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San Francisco's Castro LGBT+ history guided tour
3979b 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA ,
San Francisco,
United States of America
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Overview
Duration
1h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Visit some of the most important landmarks in the campaign for LGBTQ+ rights as you uncover the history of the gay rights movement in San Francisco and the USA.This tour meets near Twin Peaks Tavern, the first gay bar in the city to install floor-to-ceiling windows as a way to show its patrons were not ashamed of their identities. From that landmark moment, your guide will take you through the highs and lows of the struggle for civil rights and equality that the residents of the Castro have waged over some 40 years.As you step on rainbow-colored crosswalks and cross the route of the Pride Parade, you'll stop at sights associated with Harvey Milk and the fight for marriage equality. Your guide will also break long-running taboos by discussing the HIV/AIDS epidemic and showing you the ways in which the community banded together to fight it. Sites Visited:
- Twin Peaks Tavern (outside)
- Harvey Milk Plaza
- Castro Theatre (outside)
- Rainbow Honor Walk
- Most Holy Redeemer Church (outside)
- Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
What to remember
Important info
- Guides and guests are required to wear masks in accordance with the local government regulations
- Due to San Francisco's hills as well as crowded city streets and unpaved pathways, guests with mobility limitations, wheelchairs, or strollers cannot be accommodated
What's included
Guided walking tour with expert local guide. Donation to the Human Rights Campaign Center
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the history of one of the key neighborhoods in the LGBT+ rights movement in the United States. Learn about the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Castro. See Landmarks including Twin Peaks Tavern, Harvey Milk Plaza, Castro Theater, Human Rights Campaign
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Walks US
Meeting Point
Meet your guide just outside the shop Local Take at least 10 minutes before tour departure time