5 DAY TOUR TO LVIV

Price for group $800

Six excursions around old town and 2 trips outside the city: you will have a deeper acquaintance with Lviv that will take you 3 days; besides, you will have a trip to the Castles of Lvivshchyna and the Carpathians.

 

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 Tour in Lviv for 5 days. Lviv + Carpathian Mountains + Castles of Lviv region

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The indicated price is actual for group no more than 7 people.

For group with more than 7 people, price is calculated individually.

 

    1 day

  • 9:00-12:00 Excursions “Around the streets of ancient city”.
  • 12:00-14:00 Excursion “7 Wonders of Lviv”.

    2 day

  • 10:00-11:30 Bus Excursion around Lviv (big route)
  • 12:00-13:00 Bus Excursion around Lviv (little route)

    3 day

  • 10:00-13:00 Excursion” Lviv, the city of coffee and chocolate”.
  • 13:00-15:00 Excursion “Tipsy Lviv”

    4 day

  • 9:00-19:00 Excursion “Tustan and Kamianka waterfall”.

    5 day

  • 9:00-18:00 Excursion “3 castles of Lviv region”.

Excursion 'Around the Streets of ancient Lviv'

You will see about 50 prominent and entertaining places of Lviv, monuments and churches. Among them there will be the monument to Taras Shevchenko, A. Mitskewych, the Latin Cathedral, the Armenian Cathedral, the Dominican Cathedral, the Royal, and City Arsenals, visit the theme cafés and restaurants (Kryivka, House of Legends, under the Golden Rose, the Beer Theater “Pravda”…).

 

Lviv City Hall

During all its existence, the Lviv City Hall has always been a meeting hall for local deputies. The fate of the city and its dwellers is made up inside its walls. But the tourists are more interested in the summit of the City Hall. You can see historic Lviv from this place. From above. You will see the roofs, compare the streets, and appreciate the architectural specifications. And just on the City Hall there is an old watch with a special mechanism. You may ask, “What is special about it?” Let it remain an intrigue till the time of the excursion.

Fountains

Four fountains were built in Rynok square in 1793, there was one fountain on each corner of the square. Each fountain has an octagonal bowl and in the center of the bowl there is a statue of the character of ancient mythology: the god of the seas, Neptune, his wife Amphitrite, the goddess of hunting Diana and the hero Adonis.

Black Stone House

It is a historic architecturally rich building in black color. Maybe you will have your idea why this wonderful house is black? Because scientists have already expressed so many versions that they cannot come to one agreement. The building was built in 1577. Architecture is called Renaissance. Authorship is given to Petro Krasovskyi. Nowadays, Lviv History Museum is in the mysterious black stone house.

Latin Cathedral

Latin Cathedral is one more mystery. This is a sanctuary, the architecture of which can become a textbook for students and scholars. Built in the Gothic style, for several years the monument was rebuilt and restored with the addition of other stylistic details. There are the traces of the baroque, secession and also Renaissance. What do you see inside these walls?

Armenian Cathedral

Look under your feet. These plates are the burial of the Armenians. It is said that the human soul then leaves the world when its name is erased on the tombstone. Everyone who steps on the slabs to the Armenian Cathedral brings dozens of Armenians closer to the sky. This is a unique monument of the 14th — 15th centuries. This is a piece of a special East in the middle of Europe. One of the most interesting details of the cathedral is the wooden chapel “Golgotha”, the story of which we will definitely tell you.

Dominican Church

This cathedral is protected by UNESCO as a unique architectural monument in the heart of the historic Lviv ensemble. Dominican Cathedral, Church of the Blessed Eucharist, Church of God's Body and Dominican Monastery — it all is one majestic building. Moreover, the Dominican cathedral is a monument of national significance.

Royal Arsenal

It is a fortification building, built on the funds of King Vladyslav IV Vaza. Once there was a weapon stock. Inside the walls of the royal arsenal, bells and weapons were cast. Nowadays, there is State Archives. From outside, the building looks really royal. It is not immediately possible to attribute it to a part of the fortification wall of the old Lviv. Finally, this is not the last riddle that Lviv will open in the framework of our excursion.

City arsenal

Once these walls protected Lviv from invaders and enemies. Nowadays, they attract tourists and curious guests of the city. City arsenal is a fortification attraction. Moreover, in its heart there is one of the most interesting museums of Lviv, that is a museum of weapons of various nations and various historical epochs. Touch these majestic walls — and you will feel the true power of Lviv.

Lokal Network Restaurants

Without a creative team “Lokal” it is simply impossible to talk about Lviv. Every corner where legends tell, and incredible colorful dishes are cooked is the creation of a network of catering establishments Lokal. The famous “The Kryivka”, the most expensive “Masons”, the most magnificent “Workshop of Chocolate”, the scandalous “Masoch”, the original “Gas lamp”, the drive “Left Bank”, the colorful “House of legends”, the unusual restaurant “Under the Golden Rose” is known all over Ukraine — it's worth hearing and worth seeing.

Souvenir Market 'Vernissage'

On this market, you can see all the works of Lviv masters and craftsmen. It is possible that here you will encounter such techniques and such works of human hands that you have not even guessed about. Original souvenirs, memorabilia and very high-quality embroidery — all of these can be purchased at the “Vernissage” in Lviv.

Excursion '7 Wonders of Lviv'

Opera House

 

It is a magnificent building of one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world that is an ornament of the center of Lviv. The Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater named after Solomiia Krushelnytska looks imposing from outside and luxurious from inside. It was compared with the opera house in Paris and the Vienna opera. You will want to remember it. Columns, sculptures, balustrades, statues of muses and high reliefs this is the way the opera theater in Lviv looks outside. Lviv Opera House will surprise you with the interior, with its gold plating, colorful marble and decorative paintings. Make sure that we do not exaggerate.

House of Scientists

 

The first thing that attracts attention is the unique staircase structure of the lobby. It adds refinement and even aristocracy to the interior. Every detail of the room is worth your attention. Here you will feel like a noble lady or noble knight. For the walls tell about the nobles, graphs, aristocrats. Nowadays, films are shot, wedding photos are taken, and also genuine magnificent fandangos are organized in the House of Scientists.

Potocki Palace

This majestic building was attributed to French architect Louis d'Overnu. The palace was designed to the order of Count Alfred Josef Potocki, the Viceroy of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, and the job was done perfectly. It is one of the largest palaces in Lviv. Due to location in Lviv’s historic center, it seems even more authentic. The glory among the narrow streets full of various pieces of architecture.

Bus Excursion around Lviv (big route)

The unusual sightseeing tour around Lviv begins at Svobody Avenue, one of city’s most beautiful streets. This is the place where visitors can see glorious pieces of architecture that make the avenue unique and alluring.

From the very first minute of the tour by Wonder Bus through the streets of Lviv, travelers will enjoy outstanding views of the city. Traveling through both the modern city center and the historic one, visitors will be able to see the main historic and cultural landmarks remained intact until the present day.

The initial sightseeing Wonder Bus route around Lviv passes through Torhova St., Pidvalna St., Vynnychenka St., Kryvonosa St., Lysenka St., and M. Zankovetskoyi St. Every building located here is worth special attention of those who are curious to learn how the unique and harmonious atmosphere of Lviv is created.

Lychakivskyi cemetery

 

Walking tour around Lviv incudes several stops at the most exciting sights such as Lychakiv Cemetery. This necropolis is the burial place of Lviv’s most outstanding people, public and cultural figures. This is why the cemetery has unusual sculptures, creatively decorated vaults, and millions of cut flowers.

This is an elite necropolis, which protects the coziness of hundreds of burials of famous people. The historians, city officials and heroes — here are the graves of famous and not very famous men and women who made their invaluable contribution to the development of Ukraine and Lviv. The first burial in the Lychakivskyi cemetery dates back to 1786. Among the last graves there are the graves of fighters for Ukraine in the ATO zone.

High Castle

 

It is very nice and always calm here. It is so because when you stand very high and look at the historic city — Lviv from above, nothing can spoil the impressions of what you see. They say that once there was a splendid castle of the princes Lev and Danylo. And nowadays only a mound-ruin has been left from it. However, this ruin remains the favorite place for tourists, Lviv dwellers and visitors of the city.

 

Moving further from Lychakivska Street to Heroiv Maidanu Street, the sightseeing Wonder Bus will take you past the magnificent ancient temples such as St. George's Cathedral, St. Elizabeth Church, the Latin Cathedral, and the Jesuit Church (the Church of the Society of Jesus). The guide who is very knowledgeable about the history of Lviv will tell you about notable events that happened around these glorious places of worship.

The Church of Saints Olga and Elizabeth

 

This is the biggest sanctuary in Lviv. And it is also one of the greatest. Being built in Neo-Gothic style, this Roman Catholic Church can be noticed from many parts of the city. People call this church the Church of the Saints Olga and Elizabeth “Elzhbeta”. It is because it was named in honor because she is named in honor of Elizabeth of Bavaria — the wife of the Austrian-Hungarian emperor Frants Joseph I. The great architecture and mysterious stained-glass windows in the interior, they are worth seeing.

The Monument to Stepan Bandera

 

National hero Stepan Bandera occupies a large square in Lviv with a 30-meter triumphal arch. The monument to the hero protects all the milestones of the Ukrainian statehood, they are princely times, the Cossack's, the years of the Ukrainian People's Republic and the Western Ukrainian People's Republic, as well as modern times. No one endangers Ukrainian unity. No one will interfere with Lviv because it is guarded by the seven-meter monument to Stepan Bandera.

St. George's Archdiocese

 

Besides, tourists will enjoy a comfortable walk along the streets named after Nicolaus Copernicus, Stepan Bandera, and Metropolitan Sheptytskyi. Each street is graced with masterful and very expressive sculptural compositions immortalizing heroic deeds, scientific breakthroughs and achievements of these undoubtedly great men of their time.

Besides, when travelling through the streets of Lviv by Wonder Bus, you will have a chance to see the glory of the city protective embankments, the legendary Powder Tower, the City Arsenal, and other buildings and structures that make this ancient and charming city known for all over the world.

Bus Excursion around Lviv (little route)

Lviv Town Hall (Ratusha)

Throughout the course of its history, Lviv Town Hall was a place of meeting of local deputies. It’s a place where the city's fate is decided; however, tourists are more attracted by the roof of the Town Hall’s tower. From up here, you can admire the panoramic view of the historic city. You will get a better view of roofs, compare the streets and assess architectural elements. Besides that, there is an old clock with a unique mechanism on the Ratusha’s tower. Perhaps, you will ask: What's so special about it? Let’s keep the intrigue until the tour.

Powder Tower

This majestic fortification was erected in the 16th century and is one of few towers that have remained intact since then. It is located on the ancient protective embankments raised in the times of Kievan Rus. Tourists taking the tour around Lviv by Wonder Train will be able to see unusual architecture of this building and hear exciting stories told by the guide. These are stories about the defense of the Powder Tower and a mystical legend about a commandant who decided to protect it from enemies at all times.

Rynok (Market) Square

One of the most charming and atmospheric spots. It’s the best place where you can really breathe in and hear the city. Rynok Square is notable for its exceptional architecture. It has so many unique monuments that it’s hard to count. It appears that every stone of the block paving preserves its own unique story. You can smell the scent of coffee everywhere. You can hear music playing. It’s the sound of violin, guitar, and tambourine. Listen carefully to Lviv and you will fall in love with it that will last forever.

St. Nicholas Church

This landmark of national importance is one of the oldest city temples, founded in the times of Prince (Kniaz) Daniel of Galicia (Halych). Sightseeing tour around Lviv by Wonder Train offers you an opportunity to see the ancient walls of the church bell tower and hear ancient legends about the history of this landmark. Thus, you will find that long ago, it was the King’s tomb and the heart of Lviv’s social life.

Lviv National University, named after Ivan Franko

One of the oldest European universities, founded by order of King John II Casimir in 1661. Currently, it is the most prestigious university in Ukraine that is a dream place for many young people from all over the country. Looking through the window of the sightseeing Wonder Train, you can see the unusual architectural beauty of the main building and hear a wonderful story about the University’s hard luck erection and evolution.

Main Post Office

Travelling around Lviv by the comfortable sightseeing Wonder Train is a great opportunity to see the magnificent building of the Main Post Office. The architectural style of the facade combines two most popular styles of that time — classicism and Art Nouveau. The magnificent stained-glass windows and sculptures make you feel excited and want to touch the walls where the history of the city and whole Ukraine was made.

Mikoliash Pharmacy

This building is not only an architectural and cultural landmark, but also a place where the most famous gas lamp of that time was invented. Currently, there is an interactive museum and a popular confectionery store in this building. Its stunning ancient interior remained perfectly intact, as well as the facade that anyone can enjoy when traveling down the streets of Lviv by the sightseeing Wonder Train.

Mickiewicz Monument

This sculptural composition is considered to be one of the most beautiful monuments to the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz. However, Lvivians who have a peculiar sense of humor found an interesting angle at which this sculpture looks less severe and stately. During the exciting trip by the sightseeing Wonder Train, you will be able to see the bare feet of the ‘winged genius’.

George Hotel

This Art Deco building is a famous architectural landmark. It attracts with its unusual design, in particular, mansard roof, balcony balustrade, arched windows, sculptures, and bas-reliefs. You will be able to see all this beauty during the eventful trip by the sightseeing Wonder Train.

Monument to King Danylo

King Danylo (Daniel) of Galicia is believed to be the founder of Lviv. That is why the sculpture looks classical and stately, which was inherent in all monuments dedicated to monarchs and outstanding figures. The statue of the King riding a horse is positioned on a stone base decorated with a trident and a crown on the frieze.

Excursion 'Lviv, the city of coffee and chocolate'

Yurii Kulchytskyi monument

He is called to be a coffee king. Some people say that it was Lviv dweller Kulchytskyi who opened the first coffee shop in Vienna. However, this information is rather a legend than truth. And the truth is different — in the tricks of Yurii Kulchytskyi, who for exchanged coffee grains for little money and taught Austria-Hungary to love this energy drink. Nowadays, Lviv smells of coffee. A monument to the coffee king attracts curious tourists.

Lviv Chocolate Workshop

 

You have not seen such quantity of chocolate anywhere. Here the chocolate flows in rivers and incredible candies figures are made of it. They may be animals, memorable souvenirs, and incredible candies with about fifty tasty additions. Chocolate with candied fruits, or marzipan candies — the assortment of Chocolate Workshops is impressive. Your head goes dizzy at it. Taste Lviv chocolate — and you will never forget this aroma.

'Under the blue bottle'

Are you searching for a place where you can chat quietly and have a delicious meal? Then a café “Under the blue bottle” will suit you. A history of European coffee shops is hidden in this café. On the menu you will find interesting names and incredible historical expressions the tasty dishes and drinks are called. Immerse yourself in the times of Austria-Hungary — visit the knaipa “Under the blue bottle”. By the way, you may taste an incredibly delicious fondue here.

'Golden Ducat'

It is a bit mysterious and a very romantic café, where you may taste the most aromatic coffee in Lviv. This place has a mirror ceiling and soft light, that is why the aroma from coffee seems to be especially deep. The range of coffee drinks in “Golden Ducat” is the widest one in Lviv. And the number of legends and mysterious stories that surround the walls of this coffee shop create a special atmosphere that cannot be forgotten.

A Coffee Mine

 

Nowadays, coffee is mined in a mine. And it was invented by Lviv dwellers. Their coffee is special. Not like the one people all over the world got used to. Moreover, each visitor can see with himself the work of coffee miners, descending to the very mine. After extraction, grains are fried and cooked. You can taste the exuberant Lviv coffee in the café, which is located directly above the mine.

Excursion 'Tipsy Lviv'

Beer Theatre 'Pravda'

In the very heart of Lviv, beer is made. Visit the beer theater “Pravda”, that will welcome you with three spacious halls on three floors and the space for watching the process of beer making that is a usual cellar. The beer of this young pyvovarnia already receives the medals on European contests.

'Drunken Cherry'

It is very convenient to drop by to a cozy café “Drunken Cherry” in Rynok square and slowly watch the rush of the bustling square with a glass of tasty nalyvka. Believe us, you will leave this place in a wholly different, pleasantly relaxed condition, that will help you perceive the atmosphere of Lviv much better.

'Kumpel'

Kumpel is a modern restaurant that was the first one in Lviv to make fresh, original beer, finding its passionate fans this way. Lychakivskyi district, where the restaurant is situated has been well-known for its batiary and liumpen-pyvorizy who frightened the obedient city dwellers with their naughty tricks, but became the symbol of reconstructed tradition in the image of “Kumpel”.

'Royal Brewery'

In the cozy yard of the city, five different kinds of beer are brewed for exquisite audience of the r restaurant “Royal brewery”. The visitors have the possibility to see the process of the drink brewery themselves.

The Restaurant — Brewery 'Stargorod'

If you have dreamt to have a rest to the maximum and have no limits, then they wait for you in the restaurant “Stargorod”. You can have a tasty meal and drink here. You can watch in details how living beer is brewed. And you can simply get a free flyer and dance on the table to live music all night long. Delicious European cuisine, Ukrainian song and original Lviv nalyvkas will be a perfect combination, won't they?

Tustan Fortress

 

Tustan Nature Reserve consists of: Kamin Rocks complex (Hostryi Kamin, Mala Skelia, and Zholob) and rocks that are geographically adjacent to the Voronovyi Ridge; area that is adjacent to the aforesaid rocks with cultural layers from the ancient times to the Middle Ages; a defense system (multirow ditches and ramparts) of the Tustan Rocks complex; a hydraulic facility (dam) in the Stavy Natural Landmark; areas where natural landmarks are located. Tustan is a unique historic monument and a piece of architecture of the ІХ-ХІІІ centuries that unrivaled throughout Europe. It is a place where you can turn back history and become a part of Ukrainian Medieval culture.

Skolivski Beskydy National Nature Park

It’s another special nature reserve in Western Ukraine and a mountain range where the highest mountain peak called Magura (1,362.7 m) is located. Skolivski Beskydy Park is just a part of the magnificent nature reserve, although it has its peculiarities which are worth seeing and feeling, for example, Hurkalo Waterfall and Kamianka Waterfall. Another popular tourist destination is Skhidnytsia mineral water spring. And finally, there is a priceless coniferous forest that will make you feel absolutely calm and relaxed.

Kamianka Waterfall

 

It is a natural waterfall located on the river Kamianka in Skolivskyi District, Lviv Oblast. There is something that gives a special flavor to this hydrological landmark — a massive boulder that divides water flows, smashing them against the stony valley. There are two more unique natural landmarks: a medieval Naftusia-type mineral water spring and Mertve Lake.

Zhuravlyne Lake

It is more commonly known as Mertve (‘Dead’) Lake because no living creatures live here. The hydrogen-sulphide lake located in the middle of the forest glade is a half kilometer long. There is incredible flora in the area around the lake, where sometimes you can find unique species, including swamp cranberry. An island formed by interweaving roots and located in the middle of the lake makes the whole appearance look mysterious and even mystical. That’s why you will never forget this place!

Living Water Spring

A phrase ‘living water’ brings us back to cartoons from our childhood. In these cartoons, goodies always managed to keep safe from misfortune using healing water from a special spring. As part of our tour, we will also try to improve our health at the medieval Naftusia-type mineral water spring. The healing effects of hydrogen sulfide will help you regain your health and fitness, like in a fairy tale.

Excursion 'Castles of Lviv Region'

Oleskо Castle

The castle rises above Libertsiia river. They say that the author of this fortress is one of the sons of halytsko-volynskyi kniaz Yurii Lvovych. It was first mentioned in the castle in the papers of 1327. After the years the fortress has been changed and rebuilt. The King of Poland Yan Sobezkyi, the third, was born here. And at the end of the 70es in the 20th century the museum-reserve, the department of Lviv art gallery was opened here. The unforgettable addition to the splendor of fortification walls is a picturesque park.

Zolochivskyi Castle

It is one of the most harmonic castles of Ukraine. It combines a great entrance tower, magic Chinese Palace, Big living Palace and the walls of the fortress themselves. The kings lived here, that is why the interior was royal. But after some time, the building was given to PAN as a house, then there was a prison and even an educational establishment. Nowadays Zolochiv castle is a working department of Lviv art gallery, museum-reserve with a rich exposition.

Pidhoretskyi Castle

It was a property of Zhevuski magnates. Except luxurious palace with bastions, here is a real “Italian park”. Pidhoretskyi castle is the best in Renaissance castle in Europe. Its park is the only real park of such a type in Ukraine. One more interesting memorial, that cannot be left without attention, is the example of folk activity, the wooden church of St. Mykhail. It dates back to 1720.

 

    The tour price includes:

  • — 2 tours outside the city
  • — 6 tours around Lviv;
  • — Accompanying by the tour guide.
  • — Hotel breakfast
  • — Hotel accommodation (double and triple room accommodation);
 

    The tour price does not include:

  • — Lunch and dinner;
  • — Personal expenses and public transport fares;
  • — Insurance (optional);
  • — Admission tickets:
  • Synagogue on Beit Aaron Israel — 20 UAH.
  • Museum of Galician Jewry — 20 UAH.
  • Lviv Historical Museum (Italian courtyard) — adults 10 UAH, children 5 UAH.
  • Lviv Museum of the History of Religion — 20 UAH, children 10 UAH.
  • Museum of ancient Ukrainian art — 5 UAH.
  • Lviv City Arsenal — adults 30 UAH, children 10 UAH.
  • Museum of Palazzo Bandinelli — adults 30 UAH, children 10 UAH.
  • Oleskyi castle (adults 60 UAH, students 30 UAH, children 15 UAH);
  • Pidhirtsi castle (adults 60 UAH, students 30 UAH, children 15 UAH);
  • Zolochiv castle (adults 90 UAH, students 60 UAH, children 15 UAH).
  • A narrow-gauge carriage by the Carpathian tram — adults 150 UAH, children UAH 100;
  • “Dovbush Cliffs” Reserve — 10 UAH.
  • House of scientists — 30 UAH, children 7-14 years — 20 UAH.
  • Pototskyi Palace — 70 UAH.
  • Lychakivske cemetery — adults 40 UAH, students 30 UAH, children 30 UAH, photo and video shooting — 10 UAH.
  • Museum-pharmacy — adults 30 UAH, students 20 UAH, children 10 UAH.
  • Underground of the Dominican Monastery — adults 20 UAH, students 15 UAH, children 10 UAH
  • Underground of the Church of the Jesuits' Fathers — adults 15 UAH, children 5 UAH.

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