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Athens Social and Political Walk

Athens Social and Political Walk

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 2-4, Athina 106 74 (Representation of the European Commission in Greece - Athens)

269 Reviews
2.5 hours
from €32,00
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understanding refugee crisis

Understanding the Refugee Crisis

28is Oktovriou 76, Athina 104 34 (Athens University of Economics and Business (Main entrance) - Athens)

46 Reviews
1.5 hour
from €23,00
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awful Athens

Awful Athens

28is Oktovriou 47, Athina 104 33 (Italian Institute of Education in Athens - Athens)

69 Reviews
1.5 hour
from €23,00
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Greek LGBTQ movement

The Greek LGBTQ History-walk

Zappeio Park (Statue of Evangelii Zappa entrance of Zappeio Hall)

17 Reviews
1.5 hour
from €23,00
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Manila Social and Political Walk

Manila Social and Political Walk

One Rockwell West Tower (entrance)

13 Reviews
2.5 hours
from €29,00
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Mexico Social and Political Walk

Mexico Social and Political Walk

Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico

6 Reviews
2.5 hours
from €34,00

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4.9/5

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4.9/5

Guidance

4.9/5
La Paz social and political walk
Customer
09/11/2023
Great Experience! Would recommend. Our host Alex picked us up from the airport and immediately commenced his commentary regarding Manilla and its history, people, and neighbourhood profiles both past and present. Alex was knowledgeable - as a European expat living in Manila he could answer many questions as to his personal experience living and working in Manila - living the dream tropical lifestyle.
La Paz social and political walk
Customer
06/11/2023
Top tour, highly recommend for those that want to see another side of Athens and to understand part of its modern history and what created it!
La Paz social and political walk
Customer
04/11/2023
This is one of the best experiences/ tours that I have ever done. Isaac is a wealth of knowledge on Greece’s complex political and social dynamics, both contemporary and historical, and weaves it all together in a fascinating way to really lift the lid on what makes Greece what it is today, demystifying its apparent contradictions with insightful explanations and perspectives. I really like how he tried to draw comparisons to the socio-political contexts other countries that the visitor may be familiar with – in my example, India and the UK – and also have dived in as deep as one wanted into specific topics. It really helped peel the onion for me and gave me a completely different perspective of the country, which I was visiting for the first time (though I can see how it could be equally eye-opening for someone who has visited before or even lives there). I also really appreciated that although I happened to be the only person booked on the particular tour (and which I could unfortunately not do much about because of my overall itinerary), Isaac was still happy to go ahead with the tour and did so with the same gusto and energy which I presume he would have with a larger group. Thank you Isaac for a great experience!
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La Paz social and political walk
Customer
02/11/2023
It was a great, personal walk, I have learned a lot about the political and social sides of Athens. Really enjoyed it. If you are not the ordinary tourist and, if you are open to hear about the real life, i can fully recommend it. Isaac seems to know everything about modern Greece, and even about you're own country.
La Paz social and political walk
Customer
24/10/2023
I booked this experience as a private tour after going on the Athens Social and Political Walk with Isaac (which I would highly recommend as well). It was illuminating to see parts of Athens that have housed generations of immigrants, and how they came to be inhabited by different ethnic groups over time. The neighborhoods we visited were much safer than some of the anarchist areas on the Social and Political walk, so there is no need to be wary. Isaac illustrated the human side of the refugee crisis, and I appreciated his sensitivity while doing so. I will read and watch stories of refugees in Europe with a more nuanced perspective because of this insightful and engaging tour.
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