Castro District LGBTQ+ Historic Tour
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The Castro District in San Francisco is known for its rich LGBTQ+ history and vibrant culture. It might be small, but it really packs a punch! It was where Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in North America, lived and owned a camera shop. It is also home to many national landmarks, like one of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's, The Castro Theater. And Queer Arts Featured, a gallery taking the culture of the neighborhood into a new era. With your experienced, local guide you'll not only see the sights but learn the rich history of America's first 'gayborhood.' Learn how local businesses, still standing today, helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca. Or the role the US military played in forming the neighborhood. Or why did they switch GLBT to LGBT? And what do the different colors of the rainbow flag represent? Find out the answers to these questions and much, MUCH more on my Castro District Historic Walking Tour!1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Your guide is a 6th generation SF native, dedicated to sharing his city
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- Maximum 10 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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The Castro
San Francisco, United StatesWe will visit several notable locations in the Castro District, pointing out fun shops, restaurants and bars along the way. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Castro Theatre
429 Castro St, San Francisco, United States, 94114-2019One of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
GLBT Historical Society Museum
4127 18th St, , San Francisco, United States, 94114-2407While we don't enter, the history of the GLBT Museum itself is the history of the neighborhood and is the home of original rainbow flag. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Pink Triangles Memorial Park
2454 Market Street, Castro District at the Corner of Market and 17th, San Francisco, United States, 94114The first public monument honoring the approximately 15,000 gay and lesbian individuals killed during the fascist Nazi regime during 1933-194520 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro St, , San Francisco, United States, 94114-2019One of the first bars on the strip that helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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400 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114 United StatesView Location
End point
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We end at the popular local watering hole, The Mix.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Los_Angeles time to receive 100% refund.
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