Location: Odessa
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What to do and see in Odessa, Odessa Oblast: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
With just over a million people, Odessa is Ukraine’s fourth-largest city. Set in the country’s south along the Black Sea coast, Odessa was founded in the late 18th century as a Russian naval fortress. For many years in the mid-19th century, it was a free port, becoming home to a multinational populace. In 1905, it was the site of a major Russian Revolution uprising by crew members of the Battleship Potemkin. The nice old town area has a beautiful opera house, and the city has many great beaches.
Restaurants in Odessa
1. Odessa Private Tours
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
I would like to spend a sunny day taking you to the many fascinating places in Odessa! My tour will not only take you to famous locations that all travelers visit, but also to places usually seen only by the people who live here! We can help you experience the real Odessa: a city with intimate courtyards, a romantic ambiance and a Mediterranean spirit that evokes a feeling of peace and happiness with reminders of its past “golden age”.
2. Nik's Tours of Odessa
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Private city tours of Odessa conducted personally by Nik. I'm over 15 years in travel industry. Live, entertaining and highly customizable day tours.
3. Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
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5.0 based on 1,006 reviews
Reviewed By Rambolec - Wroclaw, Poland
Opera massive building impressed me much! It is so beautiful from outside. I liked interiors as well. I'm sure it's "must be" point on the list of every tourist in Odessa. I wanted to see Sleeping Beauty ballet by Tchaikovsky and it was perfect choice. The performance fished with standing ovation. Dancers were simply supermen. And music live was perfect. I would love to come back here one day :-)
4. Secrets of Underground Odessa Museum
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5.0 based on 360 reviews
In the museum you will see the anti-nuclear bunker, walk through the waterflood part, visit the wild catacombs. You can also visit the partisans station, the gangsters stash ,at other exhibitions.The concept of the general nature of the museum is that - starting from the surface, then, with the deepening of the catacombs, you sink further and further into the past of the city. Pre-call!
Reviewed By sheshola - Rendswuehren, Germany
For history fans - a great feast of history, great guide Igor with outstanding English level. Different stories about miners, kidnappers, soldiers, prisoners, builders, no senses area, alcohol tasting, possible venue for unplugged concerts, great overall experience, stylish decor everywhere, easy to get lost, unique piece of history camouflaged in a garage!
5. Deribasovskaya Street
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4.5 based on 1,462 reviews
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan812148
2nd visit had a basic apt on preobrazenskya st great people friendly larl store was handy 40yds down the road went for a drink to murphys bar with a girl i met while sat on a seat nearby pint of harp lovely had brekkie at place on deribasokskya st the old harley parked next to it brill city garden is just relaxing i went to the potaminkin stairs good fun climbing them on way there was a bride and groom by a huge fountain having photos taken russian musiic playing i love odessa
6. City Garden
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4.5 based on 520 reviews
Reviewed By ReindeerSpotting
It's got the cobbled street up to it, it has a band stand (where musicians actually play), and then there's treats for you if you look East, West, North or South. Now that's what I call a garden!
7. Primorsky Boulevard
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4.5 based on 828 reviews
Reviewed By B5144FIjohnh - London, United Kingdom
We really enjoyed exploring the gardens along the Primorsky Boulevard both during the day & at night when it was lit up with coloured lights. There are benches along the length of the park so plenty of places to rest & take in the views across the Black Sea. Halfway down the Potemkin Steps are the Istanbul & Greek gardens which feature statues & fountains etc. Definitely worth a visit.
8. Passage
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By pawel_hbg - Sopot, Poland
Odessa Passage was built at the end of the 19th century and was the best hotel in Southern Russia until the Bristol Hotel was opened. It was Polish architect Lew Włodek involved in that impressive building.
9. Jewish Museum of Odessa
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By louisg812 - Oxford, United Kingdom
I visited the Jewish Museum of Odessa on my final day in the city. I am so glad did! I looked for the museum the day before and couldn’t find it, I was sad that I would leave Odessa without seeing it. It is full of photos and artefacts, it is a real celebration of Jewish culture and community in the city and region. At the end of the tour it was heartwarming to see a video of the Jewish community thriving in the city. The history of the persecution of the Jews in Odessa is also addressed from their restricted rights during the Tsarist period, pogroms to the Holocaust. It is definitely worth getting a guide to show you the exhibits. My guide was fantastic; her knowledge was excellent and able to answer any questions I had, she spoke excellent English and actively engaged with you. I particularly enjoyed listening to music being played on a 100 year old gramophone, she said that young people complain about the quality but I doubt their latest mobile will be able to play any music in the next 10 years let alone the next 100! A definite must if you come to Odessa!
10. Teatralnaya Square
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4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By Alanthebairn - Falkirk, United Kingdom
The views of the theatre are absolutely stunning and and you obtain magnificent views from the square. There is an 'avenue of the stars's where famous Ukrainian figures from the arts and literature are celebrated. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area
