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DISCOVER
THE SHADES
OF AUSTRIA.
SHADES TOURS organises moving tours
and activities on socially
polarising topics.
Choose your city:
SHADES TOURS organises moving tours on the topics of  poverty & homelessness, refugees & integration und drugs & addiction. 
They are guided by (ex) homeless and addicted persons themselves and thus give you a new perspective on the city.
For whom?

For interested locals, tourists, students and pupils that wants to discover something new and learn for life.

When?

The tours take place throughout the year. 
With rain and sunshine. View all dates

Why?

To provide you with an educating and eye-opening experience that makes a difference for you and your guide!

For whom?

For interested locals, tourists, students and pupils that wants to discover something new and learn for life.

When?

The tours take place throughout the year. 
With rain and sunshine. View all dates

Why?

To provide you with an educating and eye-opening experience that makes a difference for you and your guide!

Education is the most
Powerful weapon
which you can use
to change the world.

Nelson Mandela

Education moves and drives us forward. Achievements are the confirmation that we inspire our participants and a motivation to continue to do so!

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SHADES TOURS Guides

Offering exciting tours is one thing, but helping people to get (back) into society is our primary goal!

Customer Happiness

If we make our customers happy and they are inspired to think differently and act consciously, our second goal is achieved. And it looks like that!

Learn more about SHADES TOURS’ misson

"This is not a sightseeing tour - this is a tour about life."

- SHADES TOURS participant -

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On our Blog

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Why SHADES TOURS has nothing to do with social voyeurism?
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