Athens Social and Political Walk

5 (280 Reviews)
Representation of the European Commission in Athens
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Duration

2.5 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

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 and historical places. 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

2.5 hours

Languages

English
Espanol

Tour's Location

Representation of the European Commission in Athens

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Athens Social and Political Walk
Juniper
22/09/2023
One of the most unique and best walking tour experiences we've had! We learnt so much about the political history of Athens and what makes Athens today from Isaac. Isaac is an exciting story-teller, and I found the structure of the walking tour incredibly easy to follow as he narrated the political history of Athens while taking us through the city. Isaac also personalises the tour to the group depending on what country you come from (he can comment about how the political system in Athens compares to yours etc.). All in, a great experience and would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to learn more about Athens beyond the tourist "must-sees". Isaac was also very keen to engage with the group so come armed with questions!
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Sangeeta
21/09/2023
Really interesting tour of Athens, giving an informed opinion and summary of politics in Greece today. Isaac was friendly and generous with his opinions, carefully making references back to the group’s respective home countries to aid understanding. Tour was evenly paced, and we felt we got an alternative picture of Athens. Would definitely recommend.
Athens Social and Political Walk
Lucas
15/09/2023
This is a unique experience and we learned so much about recent Athens history from Isaac. Loved hearing about the Exarchia neighborhood and how the political culture of Greece ties into its recent history. If you’re interested in seeing off the beaten path sites and learning more than the standard tourist spots, this is your tour. We loved it!

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