Small Group LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour in Amsterdam
At a glance
Small Group LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour in Amsterdam is a 2h small-group experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Badass Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $45.15 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Be inspired by centuries of LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers who beat the odds and changed the world. Walk with an engaging storyteller through the UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt to uncover this long history.
LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers have always been part of the fabric of the city. Far too often, however, only the 20th century is discussed. This small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s most beautiful neighborhoods explores the full breadth of the history and the community. The tour goes from a 17th-century lesbian love triangle to a 21st-century drag queen, from a 19th-century bisexual ruler to a 17th-century intersex soldier.
We start at the nightlife hub of Rembrandtplein walking to iconic spots along the Canal Belt including the Homomonument, which was groundbreaking when it was unveiled and remains a place of both celebration and mourning. You’ll leave the tour inspired and with a full sense of Amsterdam and its LGBTQ+ community.
What's included
What's included
- A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
After a flying overview of Amsterdam, you'll hear stories of LGBTQ clubgoers, a married king who had affairs with men, and the world's first legal gay marriage - all in Amsterdam's nightlife center.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Learn how a shopkeeper here tried to protect his friends in the face of state violence.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Discover how a familiar name is connected to LGBTQIA history in a way that the Catholic church tried to keep hidden.
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Stop 4 · 20m
This canal has some wild stories, including the Pope of the Gays, a 17th-century literary lesbian love triangle, and a pompous doctor who may have accidentally given lesbians legal cover.
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Stop 5 · 15m
Since its unveiling, this has been a place of both celebration and mourning for Amsterdam's LGBTQIA community. We use it to celebrate a badass lesbian hero.
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Stop 6 · 15m
Get inspired by the queer Resistance fighters who worked in this inconspicuous canal house.
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Stop 7 · 20m
End your tour inspired by the surprising message in the story a trans soldier who served in 18th-century Amsterdam's militia!
Meeting point
We’ll meet in front of Café Lellebel, just off of Rembrandtplein
Good to know
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Small Group LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour in Amsterdam take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $45.15 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Where does it start?
We’ll meet in front of Café Lellebel, just off of Rembrandtplein
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
