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A fascinating mix of the Soviet and the Slavic, Lviv is Ukraine’s most accessible city. Head in and discover its bars and Baroque buildings with a local guide from tourHQ.

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Natalia Vlasenko

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Diana Borysenko

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Kateryna Prokhorchuk

My name is Kateryna. I have been working as a private guide since 2012. I am fond of my home city ...

Svitlana Gyrych

Hello. My name is Svitlana. And I invite you to Kiev -a capital of Ukraine and my native city. Lets ...

Iuliia Buchak

Licensed guide-interpreter in Lviv and region.Besides various guided tours around the city I can ...

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Taras Kobryn

Hello everybody. I am a licensed tour guide in Lviv. I love my city and I'd like you fall in love ...

Anna Nikolaieva

Hello, my name is Anna and I'm in love with Ukraine and Lviv city. I'm a professional guide in Lviv ...

Tatiana Kyivita

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Viktor Yedynak

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Igor Holyboroda

I was born in Lviv (Western Ukraine) in 1958.I am a mathematician, Ph.D. due to my first education ...

Oleksandr Ruchko

I am a certified sightseeing guide and one of the fewest birdwatching guides in the area with more ...

Viacheslav Areshchenko

The undisputed touristic kingpin of western Ukraine is unlike any other city in the country. Touting its wealth of exquisite Germanic architecture, gothic churches and renaissance palaces, the town speaks more of Slavic traditionalism than it does of the USSR, while its distinct multiculturalism and pro-Europe vibe has made it something of a cradle of political liberalism the nation over.

The sightseeing action centres on the Lviv Old town, where the bustling Market Square gives way to enchanting cobbled lanes, the Catholic landmark of the Latin Cathedral, the honorific Shevchenko Monument and the eerie Chapel of the Boim. Nearby lurks the Lychakiv Cemetery, the resting ground of countless Polish and Ukrainian luminaries since the 18 th century. Lviv tour guides also often recommend enjoying a show at the world-famous Lviv Opera and Ballet, or delving into the town’s wealth of great museums, which range from the city’s branch of the National Museum, to the curious Pharmacy Museum on Drukarska.

After dark Lviv transforms itself, with the locals shooting potent horilka (vodka) and local beer in the shadowy corners of the city’s hidden subterranean drinkeries, and dancing the night away awkwardly to bouts of Euro pop.

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Lviv is the capital of historical region of Galicia, located in western Ukraine. Combination of different styles make it unique and special. Old town founded in the Middle Ages which is heart of the city.  On our city tours you will admire the most important monuments in Lviv. You can also take part in one of our trips from Lviv. We offer widest choice of Lviv trips and excursions with professional english speaking guides and comfortable transportations.

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4. Historical walk in Old Town

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11. Undergrounds of Lviv Private Walking Tour

12. Lviv Coffee and Chocolate Traditions Private Walking Tour

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14. Walking tour "Discover Lviv"

15. Zhovkva and Krekhiv Monastery Private Half-Day Tour from Lviv

16. The Peaks of Lviv Region: Pikuy Mountain (private tour)

17. Lviv Underground Private Tour

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19. Lviv Craft Pub Crawl

20. 2-Hour Private Lviv Jewish History and Heritage Walking Tour

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23. Wild Carpathians: discovering Gorgany (private tour)

24. Private Lviv Old Town Walking Tour

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30. Hidden Gems of Austrian Architecture in Lviv Private Walking Tour

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Lviv tours with local private guide

We offer our guests to plan their time in Lviv and choose the excursions they like. A list of our tours will let to enjoy everyone the city of Lion.

Coffee in Lviv tour

Lviv has always been famous for its coffee. In 1683 Yuriy Kulchytskyi , Cossack from Lviv Region, founded the first coffee-house in Vienna “ Hof zur Blauen Flasche “, which was one of the few at that time in Europe.

The city of Lviv is impossible without coffee. Coffee here is not just a drink – it is a kind of ritual. To relax with a cup of coffee in Lviv is a tribute to local tradition and a piece of local, purely Lviv, spirit. Coffee Tour includes visiting of several local coffee houses (called kavyarnia ) with tasting coffee and listening to the stories about the history of Lviv coffee, the coffee traditions and legendary Lviv coffee houses. (The tour price does not include the cost of drinks).

In addition to traditional recipes you can taste some unique coffee cocktails with different sweets!

Enjoy coffee in Lviv!

Duration: 3 hours; Price: 100 Euro

Romantic Lviv tour

People say that Lviv looks just like Paris.

Old buildings, streets covered in paving stones, loving couples all around… And it’s not only about architecture or people, it’s all about atmosphere. Lviv disposes to long romantic walks, dating in cosy coffee shops and other romantic things. Lviv is the city for lovers.

You’ll see the most famous city sights but not in ordinary way. We introduce Lviv to you in a different way. All that is usually examined as just a building, like when it was built, or who built it, accepts new look nowadays. Majority of buildings remember another history, dramatic and romantic stories of ordinary and famous people. All are equal in face of love.

Svobody Avenue (Freedom Avenue), Maria Zankovetska Drama Theatre, Rynok square (Market square), The Dominican Cathedral – all these places are known for their romance, first rendezvous, royal love stories, etc. Also you will see romantic Armenian block, slender tower of ensemble of the Assumption church. We will walk through the special romantic places where you can make a wish.

Lviv by Night Sightseeing Tour

Overcrowded with urban bustle, covered with dust on the roads and noise of cars, old city of Lion lives in anticipation of the evening.

In the evening Lviv throws off the daily fatigue and characterizes unshakable calmness of stone sculptures.

We will give you an opportunity to see this charming city in a different way; to avoid tourist crowds and camera flashes, to see all this beauty in calm by breezing sweet air at night.

In order to give the whole impression about the city, our journey will begin from one of the hills which are in Lviv. In twilight Lviv stands out with the special charm. It will be difficult for you to descry the attributes of the modern world from the top, so you will feel yourself like being in the medieval city. After a few minutes of walking you will get to downtown Lviv. The oldest ukrainian univercity, former Noble casino, The Opera House crowned by the statue of Glory, artistically lighted up building of town Hall, the Dominican and Bernandine Cathedrals on a background of the night sky produce quite another impression. We will walk through different places hiding the great number of legends and stories. Among them houses on the Market sq., Latin Cathedral, Boims Chapel.

Afterwards we invite you to one of the thematic restaurants on Lviv.

Austrian Lviv excursion

An emperor changed appearance of the city, seeking to make Lviv look like Paris and Vienna.

Municipal fortifications were destroyed; monasteries and churches no longer executed their direct functions and were given under government and municipal institutions.

During the bus tour you will see some territories of the city which were built in the days of Austro-Hungarian Empire. You will see two main Lviv Univercities, walk along Shewchenko Ave., see the Opera House and Freedom Ave. (Svobody Ave.) being the unique architectural decision of fenland problem and the gates of Lychakiv semetry, the oldest one in Lviv .

The tour attempts to restore the spirit of the “Old Austria” concealed in the beautiful buildings of the theatres, museums, banks, casino, restaurants and hotels presenting the inimitable concord of the Western Art (the Secession style) and Local Traditions.

Lviv Opera House tour

Along with Odessa and Vienna State Opera is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe. The building’s facade is decorated with sculpted figures of “Life” and “Art”, a statue of “Glory,” “Victory”, “Love”. The theater was designed so that the lobby, corridors and stairways were covered maximum natural light. One of the most beautiful interiors – the mirrored hall, decorated with paintings depicting the symbolic change of seasons.

A tour of outside and inside Lviv Opera House.

Sculptures, paintings, decorations, covered with gold leaf – all that is a very beautiful overture to the performance!

Duration: 1 hour; Price: 50 Euro

Lychakiv cemetery walking tour

A trip to Lviv somehow wouldn’t be complete without a wander around the Lychakiv graveyard. Initially opened in 1787 in compliance with an Austrian law to move burials from the centre of town, the cemetery soon became one of Europe’s finest.

Generations of Lvivits were laid to rest here: intelligentsia, bourgeoisie and nobility especially. Originally the majority of plots were taken up by Poles, and there are many grand names, including poet Maria Konopnicka and world famous mathematician Stefan Banach. However, Ukrainians outstanding author Ivan Franko and one of the most prominent opera singers of the first half of the 20th century Solomiya Krushelnytska were also entombed here. After the Second World War, an increasing number of Soviet tombs were squeezed in to the already packed necropolis.

For the several centuries it is not just burial vault, but a luxurious park, museum under open-skies and architectural city reserve.

Duration: 2 to 3 hours; Price: 100 Euro

Jewish Lviv excursion

Lviv historically had a large and active Jewish community, as witnessed today by remnants of its synagogues. Until 1941 at least 45 synagogues and prayer houses existed.

There were more than 120 thousand Jews in Lviv until the Great World War.

This excursion tells about specialties of the Jews nation, what positions they held, describe the mode and features of their life. Being the isolated part of urban residents, Jews had their court, synagogue, house of wisdom “Bet-Gamidrash” and other attributes of independence. We start from the only preserved and functioning Jewish synagogue. This excursion will take you through the outer and inner Jewish blocks, ruins, house of Jonasz Sprecher, municipal Jewish hospital. You will see the ruins of renaissance Gold Rose Synagogue built in 1582. It was the main synagogue in the Jewish block. There are some buildings left which belonged to Jewish elders, which occupied a header and ritual bath-houses. There is a possibility to visit the museum “ Traces of Galician Jews”.

Shevchenkivskyi Hai (Shevchenko’s groove)

It’s a rural architecture museum. This scansen represents an open-air museum of the Ukrainian wooden architecture and different utilities of the village life. It is situated in Shevchenkivskyi Hai (forest) – one of most picturesque sites of Lviv.

More than 10 thousand of craft-items from various ethnographical regions of the Western Ukraine can be found in this museum. The visitors can feel the unique atmosphere of picturesque Ukrainian villages. The gems of this museum are the wooden churches from the Carpathian region – the most exquisite examples of Ukrainian wooden architecture.

This tour gives you an opportunity to feel the real couleur and authenticity of the Ukrainian village.

Duration: 2 hours; Price: 100 Euro

Lviv private guide

Experience Lviv through the eyes of a local private guide !

Today Lviv is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe. Since 1998 the Lviv’s historic centre has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Make a walking tour on medieval streets of that nice city. You will see its beautiful houses, churches and museums, try tasty Lviv coffee, drink good Lviv beer, listen many interesting stories and legend.

Our guide will meet you in Lviv and organize wonderful sightseeing tours.

You will have a nice time in Lviv.

Our benefits :

• Our guide is local, living in the same area as the tour.
• All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
• Our services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a ‘per person’ price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, accommodation etc.
• You can both walk and have sightseeing tour by car/bus/van
• Our Lviv tours are totally flexible. You can choose what you like.

Important : We can take care about you during all you staying in Lviv (Ukraine). In addition to tours, we offer full assistance in your journey:

• entertainment
• constant support of your private guide

A day tour in Lviv

– meeting in your hotel (place) around 9 in the morning.

– walking sightseeing tour in Lviv Old Town (3 hours) with visiting of Armenian Church (former Dominican monastery) and Assumption Church (leased to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church). * alternative: Palace Kornyakt (1580). Built by architects P. Barbone and Peter the Roman commissioned by the Greek merchant Kornyakt. Inside – Italian courtyard with an exhibition of sculpture. Branch Historical Museum. Our objective will be the Italian courtyard and not the museum. ** alternative: to do the same route by car (if it’s cold or you don’t want to walk).

– have a break for lunch (not included in tour price) and rest (1-2 hours)

– after lunch excursion (s) to choose (2-3 hours):

• Folk Architecture and Life Style Museum “Shevchenko’s grove”
• Lychakiv cemetery (necropolis)
• subterranean Lviv (museum-pharmacy, cafe “Golden Ducat”, Kryivka restaurant plus legends, facts and stories about subterranean Lviv
• Opera theatre
• “Coffee in Lviv”
• “Temples of Rus Lviv”
• “Lviv of bird flight”
• “Romantic Lviv”
• “Jewish Lviv”
• “Evening Lviv”
• “Towards places of mass tragedies in Lviv”

Two days tour in Lviv

Day 1 – meeting in your hotel (place) around 9 in the morning.

– walking sightseeing tour in Lviv Old Town (3 hours) with visiting of Armenian Church (former Dominican monastery) and Assumption Church (leased to the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church). * alternative: Italian courtyard of Kornyakt’s palace (1580). Built by architects P. Barbone and Peter the Roman commissioned by the Greek merchant Kornyakt. Inside – Italian courtyard with an exhibition of sculpture. Branch Historical Museum. ** alternative: to do the same route by car (if it’s cold or you don’t want to walk).

Day 2 – meeting in your hotel (place) around 9 in the morning.

– thematic tour to your taste :

– after lunch tour “ Golden Horseshoe of Lviv ” (5 hours): There are hardly any castles in the world that went through such roller coaster transformations – from royal residence to a hospital, vocational school for farming machinery mechanics, ghost-haunted ruins, museums, crumbling structures in perpetual state of restoration where cows and goats graze on once well-kept lawns. If you expect to see well maintained castles similar to those scattered around Western Europe, then this tour is not for you. Instead, these scarred castles reflect complex and tragic history of Western Ukraine and, in combination with other sites and villages along the way, make for a nice day trip outside of Lviv.

Castles (fortresses) around Lviv are sometimes called “Golden Horseshoe Castles” as they are located in a sort of an arc stretching east and southeast of Lviv. They include castles in Olesko, Pidhirtsi, Zolochiv, Pomoriany, Svyrzh and Stare Selo. The castles in Olesko, Svyrzh and Zolochiv are the best preserved ones, others lie in different stages of ruination. Olesko Castle dates back to the 13th century being the oldest. It is known as a birth place of the famous Polish king Jan III Sobieski. Now the castle is open as a museum featuring 16th and 17th century art. Some of these castles were built at the time when there was no longer any real need to defend the land from invasions of nomads from the East, so they were built as palaces for the Polish aristocracy who owned vast areas of land in Western Ukraine.

We recommend visiting Olesko , Pidhirtsi and Zolochiv castles offering day castle tours where transportation and the tour-guide/interpreter/driver will be provided and included in the price. Other castles can be visited at tourists’ request. The total distance to cover these three castles is about 200 km. Please note that Olesky castle is closed for visitors on Mon.

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1. Ukrainian Cuisine Food Tour

2. Incredible Borzhava: Velykyy Verkh and Shypit Waterfall (private tour)

3. Travel to the Carpathian Mountains

4. Historical walk in Old Town

5. "Extreme Show" from Insomnia Haunted House

6. Lviv Private 3-Hour Tour - Best Sights

7. Lviv Combo Tour: Old Town and Undergrounds Private Walking Tour

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9. 3-Hour Private Shevchenkivskyi Hai Open-Air Museum Tour from Lviv

10. "Labyrinth of Fear" from Insomnia Haunted House

11. Undergrounds of Lviv Private Walking Tour

12. Lviv Coffee and Chocolate Traditions Private Walking Tour

13. "Lviv Private 6 Hour Food, History & Nightlife Tour"

14. Walking tour "Discover Lviv"

15. Zhovkva and Krekhiv Monastery Private Half-Day Tour from Lviv

16. The Peaks of Lviv Region: Pikuy Mountain (private tour)

17. Lviv Underground Private Tour

18. Escape Room "Insidious"

19. Lviv Craft Pub Crawl

20. 2-Hour Private Lviv Jewish History and Heritage Walking Tour

21. Official Lviv Holocaust Tour by Lviv Holocaust Research Foundation

22. "Lviv Private Nightlife Tour" - Visit Secret Bars & Party with Locals

23. Wild Carpathians: discovering Gorgany (private tour)

24. Private Lviv Old Town Walking Tour

25. The Mysteries of Underground Lviv

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27. A Journey To Hutsuls, Ukrainians Who Live On The Wild Side

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29. Secrets of Lviv courtyards and street art

30. Hidden Gems of Austrian Architecture in Lviv Private Walking Tour

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30 TOP THINGS TO DO IN LVIV

2018-11-30 17:43:20

Ukrainian city of Lviv is no doubt one of the most charming and yet not well-known parts of Ukraine. It's been recently gaining plenty of attention from the world, and was proudly featured on BBC and EuroNews . City's impressive architecture, absense of large tourist crowds and unique combination of rustiness and timelessness bring out a very special charm, capturing the hearts of everyone who's ever visited it.  Are you planning a tour to Lviv? Or already arrived here and are simply looking for a place to start from? Early we wrote about 10 things to do in Lviv under 10 euros . For the perfect vacation in Lviv, check out our new extensive compiled selection of 30 top things to do in Lviv! 

If you DON'T have the time to browse our extensive list below, check out our smaller selection, depending on the type of traveler you are :) 

>>  WHAT TO DO IN LVIV FOR ONE DAY

>>  TOP THINGS TO DO IN LVIV FOR ART LOVERS

>>  LVIV FOR ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR LOVERS

And, of course, browse our Lviv tours for more ideas on things to do there :) 

1. Walk around Rynok Square

UNESCO-listed Rynok Square is one of the top attractions in the city

Your first stop in Lviv will inevitably lead you to the heart of the city - Rynok Square, that can be translated as Market Square. For the past 500 years it has been the bustling center of city life and till now retains all the charm of the old European city, without the pretentions of its more famous neighbors - Prague and Krakow.

The Square has the traditional City Town Hall , built in 19th century, and is surrounded by 44 houses , representing art and architecture from many centuries (16th - 20th century). Many of the houses are still used primarly as living headquarters, though few have become museums, art galleries and coffee shops.

In 1998 all of the Rynok Square has been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site , and dare we say - rightfully so! Also, Rynok Square is one of the the most romantic places in Ukraine.

Where to find: in the very city center, hard to miss! When to visit: any time How much to pay: for FREE

2. Climb City Town Hall

This Lviv Town Hall does not seem that tall, but wait - till you start climbing it!

How about spending 15 min counting up all the steps in Lviv Town Hall? Getting to its top is one of the most fun things to do in Lviv! We won't break the secret to you, but will hint that the staircase has more than 300, but less than 500 steps. As they wind up to the tiny round tube at the top of the tower, the counting is even more interesting!

The first Town Hall in Lviv was built in 1381, however, it was rebuilt many times, and once was completely burnt down during the big fire in 17th century. Current building dates back to 19th century and offers one of the best aerial views of the city!

Make sure not to miss the internal view of impressive Tower clock, that was made in Vienna in 1852 and till now announces the time to Lviv residents.

Where to find: right in the middle of the Market Square (hard to miss!) When to visit: Tuesday - Friday from 10 am till 5 pm, Saturday - Sunday from 11 am till 7 pm. It is closed on Mondays. How much to pay: 5 UAH, which is 0.5 EURO

3. Take a photo with Neptun

Four fountain statues - make sure to find the ultimate meeting point under one of them

Even though Lviv Rynok Square has a total of four fountains at each side - Diana, Neptune, Adonise and Amphitrite, local Lviv residents give their special love to Neptune. 'Where shall we meet?' - 'At Neptune!' is a typical phrase in conversations of Lviv university students.  Whenever you come to the fountain, expect to see bunches and crowds of young people and elderly all ready for their afternoon rendezvouz. If you visit Lviv during one of its summer festivals or major city celebrations, make sure to take a photo with the dressed-up Neptune! By the way, the most popular  summer festivals in Ukraine is Zakhid fest.

Where to find: at the Rynok Square, hard to miss! When to visit: anytime of the year How much to pay: for FREE

4. Sit for a romantic cup of coffee in the yard of Lviv History Museum

City's most romantic spot!

The charming building to the right of Lviv Town Hall hosts the main branch of Lviv History Museum. Founded in 19th century, it is one of the oldest and most impressive city museums. It currently hosts over 300,000 artifacts, spread out among the four architectural monuments, all dating from 16-18th century . Korniakt Palace - museum's main building - was a former residence of Jakub Sobieski, the father of Polish king Jan III. Interesting things to check out: jewelry from European countries , signs of military honor and portraits of Ukrainian Hetmans (Cossack leaders), and first printed books in Ukraine by Ivan Fedorov among others.

However, Lviv History Museum is most popular for its cozy yard and coffee shop. Delicious coffee, combined with some classical music performance - and you are sitting in probably one of the most romantic places in the city!

Where to find: Rynok sq., 6 When to visit:  10:00 - 20:00, all the week,  on Sat-Sun cafe has live music from 16.00 till 18.00, including jazz concerts and classical music performances How much to pay: 10 UAH for a cup of coffee, plus 2 UAH for museum entrance ticket. Credit cards are not accepted here. We strongly recommend to make reservations ahead, as the place is busy on weekends.

5. Visit Dzyga Art Gallery

Lviv's go to place for modern art

This hot spot for cultural events in the city is no doubt the heart of intellectual Lviv . Founded in 1997 by members of Lviv Students Brotherhood and city's artists, the gallery regularly hosts works by contemporary artists, including paintings, graphics, sculptures, installations, iconography, and performances. For those who want to combine the art and a good cup of coffee, a small cozy cafe is opened at the gallery premises . Don't miss out on its delicious Carpathian tea!

Where to find: Virmenska st., 35 When to visit:  Mon-Sun 10:00-22:00 How much to pay: for FREE

6. Choose your favorite coffee in Svit Kavy

What's your favorite type of coffee? You got more than 30 options to choose from!

If you are looking for locals' all-favorite place to sit around and watch the life pass by, go straight to the charming little coffee shop right opposite to the Boim's Chapel and Latin Cathedral. Svit Kavy or the World of Coffee is famous for its beautiful interior, lovely summer terrace and, of course, more than 30 varieties of coffee to taste! Deliciously brewed, it will take you to the core of what Lviv is all about. Order up traditional Lviv cheesecake and you can call yourself the real Lviv-er.

Where to find:  Katedral’na Sq. 6, between Amadeus Restaurant and Cafe1.  Svit Kavy also has a souvenir-shop that sells coffee-themed souvenirs and coffee beans; look for it to the left of the café’s main entrance When to visit:  Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat, Sun: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. The best time is the end of September during traditional Coffee Festival How much to pay: starting from 3 EURO and up

7. Listen to street musicians in the city center

Jazz up your stay in Lviv

As soon as the weather gets a bit warmer, Lviv streets start bustling with musicians, live bands and performers. They add a special charm to the city and let you enjoy lively music while sitting on the benches of City Rynok Square. Don't be surprised if locals suddenly get up and start dancing. Join them in their fiery jives!

Where to find: pretty much everywhere around the city center. However, most popular spots are Halytska street and Serbska street When to visit: throughout the week, but more so - on weekends How much to pay: for FREE

8. Smile at the Monument to a Smile

One of the many quirky monuments in the city

This small 1 meter monument, right outside of Art Gallery Dzyga, is bound to put a smile on your face. The so-called Monument to a Smile is an on-going exposition of Oleg Dergachov, Lviv's caricature maker. According to the author, the monument is supposed to be a live thing, and thus will be changed every now and then. Since its installation in 2000, it already underwent alterations in 2008. Make sure to take a photo with the current version!

Where to find: Virmenska st., 35 When to visit: on your way to Dzyga Art Gallery How much to pay: for FREE

9. Listen to the legends of Lviv houses and yards

What story is hiding behind these walls? Find out in our Lviv City Tour

Winding streets, little tucked-away alleys, charming squares, curious monuments - all have their special stories. Wedding of rich doctor's daughter and poor peasant, scary legends of flying coffins under the city's town hall, supposedly secret passages between city's main monasteries - you won't ever get bored! No guidebook will ever tell you the quirky details of Lviv's past. Join Lviv tour and get to know the city beyond the walls.

Where to find: Email us and request your Lviv tour When to visit: Anytime of the year How much to pay: Email us for an exact quote (depending on the group size)

10. Buy handmade chocolate at the Lviv Chocolate Workshop

Make sure to come back from Lviv with these delicious souvenirs or other 

No one has the heart to pass by this tiny shop and its large glass window, stocked with rows of delicious tempting chocolate.  Right off the Rynok square, it's a must visit place for anyone with sweet tooth. Or - what the heck - simply anyone! While the first floor hosts a lovely cafe, the biggest attraction of the place - the chocolate shop - is up the narrow winding stairs. The shop features plenty of chocolate souvenirs - truffles, bars and figures of famous buildings. All the chocolate is handmade, straight from the factory, and packaged in beautiful wrapping. One perfect souvenir of   the best authentic souvenirs from Ukraine .

Where to find: Serbska st., 3 When to visit: Anytime of the year, 9 a.m. – 23.00. However, best time for chocolate tasting is during city's Chocolate Festival (first week of February) How much to pay: 5-10 EURO at a coffee shop, 10-15 EURO at the gift shop (credit cards are accepted only at the gift shop)

11. Get in touch with your spiritual side at the Armenian Church

One of the oldest and most gorgeous churches in the city

The Armenian Cathedral is a top must-see place in Lviv. Built in 14th century by an Armenian merchant, it is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It’s believed that the cathedral was modeled after the Cathedral of Ani in Armenia’s ancient capital. Even if you are not Christian, the heavenly sounds of hymns on Sundays and beautiful 20th centruy frescoes by Jan Henryk Rosen fill the place with the much-needed tranquility and spirituality, in the midst of busy and bustling city.

Where to find: Virmenska st., 7 When to visit: Cathedral is opened from 10:00 to 5:30 pm. To listen to the stunningly beautiful chorals, visit the church at 11:00 am on Sundays. How much to pay: free, photo and video are available for a small fee

12. Play chess with locals in front of the Opera House

Beautiful Svobody Avenue

Challenge your intellect and practice your Ukrainian with fierce chess fans right in front of Lviv Opera Theater. Every Sunday afternoon the avenue is filled with elderly men, scattered around in small groups, playing the oldest game of wits and logic. Such a typical Lviv sight!

Where to find: in front of Lviv Opera House When to visit: pretty much every sunny day, but more so on Saturdays and Sundays How much to pay: free, though bets are welcome :)

13. Enjoy performances at Lviv Opera Theater

Fountains in front of the Opera Theater

Much can be written about this most famous Lviv landmark. Known as the Grand Theater originally, it is now formally called The Lviv National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Solomiya Krushelnyts’ka, in honor of Ukraine's most well-known female opera singer. The Lviv Opera House was built in 1900 using forms of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The result is one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe with a luxurious interior , including the Mirror Hall and Parnassus Curtain and a stunning facade with ornate sculpture work.  For the curious ones, the Theater stands right at the top of river Poltva, that used to run across the city until some hundred years ago. Reserve your seat to enjoy world-class ballet and opera - from Puccini to Tchaikovsky. Come one hour ahead of your performance and explore the impressive interior of the Opera House in a guided tour (English language tours are available).

Where to find: Svobody ave., 28 When to visit: 11 am - 7 pm, tours are available starting from 5 pm. Alternatively, you can buy an entrance ticket and tour around the theater on your own. How much to pay: performance tickets cost from 0.5 EURO to 20 EURO, self-guided tour ticket is 1 EURO.

14. Cycle in Lviv parks

Cycle away at Lviv parks

For those who are looking for some active vacationing, Lviv has plenty to offer as well. While cycling along the main streets is still not that common (though definitely improving, with the addition of cycling lanes), city has a number of parks, that are just perfect for an afternoon getaway . Among most popular ones are Znesinnia (also known as Kaiservald), Stryjsky, Pohulianky, and Zalizni Vody parks.

Znesinnia park is easily accessible from the city center . You can enter it from the High Castle. When you get to the hill, look to your right, and you will find an entrance to the park. Roads there are not paved, so get ready for some rough cycling. With over 312,1 hectares of ravines, hills and forests, park offers plenty of cycling routes.  Combine them with a picnic at the Lysa Hill (Bold Mountain).

Stryjsky park is more well-maintained than the others, and cycling there can be suitable even for smaller kids . Park's entrance is located between the streets Ivan Franko and Stryiska, a mere 15 min walk from the city center. Park is much smaller than Znesinnia, but has a lovely pond with swans , greenhouse , rock garden and linden alley .

Bike rental shops are available throughout the city center .

Where to find: Znesinnia park entrance is located right at the High Castle Hill (Vysoky Zamok). Stryisky park is situated between the Ivan Franko and Stryiska streets. Pohulianky park is a bit further into the outskirts - take a tram #7 and get off at the Pohulianka street. When to visit: April through September are definitely the best months for cycling in Lviv How much to pay:  renting a bike typically costs 5 EURO per hour (you will be asked to leave your passport, driving license or a substantial sum of money as a deposit for the bike)

Also, explore our FREE ultimate guide on how to take  one day bike tour from Lviv to castles .

15. Check out the Old School in Shevchenko Folk Art Open Air Museum

Shevchenkivsky Hai is your first choice for picnic in Lviv

The Museum, also known as Shevchenkivsky Hai (Shevchenko Valley), is probably the best place for relaxation, education and entertainment in Lviv. In a couple of hours you can learn more about lifestyle of Ukrainian villagers through exploring over a 100 of wooden village houses, churches and everyday household items preserved in their original look, take a quiet walk in park alleys covering 84 hectars of woods, and sit down for a fun picnic with your friends. No cafes are available at the park, so even if you plan no picnic, make sure to bring your own snacks.

Where to find: take a tram #2 from Rynok Square and get off at the Mechnikova street (5th stop). Then cross the street and follow the signs. Be ready for a 10 min uphill walk. When to visit: daily from 9 am to 9 pm How much to pay: entrance tickets are 1.5 EURO for adults, 0.7 EURO for students. Guided tours are available for 5 EURO per person.

16. Buy local veggies at Stryisky bazaar

Stock up on delicious farm-fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy

If you get tired of all the restaurant delicacies and start longing for a simple piece of home-grown vegetable, look no further than Stryisky bazaar. This is the closest market to the city center, and a decent place to buy farm fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and diary. Haggling is rare, so be ready to pay the price mentioned to you. Top groceries to stock up on: sour cream, wholesome milk, traditionally famous potatoes and home-made jams.

Where to find: end of Shota Rustaveli and Stryiska streets When to visit: go early in the morning, when the produce is the freshest. Market is open from 9 am till 7 pm How much to pay: depending on your budget, but you will surely not break a bank!

17. Take bird view photos of Lviv from the High Castle hill

High Castle Hill is the perfect place for an early morning photo shoot

Lviv High Castle can be both a major disappointment and biggest surprise to you! Why disappointment? Because despite its promising name, the place is not that high (unless 413 m is impressive for you) and has no castle whatsoever. Why surprise? Because it offers a quiet refuge from the busy city streets, and it has indubitably the best aerial views of the city ! The hill, also known as Vysoky Zamok, used to be a wooden fortress, built in the 13th century by King Lev. The structure was destroyed and then rebuilt again from stone a century late. Castle served as a residence for King's steward and as a prison, but fell apart some hundred years later. Nowadays, only fragments of old walls remind about place's former glory.

Where to find:  High Castle ( Vysokyi Zamok ) is located just outside Lviv’s center inside Vysokyi Zamok Park. There are no direct transport links to the park, so wear good shoes and  enjoy the 15-20-minute walk from the center.  Just follow the small brown signs. When to visit: sunny weather is the best for great bird view of the city How much to pay: for FREE

18. Listen to organ music in Lviv Organ and Chamber Music Hall

Listen to ancient and chamber music at Lviv Organ and Chamber Music Hall

The building of Lviv Organ and Chamber Music Hall was constructed in 17th century as a church and monastery of St. Magdalena, but started to function as a cultural institution only in 1960ies. Currently the Hall hosts various music performances, Sunday mass for Roman Catholic Church, and yearly Festival of Ancient Music.  The music hall’s magnificent organ by Czech manufacturer Rieger-Kloss is the largest organ in Ukraine. 

Where to find: 10 Stepana Bandery St., The Organ and Chamber Music Concert Hall is located a bit outside Lviv’s center, close to Polytechnic University. It’s a 15 to 20-minute walk uphill to reach the concert hall from the center. When to go:   Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm for organ music concerts, early October - for the Festival of Ancient Music How much to pay: weekend concerts – 2 Euro, Festival  - 3 Euro

19.  Explore Lviv underground labyrinths

Up for a scary story or two? 

Would you like to check out the 18th century sarcophagus made from a solid stone? Its cover weighs over 600 kg. The object itself is taken apart, but the nature of wreckage indicates that sarcophagus was broken not from the outside, but ...from the inside! Eerie, isn't it? To hear the full Black Monk legend, head to the catacombs of St. Peter and Paul Cathedral of Jesuit Order .  For a tour into ancient medicine and treatments, you must check out the underground of Lviv's Pharmacy - Museum . More mysteries await you at the Church of Transfiguration. Its underground halls are by far the largest in the city. Last, but not least, is the basement of Dominican Cathedral . Scientists suggest that the first tier of King Leo palace used to be here once. Nowadays, it's not a royal sight, but a visit down there will take you to monk's cell, hall of torture and will tell you some more spooky legends of underground inhabitants.

Up for a chilling evening in Lviv underground labyrinths?

Where to find:  Contact us to arrange for an underground tour of Lviv When to visit: any time in the day How much to pay: depending on your group size

20.  Learn about Lviv's tragic Soviet past in 'Prison on Lontskoho street' Museum

KGB, political prisoners and spies

This small and recently opened museum takes you to the dark times in Lviv history. While traditional USSR propaganda was showing off Soviet life as a combination of prosperity and equality, this was not the case in Lviv, after the city joined the rest of Ukrainian SSR during World War II. The Prison Museum tells you the stories of the building itself, the daily life of prisoners , many of whom were charged with political dissent, and the mass executions that took place in June 1941.

In a short tour you get to see the single prison cell, death row prison cell, investigation room and a one of a kind photo laboratory. Rare film and photo footage makes the history alive with personal accounts of prisoners. Another hall showcases the blatant irony of Soviet propaganda posters and official songs, praising the Party and its leaders.

While the museum is not an easy place to visit, it's a perfect start for those travelers, who would like to know more about the Soviet past of Ukraine and Lviv in particular. 

Where to find: Bandery street, 1   (entrance from Brullova street) When to visit: Museum is opened daily, from 10 am to 7 pm (lunch break from 2-3 pm). Best time to visit is during May 17-8th, when the city hosts the Night of Museums How much to pay: Entrance is free. Guided tours are available upon request

21.  Enjoy impressive sculptures of Ukrainian Michelangelo Ioann Pinzel

These gorgeous sculptures will surely impress you

10 min away from the Rynok Square stands a beautiful 17th century building - former monastery of Poor Clares. Despite its rather unimpressive exterior, it's home to a great collection of Ukrainian art: sculptures of Ioan Pinzel.  Pinzel is known as Ukraine's Michelangelo and is considered as one of Europe's most talented sculptors of 18th century. The exhibition consists of 32 wooden sculptures, with the famous 'Crucifixion', 'Angel' and 'Samson Tearing the Lion's Mouth'. All works are made of basswood and impress with their perfection and delicacy. The centerpiece of the collection is an awe-inspiring 18th century fresco , located high up in the church's dome.

Where to find: Mytna sqr, 2 When to visit: in summer - from 11 am to 6 pm (ticketing office is opened until 4 pm), in winter - from 10 am to 5 pm (ticketing office is opened until 5 pm), on Sundays - from 12 pm to 5 pm (ticketing office is opened until 4 pm). Closed on Mondays. How much to pay: entrance tickets – 0.5 euro, guided tour – 3 euro, photography - 3 euro

22. Take photos in the underground Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy Museum is perfect for visits with children

Even if you are not much into medicine, bottles and middle age cures, you will still enjoy the pharmacy 'Under Eagle' - Lviv's oldest drugstore. Dating back to 1735, it houses a fun and educational museum, with over 2000 items, like pharmaceutical instruments, prescriptions and medicine. Unlike other museums in the city, majority of collection is labeled in English. 16 exhibits span over 700 square meters and include such amusing places as an alchemy lab and pharmacy underground basement. Make sure also to not miss out museums' main treasure - 18th century scales!

Where to find: 2 Drukarska St., right off the Rynok square When to visit:  Mondays through Fridays - from 9 am till 7 pm, on weekend - 10 am till 6 pm How much to pay:  entrance ticket is 0.5 euro

23. Soak in city's past in the impressive Lychakiv Cemetery

Lonely Planet's No 1 place to visit in Lviv

OK, you probably think that we mis-typed something - no way a cemetery can be one of the city's most exhilarating attractions. But oh well, if Lonely Planet puts it on its 'Must-To' list and passionately names it as '...immense and moving..', then it must have something worth checking!

The famous Town of Dead was built in 1786 and is the last refuge for almost 300,000 people. Among them are renowned Ukrainian poets, artists and politicians. In 18th century the place was re-designed into a solitary park, with beautiful alleys and walks. Add to that 86 fields, over 500 graceful handcrafted sculptures, serene atmosphere and you'll realize that getting bored here is not at option. Cemetery also houses graveyards for soldiers from Red Army, Ukrainian Liberation Army and Polish military troupes from 1918-1920. A walk there is bound to give you an insightful lesson in ever complex Eastern European history.

Where to find: 33, Mechnykova St., Take tram No.7 from Mytna Square near the Pinzel Museum and get off at the fourth stop on Mechnykova Street When to visit: Lychakiv Cemetery is open daily from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. How much to pay:  Entrance costs 10 UAH (about 1 EURO), contact us to arrange for a guided tour of the cemetery

24. Join Lviv locals in traditional holiday celebrations for Easter and Christmas

Santa Claus-less Christmas and bunny-less Easter - sounds intriguing? Check out more!

From traditional wedding rituals to the quirky St. Catherine Day, people in Western Ukraine (and Lviv in particular) love their ancient, meaningful and - let's be honest! - at times strange celebrations. And while the likes of St. Valentine and Halloween are growing its popularity, it's the very local and the very Ukrainian holidays that dominate city's festive scene. Some holidays enjoy more public celebrations, like traditional Easter dancing in Shevchenko Folk Art Open Air museum. Some, such as Ivana Kupala or St. Andrew's Day, - are reserved only for the locals, and those few lucky foreigners who get to be a part of them. 

Where to find: Contact us to arrange your Ukraine holiday tour When to visit: 4-7  May 2013 for Easter, and 6-7 January for Christmas How much to pay: depending on the group size

24. Participate in local festivals

From jazz to classical music, from cycling to international cuisine - Lviv got a festival for every one!

In the past couple of years Lviv has grown to become a true city of festivals. Every month celebrates one or more of the city's virtues. Winter brings out the special Christmas spirit of traditional Ukrainian countryside, and delicious Chocolate Festival. Spring celebrates the Easter Egg (Pysanka) Festival, pleases your taste buds with 'Lviv On a Plate' Gastronomic Festival , jazzes up with Weather-Vanes of Lviv Festival and ends with the crazy row of non-stop festivities in May (Lviv City Day Parade, The Rascal (Batyar) Day, and International Classical Music Festival Virtuosi .

Summer is buzzing with many music festivals, among them the well-known Alfa Jazz Fest, that brings world's most famous jazz musicians to the Lviv stage, Wiz-Art Short Film Festival, and International Folklore Festival Etnovyr . To end the year, the city celebrates Coffee Festival  in autumn.

Where to find: traditionally at the city center, other performance places usually include Lviv Opera Theater, Philharmonic, and Shevchenkivsky Hai When to visit: for the latest schedule check Official City Travel Website How much to pay: mostly for free, though some events within the festivals might have entrance fees

25. Take photos with Saturday brides at the Shevchenko Monument

Join Lviv's very local traditions

If you are looking for one of those very special, very local and very traditional moments, Saturday bride-groom photo shoots in front of the Taras Shevchenko monument in the city center is a must. Most newly married couples in Lviv pay their respect to and continue the custom of taking a photo with the statue of Ukraine's most famous poet and writer. Typically, weddings are celebrated on Saturdays, so expect an exciting wedding dress fashion walks in the midst of busy city center!

Where to find: Svoboda Avenue When to visit:  first half of the day on Saturdays How much to pay: for FREE

26. Dance tango or salsa near café Diana

Show off your dancing skills

Traditional tango/salsa dancing scene in front of the City Town Council is another one of those charming moments, that make you fall in love with Lviv. Whether you are an advanced ballroom dancer, or a humble beginner, join the crowds at Diana's fountain and enjoy the lively atmosphere, as the sun sets down behind the church domes and house roofs.

Where to find: café Diana at the Rynok Square When to visit: on Saturdays and Sundays after 6 pm How much to pay: for FREE  

27. Go ice-skating at the Rynok Square

Ice-skating ring in front of the City Tower Hall

If you get bored with endless coffee shops and street walks during Lviv's winter, head off for some action at the city's skating ring. It welcomes skaters starting from December and is an exciting city attraction for visitors of all ages.

Where to find: near City Town Council When to visit: December - February How much to pay: 40-50 UAH for skates rental

28. Go climbing to Devil Rocks

Exciting challenge just few hours outside of Lviv

Climbing the Devil Rocks (414 m) is another adventure to add to your check-list in Lviv. Located in the city outskirts, they are a major attraction in Vynnykivsky Forestry Park. Their name is, of course, related to a local legend, in which the Devil carried a huge rock to destroy the St. Yura's Cathedral in the city, but got crushed under the rocks weight. Getting there on your own is doable, but a bit challenging, especially if you don't know the language. Let us know, if you are interested, and we'll send you the detailed directions!

Where to find: next to Vynnykivske lake, close to Vynnyky town When to visit: May-October How much to pay: for free

29. Explore the weaponry collection at Lviv History Museum 'Arsenal'

Men will definitely love this one!

Unquestionably, the biggest attraction for any male traveler in Lviv! Museum boasts thousands of weaponry items from more than 30 countries and as old as 10th century. Knives, daggers, swords, sabers, épées, yatagans, axes, halberds, maces, czekans, pernaches, and many other strange names of cold, fire and defensive weapons that will keep your interest throughout all the exhibit. The collection's highlight is Eastern type sword from the 17 th  century with double blade, the so-called “Zulfakar".

Where to find: Pidvalna st., 5 - close to the town center When to visit: daily 10:00 - 17:30, except Wednesdays How much to pay:  less than 1 EURO, extra fee is charged for photo and video footage

30. Watch performance of Lviv Les Kurbas Theatre

Lviv's most cultured and entertaining venue

You will probably have hard time finding this little tucked-away theater stage. You will probably not understand much, as performances are mainly in Ukrainian. But yet, we are including the Les Kurbas Theater in your top 'to-do' list in Lviv! This charming little drama hall was created in 1988 and represents one of the best modern theater groups in the country. Its expressive and moving performances, colorful costumes, use of voice and movement are truly captivating and will make you sit in awe, despite the language barrier. The theater also performed in Italy, Russia, Poland and USA. Put this highly rated place by fellow travelers on Trip Advisor  on your 'must-visit' list and you are bound to spend a couple of hours of your time with '..mouth opened during the whole performace!' .

Where to find: 3, Les Kurbas st. When to visit: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 19.00 How much to pay: 5-7 EURO, you can book your tickets on the theater's website (in English)

 Have you ever visited Lviv before? What was your most memorable moment? What places would you put on the 'must-see' list? Let us know in the comments below :)

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GUIDED TOURS IN WESTERN UKRAINE

Lviv ecotour offers english language tours out of lviv in ukraine.

Lviv Ecotour offers English language tours of Ukraine lasting from one to several days . We drive in Ukraine to see farms, rural towns and villages, places of worship, cemeteries and other landmarks. The guide, who is also a driver, is knowledgeable in Ukraine’s history and current affairs. The guide will gladly answer in English language any questions related to history, politics, farming, economy and other aspects of life in Ukraine .

Whether you are seeking a trip to your ancestral area to reconnect to your roots, a trip to the Carpathians near Lviv, off the beaten path in the rural countryside, or focus on a specific location or town – we will try to provide exactly what you are looking for in a tour tailored to your interests and time .

The Tour itinerary can be flexible and the guide has no memorized script. Ukraine tours on this page are for illustration. Our Ukraine Tours are for those who have some interest in learning about Ukraine and its history . We can start the tours at your chosen location. A vehicle to fit the size of a tour group is provided. The guide/driver is experienced in driving safely in Ukraine, and the transport is air-conditioned, with seat belts and conventional safety features.

Choose from the following selection of Tours in Western Ukraine with a Guide in English:

One-day countryside tour near lviv:.

a trip through Ukrainian countryside to visit old churches, synagogues, castles and cemeteries in towns and villages near Lviv. On this trip, you will enjoy the rural scenery along the way and will get a glimpse of the Ukrainian country life and fertile fields in one of the world’s best farming areas

Two-Day Cultural and Scenic Tour:

visit a UNECSO listed wooden church, ruins of an ancient fort in what was once the powerful capital of a medieval Slavic kingdom, a Museum of Easter Eggs, a scenic part of the Carpathian Mountains, and shop for souvenirs at a large market over the waterfalls in a Carpathian resort town

Three-Day Tour of Western Ukraine:

this Tour will take you through a town with some remaining Art Nouveau architecture, over the mountains into Transcarpathia, to one of the wine-producing areas of Ukraine with a more temperate climate, Europe’s last remaining virgin beech forests and a picturesque mountain lake in a national park

Four-Day Tour of Western Ukraine:

travel through Ukraine’s farming heartland to the powerful Kamyanets-Podilsky fortress, continue to the capital of the former Austro-Hungarian province of Bukovina, on to the scenic Hutsul Carpathian Mountains, visit a souvenir market over the waterfalls, Ukraine’s biggest ski resort, and return to Lviv via Transcarpathia

ONE-DAY COUNTRYSIDE TOUR:

A trip through ukrainian countryside to visit old churches, synagogues, castles, cemeteries near lviv..

See One-Day Countryside Tour on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/EsjNQBsGc4vnmNB47

If you are in Lviv and wondering how to fill in an extra day, why not go with Lviv Ecotour on a Tour to the Ukrainian Countryside Outside of Lviv . The area around Lviv is filled with amazing things. It is one of the few places in Europe that offers the most authentic tourist experience.

The Tour includes seeing wooden churches in villages near Lviv, a visit of two castles, and two small towns east of Lviv with old synagogues and Jewish cemeteries, among other things. On this trip, you will enjoy the rural scenery along the way and will get a glimpse of the Ukrainian country life. The Lviv Countryside Tour is for an individual or a small group.

What to see on this Tour

Wooden churches included in this Tour represent a unique style of Ukrainian folk architecture. Built from hard oak wood, they have lasted for centuries. One of the wooden churches on the Tour is from 1697. It is well hidden behind country houses, barns and vegetable gardens. A narrow dirt path used mostly by chickens and farm animals runs up to the church from the village street. When the church suddenly appears behind the clutter of rural objects, the view is breathtaking. Several wooden churches in Ukraine and Poland have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Several Jewish cemeteries and synagogues visited on this Tour are the silent reminders of the culture that ceased to exist in Galicia after the Holocaust. An old Jewish cemetery on the outskirts of Brody is truly amazing and has the highest possible tombstones standing in long straight rows in tall grass. The Brody synagogue is an impressive building that survived war-time bombing and decades of relentless work of the elements on the building that has been without a roof since the War.

About one hour from Lviv, you will be able to see two castles. One of them, the  Olesko Castle dates back to the 13th century. This is the oldest of the castles in the area. It is known as the birthplace of the famous Polish king Jan III Sobieski who turned the course of the world history by defeating the Turkish army near Vienna in 1683. The Olesko Castle is a museum featuring 16th and 17th-century art. It is an interesting site that is rich in history and interiors composed of furniture and paintings reflecting the lifestyle of its residents from several centuries ago. If you like old paintings and furniture and plan to visit the castle museum, note that the castle is closed for visitors on Mondays. There is a fee to enter the museum, which can be paid at the castle gate. Olesko Castle also has a restaurant and a WC.

Brody is one of the two towns near Lviv that can be visited on this Tour. At one point in time, Brody was a thriving Jewish community at the eastern border of the Austrian Empire. It is the birthplace of Joseph Roth who wrote the novel Radetzky March . Sigmund Freud’s mother, Amalia Nathansohn Freud, was also born in Brody in 1835. The town features a Market Square, remnants of an old fort and a number of century-old buildings as evidence of the town’s once prosperous past.

The total duration of the tour is about 6 to 8 hours.

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THREE-DAY TOUR OF WESTERN UKRAINE:

Visit ukraine’s carpathian towns and enjoy the mountains..

See Three-Day Tour of Western Ukraine on Google Maps : https://goo.gl/maps/iTjzRo4iwAfgEFSV9

DAY 1: Sambir is the first sizable town on our way out of Lviv. Its glory days date back to the discovery of oil in the nearby mountains. The good old times are still recognizable in once rich Art Nouveau mansions in quiet streets radiating from the Market Square. An old synagogue and a Jewish cemetery are interesting landmarks in Staryi Sambir, which is the next stop along the way. We enter the Carpathian foothills where there is a wooden church in Rozluch, originally built by the German settles before World War 1. After Turka, the road climbs up showing beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, including the high peaks of the Bieszczady in Poland. We drive in very close proximity to the Polish border. Even though Poland on the other side of the road appears only a few steps away, this is a heavily monitored area being the Eastern frontier of the European Union. Next, the road dives into the Transcarpathian part of Ukraine and suddenly everything gets a tint of Hungarian flavor. UNESCO listed St. Michael’s Church in Uzhok can be seen on a hill to the right. Before reaching Uzhhorod, the Castle in Nevytske is an interesting short detour.

DAY 2: When Stalin and the Western Allies redrew maps of Europe after World War 2, they put Uzhhorod only a hair’s breadth away from the Slovak border. The giant statue of a Soviet soldier is still looming over the border crossing on the western edge of the city. Uzhhorod is a quiet town cut in half by the river with an embankment where many people like to rest on benches in the shadow of large trees in the summer. Our next town Mukachevo looks very much like a smaller sibling of Uzhhorod, both being distinctly Hungarian in appearance. The town Berehovo, where Hungarian is the first language for the majority of people, has thermal springs that draw tourists to a spa resort nearby. Vynohradiv and Khust on our way both have ruined forts dating back several centuries. From Khust, the road takes us into the higher mountains towards Lake Synevyr.

DAY 3: Lake Synevyr is located in a beautiful setting amid forested mountains. It is reached from the highway by a scenic road. Some distance away is another natural attraction, Shypit Waterfall surrounded by mountains with a beech forest. Next, we are on the main West to East highway of Ukraine heading to Drohobych to see one of its wooden churches, now on the World Heritage list by UNESCO. Drohobych also has a town hall, an old Gothic church, and a large restored Choral synagogue. The town preserved its quaint old-time look that has been lost in Lviv with the arrival of crowds of tourists.

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DAY 1 : we drive east from Lviv towards Ternopil. As we approach the area of Ukraine known for its black soil, farms become larger and fields gradually turn into an endless sea of crops. In the town of Ternopil, we stop to view Ternopil Lake and then drive south towards Kamyanets-Podilsky. On the way, we cross a small river Zbruch, which just over 100 years ago served as the border between Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire. To a trained eye, the division is visible even today. We stay overnight in Kamyanets-Podilsky where you can enjoy the famous Castle and the Old Town.

DAY 2 : after Kamyanets-Podilsky, we stop to admire the Fortress of Khotyn overlooking the mighty Dnister River. Once an impenetrable fortress is now a museum with great views of the surrounding plains and the river near the historic junction of three international borders. This was a tri-border intersection for the USSR, Romania, and Poland before WW2. The road takes us further to the capital of the former Austrian province of Bukovina. Although somewhat run down, Chernivtsi still retains some of its past European glory. Then on to Ukraine’s most peaceful town of Kolomyya to visit a Museum of Easter Eggs. Between Kolomyya and Yeremche lies the most picturesque stretch of the road in the Carpathian Mountains of Ukraine. If time permits, we stop in Verkhovyna at the Museums of Hutsul musical instruments. The owner is an accomplished musician and will demonstrate local folk tunes. We overnight in Yaremche with its souvenir markets and summer crowds of tourists.

DAY 3 : we travel south deeper into the Carpathian Mountains, towards the Romanian border. At your choice, we can take a loop road through Ukraine’s best ski resort Bukovel. In winter, its well-groomed slopes can rival Alpine resorts of Austria and France, owing to an investment by one of Ukraine’s oligarchs. An all year round lift runs to a summit with a view of Ukraine’s highest mountains, including Mount Hoverla at 2016 m. After another hour on a winding road and over a mountain pass, we reach the Geographical Center of Europe marked by a monument at the side of the road. Get your passports ready at a checkpoint as we start driving in close proximity to the Romanian border. During the night, the Tysa river that runs to our left separating Ukraine from Romania is used to bootleg tobacco and spirits into the European Union in a constant hide-and-seek game with the border patrol on both sides. A short hike to a ruined castle overlooking the town of Khust can be an opportunity to break a long drive and stretch your legs. This area of Ukraine is closely linked to Hungary, and the Hungarian language rivals Ukrainian in many local communities. We stop for the night in Mukachevo.

DAY 4 : Mukachevo is located in the Transcarpathian Lowland on the great Hungarian plane. From here it’s a straight road to Lviv over the Carpathian Mountains. But first, we stop at Palanok Castle. The area around the town of Mukachevo is for Ukraine what California is to the USA. Being sheltered from cold northerly winds by the Mountains, it is the source of early fruit and vegetable for other parts of Ukraine. Vineyards are common here although local wine is produced mainly for the local market. At your choice, a 2-hour (60 km) detour can be taken to visit Shypit Waterfalls in the Carpathian Mountains on the way to Lviv. We arrive in Lviv on the afternoon of Day 4.

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Lviv travel guide – all you need to know about the prettiest city in Ukraine

With the current situation in Ukraine, with a heavy heart, I strongly advise not visiting the country. This is the older, pre-war article and you can use it for future inspiration and information to plan a trip when it’s safe to visit Ukraine again.

Lviv, Ukraine is one of the most beautiful yet underrated cities in Europe.

Lviv old town looks like straight from a fairy tale and visiting Lviv is always a pure pleasure. No matter what time of the year the city is never boring, with so many great things to do in Lviv .

I put together a mini Lviv travel guide that would help you plan the trip to this amazing city.

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How to get to Lviv, Ukraine

It’s fairly easy to travel to Lviv – one of the biggest cities in Ukraine.

Numerous international and national trains, buses and flights serve the city.

The main train station is located a short tram ride away from Lviv Old Town, you can reach the center by trams no 1 and 9.

The ticket currently costs 5 UAH and can be bought from the driver (and then stamped in the old-fashioned validator).

Some of the international buses stop at the main train station too and I highly recommend you go there if you can as the main bus station is located a bit away.

If you however end up there you can take the bus 3a to the center.

Lviv international airport is well connected with the center by trolleybus no 9 (it arrives at the university, at the edge of Ivan Franko Park. Recently low cost airlines started flying to Lviv so getting there is really affordable and easy.

If you’re coming from Poland I recommend going by train with a change in Przemyśl .

You can easily get there from most of the major Polish cities, then you have two day trains that take only 2 hours to get to Lviv.

This way you avoid long waiting time at the border as the passport control is in the train.

You can get the ticket for Przemysl-Lviv train at the website of Ukrainian Railways.

Many travelers travel from Krakow to Lviv – if you are one of them and are looking for the best options I’ve created a complete guide how to get from Krakow to Lviv .

How to get around

Most places that everyone tends to visit are within a walking distance from each other in the city center.

If you need to travel any further (to Lychakiv Cemetery for example) there’s a really good and cheap trams network. One way ticket, both bought from the driver or from the newsstand, costs 5 UAH ($0,18/0,16€).

You can also use Uber in Lviv and it works very well, with very reasonable prices.

Where to stay in Lviv

Lviv is full of affordable accommodation so no matter if you’re looking for the hostel, hotel or apartment – you will find it all there.

Just browse through all the options at Booking!

My tip is to stay somewhere near the Main Square (Rynok) as you don’t want to be away from all the fun.

Recently my favorite place to stay in Lviv is Hotel George (8.6/10 on Booking) – the oldest hotel in Lviv where some of the most famous people used to stay.

But don’t let this intimidate you, the prices are very affordable. The rooms are simple and the toilet or shower are not in the room but the interior of the hotel, the history and the perfect location make me return there over and over again.

That’s also the only place I’ve ever stayed at where I could listen to live piano music when eating breakfast.

Click here to read the reviews, see pictures and current deals of Hotel George.

Where to eat in Lviv

Ukrainian cuisine is rather heavy yet really delicious.

I guess everyone has heard of borshch, a red beets soup with other vegetables and some meat, it must be the most popular and famous Ukrainian dish. But there’re so many options worth trying, also for vegetarians.

My favourite is varenyky, dumplings similar to Polish pierogi, stuffed with meat, potatoes, cabbage or cherries.

There’re many restaurants spread around the old town, serving traditional Ukrainian food. They are focused on tourists but still are worth checking.

The most famous ones are Meat and Justice, At Arsenal or House of Legends.

Whenever I’m in Ukraine (not only in Lviv) I eat in Puzata Khata, a chain buffet eatery serving only national food.

It’s always full of people, mostly locals and for me that’s already a good sign for the restaurant. The food is really good and cheap there, the most I paid for the two-course lunch and half a liter of local beer (a really good one!) was less than €4!

There are two Puzata Khata restaurants close to the old town (but not exactly in the old town), maybe 5 minutes walking from the Rynok Square.

One is at Shevchenko Prospekt , the other at Tadeusha Kostyushko street .

Where to drink in Lviv

Lviv is famous for its interesting pubs and cafes. In fact this is the city with the biggest ratio of cafes in the world!

In one of the backstreets of Rynok Square, Serbska street, the Masoch Cafe can be found – the name of the place comes from Leopold Ritter von Sacher-Masoch who was born in Lviv almost 200 years ago.

He enjoyed the unusual sexual behaviour and the word “masochism” actually comes from his name.

The cafe is decorated in that theme, all the drinks have sex-related names, if you wish so the waitress can hancuff and whip you.

It was definitely one of the weirdest and coolest pubs I’ve ever been to!

Other famous pubs include a place where you need to know the secret password to get in, the place where midgets serve or the one full of legends of Lviv.

The city is also known for its cafe culture, cozy places for a sip or two of delicious coffee can be found on every step.

On the Rynok Square, at the corner next to the Ruska Street, the manufacture of coffee is located – the smell is so amazing and coffee so delicious!

If you want to try the Ukrainian beer then Obolon (especially Bile) or Lvivske are really good!

What to see in Lviv

As the city that is on UNESCO World’s Heritage List Lviv is full of amazing and interesting places to visit.

However, the best thing to do there is just walking around the narrow streets and breathing in the wonderful bohemian feel of the city.

Here are some of the places I think you shouldn’t miss:

• Rynok Square – the heart of the city with an amazing architecture and a great street life to observe. It’s not mostly for tourists (as it often is in many cities, Warsaw for example) but more for local people to hang out. When in Rynok be sure to climb the tower of the Town Hall as the view across the city from there is simply stunning

• The Opera House – located at the end of Svobody avenue, not far from the old town. It’s amazing from the outside but breathtaking inside! It’s possible to visit it and immediately be transformed to the fancy world with golden rooms, overblown statues and fancy atmosphere.
• High Castle – a hill overlooking the city. It’s quite a hike up there but so worth the view. Literally the whole city is in front of you, as well as surrounding hills and mountains.
• Lychakivsky Cemetery – located not that far from the center (and the walk there is really pleasant), reachable also by tram. This huge cemetery (over 400.000 people are burried there) is full of beautiful graves of famous Polish and Ukrainian citizens, all in the neat, hilly park.

• churches of Lviv – there are a lot of them in the old town, each one being more beautiful than the previous. I especially liked wonderfull baroque Dominican Church or old Armenian Church.

You can visit Lviv with a guide (highly recommended as this city is full of stories and legends), there are also numerous tours with various themes available. Click here to see the best Lviv tours!

Why is it worth to visit Lviv, Ukraine

For whatever reason, a lot of people still consider Ukraine unsafe and are afraid to go there. Big mistake.

It’s just your regular European country in the safety standards so there’s not much to worry about, just use your common sense like everywhere else.

There might be tension in the east of the country but the rest of Ukraine is safe to travel to.

While the number of tourists visiting Lviv is getting higher each year it is still not as bad as in popular destinations in Western Europe.

The city is still unspoiled by the commercial and it’s so easy to feel the bohemian, artsy, multicultural atmosphere of the old times.

And did I mention it’s just stunning?

Travel Resources

You can find the best accommodation options at Booking . They have many discounts and excellent customer service. Click here to look for the place to stay in Lviv

Never travel without travel insurance , you never know what might happen and better safe than sorry. You can check the insurance policy for Ukraine here.

I recommend joining organized tours to get to know the place better and to visit more places during your trip. You can find a great selection of tours at Get Your Guide – click here .

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Joy @MyTravelingJoys

As always Kami, thanks for your lovely tips! I’m catching up on all your old Lviv posts as we have a trip planned there in mid-February. Took advantage of the 300pln flights via LOT recently. Can’t wait to explore this cute city! :-)

you will love it for sure! It’s really one of the most beautiful and underrated cities in Europe and with the current exchange rate it will be crazy cheap! I’m slightly jealous you’re going there, Lviv is in my top3 cities :) And LOT can have such a good prices sometimes!!

Doug Foster

Hello Kami! Thank you for all your efforts explaining these cities. I wonder about the natural Gems in that area and are they for sale on ebay or other places on the internet. I have been to Crimea and other places. It left a giant impression on me. I would enjoy going back to see your cities and inter- mix into the culture. It would be like a dream, but the dream is real. You are a cool lady! Thanks Doug from Tucson Arizona….

Sadly I have no idea about the natural gems. But I really hope you will be able to go to Lviv as it’s such a splendid city! Thanks!

Hello Ms. Kami! Thank you for all recommendations.

I’m glad you found them useful!

Hi Kami Can you tell me if there are Christmas markets etc in Lviv I have never been and would hope to go in December taking the train from Poland. Thank you.

Yes, there is a really nice Christmas market in the center :) I think December might be a nice time to visit Lviv, especially when there is snow around! Hopefully traveling will be easier then!

A friend of mine from the Lviv area says wait until May when the weather is better and it would be safer as a USA tourist as it would be tourist season etc. I definitely agree the weather would be better. What do you think? New Year’s in Lviv with snow or wait until summer when the weather is perfect and there is more people around?

While Lviv is enjoyable all year long I would definitely wait until the weather gets better, especially for your first visit there. Either way, I’m sure you will enjoy Lviv! :)

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Lviv – attractions worth visiting!

Lviv is one of the most important industrial, cultural and tourist centres in Ukraine. Its name comes from the name Lev, which was borne by the son of the settlement’s founder. Over the centuries, the city belonged to various monarchies – including the Kingdom of Poland, the Kingdom of Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until their collapse in 1918. Since 1991, it has belonged to independent Ukraine, but the influence of many cultures can still be seen here. The architectural traditions of central and eastern, western and southern Europe meet in Lviv. The city’s complicated history is still reflected today in its unusual appearance and character. This unique atmosphere is just one of the reasons to visit Lviv!

Among the city’s highlights is the Latin Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is one of the oldest churches in the city, located right on the main square. The windows feature intricate stained glass windows made in the 19th century according to designs by many famous artists – including Jan Matejko. The interior of the cathedral is at least worth a look – especially the beautiful 18th century Baroque altarpiece, decorated with marble columns and Baroque statues of saints. Other sacred architecture includes the Greek Catholic Church of St Andrew with the Bernardine Monastery, the Church of the Holy Eucharist, the Uspensky Cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, the imposing St George’s Cathedral and the Renaissance Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God with its distinctive tower.

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On a trip to Lviv, you should definitely stroll around the market square. In addition to the Latin Cathedral, there are many other noteworthy buildings here. These include the Baroque Lubomirski Palace, which now houses the Museum of Ethnography and Artistic Industry. You can also admire many beautiful Renaissance townhouses – such as the Królewska, Czarna and Bandinelli townhouses. The Lviv City Hall, built in the classicist style, is also an eye-catcher and looks beautiful in photographs.

When walking around Lviv, it’s worth directing your steps to the former royal arsenal and the nearby city arsenal. These buildings are radically different, showing the architectural diversity of the city. Other highlights of Lviv include the beautiful, elaborately decorated City Theatre – a true pearl of eclectic architecture, as well as sculpture and painting. Check also the Ossolineum building and the Art Nouveau-style Main Train Station. Among many Lviv palaces these three should be mentioned as they are the most impressive: Potocki palace, the Latin archbishops’ palace and the art palace located in Stryisky Park.

Lviv’s cemeteries are also worth a visit: Lychakiv Cemetery and the Cemetery of the Defenders of Lviv. Lychakiv Cemetery, picturesquely located, has many beautiful tombstones of distinguished Polish and Ukrainian artists, scientists and politicians. In its separate part, we can find the Cemetery of the Defenders of Lviv (Lvov cemetery of the Eaglets)- participants in the battles for Lviv in 1918-1919 and the Polish-Bolshevik war in 1920. Some of the fallen were very young people, secondary school and university students, hence its name.

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