Kyiv Urbex Excursion: Tunnels, Bunkers and Rooftops

Overview

Explore a hidden side of Kyiv on a guided urban adventure. This journey takes you deep beneath the city streets to navigate the tunnel system and visit one of the forgotten nuclear bunkers of the Cold War. The experience continues at height with an ascent to the rooftops of abandoned buildings, providing panoramic views of the Ukrainian capital. The excursion lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. Necessary equipment is provided: flashlights, gloves, and high rubber boots from former Soviet military protective gear. Transfers between the exploration sites are included.

Itinerary

1. Urbex Tour

   Guide will meet you on metro station "Dnipro" or if you want you will be picked up from your place. For passing underground route you need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes which you will be not  upset to make a little bit dirty and wet - you are going to real underground tunnels. Be ready for adventures! Pants must be with belt, or take belt with you separately.The temperature underground is about + 12 °, regardless of the temperature on the surface. Don't take massive backpacks and bags. Better not to take bags at all, or take a smaller one.  It is not comfortable to move in tunnels with big bags full of massive camera gear. You will be provided with: • torches • gloves • rubber high boots (from Soviet military protective wear set) • transfer between objects are included PART 1. Depending on a season first part of the combo UrbEx tour is a visit to drain tunnel system or underground river. This part takes 1,5 - 3 hours of walking through underground tunnels. We will give you torches and special gum boots which you will wear over shoes to keep feet clean and soft. With experienced guide you will: • walk 1,5-3 kilometers through the tunnels • know out everything about Kiev's underground world • feel how is it to be in absolute darkness • get totally new experience about cityTransfer between objects are included t tour price. PART 2. Explore one of the abandoned Cold War bunkers forgotten since USSR times. Bunker expedition is chance to turn out behind massive Soviet hermetic blast door in abandoned fallout shelter. The major idea of visiting this object is to feel yourself in a time when all people have been living in a fear of nuclear attack. Guided tour usually takes near one hour. You will: • touch one of the hidden pages of Ukrainian history • see real civil equipment frozen in time • explore how to survive after nuclear war

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Your guide will be in "Urbex Tour" t-shirt

How to use your ticket

For passing underground route you need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes which you will be not  upset to make a little bit dirty and wet - you are going to real underground tunnels. Be ready for adventures! Pants must be with belt, or take belt with you separately.The temperature underground is about + 12 °, regardless of the temperature on the surface. Don't take massive backpacks and bags. Better not to take bags at all, or take a smaller one.  It is not comfortable to move in tunnels with big bags full of massive camera gear. You will be provided with: • torches • gloves • rubber high boots (from Soviet military protective wear set) • transfer between objects are included • Don't take massive backpacks with you! (part of the route goes through the tunnels, which are narrow or/and have low-ceiling (1,6 m high)) • Put on a cap or something on your head! • Put on comfortable clothes you are not afraid to make a little dirty. No tuxedo and high heels! :) • If you are interested in Photography take with you tripod

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Moderate physical condition required.
• Minimum age is 18 years.
• Not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
• Not recommended for people who cannot fit through standard manhole covers.
• Not recommended for people with lower back pain or back problems.
• Not recommended for overweight people or those with heart disease.
• Wear comfortable clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or slightly wet, and trousers must be worn with a belt.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• This activity may be cancelled if there are insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Adults aged 18 and over
• Travellers with moderate physical fitness
• English speakers (guide in English)

What makes it different

• Access to atypical locations: tunnels, Cold War bunkers, and abandoned rooftops
• Specialised equipment provided (Soviet military boots, torches, gloves)
• Transfers included between the various excursion sites

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