Meet LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers from the Middle Ages through today. From queer Resistance heroes to a 17th-century lesbian love triangle, these stories inspire and entertain. This tour goes across Amsterdam’s history and through the full LGBTQIA+ spectrum. The walking tour starts near the site of the world’s first legal gay marriage and goes through Amsterdam’s canal belt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people, so you get a lot of time for questions and conversations with the guide.You’ll leave with a deep understanding of Amsterdam’s LGBTQIA+ history, as well as some beautiful pictures of the city.
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Visit the Homomonument, which remains at the heart of Amsterdam's LGTBQ+ community. See the unassuming building that held the world's first legal gay marriage. Hear an inspiring story about an 18th-century trans man. Walk along Amterdam's beautiful canal belt. Explore the way darker moments in history are leading to a brighter tomorrow
Meet your guide in front of Café Lellebel, just off of Rembrandtplein.