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

Fri 10 Jan

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Starting at $30.96

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Fri 10 Jan

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)

Kieran O

Sep 2022

This tour was recommended to us by the guest house we were staying at and we were so pleased it was! This walking excursion with the incredible Kathy was the highlight of what was an already excellent first time visit to San Francisco. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are an ally this tour offers something for everyone; connecting the history from the Castro area to events around the world. We learnt a lot and were moved and inspired in equal measure by the stories and generosity of Kathy's approach. She is an incredible, warm and accessible presence which gave the experience so much more. Cannot recommend highly enough.

StanB540

Aug 2022

A very interesting tour by Kathy, even when you're not from the United States (like me). Kathy is very knowledgeable about The Castro and it's history. I came the The Castro after seeing the movie 'Milk' about civil rights leader Harvey Milk. Anyone who is interested in the LGBTQ-community in San Francisco and the history of Harvey Milk should book this tour! I can highley recommend it!

M3718QNkristinm

Aug 2022

This tour was fabulous - incredibly informative. Kathy is a wonderful guide, very open and knowledgeable. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to know more about the Castro and the LGBTQ community and history!!