Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Learn about the incredible and vibrant history of the most famous gayborhood in the world: San Francisco's Castro District! We'll learn about the lives of the activists and other political leaders who made it possible for Harvey Milk to be elected the first openly gay politician in the United States- while experiencing the Castro's shift from a quiet family neighborhood to a culturally LGBTQ+ district. We'll also visit the first memorial to honor the gay men killed in the Holocaust, in addition to the LGBT History museum before discussing the pivotal role played by the lesbian nurses during the HIV/AIDs epidemic. Our time together will end with a visit to Harvey Milk's camera shop, residence, and campaign headquarters- all of which were featured prominently in the 2008 film "Milk".
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided Tour
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Home to the original rainbow flag, a piece of the HIV/AIDs Memorial Quilt, and many of Jose Sarria's personal items.
The gathering place of the gay community that resulted in the White Night Riots.
An iconic gay bar that has been in business over 50 years and did not block out their windows (as was customary for gay bars) when they originally opened.
The first store in San Francisco to hire openly gay workers.
One of the last palatial-style theaters from the 1920's.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You'll meet your guide in front of SoulCycle at Harvey Milk Plaza (400 Castro St) outside of, not inside of, the transit center
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- The Native Experience
- 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
How it compares in San Francisco
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 999 experiences we list in San Francisco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 287 of 999.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Francisco
San Francisco crowds steep hills onto a peninsula between the Pacific and its bay, with cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and colourful neighbourhoods.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the strait at the mouth of the bay, often wrapped in fog, and walking or cycling across it is a classic. Boats cross to Alcatraz, the former island prison, while Fisherman's Wharf is known for seafood and the sea lions that bask on the docks of Pier 39. The Ferry Building is a food lover's market.
Top-ranked sights in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, San Francisco Chinatown.
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