Guided Walking Tour on Poverty and Homelessness

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Highlights

  • Walking tour provides firsthand views of important landmarks

  • Guide provides in-depth commentary on the plight of homelessness in Vienna

  • Plenty of time to ask questions on this complex topic

Summary

Meet your guide and group of fellow curious travelers at a central location in Vienna. Listen to an introductory talk on the topic of homelessness in Vienna and in Austria, which will cover the challenges that homeless people face, the Viennese social system, and the underlying reasons for homelessness. You will be encouraged to share your thoughts and feelings on the subject and engage in a dialogue with your guide, who was homeless, and other group members. Take off for a walking tour of Vienna to visit places around the city symbolic of the homelessness problem. For instance, visit a park to talk about the topic of people sleeping in public areas. Other stops provide jumping-off points to discuss the various issues facing homeless residents of Vienna and the social institutions tasked with helping them.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Not your typical Vienna trip, this educational walking tour is designed to shed light on Vienna's homeless population. With a guide who was homeless and is now working on reintegrating into society, visit parts of the city important to the lives of this demographic and the country's social system. Listen to your guide's commentary, a mix of personal stories and historical and cultural facts illustrating the complexity of homelessness in Vienna.

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What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Operated by:

SHADES TOURS Vienna

About operator:

SHADES TOURS organizes moving tours and activities in Vienna on socially polarizing topics. The outstanding detail about it: they are guided by the affected persons themselves and thus look behind the scenes of the city. The topics are poverty & homelessness, refuge & integration such as drugs & addiction. These are not sightseeing tours - these are tours about life. We love to educate you! If you are interested in alternative tours, then you will definitely enjoy this experience.

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