Free walking tours in Kyiv

Exploring the city with Eugene was really enjoyable and never felt boring or rushed. Everything was explained clearly and in an interesting way, with lots of fascinating stories and little details that made the experience feel truly special. Highly recommend!

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Ian russell

2 Reviews

I have been on 20+ tours around Europe, and Alex's tour will stick with me, not just because of the greatly informative tour, but his honestly, style and friendly attitude. I really think this tour was far more than just a tour, and Alex is far more than a guide he honestly cares about what he does, and you can feel the passion for the subject - the reason I say "subject" is because actually Alex made me feel far more involved in other things he spoke about rather than just the tour we were on, and if I can I absolutely want to follow him to other areas he is passionate about. Please if you visit Kyiv, make sure you book in with him, and set aside as much time as you can because he is a fountain of knowledge and is happy to share.

Kyiv downtown as Rus-Ukraine palimpsest

Andreu

1 Review

Five stars, no cap. I came to Kyiv without knowing much about the city, and this time with Eugene turned into the part of the trip I keep writing people about back home. We walked Khreshchatyk and Maidan in full autumn. Beautiful season. I especially liked the stories about what Khreshchatyk looked like before the war, the bits about Stalinist Empire style, and the rich cultural heritage of Kyiv. It shifts your perspective on history and on beautiful Ukrainians entirely. What stayed with me most is how personal it felt. The guide was generous with questions, he knows the city the way you only know a place you love, and his English is excellent (Italian too, which I did not expect, btw). I left feeling I had understood a little of Kyiv instead of only photographing it. If you are visiting, book this walk. Gracias, Eugene! 🙏

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Stacy

1 Review

Great tour full of historical facts in the central part of the city. I liked that we had some stops on our way, and the guide was very welcoming !

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Juan Pablo

2 Reviews

Alex is a fantastic guide who is truly passionate about history and his job. His knowledge is vast, and he is eager to share both Kyiv and Ukraine with the world. He is incredibly attentive and goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable. I learned and heard things about Ukraine that I previously had no clue about. He even provided extra information and great book recommendations. I would love to visit Ukraine again soon, and when I do, I will definitely get in touch with Alex.

Kyiv downtown as Rus-Ukraine palimpsest

Pablo

1 Review

had a great walk with Eugene yesterday! very interesting history and he gave me some good food tips too. will definitely book another route with him next time, thanks Eugene 👍

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Eugene is a fantastic guide who clearly cares about making the experience comfortable. He was clear, proactive, and very accommodating. On the tour itself, I kept asking off-topic questions, but he’d seamlessly weave them into the story xD Great historic tour with realistic advice on getting around Kyiv!!!!

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Danil

1 Review

I booked the tour with Eugene and it turned out to be a great introduction to Kyiv. Communication before meeting was really easy and responsive. The walk itself was well-paced with some coffee stops available ;) Eugene knows his stuff, answered all my questions, and made it feel more like a walk with a local than a strict tour. Definitely recommend!

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Proper English speaking guide. Very informative and friendly.

Guided Walks with a Kyiv Local 🔎

In Brief: Excellent private walking tour with a knowledgeable and personable guide. Relaxed, flexible, and genuinely insightful. Highly recommended. Detailed: I had Eugene as my guide and from the start he was excellent. He arrived exactly on time and was friendly and easy to talk to straight away. It ended up being just me on the tour, but he didn’t let that affect anything and still delivered a full, engaging experience. I actually had to cancel a booking with him the day before as I wasn’t feeling well, and he couldn’t have handled it better. He was very understanding and even messaged me personally to check in and see if I wanted to rebook, which was a really nice touch and not something you always get. The tour itself was really informative. We walked through some key streets in Kyiv and Eugene’s knowledge was clear throughout. He answered every question I threw at him without hesitation, and I appreciated that he was more than happy to go off topic to cover things I was curious about. It felt more like a conversation than a scripted tour, which made it far more enjoyable. In terms of coverage, the tour focuses on a relatively small area, so it is not one of those where you come away fully oriented with the whole city. That said, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in depth. The areas we did cover were packed with history, and it gave me a much better understanding of Ukraine’s past and how it has shaped the country today. Eugene also made it clear that I could stay in touch with him after the tour if I needed any recommendations or advice. He was genuinely happy for me to reach out if I got stuck or needed help with anything. In a country where the culture and language are quite different from my own, that was a really reassuring gesture and something I thought was genuinely kind. One practical thing to be aware of is payment. Make sure you either have cash in Ukrainian hryvnia or a bank setup that allows easy international transfers, as UK banks in particular can make this more awkward than expected. And finally, if Eugene suggests heading to a bar at the end, trust him. The staff were friendly and the food was simple but genuinely delicious. Overall, I would definitely recommend this tour, especially if you want something more personal, flexible, and genuinely insightful rather than just ticking off landmarks.

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We had a fantastic time on the tour of Kreshatyk Street with Eugene - it was a walk through history and architecture, and we learnt a lot. Eugene made the tour very engaging and was super flexible to our personal needs and interests. I would wholeheartedly recommend Eugene as a tour guide to anyone, and I am looking forward to booking more tours with him in the future!

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Joined the tour on New Year's Eve and Eugene made time to accomodate me. He came very prepared with lots of materials and I found the old photos and information very interesting. I walked the same street again the next day and it was nice to be able to imagine what Eugene the previous day. This tour is totally recommended for everyone who wants to know Kyiv more than surface value.

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Eugene was a great guide*. He takes attendees along a well-suited route to show important aspects of the city‘s past, including, of course, the troublesome soviet era and how Kyiv is freeing itself from the colonial heritage without destroying it all. The tour is thus a perfect starting point if you‘ve just arrived in Kyiv. After the walk we chatted about the grim reality Kyivians are facing today because of the same unfriendly neighbour to the east. These were three very enjoyable and informative hours and I now feel better prepared to further explore the city. * not a guru, seriously, who came up with that ridiculous brand name? I‘m sure none of your customers intended to book a cult leader

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Great tour and Eugene has in-depth knowledge. Highly recommended.

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Giampaolo

1 Review

Thanks a lot to Eugenio! A fantastic tour of knowledge and curiosity, with tips and interesting stories; nevertheless, we also found in him a good, friendly conversation about the town's lifestyle.

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Amazing tour guide. Highly recommended very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable.

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Jessica

1 Review

Eugene is a great guide and spoke perfect English giving me a unique insight into the modern history of Kyiv. Definitely recommend for those particularly interested in the Soviet period~

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El tour con Alona ha sido maravilloso. Tiene la duración perfecta y nos ha contado muchísimas cosas interesantes de Kiev y de su historia, se me ha hecho cortisimo: ha ido al grano siempre y nos ha guidado con maestría. En todo momento nos hemos sentido bien atendidos e informados por Alona 10/10

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Marcos

4 Reviews

Excelente experiencia en el tour por el casco antiguo de Kiev, conocimos los puntos más importante y su historia. Alona es buena guía y muy amigable, también tiene un buen dominio del idioma. Súper recomendable!

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Ramon

1 Review

Muy buena guia, repetiriamos sin duda

Free Tour of Kyiv in Spanish

Todo perfecto! Alona muy simpática, nos ayudó mucho durante nuestra estancia en Kiev! Un 10

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Yolanda

21 Reviews

El free tour con Alona estuvo muy bien. Finalmente estuvimos casi como si fuese un tour privado, ya que estuvimos 3 personas del mismo grupo, y fue bastante interesante la información que nos dio

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JAVIER

5 Reviews

El Tour con Alona estuvo genial para conocer muchos lugares, historias y leyendas de Kiev :) el mejor tour que hicimos en la ciudad en español

Free Tour of Kyiv in Spanish

Nos ha encantado el tour que hemos realizado con Alona habla muy bien español, te cuenta muchas cosas que han ido pasando en Ucrania en el pasado y actualmente, te dice sitios donde comer comida Ucrania típica, te da datos curiosos de edificios que tu pasas por alto, yo la recomiendo si vas a Ucrania que el centro te lo enseñe Alona y después tu tranquilamente por todos los sitios que te ha enseñado te pares tranquilamente a visitarlos. Muchas gracias Alona por una mañana tan agradable

Free Tour of Kyiv in Spanish

Camila

2 Reviews

Super recomendable! Alona es muy amable, su español es perfecto y nos divertimos mucho!!!

Free Tour of Kyiv in Spanish