Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

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About this activity

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this specialty tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country. Let’s talk and spill all that historical tea hunny!

Tour includes:

Barbara Gittings, "Gay Pioneer"
Alain Locke, Dean of the Harlem Renaissance
Giovanni's Room, The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore
The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade
Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist
A tribute to Gloria Casarez

Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Beyond the Bell Tours

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.
Stop 2

10 min

On the side of Writer's Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.
Stop 3

15 min

Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.
Stop 4

10 min

See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia's oldest Gay bars

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at the intersection of 13th Street and Locust St, by the sign that says "Barbara Gittings Way". Right outside the red neon sign for Bud & Marilyn's.

End point

We'll meet at the intersection of 13th Street and Locust St, by the sign that says "Barbara Gittings Way". Right outside the red neon sign for Bud & Marilyn's.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.