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

Mon 14 Jul

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Starting at $49.00

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Mon 14 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)

577zhenz

Aug 2021

The tour was so much fun and informative. It made us feel connected to the city and its history. It was clear that the tour was intentional in including women, trans people and people of color in their telling of the history. Very well done!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for coming on the tour & connecting with us through Philadelphia's queer history! Hope to see you again soon!

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.