Amsterdam: Small-Group LGBTQ+ History Tour

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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.

Highlights

  • Visit the Homomonument and hear why it’s the heart LGBTQ+ Amsterdam
  • See the unassuming building that held the world’s first legal gay marriage
  • Hear an inspiring story about an 18th-century trans man
  • Walk along Amterdam’s beautiful canal belt
  • Explore the way darker moments in history are leading to a brighter tomorrow

Description

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. While it doesn’t ignore the violent past, it focuses on the inspirational stories of people who found a way and created community. 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, with a full sense of Amsterdam and its LGBTQ+ community.

Includes

A small group tour with a local guide who is a trained storyteller and a history fanatic, giving you a sense of the heart of Amsterdam’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Important Information

  • Tours go rain or shine. This tour crosses unpaved/cobblestone roads and plazas. Youth prices are for those under 18. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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