Private guided tour to Mezhyhirya Residence from Kiev

Kiev, Ukraine
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Overview
Duration
4h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Polish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Explore the residence of the ex-president of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych in Mezhyhirya, which is one of the most striking and impressive places in Ukraine. This tour will help you understand the character of the ex-president and the current political situation in the country. You will realize how excessive richness and power affect a person.Once you meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel, you will drive to the Mezhyhirya residence in Novi Petrivtsi village. The residence, surrounded by a high fence, occupies the territory of 1.8 ha and amazes the visitors with its splendor. Perfectly cut trees, a tennis court, a non-freezing lake, a farm with ostriches, peacocks, pheasants, and other rare kinds of birds and animals are just some of the highlights of Mezhyhirya. The resident’s ground reveals many eye-opening and interesting aspects of Ukraine’s 4th president’s life. In addition, it helps to understand the character of his rule and the way power and luxury affect the human mind. Explore the territory and discover a private zoo, golf field, restaurant Galleon, lakes, tennis courts, etc.With your local guide, you will explore the territory and may visit a training center for elite breeds of dogs, a bath complex, and a museum of retro cars (optional, for an additional fee).Moreover, you may visit the main building of the residence “Honka” (optional, for an additional fee). The eye-catching golden-covered chandeliers instantly reflect the corrupt lifestyle of the former president. Walking on the shiny wooden mosaic-decorated floor you will see many expensive details of decoration that prove the vanity of the former president. There are plenty of very costly and exceptional items in each room, like a Swiss music box, which costs half a million dollars, golden chandeliers, “Steinway & Sons” piano, and much more. Excessive luxury is present in every single detail of the interior that creates a controversial impression.After you explore this “museum” of corruption, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.

included
What's included
included-item
Private tour. Professional guide service. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Transportation service along the route. Entrance tickets to Mezhyhirya park. Electro car rent
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Gratuities (optional). Admission fee to visit Honka (500 UAH, optional). Museum of retro cars (50 UAH, optional), closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Bath complex (50 UAH, optional), closed on Monday and Tuesday. Dogs training center (30UAH, optional)
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Highlights

Visit the Mezhyhirya Residence, also known as the Museum of Corruption. Explore the spacious grounds of the residence, including a private zoo and tennis courts. Take a look at the mansion-house called Honka, where V. Yanukovich used to live. Learn insightful facts of the current political situation from a local guide

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point
  • Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel or at your residence