Athens

Athens Social and Political Walk

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Political Walk of Athens

From $40.62

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get an in-depth understanding of Greece’s social and political history as well as current events on this small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, stroll through Athens and learn about the history of democracy in the country, as well as the current state of affairs in politics and economics.
  • Get to know Athens on foot
  • Learn about Greek politics from a political scientist guide
  • Ask questions about history and current events
  • Enjoy focused attention with a small-group tour

What's Included

  • Slideshow

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

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

      The Representation of the European Commission in Greece is less than 10 minutes away from Syntagma metro station.

    End point

    • National Technical University of Athens
      National Metsovio Polythechnic, Athina 106 82, Greece

      We'll end at the main entrance of the National Technical University of Athens, sometimes known as Athens Polytechnic. It is located on Patision Avenue

    What To Expect

    Maximos Mansion (Pass By)

    Presidential Mansion (Pass By)

    Hellenic Parliament (Pass By)

    National History Museum (Old Parliament) (Pass By)

    Exarcheia (Pass By)

    National Technical University of Athens (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Fantastic tour
    Ari_B, Mar 2024
    I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Isaac was a brilliant guide, engaging and insightful, and the tour that he crafted really is like no other. I had no idea how complicated Greek politics and society are. If you'd like to go beyond the standard tours and sightseeing activities, this is a must do activity.
    Very informative tour with a passionate guide
    Krystyna_S, Mar 2024
    Isaac is a passionate and knowledgeable guide. I really enjoyed the route he took us along and his story spanning from the Greek independence war to the modern era. I appreciated that he had a lot of interesting anecdotes based on the recent news stories: they added flavor to his overarching narrative. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to understand what is the current political situation in Greece and what are the historical reasons for the way it is.
    A real life documentary!
    Amine_K, Dec 2023
    A well structured and exciting walk. Isaac is a very knowledgeable and passionate specialist. The tour included insights of all sorts (economy, culture، political history) as well as anecdotes only a very informed local knows. I totally recommend the tour.
    Interesting overview of Greek politics
    Andrew_F, Oct 2022
    Isaac knows his subject matter and has a perspective as a person living in Greece who is not Greek. I appreciated his description of early modern Greece tying it through the Junta and move toward democratic reform. He gave a perspective on the polarization in Greek society that I appreciated.
    A vivid and fast-track route into Greek politics and how it got to where it is (now).
    Mark_S, Apr 2022
    The guide has a story to tell on political development in Greece, with vivid anecdotes and examples. You don't have to agree with everything (or have much prior knowledge) to gain a insight into the politics of Greece, particularly leading to the recent crisis. For someone like myself, who has read histories of the country and has background knowledge, the guide's synthesis is very useful in setting context.
    Un incontournable en arrivant à Athènes
    Soline_J, Oct 2023
    Isaac était un excellent guide, passionné, très intéressant et sympathique. Son point de vue était très équilibré et nuancé, et surtout très documenté. Une rétrospective intéressante depuis l’indépendance de la Grèce, des explications sur les dernières décennies et beaucoup d’anecdotes pertinentes sur le déroulement de ces dernières années en Grèce. Merci beaucoup, nous recommandons très vivement !

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