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Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour
See murals of LGBTQ Icons
Go into Giovanni's Room, the longest running LGBTQ bookstore in the nation
Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour
Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ Tour

Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

By Beyond the Bell Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £39 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Calling all LGBTQ travellers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this speciality tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalised 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 bookshop
  • The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade
  • Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist
  • A tribute to Gloria Casarez

Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

Activity location

  • William Way LGBT Community Center
    • 1315 Spruce Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bud & Marilyn's
    • 1234 Locust Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philly Gayborhood & LGBTQ Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
£38.78 x 1 Adult£38.78
Total
Price is £38.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour Guide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

William Way LGBT Community Center
  • 15m
Writer's Block Rehab
  • 10m
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room
  • 15m
North Camac Street
  • 10m

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWilliam Way LGBT Community Center
    • 1315 Spruce Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBud & Marilyn's
    • 1234 Locust Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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