Description

A week in Lviv — is a special kind of rest. For this short period of time, you will be able to feel yourself a real Lviv dweller. You will find out everything about Lviv because you will go on 10 theme excursions around town, and only one of them will be by bus. And also during this week we will leave Lviv twice for trips around Lviv region. We will visit mysterious corners of the Carpathians, have a ride on historical mountain transport, and also we will travel to great castles of Western Ukraine. Coffee and chocolate, mysterious underground ways and luxurious villas, narrow streets and romantic knaipas, with us, you will breathe Lviv to the maximum.

Tour to Lviv for a week.  Lviv, Castles of Lviv region, Carpathian Mountains

You can order the tour on English, Hebrew, Polish, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.

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

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

1 day

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

2 day

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

3 day

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

4 day

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

5 day

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

6 day

• 10:00-13:00 Excursions “Romantic Lviv””.
• 14:00-16:00 Excursion “Museums of Lviv”.

7 day

• 10:00-13:00 Excursions “Lviv Villas”.
• 13:00-16:00 Excursion “Jewish Lviv”.

‘Walking the Ancient Streets of Lviv’

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 wonderful 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.