Jewish Odessa walking tour

Uncover the story of Odessa's Jewry since the city's founding till the end of the 19th century on this 3-hour Jewish Odessa walking tour. Explore the sights related to the Golden Age of Odessa's Jewry.

From the first Jewish settlers to the establishment of the Jewish merchant community to the Haskalah to the first pogroms and the appearance of the Odessa's Palestine committee we tell the exciting story of the Golden Age of Odessa's Jewry. We immerse in the Jewish past through the city landmarks and the Jewish sights. We visit the Great Choral synagogue and the Brodsky temple. A walk through the area of the pogroms lets us uncover one of the darkest periods of Odessa's history. How did Odessa become the cultural center for the Jews? After all, the first Jewish newspapers - in Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew were published here. On top of that, we explore the places described by Jabotinsky in his novel The Five and in the famous The Hare with Amber Eyes. 



Itinerary
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Stop At: Primorsky Boulevard, Primorsky Blvd, Odesa Ukraine

We'll talk of Odessa's early Jewish settlers. What attracted them to Odessa- Who were they- Where did they come from- Small craftsmen and traders. Some of them later became affluent merchants and bankers. Like the famous Ephrussi.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Odessa Synagogue, Evreiskaya, 25, Odesa 65045 Ukraine

We'll see the two temples - the Brodsky synagogue and the Main Choral synagogue. We'll share with you the story of the temples and talk about the two communities: the German Jews and the Orthodox community.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Monument to Isaac Babel, Zhukovskogo st., 24, Odesa Ukraine

The story of Isaac Babel and Odessa's Tales. And who put the monument and why does it look like this-

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Chaikovskogo Lane, 1, Odesa 65026 Ukraine

Described by Ze'ev Jabotinsky in his novel The Five, this Odessa's iconic sight (as well as its predecessor) had a huge impact upon Odessa's Jewry. We'll uncover this during our tour.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Dress code to go inside the synagogue applies. Entrance to the synagogue is restricted during the Jewish holidays and shabbat."
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Prymorskyi Blvd, 7, Odesa, Odes'ka oblast, Ukraine, 65000

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not Included

• Gratuities

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