LGBTQ+ Village Pride History Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Art Culture Tours
- New York City
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Michael
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- New York City, United States
- Category
- Art Culture Tours
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English
- Included
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- Private guide
6 reasons to book this tour
- Enjoy stories from a local LGBTQ+ educator and activist
- Visit the iconic Stonewall Inn and see where Pride began
- Experience the Stonewall National Monument
- Take a photo at Gay Street in NYC's West Village
- Shop at a local LGBTQ+-owned and -operated bookshop
- Stroll around the Greenwich Village Historic District
What you can expect
On this tour around Greenwich Village, we will visit historic sites where revolutions began, riots were sparked, and history was made. We will see common threads within the LGBTQ+ generations who have lived life in New York City, sharing their stories throughout the tour. You’ll also learn more about individual stories of Queer activists and the major political and social movements that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community over time. Sites include the historic Stonewall Inn, the Gay Liberation Monument, the NYC AIDS Memorial, the LGBT Community Center, and more.
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Michael.
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Meeting point
Meet at McCarthy Square - New York City to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Julius'
Learn about the Julius' Sip-In, one of the earliest gay rights protests. -
Gay Street
Take a photo at the iconic Gay Street sign in the West Village. -
The Stonewall Inn
Visit the place where Pride began and learn about the famous Stonewall Riots. -
Gay Liberation Monument
See the monument that honors LGBTQ+ history and the Gay Liberation Movement. -
Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
Take a break at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center to learn more about Stonewall and it's legacy. -
Former Craig Rodwell Residence
See the former residence of the person who led the first Pride March in NYC. -
Liberation House
Visit one of the earliest LGBTQ+ Centers that existed during the Gay Liberation Movement and learn about it's impact in the community and the world. -
NYC AIDS Memorial
Learn about AIDS activism at the epicenter of the Movement. -
LGBT Community Center
Explore the LGBT Community Center, learn about current resources, and stop at an LGBTQ+-owned cafe and LGBTQ+ bookshop. -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
I can personalize this tour for you
I can personalize this tour for you
- Tell me your preferred date and group size
- Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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More about me
Hi! I'm Michael, the founder and owner of Christopher Street Tours, an LGBTQ+ walking tour company. All of our tours are LGBTQ+-themed and led by local queer educators, activists, and storytellers.
I moved to NYC in 2016 to be a writer. I was working on a historical fiction novel about the Stonewall Riots. I never published the book, but in 2018, I turned all of my research into an LGBTQ+ walking tour of NYC's Greenwich Village. Since then, I've welcomed tens of thousands of people from all over the world who are interested in seeing queer history first-hand and learning about the incredible stories of those who paved the way before us.
I live in Queens with my husband and dog, and when I'm not out on the tour route, I love going to Broadway shows, trying new restaurants, and exploring everything the city has to offer!