10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Odessa Oblast That You Shouldn't Miss

Guided tour to Ukraine and Moldova by minivan in a small group up to 6 people for 10 days. We welcome you to join this terrific tour by minivan through Ukraine, Moldova and Transnistria, where you will learn the history of two former USSR countries. You will walk around Kyiv and will be impressed by the antiquity and greatness of this city of contrasts. You will discover amazing ancient castle in Kamianets-Podilskyi and will feel the atmosphere of cosy and real European city of Chernivtsi which has deep Romanian influence. Odessa will surprise you with its charisma and hospitality. Moldova is a home to a rich wine culture. And Transnistria – unrecognised country – will overwhelm you by going back to USSR! Join us on this beautiful journey and connect with friendly people who will overwhelm you with their legendary hospitality. Let’s enjoy Ukraine and Moldova together as locals do!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation with meals as per itinerary, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, International flights

Get a glimpse of the unique travel attractions of Ukraine and Moldova on a comprehensive 4-day small-group tour. Departing from Kiev, you will travel by a comfortable air-conditioned car or minibus with a friendly local guide, who will tell you many useful and interesting facts about the places you visit. You will admire picturesque landscapes and ancient fortresses of the Western Ukraine, enjoy wine tasting in Moldova, visit unrecognized territory of Transinistria and relax at the Black Sea shore in Odessa. Itinerary: Kiev - Starokonstantyniv - Kamianets-Podilsky (overnight) - Khotyn - Chisinau (overnight) - Transnistria (Bender and Tiraspol) - Odessa (overnight) - Kiev

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan, Wine tasting in Cricova, Entrance tickets to the attractions

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Tour to the ethnic village house "House in the reeds", which is situated 80 km away from Odessa, in the village Maryanivka. You will find there beautyful view of the Ukrainian nature, picturesque coast of Tiligul river and hospitable owners Valentin and Alena. They will meet you in national Ukrainian clothes and give you lot of historical impressions. Here you will immerse yourself in cossacs culture and traditions, ethnic clothes and interesting master-classes.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Lunch, Bottled water, Master-class, Photo session in national clothes

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Odesa is a city-hero. The defence of the city lasted 73 days in 1941. Military equipment, weapons, and soldiers were not enough for this city, but Odessa did not give up. This city managed to defeat the German-Romanian army! During this tour, we will walk along with the historical complex, which includes an exhibition in the open air, representing military equipment from the times of the Great Patriotic War. We will talk about weapons, military strategy and technique of that time, know about military legends, talk about history, see and much more. During this tour, we will do our best to show you historical and bold Odesa, the same Odesa, that fell into despair but could win.

Inclusions: Enthusiastic guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

A walk through the largest system of the underground tunnels in Europe. The most comprehensive tour of the Odessa Catacombs. From to 200-year old mines and quarries to criminal headquarters to WW2 partisans’ base this is an exciting story of the hidden under the ground Odessa. We'll start the underground journey with a walk through the authentic mines and quarries (aka wild catacombs). We'll explore how the miners created the tunnels about 200 yrs ago and see original artifacts of that period. Odessa's catacombs and the criminals. Discover how the smugglers used the tunnels and hear fun stories of Odessa's criminal world. A walk through the WW2 resistance quarters will take you back in time to Odessa's occupation and show how people lived under the ground. And as we get outside the tunnels, we'll glimpse at the local village and see the route we covered under the ground. Join us on this fascinating journey as we explore the underground city bringing its history to life.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Odessa is a city with a rich musical and cultural history. Let's discover why so many musicians came out from Odessa, what inspires poets and writers, why they returned here for a breath of this unique air. And you will feel why the main words of our anthem are "there is a city that I see in my dreams". You will be guided through the lives of the world-famous musicians who were born and studying in Odesa. You will hear how Odesa inspired them and what they brought to our culture. This tour is all about classical music exactly in Odesa, the local mix of culture and art. You could listen to some piano compositions by Liszt, Chopin or Rachmaninov. The tour route is in-between the Academy of Music, Music College, two Music Schools, Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet House, and modern places for listening to music.

Inclusions: Guide

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This tour is the perfect introduction for Odessa with historical and cultural information. How did the city of Odessa get started? Where did this special mentality its inhabitants have come from? There's a story about all the things around and I know all of them. This tour will help you understand why Odessa is so special, colorful and multicultural city. As your guide I'll show you what is worthy to see. I know all the best spots and great views :)

Inclusions: Photographer can come along to capture beautiful moments of our tour

Exclusions: Usually we take a pause to rest and have a coffee. It's optional. Drinks and food in cafe are not included in tour price

Dear friends, sit back and relax, enjoy an around 5-hours reliable and comfortable trip from Kyiv to Odessa by private car with professional guide. If you prefer fast and comfortable traveling by car, this is the best choice for you. All our cars are air-conditioned, in top technical conditions. At your disposal are sedans and minibus for up to 7 people. We are available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please book in advance. Pick-up is possible from all Kyiv hotels, Boryspil or Zhuliany Airport and drop off will be at your location in Odesa. We offer a lot of alternatives for you, it may just be a one-way transfer, or maybe a full 2-day tour, look in the options and feel free to ask for any extras, we will gladly customize it for you.

Inclusions: Hotel/airtort pick-up in Kyiv, Drop-off in Odessa, Private transfer, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

The oldest museum of Odesa Catacombs. Another name is the Museum of Partisan Glory. Situated at the isolated part from the main system of the huge labyrinth of mines. You could hear there a lot of stories about brave partisans and difficult life during WW2. There are installations of a bedroom, classroom, kitchen, laundry, weapons. In Odesa, all school children usually go there to know the history of our region. It is an underground museum, but a very civil one, suitable for baby carriages, wheelchairs. The tour about 30-40 minutes underground + up to 2 hours for all delays with public transport we will use to reach the museum. The guide will meet you at the meeting point in Odesa in walkable distance from the main walking street, about 20 minutes by foot. Then take the public city bus together. Also possible to take a taxi and meet at the entrance. The public bus is about 1 USD for both ways per person, the taxi is about 15-20 USD per car for two ways in total.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Public bus 1 USD per person for two ways or taxi is about 15-20 per car for both ways.

The Museum of Catacombs on Moldavanka district is considered one of the best in Odessa (one of the world’s unique attractions). The route is absolutely safe. We accept tourists from 2-3 years. The tour is conducted by speleologists. Each hall is stylized to its own theme. At the end of the tour the guests a sweet surprise awaits. In helmets and with flashlights, you will go to the dungeon, going down to the depth of an 8-storey building. You will see an anti-nuclear bunker, underground lakes, bones of ancient animals and other finds of cavers. You will hear stories about the foundation of quarries, the slave trade, smugglers, as well as the partisan movement during the Second World War.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, Coffee and/or Tea, Hotel pick up and drop off

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