Odesa City Centre Walking Tour: Explore Top and Unknown Spots in Two Hours with Local Enthusiasts

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of Odesa City Centre with local enthusiasts. Discover top and unknown spots, tailored to your interests. Affordable and donation-based.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Odessa Passage - A remarkable former hotel featuring shops, bars, and cafes within
  • Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater - A distinctive Opera House encircled by fountains and Japanese trees
  • Potemkin Stairs - A historic gateway to the city
What's Included
  • Local guides
  • Funny stories
  • Good time
Additional Information

Local devotees will utilize their utmost efforts to showcase Odesa within a brief span of 2 hours. The itinerary may encompass both famous tourist hotspots and fascinatingly obscure locales. The tour is customizable and is influenced by both the preferences of our guests and the perspective of the guided tour. Hence, bring along your cheerful spirit to…

Location
FPMJ+JM Odesa
Monument at the center of Soborna square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H3749urjameso
Aug 31, 2024
Bloody Amazing - Yes to Michael and Ukraine By Locals - I had the privilege of having Michael (part of Ukraine by Locals) as my tour guide in Odesa, and the experience was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of Ukraine's cultural capital is exceptional, and I learned so much about the city's rich heritage, including its highs and lows. Michael took me on a fascinating tour of one of Odesa's catacomb networks, which were used by partisans during WWII. He also guided me through the city's military park and facilitated an excursion in the central hub, where he explained how the present day is impacting the commemoration of the past. It was mind-blowing to witness a culture evolving right before my eyes, and Michael truly brought that to life. He also took me to various other significant commemorative sites within the city, such as the WWII Victory Monument and the Holodomor Monument, and provided resources to explore even more captivating information. I was absolutely blown away by Michael's effort—he was bloody amazing!
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Amanda9992016
Aug 4, 2024
An excellent introduction to Odesa (with Michael) - I went on this free (tip based) walking tour of the historical centre of Odesa with Michael the day I arrived in Odesa. This was an excellent introduction to Odesa by Michael, starting at Cathedral Square and seeing many of the major historical and current places of interest - including the Opera House, City Hall, Potemkin Steps as well as many more (and Odesa's cats!). I learnt a lot about Odesa, past and present - and Michael's love for his city shines through and makes the tour engaging and interesting (and not just informative). I visited Odesa at a very difficult time for Odesa (August 2024) - and I am grateful for Ukraine by Locals still running the tour and just for a single traveller.
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O3647vspetert
May 9, 2024
Wonderful - We were a swedish group that first visited Odesa in war time. We met our guide Michael. He is very Odesit with excellent English. The all places included in the tour were spectacular despite the consequences of brutal war. Michael very touchingly managed to convey the suffering of the Odissites, their heroic efforts to defend the city and strive for victory in an unjust war. We strongly recommend people all over the world not to forget about Odessa in this difficult time for them, to come and help them.I am confident that you will receive excellent service and a great experience in this city, especially if you use the services of guide Michael. Thank you Michael and good luck to beautiful Odesa!
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Irusyap
May 2, 2024
Good 😊 - We were a group of 15 people and the tour was greatly organized. We had an opportunity to take it in a comfortable pace. Informative and enjoyable, thank you!
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Jonathan
Nov 18, 2023
Excellent walking tour by fluent English speaking guide - Had a walking tour with Michael. Excellent, learnt a lot and time flew by. So much history to learn and a way to look at the architecture in a new light. Highly recommended.
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Walter
Dec 26, 2021
Solid tour - We walked around the city in a bit of a circle while she explained the significance of the buildings we passed by. She also answered all of the questions I asked
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361caitlinb
Dec 7, 2021
Great walking tour of Odessa - We had a fab tour of the city with Svetlana. She showed us all the main sites plus some hidden spots. Great communication- especially because we booked late the night before. Thank you for a great morning!
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Nelson
Dec 6, 2021
A great tour of Odessa - The weather outside was frightful, but my guide was so delightful. Svetlana did a brilliant job of introducing me to Odessa. She showed not only the expected tourist places but fascinating sites that only locals would know, such as charming courtyards and quirky architecture. All in all, a great tour
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659ayd_nm
Nov 23, 2021
Great tour to learn everything about Odessa - It was worth the money. I have a great 2 hours with Svetlana. Thank you for the nice experience and for all the knowledge you shared... :)
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Yash_shiralkar
Nov 19, 2021
Great tour! - Great tour! Tour guide shared some amazing local insights that made us feel closer to the city! Highly recommended!
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From $5
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).