Visit Kiev's Cemeteries such as Baikovoie, Zverinetsky and Lukyanovsky, and learn more about Ukrainian history and the impact of the country's heroes on a world stage.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 10:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Ukrainian, English, Russian
- Pickup included
- Pick-up from your centrally located hotel or apartment in Kiev.
Experience
Highlights
- Experience a more personalized touch with a private guide
- Learn about Ukrainian history
- Examine beautiful bronze, marble and granite tombstones
Full description
This tour will spark the interest of those passionate about architecture, military history, the arts and sport. Learn about the famous Kievan's who left their name not only in Ukrainian history but also on the world arena.
At Baikovoie cemetery, visit the tombs of poetess Lesya Ukrainka, the parents of writer Michael Bulgakov, composer Michael Lysenky, actress Maria Zankovetskaya, the 1st Ukrainian president Mykhailo Grushevsky, football coach Valery Lobanovsky, fashion designer Michaeil Voronin and many other Ukrainian celebrities.
The Zverinetsky cemetery segment will visit the tombs of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s mother and brother with their magnificent private chapel, the former Kiev Major Leonid Chernovetsky’ mother, art collector V. Tarnovsky, and monks and sisters of local monasteries and convents.
Finally, Lukyanovsky cemetery hosts the tombs of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushev’ mother Xenia, pilot Petro Nesterov, art historian A. Prakhov’s family, numerous Ukrainian artists and other celebrities.
All these cemeteries are known for their beautiful bronze, marble and granite tombstones and statues.
Includes
- Private guided tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Admission fees
- Tour includes transportation by private vehicle or by minivan or by minibus and pickup and hotel drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Extra services
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel
- In this case confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability
- The dress code for the tour is formal