San Francisco LGBTQ Walking Tour with Local Guide

Overview

Cruisin' the Castro Walking tours celebrates 30 years of Pride and as San Francisco's first and ONLY Legacy Business Tour Company! This prestigious award recognizes Cruisin' the Castro as a longstanding, community-servicing business and a valuable cultural asset to the City & County of San Francisco.

Tours are fun, fascinating and offers twice as many tour stops that not only include the colorful sites of the largest LGBTQ community in the world, but explores the spectrum of sexual and gender diversity and the struggle with achieving equal rights in America. No other tour offer this rare and educational opportunity!

Tours are conducted by a local resident, professional tour guide and a civil rights activist.

City: San Francisco

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $30.96

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $30.96

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local 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
Tours operate rain or shine
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

What To Expect

The Castro

Come cruise the Castro on this fun and comprehensive 2-hour tour! Celebrating 30 years of walking with PRIDE, Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tour is San Francisco's premier tour company! Learn about LGBTQ culture, diversity and the lack of civil rights in America. Explore the many historical sights that has shaped a community as well as, a world wide culture. No other tour offers over 20 historical sites that span from the Gold Rush, World War II, civil rights leader, Harvey Milk, the AIDS epidemic, the Rainbow Honor Walk and beyond! Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours is conducted by a long time local resident, historian and community activist. Recognized as a TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" member since 2011!

Harvey Milk Plaza

Learn how Harvey Milk arrived and became the 1st openly gay male politician to serve public office in United States and a Civil Rights Activist. Find out how the rainbow flag was created!

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (552)

suzgoodman13

Oct 2013

I've been living in San Francisco for nearly 8 years now and I'm amazed at all the things I didn't know about The Castro! Kathy's tour is both entertaining and educational. She walks you through the history of this great neighborhood in San Francisco and shares stories and anecdotes along the way. She points out things you'd never see if you're just visiting the local bars and restaurants - the Harvey Milk Academy where students learn how to be better citizens and the AIDs quilt in Catch were highlights for me. This is a great way to start your day and get your bearings in the neighborhood if you're a visitor. If you're a resident this is a great way to learn a little more about the neighborhood flavor in The Castro. After a little history and culture there are plenty of places to stop of for brunch and a mimosa! Kathy is truly a professional - she makes you feel instantly comfortable and seems able to make friends with anyone. It was a pleasure to spend the morning learning from her.

Randi B

Oct 2013

As a New York area resident who has never been to the West Coast, staying in the San Francisico area was a complete thrill. Knowing there is so much history where else to start...a tour of Castro. On this tour I was joined by a few gentlemen from the Boston area, and Sweden as well as 2 locals. Kathy's knowledge of the history of the community was amazing. Even the locals saw things that they walked past daily and never really saw before. To think of how one man had such a impact on this community.... I would recommend this tour to anyone and if its not on your list of things to do, ADD IT.

Sharon H

Sep 2013

This was a fantastic tour! highly educational and Kathy (tour guide) was wonderful!!