, thematic, suburban, with national color. Briefly consider each of the options.

Sightseeing tours

Sightseeing tours are best suited to tourists who for the first time come to the Ukrainian capital. Travel agencies offer various options for such excursions, but they are all combined in that they cover the maximum of the city's sights. This includes the Vladimir Cathedral, St. Sophia Square, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, St. Sophia Cathedral, the Golden Gate, the Opera House and other interesting places.

For fans of history there are excursions that tell about the ancient events that took place in the city .Before the tourists in all its glory, the ancient city of Yaroslav the Wise and Vladimir .Such excursions include visits to St. Michael's and St. Sophia's cathedrals, the Vydubychi monastery, the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the Tithe Church and the Vladimir Hill .The trip is accompanied by an interesting story of the guide about how the city was created, defended its independence, became the capital of the state and led all Russian cities .

Lovers of night walks will receive an incomparable pleasure from a tour of Kiev under the cover of darkness. At night Kiev looks fantastic! The city seems to be transformed and filled with new images that are hidden during the day. At night, the frescoes and mosaics of the St. Sophia Cathedral, Khreshchatyk, the Khreshchatyi Park, the National Opera of Ukraine and - attention - look special! - House with Chimeras. A house with chimeras is like a mysterious castle, in which at night all evil spirits come to life. Only desperate brave souls can enter it.

Mamaev Sloboda

National Art Museum

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra

Thematic tours

Thematic tours are built on the basis of an idea that will link together the whole tour of the city .For example, an excursion along the Andreevsky Descent, where the Kiev Bohemian likes to gather .This journey is mixed up with real stories, seasoned with mysticism and movie characters .The path starts from the monument to Pronya Prokopovna and Svirid Golokhvastomu (heroes of the painting "For Two Hares"), smoothly passes to the St. Andrew's Church and ends at the Bulgakov Museum .On the way you will learn the details of the secular life of the XIX century - romance novels, dueling, bankruptcy and the acquisition of wealth .And in the Bulgakov apartment, the day ends with a tea party .

Kiev is known throughout the world as a place of mass executions - Babi Yar. Here at The Great Patriotic War, the fascists shot peaceful people, partisans, underground, prisoners of war. The excursion to Babi Yar tells about those tragic days when more than 100 thousand people were killed in the city during the years of occupation.

Out-of-town excursions

If you want to change for a day to leave Kiev, then it's best to visit several places not far from the capital of Ukraine. For example, to visit the tract of Lazarevschina, where two hundred years ago the construction of a temple was started in honor of the miracle of the archistrategist Michael. Picturesque places reveal the greatness of the temple in all its beauty and majesty.

For lovers of ostriches, there is an excellent excursion to the ostrich farm, by the way, the first in the country. Here live more than 100 African ostriches. Tourists learn about how these birds are born, what they eat, what entertainment they have and how profitable this business is.

On hot summer days it is especially pleasant to visit the water park in Brovary. It is located near Kiev and includes several swimming pools, large slides, a children's entertainment zone, showers and watering polo. And there is also a long hill with a length of 200 meters, on interesting stories about the exploits of monks, the history of the church and architecture since the IX century. Which simply captures the spirit.

Excursions with national color

Ukraine is a unique, unique national spirit .To visit here and not to learn its features, traditions, way of life - means nothing to understand about this country .There are several excursions that will help to better understand the country's color .The first of them - to China-city, which is considered one of the oldest settlements of people in the territory of modern Kiev .China-city is located on the southern outskirts of the capital of Ukraine .Excursions usually include visits to the Trinity Monastery, burial mounds, caves and a lake, with a beautiful view of the city .The tour is accompanied by

Cossack settlement of Mamaev Sloboda recreates the image of Central Naddnipryanshchina. Details of estates, recreated according to the canons of the 18th century, amaze with their authenticity and accuracy. There are more than a hundred groans of various objects, including the church, the houses of Cossacks, shopkeepers, potters, priests and many others. In Mamaevoy Sloboda you can taste traditional Ukrainian cuisine, as well as confidently keep in the saddle, handle weapons and prepare various dishes.

Cost of excursions

The cost of excursions varies depending on the proposals of travel agencies. Some tourists themselves study the capital of Ukraine, but most still resort to the services of tour operators. So you can get to the tour much quicker without waiting in line.

You can order an exclusive tour of Kiev and make a schedule for moving around the city. But for these services will have to pay extra, as it will be a unique offer from the tour operator. The cost of exclusivity can reach up to 500-700 hryvnia - this is, for example, a panoramic tour of Kiev with a walk along the river and a flight on a hang glider.