Private tour in Lviv Oleksandr R

Open-air Museum Two Hours Tour in Lviv with Private Guide

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Oleksandr R.

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My experience in the field of tourism is the following: 1996-2002- Tour Operator, Lviv, as Manager, Chief Manager of the inbound department, guide-interpreter Experience: Design of tour packages for individual and group visitors of Western Ukraine. Participation in the project sponsored by a Fund aimed to develop a marketing strategy of tourism in Lviv. In 2000 I was a trainee at All European Travel Ltd in London. The internship has been sponsored by British Know-How Fund, which was supported by the British Government. Sightseeing guide and guide assistant for foreign and domestic tourists. Development of sightseeing programs for British participants of common British-Ukrainian military training in 2001-2002. 2002-2019 Independent self-employer. Working experience: Freelance guide for Tour Operators in Lviv, Kiev, Kharkiv and Odessa. Guide for birders. Support of bird watching in Ukraine. Guide assistant and sightseeing guide for individual and group visitors in Ukraine. Interpreter of documents, certificates, contracts from Ukrainian, Polish into English. Assistant in genealogical researches. Interpreter for OSCI supervisors of presidential elections. Interpreter and sightseeing guide for OSCI consultants. Thanks to my customers, I have got good experience about how to do tours interesting, informative and enjoyable. Due the daily update of my knowledge I am permanently improving my skill. I feel my customers mood, so I never act as a professor, and I always try to provide a serious information in easier way, if you like jokes you will hear it too. At present moment I provide Walking tour around pedestrian area in Lviv, Panoramic city tour around Lviv, Jewish hertage in Lviv, Birdwatching tour in Lviv and around, tour to the Carpathian mountains, tour to open air museum and tour to Lychakiv cemetary. For sure I am skilled enough to provide customized tour, developed after needs of the customer. My personal abilities: writer, artist, sportsman, birdwatcher, full of life, good sense of humor, communicative, flexible, attentive Certificate about graduation from guides courses of "Lviv-Suputnyk" Ltd Certificate about graduation from guides courses of @St. Volodymyr Fund" Transcript of Record issued by Nord University (Norway) confirms Grade "B" (very good) of bird's appearance national and bird sounds national recognition. Diploma of Western Ukrainian Ornithological Society Certificate about graduation from 3 year courses of English with excellent grades. None

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Overview of your Lviv tour

This a tour around open-air museum (skansen) in Lviv which represents authentic wooden architecture and traditions of Western Ukraine. Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe; this is why Ukrainians are different because of dialects, habits, shape of houses, patterns of embroidery and even traditional dressing. The tour with private guide will introduce the world of Ukrainian folk philosophy, superstitions and beliefs. Visit to open air museum In Lviv with private guide gives nice opportunity to understand Ukrainians better and to learn more about them. The tour will also make you acquaint with traditional Ukrainian crafts.

Your Lviv tour itinerary

Architecture of Boykos' land. Saint Michael Archangel wooden church, the church of John Chrysostom, village school, collection of beehives. The oldest house and Boykos' traditions of the Christmas celebrities. Architecture of Transcarpathia and Lemkos' land, Lemkos' wooden church. Architecture of Pokuttya, Bukovyna and Hutsul land. Traditional houses, wind and water mill, Bukovinian wooden church and grazhda - real Hutsulian wooden fort. Superstitions of Hutsuls. The most popular folk song, a kolomyika. The best time to visit is from Wednesday to Sunday. Monday is a day off, all the exhibits are closed. The tour is possible to customize, contact the guide, please.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

on foot

What's included
Other
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Admission tickets
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Entrance to the open-air museum "Shevchenko's hay"

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
595101
Languages
Ukrainian
Russian
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Lviv best suited for?

This private tour in Lviv is perfect for travellers interested in exploring Ukrainian culture, architecture, and traditions. It's especially suitable for those who want to connect with a local guide, Oleksandr R., to gain deeper insights into the diverse folk architecture and customs of Western Ukraine. The tour is also kid-friendly, making it a great choice for families.

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