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Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Philadelphia, United States

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Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

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Overview

Duration

1h 30min

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Transportation is wheelchair accessible. Surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. 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. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking