Karl Marx The Walking Tour
Karl Marx The Walking Tour
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Karl Marx lived and worked in London. His ideas inspired protests, strikes, rebellions, revolutions, terrorism, warfare, struggles for freedom, democracy and liberty, and regimes of tyrannical repression. Marx’s story combines comedy, tragedy, love, hate, hope and despair. This sets the backdrop to an intellectual expedition to unravel the mysteries of history, politics, economics and philosophy. We walk you through the life and ideas of Karl Marx. Sundays 11am Piccadilly Circus in front of Criterion Theatre.
London, England
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2023
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John P
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Dec 2023 • Solo
This is a great walking tour. It's very objective and historical but Heiko delivered it in an easily understandable way. I was interested to learn the connection Marx and Engels thinking and the American and French Revolutions. I thought the tour might be a bit ideological but it wasn't- although if you don't know the words to the Internationale, do a bit of swatting beforehand and you be able to join in. The last stop is a library at tge British Museum where Engels and Marx did a lot of their thinking. Great Sunday walk around Soho.
Written 3 December 2023
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santhosh R
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Highly informative tour. The explanation touched upon several theoretical concepts of Marx along with vignettes from his personal life. Highly recommended
Written 28 November 2023
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David R
Oxford, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Brilliant.The guide was very knowledgeable,engaging and humorous.
As a tutor at the Marx Memorial Library I learnt so much.
As a tutor at the Marx Memorial Library I learnt so much.
Written 1 November 2023
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Soren C
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Oct 2023 • Couples
An excellent tour of an oft-overlooked part of London history. The tour guide is incredibly knowledgeable, both about Marx’s life and his writings, and can break down very complex history and theory in an understandable way. And very funny! Some real deep-cut Marxist humor.
The walking is light, but you are on your feet the whole time. Ends in the British Museum which was convenient for planning out the rest of our day.
This is probably the best tour you can find under the current mode of production. I would highly recommend spending some of the wage you receive as a result of the commodification of your labor power on it.
The walking is light, but you are on your feet the whole time. Ends in the British Museum which was convenient for planning out the rest of our day.
This is probably the best tour you can find under the current mode of production. I would highly recommend spending some of the wage you receive as a result of the commodification of your labor power on it.
Written 23 October 2023
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rfouch3
Tucson, AZ2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I have taken the Marx Walking Tour twice in the last two years. It was excellent! The tour guide was most knowledgeable.
Written 23 October 2023
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Tina B
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide and lots of good and interesting information. Would highly recommend.
Written 16 October 2023
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Nizzan C
Tel Aviv, Israel6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I really enjoyed the tour. Heiko explains marx ideas and philosophy in a very understandable way, yet, without over simplifying it. With very interesting stories about Marx the man, his family, friends and comerads. The revolutionary years of the franch revolution and the early days of the socialist movement and the first International. I enjoyed it as an political socialist democrat activist but I think it's interesting even for those who interest about history in general.
Written 15 October 2023
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tippayarat l
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Oct 2023 • Couples
The tour guide was a truly exceptional orator. He led our group through the streets of Soho, where we had the opportunity to discover significant places in the history of communism and gain insights into the lives of Marx and Engels. The core philosophy and principles of communism were seamlessly woven into the personal histories of Marx and Engels, all set against the backdrop of the locations where their stories unfolded. It was genuinely an enlightening experience that I highly recommend to everyone. Spending a Sunday on this tour is sure to be time well invested.
Written 15 October 2023
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Dag S
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Oct 2023 • Solo
A very informative as well as entertaining tour. I think it fully lives up to the ambition to give a good introduction for people with little prior knowledge of Marx, while managing to enrich people with extensive knowledge. Highly recommendable!
Written 4 October 2023
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Julio
Managua, Nicaragua1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Solo
As an international student living in London, I’ve stumbled across signs advertising the Karl Marx walking tour. Almost a year since I arrived, I decided to book the tour, and it didn’t disappoint at all.
Heiko, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour to engage the group. Traversing streets in London and landing on the British Museum as the final stop, the Karl Marx walking tour is a great way to start a Sunday morning. Recommended
Heiko, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour to engage the group. Traversing streets in London and landing on the British Museum as the final stop, the Karl Marx walking tour is a great way to start a Sunday morning. Recommended
Written 3 September 2023
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ralexia80
Brighton, UK35 contributions
Are there breaks in the walk? My partner can't walk long distances so trying to figure if it is feasible for him to come with me! Thanks!
Caroline T
2 contributions
Hi do you run these tours in the week or is it just Sundays?
heiko k
London1 contribution
Only if there is a private tour booked. But if you get a few people together and book a bit in advance and I can lay on a tour in the week.
We have one Saturday your for example on 23 Nov 2019
best
Heiko
Florencia R
Rafaela, Argentina
Hola. Quiero saber si este tour está todos los domingos disponible en español? Gracias
heiko k
London1 contribution
Perdona pero no
Hello, I am late for the walking tour today 4th august. Where can i catch you, now?
heiko k
London1 contribution
You did catch up with us I think!
thaisraiz
London, UK
Hello! Where does it begins and where does it end? I mean, the tube stations. I need to plan before buy the ticket on the site because i have a fligth on the same day by the night. Thank you so much.
Daniel K
29 contributions
Please, may you bring the tour in spanish ? I´ll visit London next april
Are the Karl Marx walking tour of this October-November available?
hkberlin
Hofweier, Germany
Yes the tour runs all year long.
Will this tour operating in this October 2018 as we're planning to visit London end of this year?
hkberlin
Hofweier, Germany
Yes, we run all year.
Hi. Will there be a tour this sunday (october 2nd)? If there is, can i book for two?
Thank you very much.