Small Group: LGBTQ + History Tour
Discover the untold stories that have shaped Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ community across centuries on this insightful walking tour. From medieval figures to modern activists, the experience highlights powerful moments of resilience, love, and resistance, including a 17th-century lesbian love triangle and the city’s role in queer activism during World War II.
The tour begins near the site of the world’s first legal same-sex marriage and winds through the historic canal belt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, a knowledgeable guide shares stories that span the full LGBTQIA+ spectrum, offering a fresh lens on Amsterdam’s inclusive spirit and complex past. With a group size capped at 8, there’s plenty of time for questions and meaningful conversation.
Duration:
Approximately 2 hours
Start Time:
To be confirmed at the time of booking
Inclusions:
Guided walking tour, Tour guide, Wheelchair-accessbility approved by Able Amsterdam
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Meeting point:
Utrechtsestraat 4, 1017 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meeting will be in front of Lellebel: Queer Bar. The guide will be holding a "Badass Tours" sign.
Ending point:
Torensluis, 1016 BD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Important Information:
Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.
It is up to the parent/guardian's discretion if this tour is suitable for their child. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics.
Group Size maximum 12 people, minimum is 2 people.
This tour operates year-round.
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