Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Overview

Description:

On this 90 minute walking tour, we'll discuss the people and institutions that have put Philly on the map as one of the most queer-friendly cities in the country (and in the world)!

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.

Schedule:

Philly Gayborhood tours are offered daily. Public tours cost $39 per person and are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.

Private walking tours with are available any day of the week at any time and require a five (5) person or $195 minimum. If your group is fewer than six, please book five spots to secure your private tour!

City: Philadelphia

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $49.00

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

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 (26)

tdesy

May 2022

Did a private tour of the gayborhood for a work event. Joey was a great tour guide! Very personable to talk to and great knowledge of the Gayborhood, LGBTQ+ history, and general Philly knowledge. Everyone had a great time and learned some new history. Will definitely be back to do another tour!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you Taylor! It was so nice to meet you and show you around the Gayborhood!

BunnyMama1

Apr 2022

This was a wonderful tour of the Gayborhood. Joey was a super friendly, engaged, knowledgeable, and excited tour guide, and introduced us to so many important people and places in the past and present of 2SLGBTQIA+ Philly, including amazing local 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses to support. I highly recommend this tour, and will definitely go on another Beyond the Bell tour. Thanks Joey!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad the tour resonated with you & hope to see you on another tour soon!

U1910YY

Mar 2022

Great tour — we learned a lot, had interesting discussions, and made new friends. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you! I'm so glad the tour resonated with you! Hope to see you on another tour soon.