5-Day Small-Group Highlights of Lviv Tour

Day 1 Transfer from Lviv Airport to a central located hotel

1. 1

   Lviv

   30 min

   Arrival to Lviv, transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Lviv Old Town Walking Tour

1. 1

   Old Town

   2 hours

   UNESCO-listed Lviv Old Town is an architectural pearl, where every building has its story. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere of ancient city, walking through the cozy cobblestone streets.

2. 2

   Rynok Square

   20 min

   The highlight of Lviv Old Town is a famous Rynok Square. Four corners of the square are decorated with fountains with mythological figures of gods. It’s a must-visit place in Lviv.

3. 3

   Lviv City Hall

   20 min

   An operating Lviv City Council and City Administration are located in this building, in the very heart of Market Square. A beautiful view of the city is opened from the top of the tower.

4. 4

   Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church

   15 min

   Discover one of the most ancient churches of Lviv, built in 14th century and included on UNESCO list.

5. 5

   Boim Chapel

   15 min

   Take a look at so-called “black pearl” of Lviv Old Town – Chapel of Boim Family, built as a family vault in early 17th century. The walls of the chapel are decorated with scenes from the Bible

6. 6

   Pharmacy Museum

   15 min

   Visit one of the oldest operating pharmacies in Europe, located on the Market Square. Its foundation dates back to 1735, and it is also known by the name “Pharmacy under the black eagle”.

7. 7

   Armenian street

   10 min

   Stroll down one of the most ancient street of Lviv and discover its rich history. Discover such interesting sights as the building, known as “the house of the seasons” and the monument to kerosene lamp inventor.

8. 8

   Dominican Cathedral

   10 min

   Contemplate one of the iconic monuments of Lviv – an impressive Dominican Cathedral, built in 18th century in baroque style. It has always played an important role in the history of Lviv and your guide will tell you the most interesting facts.

9. 9

   Church of St. Andrew

   15 min

   Explore an important religious site of Lviv, Church of St. Andrew – a former Bernardine Church. Today it is an active Greek Catholic Church, whose architectural ensemble includes a bell tower and rotunda over the well.

10. 10

    Monument to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

    5 min

    Take a picture next to the monument to a legendary figure – Leopold Sacher Masoch, located next to a popular restaurant under the same name. Be sure to put your hand into sculpture’s pocket for an unexpected detail.

11. 11

    Church of the Jesuits

    10 min

    Take a look at an important religious monument of 17th century, built in baroque style and uncover its history.

12. 12

    Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    10 min

    Discover an outstanding Latin Cathedral – a monument of architecture of 14th-15th century. It is a Roman Catholic Cathedral, visited by Pope John Paul II in 2001.

13. 13

    Staroyevryeiska Street

    10 min

    Walk through one of the longest cobblestone streets of Lviv and discover its history. It used to be a part of Jewish quarter and you will see the ruins of “the Golden Rose” synagogue there.

14. 14

    Bandinelli Palace

    10 min Admission ticket not included

    Take a look at the elegant building of Bandinelli Palace, located on the Rynok Square. The first postal office was opened here in the beginning of 17th century.

15. 15

    Monument To King Danylo

    5 min

    See a modern monument to Grand Duke of Galicia-Volyn Danylo, opened in 2001 and learn important facts from the history of Ukraine from your expert guide.

16. 16

    Lubomirski Palace

    5 min

    Discover the history of Lubomirski Palace – baroque-style building, located on the Rynok Square.

Day 3 Lviv City Tour

1. 1

   Lviv National Opera

   5 min

   Admire a splendid building of Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater, built in late 19th century.You guide will tell you interesting facts about famous artist, who performed on the stage of the theater.

2. 2

   Lychakiv Cemetery

   50 min Admission ticket included

   One of the oldest cemeteries in Ukraine is nowadays a historical reserve, where you can learn the history and discover some richly decorated tombstones.

3. 3

   Lviv High Castle

   30 min

   High Castle Hill is a famous park that rises above the city. Once you climb to the top of the hill, you can contemplate bird’s-eye view panorama of Lviv.

4. 4

   Svyatogo Yura Cathedral

   20 min

   It is the main Greek Catholic Cathedral of Lviv and a wonderful example of Baroque architecture of 18th century.

5. 5

   Prospekt Svobody

   10 min

   Walk through an elegant central street of Lviv and discover interesting stories about the life of the city from your local guide.

6. 6

   Adam Mickiewicz Monument

   10 min

   One of the highlights of central part of Lviv is a monument to a prominent Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz

7. 7

   Blessed Virgin Fountain

   10 min Admission ticket not included

   Admire the beauty of the statue of Blessed Virgin Mary, located in the beginning of Svobody Avenue.

Day 4 Lviv Coffee and Chocolate Walking Tour

1. 1

   30 min

   The famous place “Kopalnia Kavy” will give you impressive emotions thanks to its fantastic coffee and chocolate aromas and creative decorations. You can also visit a mystery cellar of this place and have fun at the vanity of residents, who believe that here, at the basement of this coffee house, people mine green coffee beans, deliver them upstairs, roast and mill them to make that astonishing Lviv’s drink.

Day 5 Transfer to Lviv Airport

1. 1

   Lviv

   30 min

   Check-out and departure transfer to the airport.