- Primorsky Boulevard - 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.
- Odessa Synagogue - 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.
- Monument to Isaac Babel - The story of Isaac Babel and Odessa’s Tales. And who put the monument and why does it look like this?
- Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater - 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Gratuities
Discover the history of Jewish Odessa from the time of the city’s inception until the late 19th century in this 3-hour walking tour. Unearth the landmarks associated with the city’s Jewish Golden Age.
Starting with the earliest Jewish settlers, we trace the journey from the formation of the Jewish merchant society, through the enlightenment period, to the initial pogroms and the emergence of Odessa’s Palestine committee. Experience the riveting tale of Odessa’s Jewish Golden Age, experiencing their past through noteworthy city sites and Jewish landmarks. We’ll drop by the prominent Great Choral Synagogue and the Brodsky temple. Our journey also leads us through the area affected by pogroms, revealing a somber chapter in Odessa’s past. How did Odessa become a beacon of culture for Jewish people? After all, it is where the inaugural Jewish newspapers were printed in Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew. In addition, we discover the locales depicted by Jabotinsky in his novel, The Five, and in the renowned, The Hare with Amber Eyes.
- Dress code to go inside the synagogue applies. Entrance to the synagogue is restricted during the Jewish holidays and shabbat.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
