In the framework of our “Walk in our shoes” project, supported by the International Visegrad Fund , we are sharing our Hidden City Tor-Tours, developed and run by the People First Association for several years, with our Czech and Polish partners as a best practice. We wrote training material and held an online training, then our partners developed their own methodology and now we can already see the results.
Between 15-17 July 2024, our partner Fundacja Sowelo in Poznan showed us what a great Polish Hidden City tour they have developed. We really liked the organisation, the city was beautiful, the guided tour by a visually impaired guide was enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the city itself gave us some difficulties with wheelchairs at times, but it is another challenge and also opportunity for local NGOs to work together for accessibility.
After the Hidden City tour in Poznan, we held a professional meeting to evaluate the tour and make suggestions for its improvement. We planned the next study tour in the Czech Republic with our partner European Youth Centre Břeclav . This time, we will again enjoy a Hidden City tour in a completely different city with different characteristics in Vrchlabi between 19-21 August 2024. We can’t wait to experience the Czech version!
On the third day of the study tour, we visited the Brama Poznania museum as part of the Poznan accessible tourism. We recommend this interactive museum to anyone visiting Poznan. Not only is it very enjoyable, but it is completely barrier-free, with everyone in mind.
This is an exciting and great project, it’s a pleasure to pass on something that is working better and better in Pécs. The Hidden City Tor-Tour is a special, excellent form of social sensitisation. Our aim is not just to talk about the importance of accessibility, but to show it.
Read more about our “Walk in our shoes” project here: “Walk in Our Shoes”, international V4 project – People First
If you would like to take part in the closing online small-conference on 20. September 2024 and you speak English, you can let us know now and we look forward to welcoming you (info@peoplefirst.hu).
You can read about and even order People First’s Hidden City Tor Tour here. It’s a great idea for team building, school activities, or as a special Pécs city tour for friends: Hidden city Tor-Tour – People First
Scroll through the pictures on our Facebook page, it’s well worth it!
