Amsterdam: Queer City Walking Tour With Local Guide
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A unique small group rainbow experience. Dense with LGBTQI+ stories. Historically and personally. A unique perspective on Amsterdam's queer life. You will learn how the least expected are connected.
Highlights
- Allow yourself to be moved by personal stories about queer life in Amsterdam
- Learn about the events and people that shaped Amsterdam from a queer perspective
- Connect with queers and allies from around the world and share your own stories
- See Amsterdam from a different perspectives and uncover numerous untold stories
- Visit the Monument and hear controversial stories about how it came to be
Description
Join me on a stroll through the oldest part of Amsterdam, where I will show you the amazing, queer history of the city and talk about Amsterdam's pride and protests.
During our walk, we will discover the hidden queer gems of the area, and I will share with you my personal and queer life experiences – from falling in love to being gay and single in Amsterdam.
Everyone is welcome to join this 2-hour trip down Amsterdam's queer history. Remember that the rainbow is for everyone!
Find our full itinerary underneath 'what's included'.
Includes
Itinerary of Amsterdam's NO. 1 official Queer City Tour
A selection of the biggest stops & stories on the tour.
1. Follow the Rainbow
This tour is all about the queer perspective on Amsterdam's history.
2. Unicorns everywhere
Look at that Róyal Palace. But wait a minute: What are these unicorns doing at this Queenish building?
3. Pride and protest
Amsterdam's biggest and most vibrant event is Pride! We celebrate this on the waters of our beautiful canals.
4. Stroll old gay town
We are diving into the queer and historic heart of the city: the red light district. The oldest part of town.
5. Deeper understanding
We bump into the first condom shop in the world. Born out of necessity during the Aids crisis.
6. T in LGBTQI+
Discover the story of a woman who was the first to change her gender on her passport. What a shero!
8. Going out with a bang
Last but definitely not least, we will finish the tour in front of Café ‘t Mandje. The oldest queer bar.
Important Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund