Things to do in Chernobyl, Kiev Oblast: The Best Bus Tours

May 31, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Chernobyl or Chornobyl (/tʃɜːrˈnoʊbəl/; Ukrainian: Чорно́биль, translit. Chornobyl′, Ukrainian pronunciation: [tʃɔrˈnɔbɪlʲ]; Russian: Черно́быль, tr. Chernobyl′, IPA: [t͡ɕɪrˈnobɨlʲ]; Belarusian: Чарно́быль, translit. Charnobyl′, Belarusian pronunciation: [ʈʂarˈnɔbɨlʲ]) is a city in the restricted Chernobyl Exclusion Zone situated in the Ivankiv Raion of northern Kiev Oblast, near Ukraine's border with Belarus. Chernobyl is about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Kiev, and approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) southwest of the Belarusian city of Gomel and 16 km from Ukraines border with Belarus. The city was the administrative center of Chernobyl Raion (district) from 1923 until it was disestablished in 1988. Before its evacuation, the city had about 14,000 residents. As of 2017, the city has a population of 690.

1. Full-Day Private Chernobyl and Pripyat Tour from Kiev

Green Tour Ukraine
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Visit one of the most intriguing and mysterious places on our planet – Chernobyl Exclusion zone. During private Chernobyl tour, you will see a site of Chernobyl nuclear power station and learn its tragic history, discover a top-secret soviet military object Duga-3, also known as “Russian Woodpecker”. You will also explore an abandoned city of Pripyat, which is not only a great example of the city founded in the soviet period but also is a great illustration of human civilization completely taken over by nature.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By spotterBIETRY

Very good tour with great views of the city. I highly recommend this tour to tourists. Thank’s a lot to the guide too, very friendly and makes great explanations, that permits to know perfectly the story of Kharkiv.

2. Private Tour inside Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

CHERNOBYL TOUR
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A tour to the heart of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone - the building of ChNPP. Also, you will see the most famous objects (Pripyat and Chernobyl towns, radar DUGA-1, abandoned villages, etc.).

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Compulsory insurance, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Dosimeter rent (10USD paid locally if required), Airport transfer

Reviewed By Shane_Lucey

What an excellent tour and location. Ivan (My guide) was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the topic and personable. It was the perfect balance of history, experience and emotion to make a very memorable adventure. Safety was also never a concern of mine. Ivan made sure to keep the journey interactive while also ensuring we never ventured anywhere that might expose us, or to areas that are no longer structurally sound.

3. 3-Day Extended Tour to Chernobyl and Prypiat Town from Kyiv

Ivana Ohiienka St, 6, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 CHERNOBYL TOUR
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For those, who want to explore the diversity and richness of the Chernobyl zone more than in a one-day visit In addition to more detailed acquaintance with the most famous objects (the Chernobyl NPP, Pripyat and Chernobyl towns) you get a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonderful nature of the Zone untrodden nooks, meet very peculiar people – selfsettlers-samosely – and discover their way of life, which is so close to nature. In addition, you will feel the magic of Chernobyl night and the beauty of waking up to birds' singing outside Chernobyl hotel.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation (hotel), Dinner, Air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Dosimeter (30 USD/3 days), Hotel pickup ($13) and/or Airport transfer ($16-$36)to be arranged locally if required

Reviewed By Shane_Lucey

What an excellent tour and location. Ivan (My guide) was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the topic and personable. It was the perfect balance of history, experience and emotion to make a very memorable adventure. Safety was also never a concern of mine. Ivan made sure to keep the journey interactive while also ensuring we never ventured anywhere that might expose us, or to areas that are no longer structurally sound.

4. 2-days Group Tour To The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Shuliavska St, 5, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Chernobyl Exclusive Tours
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You have a unique opportunity to visit the territory of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in the format of a 2-day tour (from 3 to 5 days upon request). You will discover all the unexplored parts of this unusual place that are not available on a regular day trip. You can learn more about the area of ​​Chernobyl, visit the Chernobyl NPP, see the object “Chernobyl 2”, get acquainted with the local population and listen to their fascinating stories, walk along Pripyat - the same ghost town that is known to the whole world, see abandoned villages and much more.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Accomodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Dosimeter, Insurance

Exclusions: Protective Shoes, Protective Suit, Additional Locations

Reviewed By A2887YVromans

I had one day excursion with “Chernobyl Exclusive Tours” our gibe Zhenya ( Evgeniy ) explained everything about what happened in Chernobyl and showed all of the most popular and secret places is Exclusion zone. Personally recommend Zhenya like tour gide ,he is great person and big professional!!! That was on of the most impressive excursion, what I visited for las couple of years... I’ll Definitely come back.

5. Private tour in Chernobyl

GO2CHERNOBYL.COM
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List of the locations that you can visit additionally in the one private tour : - Military camp of the 25th group. - Bypass road that was built during the first month after the accident. - The third queue of CNPP, the 5th and the 6th power units and cooling towers. After the 5th and the 6th power units it was planned to build 3 more power units on the other side of the river Pripyat, if that happened Chernobyl NPP would have become the biggest in the world. - Abandoned experimental base of animals radiobiology. - Village Prishev, village Opachichi, village Kupatove (meeting with the self settlers) - Former camp «Kaskowiy» - Holy Illichivsk Church, Chernobyl Visit the Station (PAID SEPARATELY) • Tour inside the CNPP – you will visit power unit №3 • Viewing point of ”Arch” confinement. • Model Warehouse in the administrative building and service centre (ASC -1) of CNPP. • "Golden corridor" is crosses the building of CNPP. • Turbine island. and other

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By M9442CXkarinam

Words me fall to describe this place. Everyone must visit it. I am very thankful for the organization of this tour to company Go2Chernobyl.com. These guys are the professionals ones. We had a guide Victoria and we like her very much! She told us a lot of details and we could take amazing photos. Thank you all! We definitely recommend this company!! Спасибо компании Go2Chernobyl за организацию тура. Все было четко и по плану - это не могло не радовать. Отдельная благодарность нашему гиду Виктории. Очень много деталей и информации. Ответила на все наши вопросы. Так что если хотите посетить это место - выбирайте только эту компанию!

6. Chernobyl HBO full-day tour − filming locations and real experience

Shuliavska St, 5, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Wonders & Holidays
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Take your unique chance to see all the places shown in the most popular TV series ever, ‘Chernobyl’ (HBO). Hear the stories of the Chernobyl disaster witnesses. . Dive deep into the history of the Earth’s most terrible catastrophe. Take a trip to the other side of the TV screen. . Nevertheless, feel completely safe since Chernobyl’s fourth power unit is reliably protected by a New Safe Confinement, and you get less radiation along the route than during the transatlantic flight. . Daily departures!

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned coach, Professional guide, All permits required to visit Chernobyl Zone, Permission for the photo and video shooting, Entrance fees, Medical insurance, Radiation dosimeter rental fee

Exclusions: Lunch (ukrainian cuisine) - optional, Personal expenses

Reviewed By KhrystynaGensirovska

On behalf of METRO team let me thank Wonders & Holidays agency for preparing and organizing bike quest for our company. All our wishes and comments were taken into account and the great team spirit activities were held by agency representatives. This event brought us only positive feelings and presented for each of its participants a really good mood! Thank you!

7. One-Day Tour to Chernobyl from Kiev

Symona Petlyury St, 28, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Chernobyltime
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Chernobyl zone within a radius of 30 km is a closed object of high national importance. For you, we are ready to reveal the mysterious world of Exclusion Zone - exclusive to our official tour. Thousands of satisfied customers from around the world have felt the charm of this monument to disaster. THRILL Just imagine: you get to the place, where 30 years ago was a global catastrophe and you will walk on the ruins of the dead, abandoned city. Once there lived and worked in people, and now made its way through the asphalt, grass and a 46.45 sq. M. km (the size of a country like Slovakia) are in disrepair. IMMERSION INTO HISTORY Pripyat is a ghost city, which still has a lot of unspoilt places. You will see houses with dusty furniture, newspapers, personal belongings of residents and you will be immersed in the "canned" little world, in which the clock froze at around 26 April 1986.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Live entertainment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Good mood after the tour, Many interesting facts about the Chernobyl zone, And much more, just book and see

Exclusions: Optional lunch (220UAH per person)

Reviewed By Julia P

Amazing experience. I felt like I was back in the Soviet Union. Everything went smooth and without any complications. Our guide Lena was the best guide I've ever had, I would recommend trip with her. Amazing, 10/10

8. Safe Visit to Chernobyl | One-day Chernobyl Group Tour |

Peremohy Avenue, Peremohy Ave, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000 Stag Party in Ukraine
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Pick-up and drop-off transfers with English-speaking guide are included in the price. For sure Chernobyl is not a place for having fun with bunch of friends, but indeed it`s a unique; one and only place in the world where you can see with your own eyes what would happen to the world if mankind suddenly disappears and nature will take it`s place. A full day tour through the post apocaliptical venues of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone will be accompanied with a professional knowledgeble guide in a comfortable bus. You will visit a legendary ghost town Pripyat, the city of Chernobyl, visit the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and the Reactor #4 which exploded back in 1986. Take a unique chance to dive into the worl where the time stopped on a date April 26th, 1986...

Inclusions: During the tour we will stop for a lunch (vegetarian upon request) at the local canteen in Chernobyl town., Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Permission to enter an Exclusion Zone

Exclusions: Tips to the guide are not included in the price but remain at your discretion, Geiger counter is not included ($10 additional)

Reviewed By gireyt

I didn't even think that a bachelor party could be so diverse and interesting. The places visited are simply wonderful, the variety of alcohol and entertainment is simply off scale. The guys know their job and do it for 5+

9. Private Tour to Chernobyl from Kiev with Lunch

Adventure Tours in Ukraine
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Get into the spirit of the Chernobyl Zone, surrounded by exceptional service and comfort. With an experienced guide and your own Geiger Counter, you will discover this infamous site, destroyed over 30 years ago but since re-opened to the world.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch in the territory of Exclusion Zone is included in the price, Private transportation

Exclusions: Souvenirs and tips not included

Reviewed By roma325

Professional managers and guides! Now I’m really confident that with them your vacation is bound to succeed!

10. Private Day Tour To Infamous Exclusion Zone "Chernobyl"

Project X Travel
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As soon as the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone opened almost a decade ago, we did our best to create the most insightful tour of the disaster. We organized plenty of individual tours of the site, so you can rest assured we will offer you the best experience. Our service is available throughout the year, while our expertise and knowledge about Chernobyl recommend us as one of the best Chernobyl tour operators. If you’re interested in a one-day tour to Chernobyl for individual tourists, here’s what you need to know.  Chernobyl tour is safe! The first question we get asked is whether or not the Chernobyl tour is safe. The answer supported by both the scientists and the Geiger-Muller counters is yes. The radiation level in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone upon a day spent on site will not exceed the 4% of the daily nuclear power plant safety regulations of the EU. To make an accurate idea about this, this represents the same amount of radiation you will get from a four-hour intercontinental flight.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

Reviewed By Guide06411252237

My friends, who are fond of traveling, when they found out that I am on business in Ukraine, advised me to visit Chernobyl. I had a day off and decided on this adventure. This tour exceeded all my expectations! Excursion to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is one of the most exciting experiences for every adventurer, traveler, and photographer. The tour was well organized: the meeting place was easy to find. During a two-hour trip by bus from Kyiv, which took us to the exclusion zone, we were provided with information about the history of the tragedy and the safety rules that must be followed. Volodya's guide coordinated with other groups so we wouldn't have to cross paths and could take pictures without people. It was a very impressive, exciting, and informative tour. And safe. I saw a very special world and learned a lot about the Chernobyl disaster, as well as people's lives until 1986. The trip to Chernobyl helped me to understand more deeply how the world I live in, to rethink my life from a broader perspective, and hopefully change it for the better.

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