Mystical tours of Ukraine: how to experience the true spirit of Halloween?

Q: Are there really scary underground passages in Lviv?

Yes, the underground passages of Lviv are a real highlight of the city. The most famous ones are located under the Dominican Monastery, the Garrison Church, and the old Pharmacy Museum. Here you can see ancient cells, an alchemical laboratory, and even stone sarcophagi, which create a special atmosphere of mystery.

Q: Why is the underground Khreshchatyk in Kyiv considered unique?

Under the main street of the capital flows the underground river Khreshchatyk, which preserves the history of ancient Kyiv. This location attracts tourists because it allows them to see the city from an unusual angle — literally from the inside. Excursions here are considered to be among the most atmospheric in Kyiv.

Q: Which castles in Ukraine are considered the most mystical?

The most mysterious stories are associated with Zbarazh Castle, the Vyshnevetsky Palace, and Ostrog Castle. Local legends tell of ghosts that appear in the moonlight and ancient families that lived here for centuries. Such places are ideal for dark tourism.

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Underground Khreshchatyk: secrets beneath the heart of the capital
Lviv's underground: alchemy, ghosts and the aroma of coffee
Castles of Ternopil Region: ghosts of the nobility and the romance of history
Lviv from above and below: a ‘three in one’ tour
Autumn magic: Pumpkin Festival in Spas

Mystical tours of Ukraine: how to experience the true spirit of Halloween?

Autumn in Ukraine is a time of fog, legends and travel, where history intertwines with mysticism. October is the best time to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient dungeons, castles and mysterious holidays. Learn more about the most mystical tours for Halloween, which will give you unforgettable emotions and a sense of real magic

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When autumn descends on Ukrainian cities with its misty haze, it's time to embark on a journey where legends come to life and history whispers from beneath the earth. Halloween is a holiday of costumes and pumpkins, and a wonderful opportunity to see Ukraine from a different, mystical side.

During this mystical time of year, Visit Ukraine invites you on a journey through underground passages, old castles, and mysterious places where every stone has its own story.

Underground Khreshchatyk: secrets beneath the heart of the capital

Kyiv hides many stories, but one of the most interesting ones is underground. Beneath the capital's central street, where thousands of people pass every day, flows a real underground river. It is a witness to ancient events, quietly preserving the memory of princes, fires, floods and Soviet experiments. A tour of underground Khreshchatyk is a journey into a parallel world: dark tunnels, water whispering its stories, and a mystical feeling that time has long since stopped here. They say that only the bravest can hear the voice of the ancient city if they stop and listen carefully to the sound of the underground stream.