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Shawn Basey
5
tours
150
ratings
4.6
avg. rating
Author and historian with 10 years on the road now hunting for Tbilisi’s weirdest local secrets
Born in USA, based in Tbilisi
About
Tours in:
Belgium
Czech Republic
Georgia

I left the middle of flat farmland in the US to spend my time conducting a rigid search of Europe. I have thus spent the last couple of decades exploring the globe and the last five years professionally guiding travelers through the complex, layered histories of Brussels, Prague, and now, the vibrant city of Tbilisi. My journey has taken me across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, but my true passion lies in the deep-dive research that truly gives someone a sense of place.

As an author and historian at heart, I don’t just walk you through the streets; I invite you into the living chapters of a city’s history. I am constantly hunting for the deep historical insights and weird, local anecdotes that escape the standard guidebooks—Hussites flinging poop in a siege anyone?—the kind of secrets only the residents share behind closed doors.

In our time together, we won’t just hit the major landmarks. We will explore the winding alleys of the Old Town and the German and art nouveau gems of Chugureti, connecting the dots between the ancient past and the modern present. Join me for an immersive walking tour where history isn't just a list of dates—it’s a narrative we experience together. Let's discover the stories that make these streets truly come alive.

Credentials
Publications and Shows
  • Host of YouTube's A Facetious Guide

  • Author of A Facetious Guide to Czechia

  • Author of A Facetious Guide to Prague

Education
  • BA in History, OSU

  • MBA, UT

Achievements
  • Honorary tamada (toastmaster)

Delve into Belgium’s history in this neo-classical district designed for royalty

Walking Tour

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90 mins
Frolic through parks to enjoy quirky political anecdotes in the city of Waffles

Walking Tour

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45 mins
Royal Heritage
Medieval History
Top Sights
Follow the coronation road of the medieval kings of Bohemia

Walking Tour

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45 mins
Markets
Local Legends
Neighbourhoods
Explore the German part of Tibilisi from flea markets to grand theatres

Walking Tour

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120 mins
Architecture
Social Movements
Revolution
Discover humor, history and countless cafes along Tbilisi's main street

Walking Tour

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90 mins