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Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting

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Overview

Treat your taste buds to the delicious Ukrainian cuisine during a cheerful 3-hour private walking food tour with an expert food guide. Sample the iconic Ukrainian dishes, including borsch, vareniki and salo and learn about culinary customs and traditions. Moreover, enjoy a pleasant walk of the city center, discovering the popular Kyiv attractions.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Food tasting at 3 restaurants
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Golden Gate
Kiev, Volodymyrska Street, 40А, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

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End point

Rohnidynska Street
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Tour ends at the last restaurant

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Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue

Meet your guide near the monument to Yaroslav th Wise at the Golden Gtaes and start your gastronomic Kyiv adventure. During the tour, you will have 3 food stops at the traditional Ukrainian restaurants, where you will sample the best national dishes.The first restaurant is located close to the Golden Gates. Begin your acquaintance with Ukrainian cuisine with a traditional starter – assorted salo that is so beloved by all Ukrainians. Moreover, a welcoming host will treat you to a complimentary homemade liquor
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate (pass by)

Pass by iconic Golden Gates
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Sirotkin House (pass by)

Hear the legend of the house
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Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (pass by)

Pass by an elegant building of Kyiv Opera House
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Shevchenko Park

Follow your guide to the next restaurant, located in Shevchenko Park, where you’ll be offered to try the most popular Ukrainian soup – borsch. Its main ingredients are beetroot, cabbage and potatoes and it’s often served with sour cream.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv (pass by)

See a famous red building of Shevchenko University
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Taras Shevchenko Monument (pass by)

See a monument to a famous writer
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Bessarabian market (pass by)

Pass by a popular Bessarabsky indoor Market
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Bessarabska Square

Continue your gastro trip by tasting mouthwatering vareniki (dumplings or pierogi) at one of the top-rated Kiev restaurants near Bessarabska square. You may choose the stuffing on your taste. The most popular fillings are potato, mushrooms, sauerkraut, ground meat, and cottage cheese. Depending on the filling, varenyky are served with melted butter, fried onions, and sour cream.All the restaurants are located in the picturesque central part of Kyiv, so you will not only savor delicious food but also enjoy a pleasant walk from one venue to another in the company of the local guide.The is no better way to feel the welcoming atmosphere of Kyiv than on a joyful gastro tour.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Private tour
  • Food tasting at 3 restaurants
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance

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