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!
Departure Point
- 400 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114 United States
Return Details
- We end at the popular local watering hole, The Mix.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Castro
San Francisco, California
We will visit several notable locations in the Castro District, pointing out fun shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castro Theatre
429 Castro St, San Francisco, California
One of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: GLBT Historical Society Museum
4127 18th St, , San Francisco, California
While 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pink Triangles Memorial Park
2454 Market Street, Castro District at the Corner of Market and 17th, San Francisco, California
The first public monument honoring the approximately 15,000 gay and lesbian individuals killed during the fascist Nazi regime during 1933-1945
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Twin Peaks Tavern
401 Castro St, , San Francisco, California
One of the first bars on the strip that helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca
Duration: 20 minutes
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
- Your guide is a 6th generation SF native, dedicated to sharing his city
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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