The Greek LGBTQ History-walk

5 (16 Reviews)
Zappeio Park (Statue of Evangelii Zappa entrance of Zappeio Hall)
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Duration

1.5 hour

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

About this tour

This walk is about the history of the Greek LGBTQ movement. We are going to visit the places where the most important events of the movement took place. We will see places like the one that back in 80s trans women used to work as sex workers. You will get to know unpublished stories about the past while walking down the main avenue of Athens where the most important protests of the movement happened. We are going to follow the route of Athens Pride march and go to the place where the offices of the first Gay Organization and magazine were located back in 70s. At the end you will get to know the true events of a recent crime that happened against a known activist.

NOTE: Feel free to join my other experiences too and request your best suitable hour:
•The Feminist Walk of Athens
•Awful Athens

Where You'll be

We start from the biggest park of the city of Athens. Then we follow the route of the main avenue where the most important demonstrations of the LGBT movement took place and later we go to the office of the first Gay magazine. At the end we visit the spot where Zak Kostopoulos a known queer activist got murdered in 2018.

Durations

1.5 hour
2.5 hours

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

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.

Tour's Location

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

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Greek LGBTQ movement
Rachelle
08/06/2023
Such an excellent tour. Mary shares poignant pieces of Athens LGBTQ history that you won’t read about anywhere else, while walking through the city and visiting some of the sites involved. This tour paints such a strong image of LGBTQ life in Greece, struggles past and present, and the work that is left to be done. You will leave with many emotions, and many things to think about and discuss. A great experience.
Greek LGBTQ movement
Patrick
08/06/2023
I recently went on the LGBT historical walk in Athens and it was an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Mary, was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the rich LGBT history of Athens with us. The tour took us through some of the most important sites in Athens that related to LGBT community. Throughout the tour, our guide was able to provide insight into the social and political struggles faced by the LGBT community in Greece, including the recent legalization of same-sex civil unions and the ongoing fight for full marriage equality. Overall, this tour was a unique and educational journey through Athens' rich LGBT history and culture. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the history and struggles of the LGBT community in Greece.
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Laura
19/05/2023
Great walking tour through Athens with lots of well curated facts. Despite visiting Greece/ Athens many times, I’ve learned a lot about society, empowerment movements and the role of church. Great tour!

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