Back in the USSR

“Since you live in a Soviet country, your dreams must also be Soviet.”
— Ilya Ilf & Yevgeny Petrov

The USSR was an era for many generations. Some still feel nostalgic — remembering free trips, a stable salary, a loaf of white bread for 13 kopecks, or ice cream for 9. But behind the veil of penny prices lay millions of ruined destinies and lives. On this tour we will show you the real Soviet past — not the myths, but the history. A professional guide will take you through the streets, monuments and memories that the Soviet empire left behind in Kyiv.

This tour is for you if you want to know:

• when did the largest country in the world appear?
• in what year was communism supposed to be built?
• who was Lenin’s neighbour in the mausoleum?
• which Soviet-era places still remain in Kyiv today?
• why did the Chernobyl catastrophe mark the beginning of the Soviet Union’s collapse?

Tour Highlights

Andriyivsky Descent · Khreshchatyk Street · Independence Square (Maidan) · Arch of Friendship of Nations · Hotel Salut · Parliament · Cabinet of Ministers · Motherland Monument · Holodomor Museum

✦ The list of objects and the route may vary depending on traffic conditions and operating hours.

Good to Know

✦ Duration: 3–4 hours by private car

✦ Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian — other languages available on request

✦ Pick-up: included from the city centre of Kyiv; pick-up from outskirts or suburbs available for an additional fee

✦ Dress code: casual

✦ Tour starts at a time convenient for you

✦ Available 7 days a week

✦ See photos from our tours in the photo gallery

Your tour will be led by a professional guide with deep knowledge of Soviet history and its legacy in Kyiv. From propaganda architecture to the Holodomor — this tour reveals what official textbooks left out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 3–4 hours by private car. The exact duration can be agreed when booking.

Where does the tour start?
Your professional guide will meet you at your hotel or any convenient location in the city centre of Kyiv — pick-up is included in the tour price. Pick-up from the outskirts or suburbs is available for an additional fee.

What is included in the tour price?
The price includes a professional guide, a private car and city-centre pick-up. Museum entrance tickets (e.g. Holodomor Museum) are not included and are purchased separately on site.

What languages is the tour available in?
The tour is conducted in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Tours in other languages — German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hebrew and more — are available on request.

Is the tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for the whole family. Your professional guide will present the history in an engaging and accessible way for visitors of all ages.

How do I book the tour?
Submit a request on the website or contact us directly: +380 96 370 33 83 (WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram).

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Want to book this tour or ask a question? Book your tour or call us: +380 96 370 33 83 (WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram).