Philadelphia

Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

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LGBT History Tour
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From $49.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about the people and places that have made Philadelphia one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world during this guided “Gayborhood” walking tour. Highlights include antiwar and LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Barbara Gittings, the “Mother of Lesbian and Gay Liberation,” and Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT affairs. Upgrade to include a private tour for five people or more.
  • A queer-focused “Gayborhood” walking tour of Philadelphia
  • Pay tribute to the city’s most prominent LGBTQ activists and leaders
  • Learn about the evolution of Pride, from protest to parade
  • Upgrade for a private tour experience with 5 people minimum

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Bud & Marilyn's
      1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

      We'll meet at the intersection of 13th Street and Locust St, by the sign that says "Barbara Gittings Way". Right outside the red neon sign for Bud & Marilyn's.

    Start time

    03:00 PM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    William Way LGBT Community Center

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Writer's Block Rehab

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Camac Street

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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