Castro District LGBTQ+ Historic Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

The Castro District in San Francisco is known for its rich LGBTQ+ history and vibrant culture. It might be small, but it really packs a punch!

It was where Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in North America, lived and owned a camera shop.

It is also home to many national landmarks, like one of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's, The Castro Theater. And Queer Arts Featured, a gallery taking the culture of the neighborhood into a new era.

With your experienced, local guide you'll not only see the sights but learn the rich history of America's first 'gayborhood.'

Learn how local businesses, still standing today, helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca. Or the role the US military played in forming the neighborhood. Or why did they switch GLBT to LGBT? And what do the different colors of the rainbow flag represent?

Find out the answers to these questions and much, MUCH more on my Castro District Historic Walking Tour!

What's Included

  • Your guide is a 6th generation SF native, dedicated to sharing his city
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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400 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94114 United States

End point

The Mix, 4086 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

We end at the popular local watering hole, The Mix.

What To Expect

The Castro

We will visit several notable locations in the Castro District, pointing out fun shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castro Theatre

One of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

GLBT Historical Society Museum

While we don't enter, the history of the GLBT Museum itself is the history of the neighborhood and is the home of original rainbow flag.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pink Triangles Memorial Park

The first public monument honoring the approximately 15,000 gay and lesbian individuals killed during the fascist Nazi regime during 1933-1945
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Twin Peaks Tavern

One of the first bars on the strip that helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-340667P4

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