Pride Tours NYC's LGBTQ Historical Walking Tour
At a glance
Pride Tours NYC's LGBTQ Historical Walking Tour is a 1h 15m small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by Pride Tours NYC. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 98 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $30 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Free admission for infants 2 years of age and under, Tour guide (English only).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Pride Tours NYC’s walking tour is an NYC Pride Partner. Take the most comprehensive tour in New York City that narrates the history of the Stonewall Uprising and the rise of our modern day LGBTQ Pride Movement. This tour starts in Christopher Park, and stops at The Stonewall Inn, and all other sites of LGBTQ historical significance - all while your tour guide narrates the account of the history of our LGBTQ community before the uprising, the account of The Stonewall Uprising, the history of the immediate aftermath, and the rise of Pride! A portion of all of the proceeds of this tour are donated to Heritage of Pride.
What's included
What's included
- Free admission for infants 2 years of age and under
- Tour guide (English only)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 12m
You will meet your tour guide at Christopher Park. Your tour guide will narrate the overview of LGBTQ history in the USA and New York City leading up to the Stonewall Uprising.
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Stop 2 · 12m
At The Stonewall Inn, your tour guide will narrate the account of the early morning hours of June 28th 1969 at The Stonewall Inn/Greenwich Village and the immediate days that followed, the account of The Stonewall Uprising.
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Stop 3 · 7m
At the original site of the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, your tour guide will narrate the history of the shop, its founder Craig Rodwell, and Craig's role and the roles of the activities that he was a part of, that bridged The Stonewall Uprising to our modern day LGBTQ Pride Movement.
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Stop 4 · 7m
At the Gay Street sign, your tour guide will narrate the history of this sign.
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Stop 5 · 12m
At the site of the start of the first Pride March, your tour guide will narrate the story of the first Pride March and the history of Pride Marches since. Your tour guide will also narrate the history of the Rainbow Flag at this location.
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Stop 6 · 7m
At Julius Bar, your tour guide will narrate the account of the first Sip In.
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Stop 7 · 7m
At Marie's Crisis, your tour guide will narrate the history of Marie's Crisis, along with changes in the LGBTQ movement as it goes mainstream.
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Stop 8 · 12m
At the Gay Liberation Monument, your tour guide will narrate the history of LGBTQ rights and politics in the USA since the Stonewall Uprising. And your guide will also narrate the history of the Gay Liberation Monument.
Meeting point
Look for the "Pride Tours NYC" flag inside Christopher Park at West 4th Street (between 7th Avenue S and Grove Street).
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
- All areas and surfaces 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 Pride Tours NYC's LGBTQ Historical Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $30 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?
Free admission for infants 2 years of age and under; Tour guide (English only).
Where does it start?
Look for the "Pride Tours NYC" flag inside Christopher Park at West 4th Street (between 7th Avenue S and Grove Street).
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 4.9 out of 5 across 98 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
