Price for group $550
Six excursions around old town and 1 trip outside the city: on the first day, you will be able to visit castles of Lviv region: Olesko, Pidhirtsi and Zolochiv Castle; within the next three days, you will have a deeper acquaintance with the city.
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- 9:00-12:00 Excursions “Around the streets of ancient city”.
- 12:00-14:00 Excursion “7 Wonders of Lviv”.
1 day
- 10:00-11:30 Bus Excursion around Lviv (big route)
- 12:00-13:00 Bus Excursion around Lviv (little route)
2 day
- 10:00-13:00 Excursion “Lviv, the city of coffee and chocolate”.
- 13:00-15:00 Excursion “Tipsy Lviv”
3 day
- 9:00-19:00 Excursion “Tustan and Kamianka waterfall”.
4 day
'Around the streets of ancient city'
You will see around 50 sights and attractions of Lviv including monuments, memorials, and churches such as the Taras Shevchenko Monument, the Adam Mitskevich Monument, the Latin Cathedral, the Armenian Cathedral, the Dominican Cathedral, the Royal Arsenal and the City Arsenal. You will visit themed cafés and restaurants (Kryivka, House of Legends, At the Golden Rose, Pravda Beer Theatre, etc.)
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.
Fountains
In 1793, four fountains were constructed at Rynok Square — one on every corner of the square. Each fountain has an octagonal bowl; in the center of the bowl, there is an ancient mythology statue such as the God of the sea Neptune and his wife Amphitrita, the Goddess of the hunt Diana and the hero Adonis.
Black Stone House
A historic black building with many architectural elements. Why the building became black? Maybe you have your idea? Scientists shared so many versions that they cannot choose one single common version. The house was built in 1577. Its architecture is referred to as ‘Renaissance’ architecture. The building was attributed to Petro Krasovsky. Today, there is the Lviv Historical Museum inside the mysterious Black Stone House.
Latin Cathedral
The Latin Cathedral is another mystery. It is a shrine whose architecture could be used as a study guide for both students and scientists. It was built in the Gothic style. For several years, the building had been reconstructed, restored and decorated with new stylistic elements. It combines the features of the Baroque, the Renaissance, and the Secession style. And what about you? What can you see here?
Armenian Cathedral
Look at the ground. These slabs are Armenians’ burial places. People say that the human soul leaves the earth only after its name disappears from a headstone. Anyone who walks over these gravestones at the entrance to the Armenian Cathedral brings dozens of Armenians closer to heaven. It is a unique piece of architectural of the XIV-XV centuries. It's a small piece of the East in the middle of Europe. One of the most exciting peculiarities of the Cathedral is the wooden chapel referred to as Golgotha (don’t worry, our guide will tell you about it).
Dominican Cathedral
This Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it’s a unique piece of architecture in the very heart of Lviv’s historic ensemble. The Dominican Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Eucharist, the Church of the Body of Christ, and the Dominican Monastery are included in one glorious building. Moreover, the Dominican Cathedral is a piece of architecture of national importance.
Royal Arsenal
This fortification was built at the expense of King Wladyslaw IV Vasa. Long ago, there was a weapons storehouse there. The Royal Arsenal was a place of casting bells and weapons. Today, the State Archive is located here. It really looks like a royal palace from the outside. At first glance, you would never guess that it’s a part of the fortification wall of ancient Lviv. However, it is not the only mystery of Lviv that will be discovered to you as part of our tour.
City arsenal
A long time ago, these walls protected Lviv against invaders and enemies. Today, they attract tourists and curious visitors. The City Arsenal is a fortification landmark. Besides, there is one of Lviv’s most incredible museums inside it — the Museum of World Weapons of different historical eras. Come and touch these glorious walls, and you will feel the real power and might of Lviv.
Restaurants of Lokal network
We can hardly speak about Lviv without mentioning a creative team of Lokal restaurant network. Every place where legends are told, and amazing unusual foods are prepared is created by Lokal restaurant network. “Kryivka” pub known all over Ukraine, “Masons, Ukraine’s most expensive restaurant”, breathtaking “Handmade Chocolate Works”, shocking “Masoch Café”, unusual “Hasova Lyampa Restaurant”, atmospheric House of Legends Restaurant, and extraordinary At the “Golden Rose” Restaurant are worth hearing and seeing.
'Vernissage' Souvenir Market
You can see the whole creative capacity of Lviv’s craftsmen and craftswomen at this market. It is quite likely that here you will find craft techniques and handmade pieces you may have never heard of. Unusual souvenirs, memorable items, and high-quality ‘vyshyvankas’ (traditional shirts) — you can buy all this at Lviv’s Vernissage.
'7 Wonders of Lviv'
Opera House (Theatre of Opera and Ballet)
The luxurious building of one of the most beautiful opera houses is the ‘pearl’ of the city center. The Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is impressive from the outside and luxurious inside. It was compared to the Paris Opera and the Vienna Opera House. You would like to remember it. Columns, sculptures, balustrades, statues of muses, and high reliefs — this is the way the Lviv Opera looks from the outside. The interior of the Lviv Opera will astonish you — gilding, colored marble, and decorative paintings. You will see that we are not exaggerating.
House of Scientists
The luxurious building of one of the most beautiful opera houses is the ‘pearl’ of the city center. The Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is impressive from the outside and luxurious inside. It was compared to the Paris Opera and the Vienna Opera House. You would like to remember it. Columns, sculptures, balustrades, statues of muses, and high reliefs — this is the way the Lviv Opera looks from the outside. The interior of the Lviv Opera will astonish you — gilding, colored marble, and decorative paintings. You will see that we are not exaggerating. The first thing that catches your attention is the unique design of the lobby’s staircase. It makes the interior look more elegant and even the aristocratic. Every single interior element is worth your attention. You will feel like a noble lady or gentleman here because these walls are indicative of nobles, earls, and aristocrats. Currently, the House of Scientists is a place where movies are filmed, wedding photography sessions are held, and real magnificent balls are organized.
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 remarkable 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.
Lychakiv 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 elite ‘necropolis’ protects the peaceful rest of hundreds of famous people buried here: cultural figures, managers, and heroes. There are 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 place at the Lychakiv Cemetery dates back to 1786. Recent burial places are occupied by graves of Ukrainian fighters in the ATO area.
High Castle
It is very nice and always calm here. Because when you are standing on a very high point looking at the historic City — Lviv, nothing can spoil your impressions about things you have seen. People say there really was a glorious castle of Kings Lev and Danylo. But today, there is only a mound of ruins left instead of the castle. However, this mound of ruins remains a favorite attraction of tourists, visitors and Lvivians.
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.
Church of Saints Olga and Elizabeth
It is Lviv’s highest shrine and one of the most majestic holy places. It is a Roman Catholic Church erected in the Neo-Gothic style that can be seen from anywhere around the city. The Church of Saints Olga and Elizabeth is popularly called ‘Elzbieta’. This is because the Church is named after Elisabeth of Bavaria, the wife of Austria-Hungary's Emperor Franz Joseph (Josef). You should see the majestic architecture and mysterious stained-glass windows in the interior.
Stepan Bandera Monument
The monument to the national hero Stepan Bandera occupies a large area in Lviv. There is a 30-meter Triumphal Arch behind it. The hero’s monument has been protecting all the milestones of Ukrainian statehood including the princely era, the Cossack's time, the period of both the Ukrainian People's Republic and the Western Ukrainian People's Republic, and finally, the present day. No one threatens Ukrainian integrity. No one will encroach on Lviv because it is protected by the seven meter Stepan Bandera Monument.
St. George's Archcathedral
It stands high on St. George's Hill, attracting by its golden domes and incredible beauty of its architecture. The St. George's Archcathedral is one of the city’s most beautiful architectural complexes. Nowadays, it remains the main facility of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Lviv and is an outstanding piece of architecture that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 stunning 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 special 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./p>
'Lviv, the city of coffee and chocolate'
Yurii Kulchytskyi monument
People call him the Coffee King. Rumor has it that a Lvivian Kulchytsky opened the first coffee house in Vienna. However, this information is more likely to be a legend than reality. But this is not the way things are. In fact, Yuriy Kulchytsky was a sly fellow who traded coffee grains ‘for peanuts’ and taught Austro-Hungarian citizens to love this energy drink. Today, Lviv emits the scent of coffee. The monument to the Coffee King attracts curious tourists.
Lviv Handmade Chocolate Works
You have never seen so much chocolate. Chocolate flows like a river here and takes on incredible shapes as follows: animals, memorable souvenirs and amazing candies with a hundred of delicious extras. You will be impressed with a range of products offered by the Chocolate Works — you can even try chocolates with succades or marzipan candies. It will drive you crazy. Try Lviv chocolate, and you will never forget the taste.
'Zolotyi Ducat' (Golden Ducat)
A little mystic and a very romantic café where you can enjoy the most aromatic coffee in Lviv. There is a mirrored ceiling and soft lighting, which makes the scent of coffee even more intense. Zolotyi Ducat offers the best variety of coffee in Lviv. Various legends and mysterious stories that shroud in the café walls create a special, unforgettable atmosphere here.
Kopalnya Kavy (Coffee Mine)
From now on, coffee is extracted from the mine. Lvivians were those who invented this idea. Their coffee is special. It differs from coffee that people around the world got used to. Moreover, every visitor can go down to the mine and see the very process of digging and extracting coffee. Once coffee beans are extracted, they go through roasting and brewing processes. You can try authentic Lviv’s coffee in a café located right above Kopalnya Kavy.
'Tipsy Lviv' Tour
'Pravda' Beer Theatre
Beer is brewed in the every heart of Lviv. You should visit Pravda Beer Theatre consisting of three spacious halls on three floors and a large basement that is a place where you can watch the brewing process. This young brewery has already won medals at the European Championships.
You can easily pop down to a cozy Drunk Cherry Bar located at Rynok Square and enjoy staring at the hustle and bustle of the noisy square with a glass of delicious liqueur. Believe me, you will feel quite different after visiting the bar. Feeling good and relaxed will help you get deeper into the city spirit.
'House of Legends'
House of Legends is one of restaurants of Lokal network. It occupies its rightful place in the mythology of today’s city. Every sightseeing tour around the city center includes visiting this café. There are many interesting details that attract visitors and make up the full range of tourists’ impressions.
'Kumpel'
Kumpel is a modern restaurant and the first city brewery that started manufacturing fresh craft beer, attracting passionate fans. Lychakiv District where the restaurant is situated is famous for batyars and lumpens-wandering students whose disorderly conduct put law-abiding city dwellers in fear; nevertheless, they became the symbol of the renewed tradition embodied in Kumpel.
'Royal Brewery'
In the cozy courtyard located in the city center, five different types of beer are brewed for sophisticated visitors of Royal Brewery Restaurant. Customers can enjoy watching the brewing process.
'Stargorod' — Brewery Restaurant
If you have always dreamed of going all out with no restrictions, then Stargorod is waiting for you. You can eat and drink well here and watch all the steps of ‘live’ beer brewing. Besides, you can get a free flyer and enjoy live music dancing on the table all night through. Delicious European kitchen, national songs and original Lviv liqueurs are a perfect combination, aren’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.
- — 4 tours around Lviv
- — Accompanying by the tour guide
- — Hotel accommodation (double and triple room accommodation);
- — Hotel breakfast;
The tour price includes:
- — Lunch and dinner;
- — Personal expenses and public transport fares;
- — Insurance (optional);
- — Admission tickets:
- House of Scientists: UAH 30; children aged 7-14 years — UAH 15
- Potocki Palace: UAH 35 (1st floor), UAH 35 (2nd floor).
- Lychakiv Cemetery: UAH 40; students/children — UAH 30; taking photographs and videos — UAH 10
- Pharmacy Museum: adults — UAH 30; discounted pass — UAH 20; children — UAH 10
- Dominican Monastery Dungeon: UAH 20; student — UAH 15; children — UAH10
- Jesuit Church Dungeon: UAH 15; children — UAH 5
- Tustan Fortress (adults — UAH 50; discounted pass — UAH 25);
- Kamianka Waterfall (adults — UAH 10; children — UAH 5);
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