1 Day Tour: Odessa Political Tour in Ukraine

Sightseeing  :  Ukraine  :  Odessa Oblast  :  Odessa  :  Cultural Tours

Enjoy political day tour of Odessa! Odessa under Soviet times had a very peculiar system so it is not difficult to imagine that to understand nowadays politics in Odessa is really difficult. Odessa Trips is proud to have succeeded in finding Dr. Babich who is ready to give some insight on the local politics. Dr. Babich was born and raised in Odessa and has had a career very close to the political heads of power. He has extensive experience working in Western companies and is therefor the ideal person to explain how the politics of his city work. Next to Dr. Babich there will be several other speakers from the local politics that will give you their personal experience and give you their view on politics in Odessa. They are members from the local parliament. No better way to understand the tip of the iceberg from a local former Soviet Politics than during this visit. Do not miss it.

Our guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel and set off on a impressive tour around the mechanism of Ukrainian politics. 

The development of politics in Odessa starts from the first day of its foundation. Being a new port city with great opportunities to get rich quickly, the city attracted many influential people with high political reputation from different part of the world. This is the main reason why political life is so developed and bright here. During the tour, you will see the most significant places of Odessa. From Italian and French architecture to Russian influences. It will be unforgettable. Our professional guide will give you a perfect overview of Odessa then and now. You can see legendary Duke de Richelieu Monument on the top of the famous Potemkin Steps and lively Deribasovskaya Street. Also you should admire the beautiful panorama of the Odessa Port. During the Soviet period it was the most important port of trade in the Soviet Union and a Soviet naval base. On 1 January 2000 the Quarantine Pier of Odessa trade sea port was declared a free port and free economic zone for a term of 25 years. Your guide will show you brilliant of the tour – Opera and Ballet Theater, which is one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. 
For deep understanding Odessa mentality, we continue our walking with our second guide who is ready to give some insight on the local politics. Together we will visit the town hall of Odessa. It’s the centre of decisions and a lecture will be given by guide will make your ears flapping. 
For lunch we suggest you try national cuisine at Odessa restaurants, we will recommend you the best variant according to your wishes. After excursion you can continue exploring Odessa on your own. We also can offer additional info and with pleasure book different activities for your pleasant evening in this charming city.

Odessa never bores you and you will think of this tour often when you are back home again.