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The Secret Roof of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Tour

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Product ID: 76315
Spend 2 hours walking around the Orthodox Christian Monastery and listen to the history of religion in Ukraine with a guide-historian. Feel the spiritual life, enjoy the gorgeous Dormition Cathedral and Refectory Church.
About this activity
Duration: 2 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
Ukrainian, English, Russian

Pickup included

You can also be picked up from your hotel in Kyiv. Please, let me know your hotel name and address.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

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Experience

Highlights
  • See all important sights of Lavra church complex
  • Visit ancient caves with relics from Kyivan Rus saints
  • Enjoy the museum of microminiatures
  • Fall in love with the views of Kyiv from the bell tower and a secret roof
Full description
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is the best known Ukrainian Monastery under direct authority of the highest Church body. This cave monastery was founded in 1051 in the time of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and became the main center for Orthodox Christianity in Kyivan Rus.

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. The most outstanding landmarks of the monastery are the Great Lavra Bell Tower (96 meters), the Dormition Cathedral, the Refectory Church and Caves System with the mummified remains of Orthodox saints and their relics. It is also home to a number of museums one of which, the Museum of Microminiatures, you will visit.

A walk around Lavra Complex is a truly unforgettable experience!
Includes
  • Tour Guide
  • Cave Complex Visit
  • Candles
What’s Not Included
  • Admission to:
  • Territory and Bell Tower, 50 UAH per person
  • The Museum of Miniatures, 60 UAH per person
  • The Secret Roof, 50 UAH per person

Prepare for the activity

Important information
Know before you go
• You will climb 374 steps to reach the top of the Lavra Bell Tower. There is no elevator
• You will be entering tiny spaces
• You are not allowed to take photos inside the caves or the church
• Entrance tickets are not included in the price

From £87.33 Per group up to 3

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November 10, 2019

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Reviewed by Francesco – Italy

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Przewodniczka bardzo sympatyczna, z bogatą wiedzą i komunikatywna. Polecam.

July 28, 2019

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