Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour
Learn about the people and places that have made Philadelphia one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world during this guided “Gayborhood” walking tour. Highlights include antiwar and LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Barbara Gittings, the “Mother of Lesbian and Gay Liberation,” and Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT affairs. Upgrade to include a private tour for five people or more.
Highlights
- ✓A queer-focused “Gayborhood” walking tour of Philadelphia
- ✓Pay tribute to the city’s most prominent LGBTQ activists and leaders
- ✓Learn about the evolution of Pride, from protest to parade
- ✓Upgrade for a private tour experience with 5 people minimum
What you'll see & do
- ✓See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.
- ✓On the side of Writer's Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.
- ✓Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.
- ✓See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia's oldest Gay bars
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour
Learn about the people and places that have made Philadelphia one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world during this guided “Gayborhood” walking tour. Highlights include antiwar and LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Barbara Gittings, the “Mother of Lesbian and Gay Liberation,” and Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT affairs. Upgrade to include a private tour for five people or more.
Highlights
- ✓A queer-focused “Gayborhood” walking tour of Philadelphia
- ✓Pay tribute to the city’s most prominent LGBTQ activists and leaders
- ✓Learn about the evolution of Pride, from protest to parade
- ✓Upgrade for a private tour experience with 5 people minimum
What you'll see & do
- ✓See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.
- ✓On the side of Writer's Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.
- ✓Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.
- ✓See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia's oldest Gay bars
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.