New York: Greenwich Village LGBTQ History and Food Tour
Group 1+
English, Spanish
What you'll do
Learn all about New York’s LGBTQ history—and discover some of the city’s most important queer civil rights and historic sights—on this small-group walking tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide right in Greenwich Village and set off on foot. You’ll see highlights like the Stonewall National Monument and New York AIDS Memorial, and will learn the stories behind the landmarks. You’ll also stop for a range of bites and snacks as you go.
Highlights
This small-group tour is capped at 12 to keep things personal
Discover New York’s most important LGBTQ landmarks and monuments
Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary
Enjoy a range of snacks and samples, from pizza to sweet treats
Itinerary
- 1Tour passes by NYC's LGBTQ Center, the hub for the NYC Community.
- 2
See the Church where Marcia P. (Pay its No Mind!) Johnson's, trans icon and activist had her funeral services and the spot where PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and gays
- 3
We stop at this somber spot to remember the over 100,000 NYC citizens that died in the AIDS Epidemic during the late 1980's and 1990's
- 4
See the former site of the NYC Women's House of Detention, site of Lesbian Activism during the Stonewall Uprising and Riots
- 5
See Greenwich Village's Christopher Street, the Main Street of Gay New York in the 1970's home to former bars and boutiques and shops.
- 6
See The Stonewall National Monument located in Christopher Park located across the street from the famous Stonewall Inn, the location of The 1959 Stonewall Riots, the birthplace of the LGBTQ Civil Rights movement.
What's Included
Bottled water
Guide
What's not included
Gratuities welcome and appreciated
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Soft drinks are available to purchase
Snacks
Notes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This walk is no more than 1.5 miles (.9 kilometers)
No shows are non-refundable
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All travelers must inform guide of any food allergy and restrictions prior to tour start.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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