This tour — the best way to see the city, learn its history and culture, take a picture on the background of its attractions!
Among other cities of the world Kiev is one of the most honorable places. And no wonder, Kiev was founded more than 1500 years ago. The princely East Slavic Orthodoxy, Cossack democracy and European heritage — all these definitions are directly connected with Kiev. In ancient times it also was the capital of the great and all-powerful medieval state — Kievan Rus.
During this tour You will see the majestic St. Vladimir's Cathedral — a temple dedicated to the first Christian Prince Vladimir - the Baptist of Rus, as well as the bright scarlet building of Kiev National University named after a famous Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko, Teacher's House and the monument to the first unofficial President of Ukraine, a prominent historian M.Hrushevsky, the Golden Gate — the main entrance to Ancient Kiev, St. Sophia Cathedral — a unique architectural masterpiece of the XI century, You will take a picture near the monument to the great Ukrainian Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky and St. Michael's Square, where St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery and the well-known Kiev Funicular are located. Enjoy the atmosphere of St. Andrew's Descent — a kind of "Montmartre of Kiev", visit St. Andrew's Church, created by the greatest master of Baroque epoch B. Rastrelli, go to the heart of Kiev — Maidan (Independence Square) and Khreschatyk Street — the central street of the capital! You will see the European Square (there are the National Philharmonic of Ukraine and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Alexander), also the Lower Town which is so called Podol or Podil. Here in front of You - the House of Contracts, St. Elijah's Church of the XVIII century, the Kiev-Mohyla Academy — the first academy in the Eastern Europe with its rich history, etc. In addition, You will admire the monument to the founders of Kiev, the complex WWII "Motherland", Park of Eternal Glory, Mariinsky park with the summer residence of Russian empresses — Mariinsky Palace, breathtaking views of the Left Bank of the city too. But this is not a full list of all those beautiful places. Come and see with your own eyes!
I sincerely wish You pleasant, unforgettable impressions and a lot of positive emotions!
Kaz
Here, the security and safety is not really bad (of course you should not expect western standard, things can be quite dangerous here). Very few people speak English, let alone without the accent so you can easily understand. She makes you feel that you have personal friend you can trust beside you in this unfamiliar land. She does this with her passion not like as just her day job. She cares you personally, your safety and wellbeing as you spend the day for business or sightseeing.
You cannot find person like her easily. I recommend her service very much!
Kaz (Arizona, USA)
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Rami
How are you doing, hope that you are doing well, hope that you still remember me, you were our guide in Kiev on 22 October, I register in your website but I can't understand because it's not English, so I can't upload pictures as we agreed. If you can help me to change it to English, it will be great to get the opportunity to upload the pictures.
It was great meeting you there, hope to hear from you soon.
Rami Anwar
Jotun Paints U.A.E
00971503636361
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Maria
Thank you so much for your message. Of course I remember you and also enjoyed a lot being a guide for you and your colleagues. It's impossible to upload the photos here by yourself. Please just send the pics to my e-mail.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards and always glad to hear from you again.
Maria
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Катя
Москва, Россия
Мы ездили компанией в Киев после Нового года в 2008 году, у всех друзей остались приятные воспоминания об этом славном и очень красивом городе. На протяжении всей поездки мы чувствовали себя комфортно, благодаря профессионализму нашего гида Марии! Она согрела нас своим тёплым отношением в непривычные для Киева морозы, всегда была готова придти на помощь и к каждому из нас относилась с большим вниманием и терпением. Чувствовалось, что Мария любит свою работу, она может рассказать о любимом городе на четырёх языках! В Киеве очень много достопримечательностей, не зря «се есть мать городов русских». Всем советуем посетить этот замечательный город!
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Ravi Batra
I wanted to acknowledge your most enlightening tour of Kiev - its a city easy to love - but made easier by a guide as professional, knowledgeable and intuitive as you. You made a short 2 hours very fulfilling and I walked away both touched by Kiev's beauty and history, as well as being blessed by the Father at Cathedral Vladimir - my adopted church in Kiev.
I tweeted many pictures of the places you showed me. I remain grateful to you...
With regards,
Ravi, New York City, the USA
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Maria
I am glad that you liked our short tour and thanks for your nice words to me. I appreciate your opinion.
Come again to Kiev.
Any time welcome!
Best regards,
Maria Karpliuk, guide-interpreter, translator and teacher of English and Spanish
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Юлия
Юлия, Беларусь.
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Maria
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Arpine
Arpine and Mahmoud
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Maria
Best wishes to you,
Maria
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Boris Tikhonov and Lee Carson, Philadelphia, USA
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Maria
Hope to see you again in Kiev!
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Елена
Ваша любовь к этому прекрасному городу передаётся и нам! Спасибо!
Елена, Казахстан, Алматы
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Maria
Благодарю за внимание! Мне также было приятно познакомиться и я с радостью провела бы ещё ни одну экскурсию в Киеве для Вас! Приезжайте ещё!
Всего наилучшего в наступившем году!
С уважением,
Мария Карплюк, гид-переводчик, преподаватель иностранных языков
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Patrick
I want to thank you so much for the fabulous tour of Kiev. You are indeed a wealth of information about the city, its history and arts. I almost found it difficult to keep up with you and I consider myself a bit of a history buff. I'm so sorry, I couldn't take a second or even third tour with you. It was unfortunate, I waited too long to find out about your tours at my hotel as the weather turned cold and rainy my last day in Kiev. Whenever I should come back to Kiev, I will be sure to look you up. I highly recommend you to all visitors wanting to see Kiev and understand it's true flavor.
Again thank you so much. Your tour was worth the payment plus more.
Regards,
Patrick Crowe
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
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Maria
First of all, sorry for my late response to you, these days I was too busy with other my clients and tourists. But I would like to thank you for your nice comments about me as a guide and my manner of guiding too. I appreciate a lot your opinion, it's very important for me and I am happy that you liked Kiev's sightseeings and attractions and also enjoyed this Kiev city tour with me. Please remember, you are always welcome here any time, and I will be glad to see again in Kiev. Thank you very much and all the best for you!
Good luck and take care of yourself!
Sincerely,
Mariam
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Jenaro Alcántara Rodrigo
Las catedrales de San Miguel, de San Andrés y el fabuloso conjunto de Lavra. Recomiendo por todo lo vivido una visita a estos monumentos y a diferentes parajes de la ciudad de Kiev con las amables explicaciones de María. Muchas gracias por su extraordinaria amabilidad y dedicación super profesional durante estos días maravillosos vividos.
Jenaro Alcántara Rodrigo (Arenys de Munt, Barcelona, España)
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María
Te agradezco por tu visita de Kiev, tu atención, tu buen trato y claro que por tu comentario por aquí. Siempre estás bienvenido a Ucrania, recuérdalo, aprecio tus palabras, te respeto mucho y ¡qué lo pases bien! Muchas gracias otra vez.
Saludos y un abrazo,
María
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JK
Un saludo muy cordial para María, una excelente guía de Kiev. En abril me hizo un tour express por la ciudad. Si tenéis poco tiempo y queréis ver casi todo llamar a María. Seguro que un día volveré para conocer la historia de esta ciudad maravillosa con más detalles. Un abrazo de Moià (Barcelona, Spain).
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María
Quiero agradecerte por tu buen comentario en mi página web y tu atención. No tenía tiempo antes pero la semana que viene pondré la foto nuestra en mi web. ¡Bienvenido aquí a cualquier hora y temporada, siempre estaré alegre de verte y ser tu guía!
Saludos y muchas gracias otra vez,
María Karpliuk, guía-intérprete, traductora y profesora de idiomas
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Евгения
Очень понравилась организация, интересно подобран маршрут, ключевые места в центре города, спасибо за "гибкость" графика и дополнительные ответы на наши вопросы. Не скроем, нам самим, киевлянам, было очень интересно и познавательно присутствовать на этой экскурсии (многое для себя открыли о родном городе).
Экскурсия проведена на высоком, очень достойном уровне, а Ваше свободное владение английским языком очень впечатлило и нас и наших гостей.
С нетерпением ждем следующей встречи и следующих экскурсий, т.к. за один раз весь Киев посмотреть невозможно :-)
Спасибо Вам огромное, удачи и вдохновения!
С уважением,
Евгения
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Мария
Неожиданно и приятно было получить Ваше сообщение. Искренне благодарю Вас и Ваших гостей за такую высокую оценку моей работы. Мне также было приятно познакомиться и я всегда рада новым встречам!
Спасибо ещё раз!!!
С уважением и надеждой на новую встречу, а также с праздником Великой Победы!
Здоровья, счастья и мирного неба всем нам! ☺
Мария Карплюк, гид-переводчик, преподаватель иностранных языков и литературы
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JORDI I NURIA
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María
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Paco y Rosa
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María
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Sergio
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María
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Reinaldo/Laura Lima
Foi maravilhoso conhecer Kiev através do seu olhar.
Divertido e inesquecível.
Será um grande prazer indicá-la para os nossos amigos.
Beijos e boa sorte.
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Marianela
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