LGBTQI History Tour of Amsterdam in Small-Group

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Your guide Henk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This Queer Gay Historical Tour is about 400 year of gay history. How come the Netherlands was the first in the world with a homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. Amsterdam as gay capital how did that happen?

Gay emancipation throughout times. How it was to be gay in the 17th Century. How did we get from being a sodomite in the 17th Century to LGBT now, the importance of language.

This 2 hour walk through Amsterdam is illustrated with stories about gay heroes, activist, writers, poetry and resistance fighters.

This is a circle story telling about the gay family, how we are all different but all belong to the gay community. This is the one and only LGBT Gay Tour in Amsterdam that will tell you that.

Straight people more then welcome

We start at the Homo monument and end at “het Mandje”, the oldest gay bar in the world on the Zeedijk.

Your guide Henk is a great historian and story teller according to earlier participants.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Special Amsterdam Tours

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour escort/host

Not included

Not included: The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.

Itinerary

Gay Monument

30 min Admission included

The start of the LGBT History Tour, for gay victims in past, present and future. Henk will tell how the Netherlands got to get the first monument in the world.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

Passing by

We will walk along the canals towards Dam square, looking at 17th Century houses. Explaining how it is the first example of city planning in the world.
Royal Palace Amsterdam

15 min Admission not included

We will see and hear the origin of the Royal Palace on Dam square and what it has to do with gay life in the 17th Century. We don't have time to visit the Palace but it worth a visit.
Dam Square

10 min Admission included

The central square in Amsterdam, Holland. Has a long history, what happens here? Also everything LGBT related.
Red Light District (De Wallen)

Passing by

Walking through the red light district and what is the leather street of Amsterdam. Ask Henk about details if interested about the red light district.
Zeedijk

Passing by

China town, once the roughest street ever in Amsterdam. The oldest gay bar in Amsterdam. And why German soldiers in WOII were not allowed in this part of the city. We end at the bar of Bet van Beeren.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Henk will be at the pink triangle that sticks into the Keizerscanal. Look out for the rainbow flag.

End point

We finish the tour on the Zeedijk. Walking distance from Central Station.

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.

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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As its a walking tour for about 2 hours you should be able to keep up. Wheelchairs is possible as we have had them in the tour.