Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

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 To Expect

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See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

On the side of Writer’s Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia’s oldest Gay bars

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

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

Included/Excluded

Tour Guide

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

from 49 $