Chornobyl
Ivankivs'kyi
Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Highlights
Chernobyl, now opened to tourists after HBO's hit drama, invites you to explore its haunting ruins, guided safety tours, and eerie charm.
Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Get directions
Chernobyl, now opened to tourists after HBO's hit drama, invites you to explore its haunting ruins, guided safety tours, and eerie charm.
Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine Get directions
"After the HBO show took TV ratings by storm, even those who had never heard about Chernobyl started flocking to the sight. If you’re one of the people intrigued by the biggest nuclear disaster in history, you can take a guided tour to Chernobyl and see the ghost town of Pripyat and the reactor itself.Now, the first question on your mind is probably, “Is it safe to go?” According to the tour company, it is — as long as you stay on the route and follow the guide’s safety instructions. The route is away from the areas that are still contaminated, and you’ll be equipped with a radiation meter to monitor your levels.The tour will give you a sneak peek into abandoned Pripyat homes, where dusty dolls are still waiting for their owners. You’ll also be able to see the deserted amusement park and ominous Red Forest. The fee for the tour includes transfer to the sight and lunch at a real Chernobyl cafeteria. Just keep in mind the site is a tragic one, and keep the selfies to a minimal." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"Following the airing of HBO's gripping Chernobyl drama, tourists flocked in droves to see the nuclear disaster site up close. Now, in response to May's 30 percent visitor increase compared with the same month last year, Ukraine's government has announced that the site is to become an official tourist attraction. That means Chernobyl will get new walking trails for visitors, improved cellphone service, new waterways, and information points throughout the area. Long-standing filming restrictions will also be lifted."
