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 09 Nov

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Starting at $30.96

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Sat 09 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)

BJH333

Jun 2010

It was our first time to San Francisco and we wanted to balance the conventional sightseeing with something more off-beat. We got it with this tour! While most people would bill it a gay tour, I’m more inclined to say it’s a tour of one of the city’s most famous neighborhoods, which just so happens to be home to a lot of gay men. Kathy gave a great historical perspective about the entire city, dating back to the Spanish conquistadores, and ended with the modern day struggles, and triumphs, of the gay community. She knows all there is to know and was very open to questions. Kathy even helped us find our way to the Castro (we stayed in Union Square) and she helped us find our way to our next destination. This was the first thing we did in the city, and it really set the pace for an amazing 5 days! Throughout the rest of our trip we kept seeing things that we learned on the tour! It’s worth the time and money!

Make-It-Memorable

Mar 2010

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sights and hearing the history of the Castro and of the individuals who contributed to the queer quest for equality and equity. Kathy, our very knowledgeable and personable tour guide, provided a comprehensive and lively narrative which included the geological, architectural, social, political and economical aspects of the Castro. Take the tour to have a comprehensive Castro experience.

NapierAro

Jan 2010

Well not exactly, but this walking tour of the castro was outstanding. Kathy's passion for her tour was evident from the moment we met and as the walk progressed she was able to give us an insight into this colourful community. This educational tour is suitable for all with an interest in history, gay rights and the evolving city-scape in the late 20th century. Kathy made her guests feel at ease and she was readily willing to share her knowledge and to answer all queations directed to her. I wouls very readily recommend Kathy's walking tour to all travelers.