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.
- 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 To Expect
William Way LGBT Community Center
See the Pride and Progress mural on the side of the William Way LGBTQ Community Center.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Writer’s Block Rehab
On the side of Writer’s Block Rehab (local qpoc owned bar), see two incredible murals of queer icons.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room
Visit the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ-focused bookstore in the country.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Camac Street
See what the heart of the Gayborhood consisted of and the location of Philadelphia’s oldest Gay bars
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Tour Guide
Exclude
Max group – 15
