Understanding the Refugee Crisis

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Green Park ATHENS (Mavrommateon 22, Athina 104 34)
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Duration

1.5 hour

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

Refugee arrivals to Greece and Europe keep going. The media focuses intensely on the so-called ‘refugee crisis’ but often fails to mention why people have been forced to flee their countries.

This walk seeks to give you the chance to understand and observe first-hand their situation. Furthermore, we will draw parallels between what has happened in the history of Greece and what is currently happening in Syria, Afghanistan, and other countries of the wider region.

The idea is to make us realize that none of us are immune to turbulent times, that the refugees of today are escaping real danger. By understanding their situation, we can start to change our attitudes.

-Please note that this experience is not advised for the faint-hearted. Nothing is going to happen to you, but know what you are booking.

-Feel free to contact me for a date and hour that suits you best, and to create a combined program with my other experience called Athens Social and Political Walk.

 

Where You'll be

Victoria, Aghios Panteleimonas, Omonia, and Metaxourgio: An area full of abandoned neoclassical buildings and some of the most multicultural neighborhoods in Athens.

Please take into account that during the walk you will observe a certain degree of urban decay.

Durations

1.5 hour

Languages

English
Espanol

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Tour's Location

Green Park ATHENS (Mavrommateon 22, Athina 104 34)

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Cathrine
21/06/2023
I would definitely not miss this! I booked the tour together with my two teenage sons who were actually a bit reluctant from start. When we finished and on our way back home, they told me how exiting it had been. None of us are especially knowledgeable about political science, but since Isaac is a brilliant storyteller we left with a lot more insight than we had before. He has a way of explaining and painting mental pictures for us to imagine the reality of the places we visited so that we could really grasp it. We learned about political arrangements leading to the situation as it is today. Isaac even managed to put a little bit of humour into some of the the disturbing facts he was telling us about. We went to places we would never have visited on our own and we never felt unsafe. Only fascinated, a bit sad and extremely grateful for our own life. On a day like this you can start to visit the place where democracy was born and end up a couple of blocks away where people do not have the option to vote. It is not our fault, but it feels necessary to understand it and Isaacs tour is an extremely efficient way to do this.
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Chris
16/06/2023
This was an insightful and eye-opening tour. Isaac was very knowledgeable, both of the subject matter but also Athens itself. He took us to parts of the city not ordinarly known to tourists and enriched my holiday as a result. Isaac is personable and the 90min flew by. Highly recommended if you want to do something unique and authentic.
understanding refugee crisis
Alexis
11/06/2023
A thoughtful, detailed socio-political view of refugee experiences in Athens. Very moving to see the different neighborhoods and locations where refugees live.

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