Digger tours in Kiev

Digger tours in Kiev
Join us in the underground world of Kiev! With shoe covers on and flashlights, you will embark on a fascinating journey through the tunnels of the capital, descending to the depths through the city hatch! To visit an excursion of this format, you must have a waterproof jacket or a raincoat, comfortable shoes and gloves. Dress code includes something simple to get dirty and a blazer. The digger tours are held by appointment. The price includes: guide services, shoe covers and flashlights rental. 🌡 +15C +16C. ⏳ 2-2,5 hours. 📞+380964425437 (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram)

Secret reservoir

Секретное водохранилище

In the center of the capital there is an underground structure, which was of strategic importance, whereof drinking water was supplied. After the refurbishment of the water supply network during the Cold War, a protective bunker with an autonomous self-supply system was equipped here. It has survived to this day. Here you will find out how many underground reservoirs and secret bunkers we’ve got in Kyiv, where mysterious subway lines lead and other interesting facts.

Dungeon of the Royal Garden

Подземелья Царского сада

There is an extensive system of tunnels in the Mariinskyi Park. They say that the paths lead directly to the government quarter. If you look closely, you can see many holes on the slopes of the hills of this area, which are in fact the entrances to underground corridors. Some believe that these caves are part of the galleries leading to the Green Theater. With us you will find out what is hidden under the former Royal garden, where the clay cave is; how many tens of kilometers of dungeons stretched under the Green Theater; how to get to the stadium; what is under the old restaurant of the city and other secrets of our city.

Podil, river Glubochitsia

Подол, река Глубочица

It is one of the few dungeons in Kyiv, which has almost completely retained its authenticity. The 2 km route will run at a depth of 4 m (!) You will see the stone walls of a three-level dungeon and find out where the first river gates of Kyiv were and why the first sidewalks appeared here; what underground corridors the prisoners used to escape and what happened to the sewer during the Second world war. The route is of medium difficulty, tailored for those who are not afraid of darkness and confined space. The height of the ceilings in some places reaches 1-3 m.

Mykolska drainage tunnel system

Никольская ДШС

It is one of the most colorful dungeons in Kyiv. Construction of the tunnel began in the 1840s in order to drain underground water and prevent landslides on the road leading from the city center to the Chain Bridge. Here engineering solutions were used that have no analogues in the countries of Old Europe. Visiting the tunnel, you will feel the whole atmosphere of the underworld and see a gallery with a 3-meter wall, as well as a century-old well with spring water. The difficulty level of the route is medium, be prepared for narrow / low sections of the passage.

Underground Postal Square

Подземная Почтовая площадь

A unique location is open for visits nowadays. Here you can look into the past of Ancient Kyiv, stroll along the old street and see the remains of buildings. You will learn what the streets of Podil looked like; where the Kreschatyk gate was located; where Boyichiv descent disappeared; what the port pier looked like in the old days; why the Kyiv metro was on the brink of disaster; how Kyiv was built without a single nail; and where the first fortifications of the city are located.

Cadet forest

Кадетский гай

We will explore one of the Lybid tributaries and pass the underground labyrinths of the river bed. You will find out why the first railway was built in the river valley; how to get to the strategic facility; what mistake the cartographers made when describing the Cadet Forest and much more.

Lukyanivka Station, Skomorokh stream

Вокзал-Лукьяновка, река Скоморох

The tributary of the Lybid River is one of the most amazing places in underground Kyiv. It originates in the Lukyanivka area. Its length is 3 km. Once upon a time instead of st. Biloruska, there was a stream, to which vegetable gardens descended from the estates of neighboring streets. In 1908, after a cholera epidemic in Kyiv, ditches, incl. Skomorokh, were proposed to build into brick and concrete structures. Thus stream was “chained” in 1914, but its narrow valley is clearly visible in the modern relief. During the tour, you will learn how Skomorokh helped the workers of the motorcycle factory and how local diggers got to the American embassy. The route is easy, no additional physical efforts required.

Khreshchatyk, Klov river

Крещатик, река Клов

It flows under the main street of Kyiv, Maidan and European square. The arched hand-laid highway has sections of 200 years old red brick, where prints with the royal coats of arms and years of construction have survived. So, in the 1830s they began to build up Khreshchatyk, and the river was “chained” into a sewer. During the excursion, you will see how the river looks today, as well as the foundation of the Bessarabian market and an underground waterfall. The route is easy, no additional physical efforts required.

Askold’s cave

Пещера Аскольда

Askold’s drainage system was built in the 1850s at the place where, according to legend, the Kyiv prince Askold was killed. The route runs from the Green Theater to the Dnieper Start. If you fancy active routes, want to experience a slight extreme, then this excursion is just for you. You will get to the depth of a 33-meter underground mine, walk through narrow wells and galleries. During our trip, you will find out why this drainage tunnel system is considered the longest, and you will also see a corridor of karst rocks and “royal corridors”. Be prepared for narrow / low passages or crawling in some areas.