A selection of the most interesting tours in Lviv: routes that everyone should take

Lviv is more than just a tourist destination. It is a city that invites you to explore, experience and discover again and again. For those who want to see the real Lviv — not from a postcard, but from the inside — we have put together the most atmospheric routes and tours. Find out more about the excursions that will help you get to know the soul of Lviv and explore its most secret corners

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Lviv cannot be explained in words. This city is not only about architecture, but also about aromas, legends, and moments that come to life in every stone of its streets. It is full of charm that makes your heart beat faster, and at the same time, it is full of silence that speaks louder than words.

For those who want to truly get to know Lviv, photos of Rynok Square are not enough. The real journey begins when you walk alongside a guide, listening to living stories and touching the city through the stories of its people, temples, windows, and cobblestones.

How to find an English-speaking guide in Lviv or other cities — read here.

We will tell you which routes are the best guides to discovering Lviv in the article below.

How to get to Lviv from abroad in 2025 and is Lviv safe for tourists now — we will tell you in our articles.

What to see in Lviv: the most interesting and enchanting tours

To truly understand the spirit of the city, it is important not only to look, but also to listen, feel, and ask questions. Lviv reveals itself gradually — through its architecture, shadows in the underground passages, evening legends, and the silence of its temples.

Below is a selection of routes that not only lead through the streets but also tell stories that stay with travellers for a long time.

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Austrian Lviv: along the paths of imperial grandeur

To understand Lviv, you first need to see it through the prism of the 19th century. At a time when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the city acquired a refined architectural appearance.

The luxurious Opera House on Svobody Avenue, the elegant lines of the Grand Hotel, and the Art Nouveau facades on Shevchenko Avenue are not just beautiful buildings, but monuments to an era when Lviv was the intellectual and cultural centre of Central Europe.

The ‘Austrian Lviv’ tour allows you to walk along the streets where artists, politicians and aristocrats once strolled, feel the atmosphere of old palaces, see Lviv's first skyscraper and visit the House of Scientists — a real gem with a cinematic aesthetic.

Important details about the tour:

– Tour dates: held regularly. For specific dates, please contact Visit Ukraine managers: WhatsApp/Telegram.

– Tour cost: 4,200 UAH.

Are you travelling from Krakow to Lviv or planning a road trip from Kyiv?

Read our turnkey itineraries from Krakow to Lviv and a selection of tourist locations on the way to Lviv from Kyiv.

The underground of Lviv: a city beneath the surface

If there is light above the city, there are secrets beneath it. A tour of Lviv's underground is a journey into the depths of the Middle Ages, myths and a little mysticism.

In the underground passages of the Dominican monastery, pages from the history of Prince Lev are revealed, and in the former pharmacy, there is an exhibition about alchemists and secret recipes. In the Jesuit underground, you can not only see sarcophagi and ancient artefacts, but also literally touch the history of education and religious quests. And under the Town Hall, you will find the modern City Museum with installations that provide a deeper understanding of Lviv's urban culture.

This is a must-see tour for those who want to see Lviv not from the outside, but from the inside.

Important details about the tour:

– Tour dates: held regularly. For specific dates, please contact Visit Ukraine managers: WhatsApp/Telegram.

– Tour price: 4,500 UAH. If you are interested in how much accommodation, food and transport cost in Lviv, read our article ‘How much does it cost to live in Lviv for a month: prices for accommodation, food and transport’. This will help you plan your trip budget better.

Evening Lviv: between legends and streetlights

Lviv has another face — its night-time face. When the sun goes down, the old town is filled with a special silence, broken only by the chimes of the town hall clock or the echoes of romantic stories told by the guide.

During a walk through evening Lviv, tourists find themselves in a world of stories about love, chance encounters and incredible legends.

The narrow streets of the Market Square, cosy courtyards, restaurant lights and shadows cast by figures on the facades create the atmosphere of an open-air theatre.

This tour is not so much about facts as it is about feelings. It is the perfect opportunity to see the city in a different light — literally.

Important details about the tour:

– Tour dates: held regularly. For specific dates, please contact Visit Ukraine managers: WhatsApp/Telegram.

– Tour cost: 3,500 UAH.

Sacred Lviv: temples in the heart of the city

The diversity of faiths and confessions that have coexisted peacefully in Lviv for centuries form the city's unique spiritual aura.

The Jesuit Church, the Latin Cathedral, the Armenian Church, the Dominican Cathedral, and the Assumption Church — each temple here has not only architectural value but also deep meaning.

A tour of sacred Lviv allows you not only to see masterpieces of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture, but also to learn about the role of religion in the life of the city. This is a journey through centuries, nationalities and styles — ideal for those who want to understand Lviv through the prism of faith and cultural dialogue.

Important details about the tour:

– Tour dates: held regularly. For specific dates, please contact Visit Ukraine managers: WhatsApp/Telegram.

– Tour cost: 4,500 UAH.

Open Lviv: the other side of the city

This route is for explorers. If you are interested not only in seeing the main sights, but also in feeling the pulse of the city, understanding its logic, people, and rhythm, the ‘Discover Lviv for Yourself’ tour is just for you.

The guide will reveal stories about Lviv that you won't find in guidebooks: why some facades have retained their nobility, while others breathe life from the recent past. Here you can hear the voices of the residents and see elements of the old city infrastructure, and it is through these details that Lviv reveals itself the most. An ideal choice for foreign journalists, bloggers, or simply curious travellers.

What does a typical tourist in Lviv look like during the war? We explored this in our previous article.

Important details about the tour:

– Tour dates: held regularly. For specific dates, please contact Visit Ukraine managers: WhatsApp/Telegram.

– Tour cost: 6,900 UAH.

The most interesting tours: Lviv for foreigners who want to explore every corner of the city

For those who want to delve even deeper, Lviv always has something to surprise you with. For example, the ‘Jewish Lviv’ tour opens the pages of the rich Jewish heritage: active synagogues, stories of persecution and survival, preserved artefacts and museums that preserve the memory of one of the oldest communities in the city.

And there is also the ‘Coffee Tour of Lviv’, where coffee becomes not just a drink, but a thread connecting the past and the present. On this tour, you can listen to legends associated with coffee houses, taste unique recipes, learn more about Yuri Kulchytsky and the coffee traditions of Lviv.

And if you want to see the cosy, sometimes fairy-tale streets of Lviv, book an individual tour called ‘Courtyards of Lviv’, where every gate leads to a small world of its own.

About unusual facts about Lviv and the most mysterious caves of the Lviv region — read more at the links.

English-language tours in Lviv: Take a peek behind the city's facades with Visit Ukraine

Seeing Lviv is one thing. Experiencing it is quite another. Tours with experienced guides help you not just walk through the city, but live its history. They reveal what is hidden from the casual tourist and form a connection between the city and its people.

Many tours are conducted in English, making them ideal for foreign guests. Convenient booking through Visit Ukraine makes it easy to plan your trip.

Lviv is waiting for you — and it will reveal itself from its best side if you trust those who know its heart.

Choose the tour that suits you best and embark on an unforgettable journey!

Reminder! In 2025, Lviv will be one of the most comfortable destinations for travel in Ukraine. Here you can relax in a coffee shop, wander through cobbled streets, listen to live music in the square, and simply breathe in the city. What to see in Lviv, whether the city is safe, and how to plan your trip easily and without hassle — we'll tell you here.

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