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LGBTQ+ Travel

LGBTQ+ culture and history go far beyond June Pride parades and the historic Stonewall Inn (though those are definitely worth seeking out, too). Whether you're seeking out a well-known gayborhood or exploring LGBTQ+ culture in an under-the-radar destination, we've got you covered. In these pieces, we speak to the people behind our top LGBTQ+ tours in an exploration of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and Pride; we take drag queen–led tours of top global destinations; and dive into the best LGBTQ+ tours and experiences the world over.

Pride in place
Insider guides to the world’s major LGBTQ+ cities.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Vancouver
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Vancouver
Glenn Tkach
Glenn Tkach

Glenn is the story-teller guide for and creator of Forbidden Vancouver's Really Gay History Tour.

An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Sydney
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Sydney
Wonder Mama
Wonder Mama

The Fabulous Wonder Mama is a writer, drag queen, and Sydney tour guide.

Pride flags decorate buildings in New York City.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ New York City
Joe Camerota
Joe Camerota

Joe is the co-owner and founder of Pride Tours NYC, one of NYC Pride's official partners.

Tour guide in Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro District, San Francisco.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ San Francisco
Kathy Amendola
Kathy Amendola

Castro resident Kathy has run SF's first and only Legacy Business Tour Company since 2005.

People enjoying Pride celebrations in Melbourne
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Melbourne
James and Andy
James and Andy

James and Andy offer several LGBTQ+-friendly tours in Melbourne, Australia.

London during Pride, with rainbow flags set against the city backdrop.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ London
Ric Morris
Ric Morris

Ric Morris’s private tour pays homage to London’s fascinating LGBTQ+ history.

An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Amsterdam. Photo: Pauline Arkesteijn
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Amsterdam
Henk B. de Vries
Henk B. de Vries
Henk runs through 400 years of Dutch queer history on his LGBTQ+ tour of Amsterdam.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Bogotá
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Bogotá
Juan Benítez
Juan Benítez

Tour guide Juan knows all there is to know about LGBTQ+ nightlife and more in Bogotá.

Rebecca Hall leading a Beyond the Bell Tours tour
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Philadelphia
Rebecca L. Fisher
Rebecca L. Fisher

Rebecca honors Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ activism heritage on her Gayborhood tour.

Revelers with rainbow flags celebrate at Pride Parade in Montreal in Canada.
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Montreal
Thom Seivewright
Thom Seivewright

Thom's Queerstory walking tour pays homage to Montreal’s LGBTQ+ history.

An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ São Paulo
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ São Paulo
Danilo Valisserra Hortenci
Danilo Valisserra Hortenci

Born-and-raised paulistano Danilo leads LGBTQ+-friendly tours in his home city of São Paulo.

Person holds up an LGBTQIA+ flag
An Insider’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Savannah
S Sargon
S Sargon

Learn more about underrepresented history in Savannah with tour guide S Sargon.

Pride on tour
Top-rated LGBTQ+ tours and experiences around the world.
Pride in your story
Essays from LGBTQ+ and queer writers around the world.
Pride around the world
How and where to celebrate Pride and LGBTQ+ joy in 2026 and beyond.
Pride in drag
Fabulous drag queens from top destinations guide us through their cities.
Fly your flag
Travel the rainbow this Pride month and beyond.