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During this walking private tour you will discover the most interesting Art Nouveau and eclectic style buildings in the city center of Lviv.
Your tour will will be guided by an experienced tour guide that is an art nouveau expert because we want you to discover the beauty and history of art nouveau in the city of Lviv in the best of the ways. In order to design this tour our guides have had the support of the best academic art nouveau experts in Lviv.
We will start this 4-hour walking tour visiting the Center for Urban History of East Central Europe. To get a kickstart of the historical and cultural framework of Art Nouveau in Lviv you can have a conversation with your private guide in its cozy cafeteria while you have a coffee or tea. It is located in Bohomoltsia street, one of many streets designed by the famous architectural bureau of Ivan Levynskyi in early 20th century.
The most beauiful Ukrainian Art Nouveau building is the one of the former Dniester Insurance Company in the national Hutsul style. We will continue our visit in the historical city to appreciate other buildings like the former Prague bank, Galician Land Credit Society and other banks. Our tour guide will give you plenty of historic references and tell you lots of interesting stories about these and other buildings that will inform and inspire you as no other.
The Armenian Virgin Mary’s Dormition Church frescoes is a hidden gem for all Art Nouveau lovers also included in this private tour.
We will also enter the Stauber’s Building to see the beautiful secession stained-glass window. Then we will go the Shevchenko Avenue and Chaikovsky Street to see the former building of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and we will see other buildings like Segal Building and others nearby.
Finally we will visit the Museum of Ethnography that displays interesting pieces of Art Nouveau, both local and international.
The whole tour will be around the city center. The full day tour (Click Here for more Information) will also go into the New World area of the city.
Discover the heart of Lviv on this half-day private tour. Our knowledgeable local guide will take you on a captivating journey through the city’s historic center, sharing fascinating stories and insights into its rich cultural heritage.
We’ll tailor the tour to your interests, whether you’re drawn to the city’s stunning architecture, its vibrant art scene, or its delicious cuisine. We’ll also consider any special requests, such as a focus on Jewish history or a visit to a specific landmark.
Our flexible approach ensures that you make the most of your time in Lviv. We’ll adapt the itinerary to your pace and preferences, and we’ll be happy to accommodate any mobility needs or other special requirements.
The departure and finish point for this tour will be the Center for Urban History of East Central Europe in Bohomoltsia street.
Alternatively our guide can pick you in your hotel if it is in the city center (Modern hotel, Atlas Deluxe, Chopin, Rudolfo, Vintage or George to say some examples). In this case, the end of the tour will be in front of the Ethnography museum.
Entrance fees to the museums or houses that may be visited during the tour. The average entrance fee is as low as 20-50UAH (between 1€ and 2€ per person).
This is a walking private tour and it is not required the use of public transport. If during the private tour you want to use a public transport like a taxi or bus, the fare is not included.
Food and drinks.
Languages – Most of our guests to Lviv prefer private tours in English or German. If you require a tour in another language, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Unexpected Changes – Major events, health regulations, and weather conditions may affect the final itinerary of your private experience. Changes in opening hours for specific buildings, ongoing renovations, and guest interests may influence the itinerary. We offer flexibility regarding cancellations or date changes, and we will provide detailed information with the quote sent. Please note that your tour will take place, rain or shine.
Selection of guides – Knowledgeable of the city, each of them in various subjects, they all ensure an enriching experience that matches the interests of every guest. They will offer you fascinating insights into the cultural and historical contexts. To ensure you secure the expert guide best suited to your group’s profile, we encourage early bookings.
Comfortable walking shoes – Because we will walk around as many as 7 km we recommend you to wear well-cushioned shoes.
Group size – Although we cater with any group size, ideal size is less than 10 people.
Not only Art Nouveau – Not only Private tours: A decade ago, we began offering exclusive Art Nouveau private tours. As time went on, our guests expressed interest in a wider range of experiences, leading us to expand our offerings. We also offer chauffeur services, hotel recommendations, and airport pickups. The tour includes nice architecture and interior design but it goes beyond just admiring it. You will discover the origins of this movement and its framework with the political, economical and social situation that lived Liviv in the Art Nouveau times.
On our Lviv city page, you can find news and information on the city, and also request assistance in organising your next activity in Ukraine (we cover both Lviv and Kiev), and we’ll be delighted to assist you.
Lviv, in northwestern Ukraine, is one of the most beautiful and unknown city of Europe and has plenty of art nouveau to get inspired. You will discover the origins of this movement and its framework with the political, economical and social situation that lived Liviv during the 25 years before the start of the First World War.
Not only Barcelona, Paris or Vienna can pride themselves on gems of the Art Nouveau movement, but Lviv has got also a number of unique monuments of the world importance.
During the tour your guide will reply to questions like this one: Is Art Nouveau in Lviv a representation of a local modernist network which should not be defined as simple satellite of Viennese Secession as a way to express dominance and control from the Austria-Hungarian Monarchy to its periphery? An Art, Architecture and Design private tour to inspire you.
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