Private Tour of Odessa Catacombs

4.8 (5 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Visit the mysterious underground world of Odessa Catacombs on a 2.5-hour private guided tour. The labyrinths of the Catacombs are spread for about 1550 miles (2500 km) under the city of Odessa and its surroundings. Many pages of Odessa's history are connected with the Catacombs. It used to be limestone quarries, a place where the smugglers sold their goods, and a hiding place during the World War II. Nowadays, it is a famous attraction and no visit to Odessa is complete without this tour

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Green Tour Ukraine

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Catacombs of Odessa

2 hours Admission included

Your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will head to the outskirts Odessa, Nerubayskoye Village, where the catacombs are located. The temperature in the Catacombs is about 57°F (14°С) all year round and they are one of the longest in the world. The Odessa catacombs don’t resemble the ones in Rome and Paris, offering you a brand new experience.

The history of this attraction starts in the 19th century, with the appearance of the limestone quarries. Odessa was a fast growing city and people needed a cheap construction material for the buildings. As a result, long underground labyrinths emerged under the city. It wasn’t safe and soon the mining was prohibited, however the catacombs have remained untouched till today.

Your professional guide will tell you many stories that took place in the catacombs and you will see how much this place means to Odessa and the citizens of the city. Once it was the place where robbers and smugglers hid from the police and you will hear a lot of facts about the criminal past of the city.

You will get a lot of new impressions after visiting Odessa catacombs; it is an unforgettable experience. After the tour, your driver will bring you back to the hotel.
Partisan Glory Museum

30 min Admission included

One of the most important pages of the catacombs history is related to the World War II, when Soviet partisans hid there. There is an underground Museum of Partisan Glory and you will visit it during this tour.
Green Tour

Passing by

Local Tour Operator

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

De Rishelye Hotel
Afina Aparthotel
Apartments in Arkadiya Olimp
Arkadiya House
Ribas Rooms Odesa
Sartus Hotel
Hotel Milano
Premier Hotel Odesa
Apartamenty U Deribasovskoi
Radisson Hotel City Centre Odesa
Medea
Privat Hotel Odessa

and 98 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel or apartment in Odessa

Using your ticket

Please, specify the desired departure time of your tour either by email [email protected] or by calling +38 068 143 18 40
The temperature inside the Catacombs is 14°C (57°F), dressing warmly is recommended
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The temperature inside the Catacombs is 57°F(14°C); dressing warmly is recommended
Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities