Kyiv (Київ) - 20 things to do Kiev, Ukraine Travel Guide

Join us as we visit Kyiv (Київ) for the first time covering numerous attractions and things to do in the city of Kiev, Ukraine in this travel guide. Kiev city is a destination we didn't know much about prior to traveling to Ukraine. Arriving with fresh eyes it didn't take us long to fall in love with Kyiv. With incredible cathedrals, churches and monasteries to explore our days were busy and in terms of food we really enjoyed eating at traditional Ukrainian restaurants and sampling International food such as Georgian cuisine. Overall, we feel Kiev is one of the most underrated cities we've ever visited.

Kyiv (Київ) - 20 Things to do in Kiev City Tour | Ukraine Travel Guide:

Intro - 00:01
1) Golden Gates of Kiev (Золоті ворота) - 01:06
2) Saint Sophia Cathedral (Собор святої Софії) - oldest church in Kiev - 02:22
3) St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (Михайлівський золотоверхий монастир) - 02:59
4) Saint Andrew's Church (Андріївська церква) 5-domed Baroque church - 03:39
5) Andrew’s Descent (Андріївський узвіз) Shopping Street in Kiev, Ukraine - 05:14
6) Kiev Funicular (Київський фунікулер) neighbourhood of Podil via Volodymyrska Hill - 06:10
7) Kiev River Port (Київський річковий порт) for dining, recreation, river cruises & more - 06:55
8) Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Майдан Незалежності) Independence Central Square in Kiev - 07:17
9) Taras Shevchenko Park (Парк ім. Тараса Шевченка) for recreation and exercise - 07:36
10) Traditional Ukrainian Food at O’Panas - 08:26
11) Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Києво-Печерська лавра) - Dormition Church - 09:22
12) Kiev Pechersk - Lavra Refectory Church - 11:32
13) Kiev Pechersk Lavra - Monastery of the Caves Complex - 11:39
14) Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (Український національний музей "Чорнобиль") dedicated to the 1986 Chernobyl disaster - 12:04
15) One Street Museum (Музей Одной Улицы) for antique and costumes - 12:28
16) The Motherland Monument (Батьківщина-Мати - Родина-мать) steel statue - 12:43
17) St Volodymyr's Cathedral (Патріарший кафедральний собор св) designed in he Old Byzantine style - 13:19
18) Eating Ukrainian Food at Katyusha restaurant in Kiev - 13:36
19) Chicken Kiev and other Ukrainian Cuisine at Pervak restaurant in Kyiv - 13:51
20) International Cuisine in Kiev (Georgian Food at Mama Manana) - 14:10
Transportation: Kiev Metro - Kyiv Metro (Ки́ївський метрополіте́н) - 14:23
Outro - 15:09

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Our visit Kiev 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, monasteries and museums and Kiev by night. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Kiev tourism brochure, Kiev itinerary or Kyiv, Ukraine city tour.

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

This week we’re showing you around Kiev, Ukraine. This was our first time travelling to the country, so we hardly knew what to expect, though we did have an inkling we’d find churches with onion domes, borsht on every menu, and very cheap prices, but that was it!

Well, we found some of that, but we also discovered a fascinating city with ornate architecture, massive Soviet monuments, a completely new cuisine, more churches and monasteries than we ever thought possible, and friendly people despite the language barrier.

The following is our travel guide to the city. Now let us share with you 20 things to do in Kiev on your next visit!

And that’s a wrap for our visit to Kiev! This was our first time travelling in Ukraine, but we were hooked right from the start.

This destination felt very underrated with few tourists around, yet we were surrounded by beautiful architecture, there were churches galore to visit, the cuisine was hearty and filling, and everything was super affordable.

If you are thinking of travelling to Kiev, we hope this video was able to give you a taste of what it’s like.

If you have any other suggestions of things to do in Kiev, that we may have missed, feel free to share your tips and suggestions with travellers in the comments.

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

[samuelandaudrey]

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[hvvvoke]

You forgot to say that Kyiv - is one of the oldest capitals of Europe. When in London and Paris were running wild bears - in Kyiv, built the churches. Kyiv - is a special energy place. A mystical, ancient city with many secrets, both on the surface and under the earth, in endless caves and catacombs... Kyiv - called Orthodox Jerusalem. Kyiv - in the Middle Ages was the most important Slavic city. It was a symbol of power and grandeur. For the throne of Kyiv, as in the Games of Thrones, there was a constant battle between the prince brothers.

[sherarut]

Thank you for sharing your Ukrainian experience and promoting our country! I'm glad you enjoyed the visit and I hope you'll be back!

[RickHarner]

Двадцать лет тому назад я посетил золотой Киев. Киев - просто потрясающий город! Хочу вернуться туда очень скоро! Изучаю украинский язык - будет совершенно приятно общаться с людьми там на государственном языке. Слава Украине 🇺🇦

[AartemUA]

Welcome to Kyiv guyyyys, Welcome to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[anatolearakelian]

You guys are so fun. Thank you for spreading the positive message. It means a lot to us Ukrainians.

[sergeolchowec]

Glad you guys liked it . Ukraine is a jewel!

[quantumeseboy]

My favorite place to visit in Kyiv was the "new" botanical garden, nicely situated on the hills overlooking the river, nice and quiet on weekdays.

[never_again]

I am very happy that you visited our city and shot such a cool video! Come again, we always welcome guests.

[susanmance]

i just got back to the US from visiting Kyiv and Poland. I re-watched this video before my trip, and it was very useful, especially the part about the dress code for the caves. I traveled with my son, and we saw most of what you showed here and had a great time! We didn't go to the Chernobyl museum, but we did do the actual tour to Chernobyl itself! Wow! Also another thing we did not listed here was go to the corruption museum north of Kyiv. The opulence of the estate built by money stolen from the Ukranian people really made you think about the 2014 revolution.

[SeniaYam]

Thank you guys for an amazing video. You spoke with such love of my hometown! It wasn't until you posted this video that I realized there is indeed so much to see in Kiev.

[kostiayarytenko]

Thanks you guys to make Ukraine more open for outworld

[jayalexander]

This is the best video that I have seen on Kyiv, guys. Well done! The city deserves more tourists, it's amazing

[serhiivasyliev]

Thank you for this video :)
The best for you from Ukraine ❤️

[macadesignstudios]

This is all so nolstagic for me. I miss Kiev! Can't wait to visit again.

[Cisssana]

In the Soviet times, Kyiv was such a quiet patriarchal place, always nice to visit after craziness of Moscow or coldness of SPB (Saint Petersburg), now Keiv is turning to being a more hipster place, but with this unmistakeable "homey" feel.
Thank you, guys, for your vlogs! Was fun to follow you Come visit us in Odesa, for a change)))

[sroydetroy]

Never have I ever seen tourists with such happy attitude and positive approach. I really like your videos.
PS: If that would be appropriate to Mention Audrey is a really beautiful Gal

[andrewknox]

I would like to send my warm thanks appreciation to these two amazing beautiful couple for making this wonderful video. I am 18 days away from visiting Kyiv -Ukraine for the very first time. And by watching this video makes me fell so happy. now I know for certain that I will have an amazing time there. Thank you so much guys. Keep up the good work travelers, Andrew Knox

[TravellerYT]

So much to do and so much to see. You have inspired us to visit this city! It has now been added to our "To Visit" list. Your food videos are what inspired us most, you ate some very delicious foods at reasonable prices and at cozy looking places! Enjoy your travels and take care! Best Regards Maxi and Maro.

[rostyslavdanyleiko]

Did you also know, that: every kyiv underground metro station has at least 2 hermetic doors which can be raised during a cataclysm. As a result, an perfectly deep underground sealed city is formed connected with a series of tunnels. Also every second station has a supply of water, food and basic survival stuff like clothes, medical supplies etc.