Entertainment

Cinemas, river cruises, stadiums and the opera house, for once the sightseeing is done.

Dnipro River Cruise

What could be better than a boat trip on the river Dnipro in the warm summer weather?

The main pavilion at VDNH, a white colonnaded building with a gold spire topped by a red star, reflected in the fountain pool in front of it

Expo Center of Ukraine (VDNH)

287 hectares of Soviet exhibition pavilions and parkland on the edge of Holosiiv Forest, across the road from the metro. Hire a bike to see any of it.

Olympic Stadium

Ukraine's national stadium and the venue for the Euro 2012 final. Before the full-scale invasion you could book a guided tour inside on set days.

Park Kyyivsʹka Rusʹ

A full-scale reconstruction of ancient Kyiv in Kopachiv village, with horse stunt shows, archery and combat festivals, two buses out from Vydubychi.

TSUM Central Department Store

Kyiv's original department store, still on Khreshchatyk after 80 years. Eight floors of brands, a food hall and a roof terrace with a view over the main street.

Ocean Plaza

Kyiv's second biggest shopping mall, with 400 shops, 30 restaurants, a cinema and the largest aquarium in Eastern Europe. Free to walk around.

ScootKyiv - Electric Scooter Tours

Fun electric scooter tours and rentals in downtown Kyiv.

Disc Golf

One of a kind sporting experience in Kyiv, with a pro to teach you the throws. The sport is competitive and easy to learn with a low barrier to entry.

National Opera And Ballet Of Ukraine

One of Ukraine's oldest opera companies, in a 1901 building in the centre of the city with over 1,300 seats. Check the programme before you go and book ahead.

English Cinema in Kyiv

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

Children's Railway

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

Kyiv in Miniature

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