LVIV TRAVEL GUIDE | Top 20 Things to do in Lviv, Ukraine

Join us as we visit Lviv, Ukraine in this travel guide covering the top things to do in the city in terms of attractions. Lviv city (Львів) has a very different feel from Kiev and we found ourselves enjoying wandering around and getting lost in the historic city centre, sipping on cafes and eating both traditional Ukrainian meals as well as International Food. Come find out what makes Lviv a must-stop destination for those traveling in Ukraine.

20 Things to do in Lviv City Tour | Ukraine Travel Guide:

Intro - 00:01
1) Post Office Cafe for breakfast in the Old Town (Poshta na Drukarskiy) - 00:31
2) Armenian Cathedral Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary (Armenian: Հայկական տաճար, Ukrainian: Вірменський собор, Polish: Katedra ormiańska) - 01:11
3) Transfiguration Church (Преображенська церква) - 01:33
4) Dominican church and monastery (Church of Holy Communion - Домініканський костел і монастир) - 01:51
5) Used Books Market - 02:15
6) Ukrainian Orthodox Dormition Church (Успенська церква) - 02:44
7) Bell Tower at Lviv Town Hall for views of Lviv city- 03:03
8) International food scene in Lviv eating Sushi at yaponaHata - 04:09
9) Bernardine Church - 05:17
10) Latin Cathedral (Лати́нський собо́р - Katedra Łacińska) - 05:25
11) Jesuit Church - 05:29
12) Souvenir Market in Lviv for shopping - 06:11
13) Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet (Львівська оперa - Opera Lwowska) - 06:21
14) Traditional Ukrainian Food at Seven Piggies (Сім поросят) - 06:30
15) Lviv Historical Museum - 08:13
16) Weaponry Museum at Lviv Arsenal - 08:50
17) Lviv Cat Cafe - 09:00
18) Toy Alley at Yard of Lost Toys - 10:23
19) Lviv Castle Hill or Lviv High Castle (Високий замок - Замкова гора - Wysoki Zamek) for the best views of Lviv - 10:41
20) Tram ride around Lviv (Львівський Трамвай) for transportation - 10:56
Outro - 11:11

Alternate spellings of Lviv (Львів) aside from Ukrainian:
Lwów (Polish)
Lemberg (German)
Leopolis (Spanish)
Lvov Львов (Russian)
Liov (Romanian)
לעמבערג (Yiddish)

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Our visit Lviv travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (both local and international), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting neighborhoods, churches, cathedrals, the city centre and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Lviv tourism brochure, Lviv itinerary or Lviv, Ukraine city tour.

20 Things to do in Lviv, Ukraine Travel Guide Video Script:

Today’s video is all about our visit to Lviv. Having come straight from Kiev, Lviv offered a real change of scenery. The city was much smaller, more walkable, and it looked distinctly Central European. In some ways, it reminded us of a smaller version of Krakow or Prague, though a little rough around the edges. But enough about first impressions; let us actually show you around. In this video we’re going to take you on a grand tour of the city and highlight 20 things to do in Lviv on your next visit, so let’s get started.

Like in Kiev, we quickly discovered that Lviv is a city of churches, so our next stop was the Church of the Holy Communion. After our sushi lunch, we visited the Bernardine Church in the south end of the Old Town; followed by the Latin Cathedral, which sits in the southwest corner of Market Square; and finally the Jesuit Church, where we stumbled upon yet another wedding!

And that’s a wrap for our visit to Lviv, Ukraine. We found this to be a charming city with a completely different look and feel from Kiev, so we’re glad we added this stop to our itinerary. If you’re short on time, this is a great destination for a weekend escape.

If you have any other suggestions of cool things to do around Lviv, feel free to share those with fellow travellers in the comments below. Wishing you happy travels!

This is part of our Travel in Ukraine video series showcasing Ukrainian food, Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian cuisine.

[Fuchs]

Lviv is in my sights right now for a visit later this year. For my Polish girlfriend, it will be something of a pilgrimage as her mother was born there when it was the city of Lwów. She was booted out by Comrade Stalin as he re-drew eastern European boundaries and she had to settle elsewhere in Poland. Mum only went back there once during communist times and was heartbroken - her local church had been turned into a warehouse.

A lot better place to visit these days after much restoration and the food looks astonishingly good!

[jenzerbabiee]

Guys well done I think you shown Ukraine in a beautiful light, it looks a beautiful city to visit 👌🏻

[talassa]

Dear Sam and Audrey! I've just watched 5 your videos and need to say you are fantastic guys. The main thing that attracts me the most is that you're so exited with everything you try, see and visit. Have a nice and safe trips! Thumb up from Ukraine.

[DutchNomadFamily]

Such underrated country. Beautiful video!

[markradionov]

Too bad you didn't show Lviv Handmade Chocolate, House of Legends, Mazokh Cafe, Kryivka, Coffee Mine. If you ever come back do visit those :) Very artsy and unusual places!

[mimievans]

I​ would definitely stop by at "kryivka" and the chocolate factory, and museum (two different chocolate places). The chocolate museum has incredible chocolate art whereas in the factory you can see how all the chocolate is made and formed and you can buy some chocolate as well. At the underground restaurant "kryivka" you get the most traditional experience ever. Yes, ​the traditional restaurants you visited were one of my favs but "kryivka" is by far something you must visit.

[MolloyVids]

Hey, hi from Ireland. We seem to be following you around Europe. Every time we're getting ready to head off to a city I look it up on Youtube and when I click into a video it's you guys again. :-) We're going to Lviv in 3 weeks. Another great video. Thank for sharing.

[stevmuzik]

Great job you two! I look forward to seeing much more of your work. You are really nice people and you absolutely ‘get’ the freedom-loving city of Lviv.

[michaelrocks]

Beautiful Polish and Austro-Hungarian architecture!

[yuriyvarganov]

This is my hometown :). There are so many quirky restaurants, it would take weeks to try them all! They are very well done and executed decor, with amazing food. As another person mentioned there is also Shevchenkovskiy Hai, an outdoor museum of an old style village. Easy to get to by tram and a walk. Also a famous Lychakiv cemetery is worth a visit.

[MOADBONGAB]

Beautiful country and wonderful people 😍🇺🇦

[lyubomyr]

Main entrance to Armenian church is from Krakivska street, not from the yard. It's opened.

[wekekke]

you guys are great. I started watching your Canada life videos and now I can't stop watching these travel vlogs. Absolutely lovely. Send kisses to Togo :)

[gigie]

Lviv is a wonderful city to visit. The parks, bistro/cafes, restaurants, historical sites. And for nightlife entertainment, witness the spectacular torchlight parades, where Lviv residents march down the streets, arms outstretched, honouring fallen Nazi collaborators. Afterwards, follow them to the spectacular bonfires, where Russian books are the main item on the menu. Highly recommended.

[traveldiarieswithadi]

Loved every bit of this vlog .I m planning to visit ukrain and have included this city in my itinerary . Thanks so much for sharing the details of top activities to be done here..indeed it's very helpful

[Matspalats]

Now im in lviv and have visit a couple of church, fantastic. Thinking about going to seven piggies for dinner later 😊

[buff]

So glad I found your videos since I am planning a trip to Lviv this year

[quantumeseboy]

Another nice city to visit in Ukraine is Chernivtsi.

[irynapidhorna]

That's my home city and I just LOVE it! We're looking forward to welcoming you here :) Come to visit beautiful Lviv!

[СаняК-юэ]

Castle hill is upper then you were... and on the top the view is fantastic=)