Lviv Tour I – History, Food & Beer

Tour program

Starting point – Rynok Square at 10am

Extensive 3-hour city tour exploring Rynok Square, Old Town and the first Museum of brewing in Ukraine

We are inviting you to spend an unforgettable day with us in beautiful Lviv.

Lviv is a city in western Ukraine close to the border with Poland. It’s a city with architecture resembling Western Europe, earning it the name the “Little Paris” of East Europe. Explore West Ukraine by taking one of our Lviv tours that will start you in the city centre where you can view historical Ukrainian architecture, learn about the city’s history and try the local food.

Sights you will see on this Lviv Tour:

Rynok Square
Lined with historical buildings and replete with shops and restaurants, Market Square has long served as the commercial and social heart of Lviv’s old town. Stroll the cobbled plaza, planned and constructed in the 14th century, and admire the mix of Baroque, Rococo, and Renaissance architecture that characterizes the merchant homes surrounding it. Grabbing a Ukrainian-themed souvenir at one of the many gift stands and stores in the area and have a rest at one of the cafes watching the square bustle with activity.

Old Town Lviv
Listed as a World Heritage Site, Old Town serves as a showcase for Lviv’s rich mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences. Spread over 120 hectares (300 acres) in the city, the historical core encompasses the old medieval center and features a host of churches, homes, and cathedrals. Together we will wander the narrow streets and admire the mix of Baroque, neoclassical, and eastern-style buildings, a tribute to Lviv’s place at a geographical crossroads within Europe. You’ll find a wide array of shops, cafes, and eateries throughout. You will also visit the Armenian District ( Armenian Virgin Mary’s Dormition Church) and the Jewish District.

Lunch at Baczewski Restaurant
An exquisite local cuisine that combines local, Polish, Jewish, Austrian traditions and great location experience.

Museum of Brewing
The first Museum of brewing in Ukraine, contained in a building of ХІХ century. Museum invites for a trip to know the history of beer making, not only in our country, but also all over the world, beginning from ancient times to nowadays. Basic idea of museum – showing to the visitors traditions of brewing of Lviv, museum exhibits will confirm that brewing in Lviv is really old, that makes our city a capital Ukrainian beer.

There’s an exclusive collection of various exhibits in museum. You’ll see an old beer bottles, old beer mugs from the different countries of Europe made in different styles, barrels for beer transportation. Although it is not in the center (about a 30 minute walk), the place is very popular for its great self-made beer, lots of dishes ‘fitting’ beer and huge space inside.

Do you still have some power after this Lviv Tour? WOW! Very nice! Ready to experience the Lviv nightlife where you will see many wonderful places with extremely tasty cocktails, cool music and fantastic atmosphere? Book our Lviv Nightlife tour!