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

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $30.96

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Sat 16 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)

DndyLyn

Jul 2011

Kathy is amazing. Her knowledge of the Castro District and personal insights brings this tour to life. We went with our teen and her friend, both of whom commented they "learned a lot!" I did as well since the tour takes you from the history of the Castro's development through Harvey Milk's powerful impact and into today's life and times. This tour was a delightful way to spend our morning in the City. Thanks for everything Kathy!

sashaskett

Jul 2011

My partner and I were very taken by the history surrounding Harvey Milk and the Castro District. Kathy Amendola, our tour guide's tale of the history of the Castro was told in such an inclusive and entertaining way it brought the whole story alive. Though we were not from America we felt that the whole struggle for equality resonated with us.. it felt familiar.. which I imagine many 'queer folk' from around the world might feel.I would reccommend this tour to everyone who visits San Francisco because it intoduces you to a city that has battled for right to be who you are...So if you make it to San francisco as well as 'flowers in your hair' .. you need to do the Cruisin 'the Castro Walking Tour where you may just find a rainbow in your pocket.

JimHertwig49

Jul 2011

We have been to San Francisco before, but never had visited the Castro. Wanting to get the most out of our limited time there, we decided to book a walking tour of the area. We were EXTREMELY lucky to book a tour with Cruisin' the Castro. Kathy was very knowledgeable and friendly. She made what could have been a very pedantic tour of the area into a group of friends who wandered the area together, sharing knowledge and life experiences to make the day a very memorable and enlightening time. If you are considering visiting the area, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Cruisin' the Castro. You won't regret it.