Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Overview

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this specialty tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country. Let’s talk and spill all that historical tea hunny!

Tour includes:

- Barbara Gittings, "Gay Pioneer"
- Alain Locke, Dean of the Harlem Renaissance
- Giovanni's Room, The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore
- The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade
- Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist
- A tribute to Gloria Casarez

Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

City: Philadelphia

Thu 17 Jul

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Starting at $49.00

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Thu 17 Jul

Starting at $49.00

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

hangryspice

Jun 2019

Joey and Rebecca are great guides, both personable and excited to mingle with everyone on the tour! I really appreciated the personal touches on the trolley tour and the community atmosphere of the tour itself. Got to learn about different parts of Philly history and experience the spaces themselves along the trolley route. A great date, especially perfect in time for Pride Month!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for coming! Hope you had a happy pride and hope to see you again soon!

Passenger395954

Jun 2019

Rebecca and Joey are passionate about providing a diverse perspective of the city they obviously love! We've lived just outside of Philadelphia all our lives and had never heard the amazing history of the LGBTQ movement including the surprising meaning of an obscure and curious street sign in one of our favorite neighborhoods. An evening well spent!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for coming! It was great to hear about your relationship with Philadelphia on the tour. : ) Hope to see you again soon! -Joey

kevinmSEA

Jun 2019

I traveled to Philly on my own and was looking for ways to learn more about the city. The tour Joey took me on was fabulous - I learned so much about the pioneering LGBTQ history of the city, including some facts that impressed a friend of mine that knows the city much better than me. Joey is incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. I recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you Kevin! It was great to meet you! Please keep in touch! Best, Joey