Stonewall and LGBT History Private Walking Tour in NYC

New York, US

Highlights

  • Discover sites linked to LGBT+ in Greenwich Village
  • See the historic Stonewall Inn and learn about the 1969 Stonewall riots
  • Hear the story of the first Pride March for LGBT rights
  • Learn about important LGBT personalities and events
  • Immerse yourself in New York's LGBT history and culture

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting place.

Meeting point

208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011 , United States

End point

End Point

Meet your guide in front of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting place.

Meeting point

208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011 , United States

End point

What to expect

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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Meet your guide in front of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, United States. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting place.

Duration 5 minutes
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New York City

Your Private Guide will show you places that are no longer on the map, such as Julius’, the site of one of the earliest public actions for LGBT rights, and Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, the first gay and lesbian bookstore on the East Coast. Follow the trail of former gay and lesbian bars, from Snake Pit, to Stewart’s Cafeteria, to Café Society, and learn about the famous LGBT writers and activists who lived here, such as H.M Koutoupas and Lorraine Hansberry.

Duration 40 minutes
3

The Stonewall Inn

You will also discover places where the history is still alive, including the Stonewall In and the nearby Gay Liberation Monument in Christopher Park.

Duration 40 minutes
4

Grove St

Pass the Groove Street, which in 1970-1990 housed lesbian bars Duchess, Groove and Pandora Box’s, and head to the street where the first Pride March was held in 1970. Learn about the history of LGBT rights, discover the origin of the “The Future is Female” slogan in front of Labyris, the first (now closed) feminist bookstore in New York.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
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    For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Provided by New York City Tours

What our experts say

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    Check out nearby LGBT bars after the tour.
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    Consider visiting the Stonewall Inn.
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    Grab lunch at a local LGBT-friendly café.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check your email for tour updates.

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