The history of Kyiv dates back to the 5th century A. D. In the 9th –12th centuries Kyiv became a capital of mighty medieval state – Kyivan Rus. After the Tatar invasion (1240), which badly ruined the city, Kyiv got under control of alien powers – Tatars, Lithuanians, Poles, Russians, remaining at the same time Ukrainian cultural, spiritual and educational center. In 1991 Kyiv became the capital of independent Ukraine.

Kyiv is located on the both banks of the Dnipro River. 42 % of the city area have been built up. The rest of the territory is reservoirs as well as forests, parks and other green plantations. Greenery area in Kyiv corresponds as 214 sq. m per one citizen, this is one of the best indicators in the world. Originality and diversity of natural conditions of Kyiv are associated with its situation in the partially – wooden steppe bordering upon the mixed forest zone.

The capital of Ukraine has a great potential: 32 museums, 33 theaters, many standing art exhibitions. The most known museums are the National Museum of Ukrainian History, the Museum of Ukrainian Fine Arts, the Museum of Western and Oriental Art. There are over 2,000 units in Kyiv regarded as monuments of history, culture and architecture.

Now thousands of people from many countries can visit Kyiv and are offered many various tours and excursions: widely famous museums of St. Sophia Cathedral (1037) and Kyiv Caves Monastery (both - UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Golden Gates (1054), Andrew’s Descent, World War II Memorial, Kreshchatyk – Kyiv`s main street etc. Excursions can be combined with delighting boat trips along the Dnipro River with its beautiful views on both sides.

Besides numerous sightseeing attractions Kyiv boasts the best in Ukraine facilities and conditions for accommodation, eat & drink, entertainment, active rest etc.
Come to Kyiv and you`ll enjoy a holiday, which will be with you forever.

You can explore Kyiv in the marks of Lviv-Intutrans tours:
The city is included in most of our Classic Group Itineraries: “Grand Tour of Ukraine”, “Two Capitals”, “Star Cities of Ukraine”, “Ukraine`s Best”, Dnipro River Cruises.
To get acquainted with Kyiv sacred places, participate in our Pilgrimage tour / Lviv-Inturtrans Special Interest tours.
For more sightseeing itineraries and options see also Lviv-Inturtrans Sightseeing & Excursions in/from Kyiv.