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)

nataliaspinelli

Jul 2021

You will Learn so much! Totally worth your money & Time. Rebecca was an amazing tour guide. Our family had a wonderful time learning and touring Philly Gayborhood! My teen learned so much! If you are in the are do NOT skip this tour!!! I am so happy we did this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

WOW Thank you for coming on the tour & leaving your kind words! Hope to see you on another tour soon!

631kendalls

Jul 2021

I had the best time! I am a student in high school and I attended with my mom. It was so wonderful to get to discuss with Joey throughout the tour and ask questions as we went along. The whole tour was so engaging, it really flew by, and really opened my eyes to all that my history classes aren't teaching me...but should be!!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for coming on the tour, and sharing your kind words. We agree- women's history & LGBTQ history are just, history! & we are happy to hear the stories resonated with you.

DSta89

Jun 2021

My husband and I have lived here in Philly for about five years and we spend a lot of time in the gayborhood. Inspired by Pride month, we booked this tour hoping to learn more about Philly's queer heritage and it did not disappoint. Rebecca led us through the gayborhood and explained the history of the area as well as its current state. She did a fantastic job describing the character of our beloved gayborhood while also featuring plenty of smaller details that I never would have noticed. Whether you're visiting or live in Philly and you have any interest knowing the city more intimately - come take this tour! It's more than worth the time and fee! Thank you for the fantastic tour, Rebecca, I'm sure you'll see us around! Danny & David

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you for leaving these kind words, Danny & David! Hope to see you around!