Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

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Philadelphia, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about the people and places that have made Philadelphia one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world during this guided “Gayborhood” walking tour. Highlights include antiwar and LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Barbara Gittings, the “Mother of Lesbian and Gay Liberation,” and Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT affairs. Upgrade to include a private tour for five people or more.

A queer-focused “Gayborhood” walking tour of Philadelphia
Pay tribute to the city’s most prominent LGBTQ activists and leaders
Learn about the evolution of Pride, from protest to parade
Upgrade for a private tour experience with 5 people minimum

What's Included

Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
We'll meet at the intersection of 13th Street and Locust St, by the sign that says "Barbara Gittings Way". Right outside the red neon sign for Bud & Marilyn's.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

Itinerary

William Way LGBT Community Center

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writer's Block Rehab

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Camac Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 37 reviews

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Insightful and inspiring tour with Martha

Noah_C, Mar 2026

This was a fantastic tour and one of the highlights of our time in Philadelphia. Martha was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about LGBTQ history and the Gayborhood. She brought the stories of the community, the activism, and the people who shaped it to life in such a thoughtful and meaningful way. We learned so much about the history of the area and appreciated how Martha connected the past to the present. She created a welcoming atmosphere and made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Philadelphia history or LGBTQ history—and if you get Martha as your guide, you’re in great hands! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you!!

Tour worth going on!

Danielle_W, Jun 2024

We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour if you're in the neighborhood! We were able to start on time, walk at a nice pace and take plenty of pictures. Our tour guide was very informative, and she answered all of our questions. I'm glad to have had this opportunity to explore Gayborhood.