Before Stonewall Secret Gay History of New York City
Explore the vibrant and often overlooked queer history of New York City on this engaging walking tour. Discover the stories of drag queens, poets, and rebels who shaped the LGBTQ+ community before Stonewall and the modern rights movement. From the 1600s to the 1960s, Greenwich Village served as a sanctuary for visionaries and pioneers. Walk the streets where Walt Whitman created his iconic poetry, uncover the lives of LGBTQ+ icons, and learn about the underground venues that fostered queer culture. This tour reveals the gritty, glamorous, and poignant moments of queer resistance in a city that continues to thrive on diversity.
- Journey through centuries of LGBTQ+ history in NYC's Greenwich Village
- Hear compelling tales of trans, lesbian, gay, and queer icons and the underground nightlife where they thrived
- Visit historical landmarks tied to LGBTQ+ pride and resistance
- Enjoy insights from an expert licensed guide who brings the past to life
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Before Stonewall Secret Gay History of New York City
What's included in Before Stonewall Secret Gay History of New York City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
A popular LGBTQ bar where the "Sip-In's" took place, an event that predates Stonewall. Helped change service laws in bars and restaurants against LGBTQ patrons.
The Stonewall InnPass-by Only
The location of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Today a popular LGBTQ Bar and National Landmark. Did you know the Mob owned it?
Washington Square Park, New YorkPass-by Only
One of NYC's most popular parks. Center of LGBTQ life and community.
Inclusions
- Expert Licensed Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen.
End Points
- We end at Julius' Bar
