3-Hour Lavra Monastery & Museum Tour In Kiev

Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Christian monastery)

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Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Christian monastery)

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Highlights

Explore Underground Caves In Candlelight

See the magnificent Dormition Cathedral

Witness the richest Scythian art collections from the 4th century BC in Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine

Sightseeing at the oldest Gate church of Trinity

Kiev

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Group Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English

Description

See prominent landmarks of Kiev city on this short tour with visits to the heritage site of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra - a Christian monastery for its Bell Tower, cathedral and underground caves with holy monk relics, and the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine for its huge Scythian art collections. Get perfect photographs clicked in front of these historical sites.

Itinerary

Exploring Kiev City
- Meet your Kiev/Kyiv tour guide near your hotel or any other convenient place and then go to Lavra by metro or taxi. If you choose a metro ride, then you will arrive at the metro Arsenalna.
- See the ancient Orthodox Christian monastery of Kiev Pechersk Lavra from the oldest Gate Church of the Trinity. It is decorated in Ukrainian Baroque style with splendid ornaments and well-painted images of saints and monks. The Larva yard consists of gorgeous churches, old cosy monks houses, the Great Lavra Bell Tower, and the Dormition Cathedral.
- Climb the Great Lavra Bell Tower, you will see gold domes of the cathedral, the entire Lavra complex and also the huge Dnieper river.
- Proceed to see the Dormition Cathedral for its beautiful gold icons. Lavra has a divine service and you can hear charming bell towers ringing.
- Go downhill to see underground caves. Candlelight will take you through mystical darkness of passageways with coffins of monks in their majestic dresses. You will learn why the Soviet government was not able to take relics away and why monks choose to live in the underground caves here. The Caves of Saint Anthony are historic caves and network of tunnels here.
- Visit the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine. This museum keeps one of the richest Scythian art collections from the 4th century BC and other historic paintings and sculptures. Here, you will find many precious metal objects, including a unique gold pectoral where two miniature men are sewing their clothes with an invisible needle.

What's Included

Kiev tour guide services

Museum tickets

What's Excluded

Tickets to the Great Lavra Bell Tower (optional attraction)

Food and drinks

Know Before You Go

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. 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.

If you would like to see all the fascinating Lavra sights including non-touristy paths and feel the spirit of the ancient Holy place, this private tour is for you. Tour is flexible. You can try monastery food, climb the Great Bell Tower or visit monastery prayer service.

Be in comfortable walking Shoes for the tour.