Things to Do

Your guide to the best places to visit in Kyiv

Kyoto Park, Kyiv

Kyoto Park

A Japanese garden laid out in 1972 for Kyiv's sister city, with the best cherry blossom in the city every May. Free, and just across the road from Lisova metro.
Old Care Land, Kyiv State Aviation Museum

State Aviation Museum

Ukrainian and foreign aircraft beside Zhuliany airport. The airfield site has been shut since 2022, but part of the collection is in a university hangar.
Mamayeva Sloboda, Kyiv

Mamayeva Sloboda

A historic open air museum in the heart of Kyiv where you can see traditional houses and eat typical Ukrainian dishes.
Kinoteatr Cinema, Kyiv

English Cinema in Kyiv

Love to watch films, but don't understand Ukrainian? Find out how to watch English cinema here!
Syrets Children's Railway

Children's Railway

Experience this soviet marvel which lets children drive trains and learn about working in the railway industry.

Pereiaslav Space Church

A 130 year old church housing a unique space museum, not far from Kyiv.
Zhytomyr

Zhytomyr

90 minutes west of Kyiv and the home of everything space in Ukraine. An easy day trip under your own steam, with the ostrich farm on the way out of the city.
Kyiv in Miniature - St. Nicholas Church

Kyiv in Miniature

See the highlights of Kyiv and Ukraine in this outdoor miniature model village - they have cats too!
Trams in Kyiv

Trams, Light Rail & Forest Tram

This rapid transport is a popular and cheap choice for locals. Find out about the unique Forest Tram line too!
Ostrich Farm

Ostrich Valley

Get up close and personal with the ostriches at the largest Ostrich Farm in Kyiv. Afterwards you can even taste ostrich meat in the restaurant.
A large white cat sculpture pushing head first out of the tiled wall of pavilion 9 at VDNH

Monobank Cat

A 4.5 metre cat shouldering its way out of a pavilion wall at VDNH, put there by the bank half the country pays with. Free, outdoors, and a two minute stop.