How did the ‘cradle of democracy’ become the ‘basket case of Europe’? The question may be crude and offensive, but it captures the essence of much thinking around the globe in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.This interactive storytelling walk is meant to have the flow and information-heavy experience of a documentary.
It takes us into a comprehensive analysis, providing surprising answers.It highlights the social and political elements of Greece, from the creation of the Greek state to modern times. We’ll address both historical and current events from a balanced & non-biased point of view to help you determine your views of this land for yourself.
The experience is aimed at people with a genuine interest in politics and those keen to learn more about the situation in Greece by conducting some first-hand research.
-The duration of this experience is between 2h30mins and 3h30mins depending on Q&A.
-Feel free to contact me for a date and hour that suits you best, and to create a combined program with my other experiences (Understanding the Refugee Crisis and Awful Athens).
Frequently asked questions
The conscious traveler seeking both entertainment and knowledge can explore Greek politics on a microcosmic level by visiting key institutional sites and the historically radical political hub of Exarcheia in Athens. A walk through these public spaces will provide insights into Greece's past and present political landscape.
You can expect to receive an email from us within the next two business days. This email will serve as a confirmation and provide instructions to access your online itinerary for your order details. In the event that we encounter any issues fulfilling your request, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the alternatives that are available.
Unfortunately, our system only accepts bookings made at least 24 hours in advance of the experience date. However, depending on the availability of our hosts, we may be able to accommodate last-minute bookings. Please send us a message and we will check if it is possible to organize an experience for you.
If you have specifically booked a nighttime experience, starting later, like 8 pm, is definitely possible. However, if you have booked a different time slot and wish to have a later start time, please contact us and we will assist you accordingly.
In certain circumstances, we may be able to accommodate cash payments on the spot. Please reach out to us and we will discuss the options with you.
Absolutely! If you would like to add an additional guest to your booking, please get in touch with us, and we will provide you with a booking link for them prior to the experience.
Planetwonk operates its experiences rain or shine, so it's advisable to come prepared to the best of your ability. However, in the case of extreme or dangerous weather conditions, Planetwonk may decide to cancel or reschedule experiences. In such situations, our team will promptly contact you with updates and alternative options.
Included/Excluded
A slideshow with photos and extra info on the issues discussed during the experience.
Durations
1.5 hour
2.5 hours
Languages
English
Espanol
Tour's Location
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 2-4, Athina 106 74 (Representation of the European Commission in Greece - Athens)
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Simone
17/07/2024
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We found this tour fascinating and insightful. Isaac has knowledge and understanding and imparts it in an engaging manner, we enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about tracing Greece’s turbulent history, of which we were mostly unaware, would highly recommend.
Matt
15/07/2024
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Really enjoyed this tour with Isaac! He was easy to talk with and very knowledgeable. I’ve always been interested in social and political issues and he very thoughtfully walked me through the social and political history of Greece. I left the time with a much better understanding of historical and current events in the region. You learn many things that aren’t easily found on Google as well. It’s like reading a book on the region with Q&A available. Highly recommend!
For the average tourist, when we think of Greece, we think of ancient ruins and beautiful islands. We don't think too much about modern Greece. So grateful we booked this tour to complement our tour of Ancient Athens ... we learned so much about modern Greece and Athens, the financial crisis, and the challenges facing the country today.
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