Jewish History of Kyiv including Babi Yar Memorial Private Tour
Discover the complete history of the Jewish heritage in Kyiv on a 3-hour guided tour by a private vehicle. Visit all the main sites and landmarks related to the history of the Jewish community of Kiev, including the Babi Yar, Brodsky Synagogue, Sholem Aleichem Monument, and Golda Meir memorial plaque. Learn the prominent and tragic Jewish history from an expert guide.
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Stop At: Babi Yar Memorial, Oleny Telihy Street, Kyiv Ukraine
Visit Babi Yar, where over 150 000 Jews were killed during World War ll. You will learn how they came there with children, old parents, and all their things hoping to be transferred to peaceful lands. You will hear the stories about few of them who survived.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Anatoliy Kuznetsov Monument, Crossroad of Petropavlovskaya and Frunze Streets, Kyiv Ukraine
A monument related to the tragic events of the Babi Yar
Stop At: Liberman Mansion - Writers' Union House, Bankova vul. 2, Kyiv 01024 Ukraine
Discover Pechersk district with beautiful samples of fine mansions from the 19th and 20th centuries, constructed by the wealthy Jewish businessmen, including S. Liberman
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bessarabian market, Bessarabs'ka Square, 2, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01004
Take a look at the Bessarabsky Market, presented to the city by Lazar Brodsky more than 100 years ago.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Memorial'naya doska Golde Meir, ulitsa Basseynaya, 5A, Kyiv Ukraine
See the house in which the prime minister of Israel Golda Meir was born. Discover memorial plaque to Golda Meir.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Sholem Aleichem Museum, 5 Chervonoarmiyska Street, Kyiv Ukraine
During the centuries-old history of the Jewish community in Kiev, the periods of restrictions and persecutions of Jews were replaced by the loyalty periods, and by the end of the 19th century, the influence and value of the Jewish bankers and engineers, architects and businessmen became so great that the city authorities had to reckon with them.
On this excursion, you will have an opportunity look behind the curtain at the Jewish world, full of secrets and riddles. Learn the most interesting facts about the Jewish community of the different historical periods: about achievements and contributions they made into the development of the city and about those tragic pages that were like a horrible nightmare for Jews.
Stop At: Monument Sholom Aleichem, Rohnidynska Street, 3, Kyiv 02000 Ukraine
Discover the monumnet to a famous writer Sholom Aleichem
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Brodsky Synagogue, Rustaveli Shota vul. 13, Kyiv 01001 Ukraine
Visit the central Brodsky Choral Synagogue and learn its history.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Kyiv.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.