Lviv by Night Walking Tour

Overview

No trip is complete if you don’t experience a city in the evening. Grab the opportunity and enjoy a walking tour with your professional guide who will show you around. Discover the city of Lviv as you have never seen it before, lit up by the moon and the streetlights,with beautifully illuminated cathedrals and a charming ambiance of the medieval streets.

Itinerary

1. Lviv National Opera

   Meet your guide in front of the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theater

2. Old Town

   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 h

3. Praça do Mercado

   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.

   · 15 min

4. Lviv City Hall

   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.

5. Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church

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

   · 15 min

6. Armenian street

   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.

   · 10 min

7. Boim Chapel

   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.

8. Green Tour Ukraine

   You will meet your local guide in front of the Lviv Opera and Ballet House and follow the tracks of the Middle Ages. You will enjoy the fascinating story of how the architectural ensemble formed the heart of the city, Market Square. In Market Square, there was a rule of "equal opportunity" where wealthy locals who dreamt of settling down here were forced to build their houses in such way that they could have not more than three floors and three windows along the façade. The four corners of the square are decorated with the beautiful fountains with Greek mythology figures. There is an impressive City Hall just a few steps from it. Walking through the narrow streets of the historical center of Lviv, passing the old churches, stately homes, statues and monuments of famous people, you will admire the Old Town, which is now included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Over the course of this walking tour, pay special attention to the masterpieces of local architecture like the Church of the Jesuits, built in the Baroque style, as well as one of the city's oldest churches - the Latin Cathedral, partly preserved the features of the original Gothic layout. In addition, you will certainly see a famous and very unique Chapel of the Boim family made of gray and blackened sandstone and decorated with incredible baroque carvings. The highlight of the tour is a visit of the Pharmacy Museum, which is one of the oldest operating pharmacies in Europe. Passing through the north side of town, you will explore the Armenian quarter - one of the most interesting places in Lviv, where the local Armenians created the center of their cultural life with its unique architecture and original spirit of the ancient civilization. This is especially felt in the Armenian Cathedral, a unique sample of Eastern culture in Europe. Tour ends in the center of the city. Your friendly guide will advise you the best restaurants and cafes that you may visit in your free time.

9. Church of St. Andrew

   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.

   · 15 min

10. Church of the Jesuits

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

    · 10 min

11. Monument to Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

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

    · 5 min

12. Monument To King Danylo

    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.

    · 10 min

13. Lubomirski Palace

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

14. 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.

How to use your ticket

• Please, contact the local service provider before travel to verify pickup time by email info@greentourua.com or by calling +38-068-143-18-40 • Additional local contact number +38-093-587-29-15

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 16560P157

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