1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
8 people
English
The Castro District in San Francisco is known for its rich LGBTQ+ history and vibrant culture. It might be small, but it really packs a punch! It was where Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in North America, lived and owned a camera shop. It is also home to many national landmarks, like one of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's, The Castro Theater. And Queer Arts Featured, a gallery taking the culture of the neighborhood into a new era. With your experienced, local guide you'll not only see the sights but learn the rich history of America's first 'gayborhood.' Learn how local businesses, still standing today, helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca. Or the role the US military played in forming the neighborhood. Or why did they switch GLBT to LGBT? And what do the different colors of the rainbow flag represent? Find out the answers to these questions and much, MUCH more on my Castro District Historic Walking Tour!
We will visit several notable locations in the Castro District, pointing out fun shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
One of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920’s
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
While we don’t enter, the history of the GLBT Museum itself is the history of the neighborhood and is the home of original rainbow flag.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
The first public monument honoring the approximately 15,000 gay and lesbian individuals killed during the fascist Nazi regime during 1933-1945
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
One of the first bars on the strip that helped solidify the Castro’s place as a gay Mecca
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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