Bloody Amazing - Yes to Michael and Ukraine By Locals - I had the privilege of having Michael (part of Ukraine by Locals) as my tour guide in Odesa, and the experience was absolutely incredible. His knowledge of Ukraine's cultural capital is exceptional, and I learned so much about the city's rich heritage, including its highs and lows. Michael took me on a fascinating tour of one of Odesa's catacomb networks, which were used by partisans during WWII. He also guided me through the city's military park and facilitated an excursion in the central hub, where he explained how the present day is impacting the commemoration of the past. It was mind-blowing to witness a culture evolving right before my eyes, and Michael truly brought that to life. He also took me to various other significant commemorative sites within the city, such as the WWII Victory Monument and the Holodomor Monument, and provided resources to explore even more captivating information. I was absolutely blown away by Michael's effort—he was bloody amazing!

An excellent introduction to Odesa (with Michael) - I went on this free (tip based) walking tour of the historical centre of Odesa with Michael the day I arrived in Odesa. This was an excellent introduction to Odesa by Michael, starting at Cathedral Square and seeing many of the major historical and current places of interest - including the Opera House, City Hall, Potemkin Steps as well as many more (and Odesa's cats!). I learnt a lot about Odesa, past and present - and Michael's love for his city shines through and makes the tour engaging and interesting (and not just informative). I visited Odesa at a very difficult time for Odesa (August 2024) - and I am grateful for Ukraine by Locals still running the tour and just for a single traveller.

Wonderful - We were a swedish group that first visited Odesa in war time. We met our guide Michael. He is very Odesit with excellent English. The all places included in the tour were spectacular despite the consequences of brutal war. Michael very touchingly managed to convey the suffering of the Odissites, their heroic efforts to defend the city and strive for victory in an unjust war. We strongly recommend people all over the world not to forget about Odessa in this difficult time for them, to come and help them.I am confident that you will receive excellent service and a great experience in this city, especially if you use the services of guide Michael. Thank you Michael and good luck to beautiful Odesa!

Good 😊 - We were a group of 15 people and the tour was greatly organized. We had an opportunity to take it in a comfortable pace. Informative and enjoyable, thank you!

Excellent walking tour by fluent English speaking guide - Had a walking tour with Michael. Excellent, learnt a lot and time flew by. So much history to learn and a way to look at the architecture in a new light. Highly recommended.

Solid tour - We walked around the city in a bit of a circle while she explained the significance of the buildings we passed by. She also answered all of the questions I asked

Great walking tour of Odessa - We had a fab tour of the city with Svetlana. She showed us all the main sites plus some hidden spots. Great communication- especially because we booked late the night before. Thank you for a great morning!

A great tour of Odessa - The weather outside was frightful, but my guide was so delightful. Svetlana did a brilliant job of introducing me to Odessa. She showed not only the expected tourist places but fascinating sites that only locals would know, such as charming courtyards and quirky architecture. All in all, a great tour

Great tour to learn everything about Odessa - It was worth the money. I have a great 2 hours with Svetlana. Thank you for the nice experience and for all the knowledge you shared... :)

Great tour! - Great tour! Tour guide shared some amazing local insights that made us feel closer to the city! Highly recommended!