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Explore the vibrant and often overlooked queer history of New York City on this engaging walking tour. Discover the stories of drag queens, poets, and rebels who shaped the LGBTQ+ community before Stonewall and the modern rights movement. From the 1600s to the 1960s, Greenwich Village served as a sanctuary for visionaries and pioneers. Walk the streets where Walt Whitman created his iconic poetry, uncover the lives of LGBTQ+ icons, and learn about the underground venues that fostered queer culture. This tour reveals the gritty, glamorous, and poignant moments of queer resistance in a city that continues to thrive on diversity.
- Journey through centuries of LGBTQ+ history in NYC's Greenwich Village
- Hear compelling tales of trans, lesbian, gay, and queer icons and the underground nightlife where they thrived
- Visit historical landmarks tied to LGBTQ+ pride and resistance
- Enjoy insights from an expert licensed guide who brings the past to life
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen.
We end at Julius' Bar
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
A popular LGBTQ bar where the "Sip-In's" took place, an event that predates Stonewall. Helped change service laws in bars and restaurants against LGBTQ patrons.
Admission ticket free -
The Stonewall Inn (Pass by)
The location of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Today a popular LGBTQ Bar and National Landmark. Did you know the Mob owned it?
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
One of NYC's most popular parks. Center of LGBTQ life and community.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Main thoroughfare of LGBTQ visibility in New York City
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A street once filled with secret speakeasies and tearooms catering to the LGBTQ community, now one of the most popular streets for comedy clubs, cafes, music venues and quick bites.
Admission ticket free
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
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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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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