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Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour

By The Native Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is €34 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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 area to a culturally LGBTQ+ district.

We'll also visit the first memorial to honour 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”.

Activity location

  • Harvey Milk Plaza
    • Southwest corner of Castro and Market Streets,
    • San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Harvey Milk Plaza
    • 94114, San Francisco, California, United States

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Castro District LGBTQ+ History Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€34.16 x 1 Adult€34.16
Total
Price is €34.16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

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 EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

GLBT Historical Society Museum (Pass by)

Home to the original rainbow flag, a piece of the HIV/AIDs Memorial Quilt, and many of Jose Sarria's personal items.

Harvey Milk Plaza

  • 10m
The gathering place of the gay community that resulted in the White Night Riots.

Twin Peaks Tavern (Pass by)

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.

Cliff's Variety (Pass by)

The first store in San Francisco to hire openly gay workers.

Castro Theatre (Pass by)

One of the last palatial-style theatres from the 1920's.

Location

Activity location

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    Harvey Milk Plaza
    • Southwest corner of Castro and Market Streets,
    • San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Harvey Milk Plaza
    • 94114, San Francisco, California, United States

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