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)

nzravencan

Jul 2011

Kathy was a brilliant guide and made the walking tour funny and personal...no question was silly...she gave us some great history on the Castro area as well as an insight into the struggles the likes of Harvey Milk and his supporters went through. This is a great tour for straights, gays...anyone that has an interest in San Francisco's colourful history. I would highly recommend this tour!

jnballard

Jul 2011

A great tour of the Castro with a very knowledgable guide in Kathy. Very easy pace with lots of stops and opportunities for questions and answers. This rated as the highlight of our time in San Fran and well worth the time and money to do.

wkhomann

Jun 2011

First - your tour guide, Kathy, is superb. She's a local, and much like Harvey Milk did, came to the area many years ago for the sense of community. Her standing in it shows - locals wave to her, or come up and give her a hug. Stopping by the local coffee shop, mid tour - we not only had a great coffee, but got the chance to absorb life in the castro. It's not just a 'coffee' stop (as I had originally thought). Kathy paints a vivid picture of the castro, both now and in times past. We loved it - my husband (not legally yet) is not easily pleased or impressed, nor is he an activist when it comes to gay rights. He speaks of this tour and Kathy more highly than the statue of liberty, the empire state building, disneyland, mardi gras in new orleans, and getting upgraded to business class on a trans-con flight!! Kathy even tried to refuse us giving her a tip and insisted we didn't buy her a coffee/hot choc... (genuinely!) How rare is that! After her tour, we found ourselves immersed in the local shops, bars and culture. The book shop she takes you past is particularly worth a browse! Straight or gay - this tour is a must - Kathy and her ability to immerse you in the local culture, is so unique. Kathy - we will be back to do the city hall walk soon. Thanks!