Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Local enthusiasts will do all the best possible to introduce Odesa in so short time as 2 hours.
The route may include some top popular and some totally unknown places to visit. The tour flexible and based on the interests of our visitors and tour guide view. So, bring your positive emotions to exchange)
Why is it so cheap?
- We are not professionals but inspired.
- We want it to be suitable for most people.
- Donation-based. Your tips and reviews inspire us to move on.
Let's go!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Odessa Passage
Amazing former hotel with shops, bars and cafes inside
Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
Unique Opera House surrounded by fountains and japanese trees
Options
Free walking tour in English
Conditions: If you like the tour we will be happy to have any amount of extra tips which let us keep to provide it. Duration: 2 hours
Private tour
Duration: 2 hours
Public in Polish
Free walking tour group: You pay for a guaranteed reservation. You will be together with the donations based group. Duration: 2 hours
What‘s Included
Local guides
Funny stories
Good time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Everything you need to know…and then some.
Bobwoodmsu,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was my city tour guide. We went overtime, walking and talking - Odesa today, Odesa tomorrow - before and after Soviet times. About Ukraine. About the war. This one and the last one. Michael knows history. He knows politics. My country’s and his. And he knows Odesa… no questions are off limits He weaved his presentation and site destinations, to my needs. Which is exactly what a good teacher should do. And he is a very good teacher. This Odesa city tour was a great intro to a beautiful and complicated place. I highly recommend Michael to show you the way.
Excellent and informative tour
Crbeck,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great and informative tour. Michael (the guide) approached everything with a positive and passionate attitude which created such a friendly atmosphere. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the city of Odesa!
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jdc01,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As first time visitors in Odesa, we knew very little about the city. We need not have worried. Michael was an excellent tour guide, who gave us a comprehensive tour of all of the main sights. We talked in depth about everything from the impact of the full scale invasion on civilians, to weapons systems, religion, architectural influence in Odesa, and everything in between. Michael was very open, and answered all of our questions sincerely. I learnt lots about Odesa, its ancient roots and more recent history. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Michael. If you are visiting Kyiv or Odesa, you should really look no further than Ukraine by Locals. They will set up a tour to your tastes and as they did with us, offered us a tour at our preferred times at very short notice. Thanks again guys for your brilliant work!
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Kieran M,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. I learnt a lot about Odesa and its history. It was a really fascinating tour and the guide spent as much time as we wanted in each location answering every question we had.
A great tour of a beautiful city
Connector802649,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael gave a very interesting and thoughtful tour of Odesa from its founding to today’s war with Russia. The city is beautiful and full of secrets which Michael helped to uncover a few. Very enjoyable!
Very pleasant and insightful experience
georgianal299,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are very happy we took this tour! Our guide, Michael, had loads of interesting info to share. We got good insight of Odessa's history and at the same time felt the vibe of the locals. Big thank to Michael for his honesty and friendliness.
Brazilian in Odesa!
O2864LTrafaelc,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and I was lucky enough to be the only one. My tour guide Michael is a pro in Odesa history. He took to some really amazing and beautiful places! If you’re in Odesa, I really recommend you book this tour!
Bloody Amazing - Yes to Michael and Ukraine By Locals
H3749URjameso,Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!
An excellent introduction to Odesa (with Michael)
amanda9992016,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Wonderful
O3647VSpetert,May 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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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