They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. But some places are really awful. Want to see a different side of Athens? You’re in the right place!
You will find a contrasting city, with a totally different cultural and social character, and another topography. Bustling places where tourists and immigrants, street vendors, and passers-by bump into each other, passing through it in a rush. This mix of cultural diversity and mirror of social “disorder”.
Ungentrified and lively, the oldest limb of the modern metropolis—an area where no-frills Greek classics sit next to ethnic eats, 60s office blocks, and old printing presses. Not Athens’ prettiest face.
Godforsaken places and a lot of urban decay: awful can be awesome. Dare to see it.
Discover one of the most controversial and offbeat areas of Athens – only for true explorers.
Please note that this experience may not be suitable for those who are easily overwhelmed. While no harm will come to you during the walk, it is important to understand the nature of the experience.
Feel free to contact me to arrange a date and time that suits you best. Furthermore, if you’re interested in my other offerings, such as Athens Social and Political Walk, don’t hesitate to let me know.
Please let me know before booking if you would like this experience in Spanish so that I can confirm availability for you.
Section 1: The Vision Image: A vibrant, urban neighborhood with energy-efficient buildings At the heart of our concept is a vision for an urban neighborhood that prioritizes sustainability, energy efficiency, and smart living. We believe that by embracing green technologies and design principles, we can create a better quality of life for residents while reducing our environmental footprint.
Section 2: Proof of Concept Image: A small-scale model unit showcasing sustainable features
Step 1: Selecting the Perfect Location To illustrate the potential of our concept, we carefully chose a small parcel of land in the target urban area that embodies the characteristics of our larger vision.
Step 2: Innovative DesignImage: Architectural renderings of the model unit We've designed a beautiful, energy-efficient model unit that showcases our sustainable features, including solar panels, energy-efficient insulation, green building materials, and state-of-the-art smart home technology.
Step 3: Securing Approvals Image: Building permits and zoning approvals Before any construction began, we diligently obtained the necessary permits and approvals from local authorities to ensure compliance with all zoning laws and building codes.
Step 4: Building the Model UnitImage: Construction in progress Our team worked tirelessly to bring our design to life, constructing the model unit to exact specifications, incorporating all the sustainable features and technologies.
Step 5: Showcasing the POCImage: Open house event with visitors exploring the model unit We opened the doors to our model unit, inviting visitors, potential investors, and partners to explore and experience our innovative concept firsthand. This allowed them to see, touch, and feel the sustainable features in action.
Step 6: Data and FeedbackGraphs and charts showcasing energy consumption and cost savings We gathered valuable data on energy consumption, cost savings, and more from the model unit. Visitor feedback and expert opinions were crucial in understanding the market's interest and perspectives on our concept.
Section 3: The Results Image: Presentation slides summarizing the results With the data and feedback collected during the POC phase, we've created a compelling presentation that demonstrates the feasibility, benefits, and market potential of our sustainable real estate concept. We are excited to share the positive outcomes with you.
Xinyi –
I was the only guest at that day because it is the low season. Isaac is really nice and flexible, he provided a different perspective of the city and if you don’t just want to know about Ancient Greek, you should definitely go for this tour. Isaac also respected my personal preference and accompanied me walking along one of the most ‘dangerous’ blocks. It was really great overall, it’s informative and interesting.
Elena –
Isaac provides a tour made of anecdotes, personal observations and a some historical research. It’s a good tour if you are into gentrification topics, social issues or else a bit of dark tourism and off the beaten path type of tours (that will make you notice things you wouldn’t have time to come across if you had limited time in Athens). He was also nice to reschedule my tour since I couldn’t attend the scheduled day due to sickness 👍🏽
Imani –
The Awful Athens tour was interesting. I learned information I doubt I would have gathered elsewhere, as well as got shown shops and areas I would not have walked to just exploring alone. Isaac’s information about the evolution of the neighborhoods, who is buying property, who historically has resided in them, was perhaps most interesting.
Lily –
This was a fantastic and unique tour. Isaac was full of interesting insights and anecdotes about Athens and he is a wonderful and witty storyteller. Highly recommend to those interested in social and political issues, and who wish to see a different side of this great city.
Matthias –
Very interesting inside views why Athens center and its huge amount of abandoned buildings looks quite different than most other West European Capital cities.