Guided tour

New York City: Pride Walking Tour

4.7 / 5

15 reviews

Activity provider: Pride Tours NYC
Guided tour

New York City: Pride Walking Tour

Activity provider: Pride Tours NYC

From US$ 30 per person

Learn about the most significant historical event in the LGBTQ movement, the Stonewall Uprising in 1969 in NYC. Visit famous LGBTQ sites, like the Stonewall Inn, on a 1 hour and 15-minute walking tour beginning at Christopher Park.

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Duration 75 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn the history of Christopher Street and the Stonewall Inn, a legendary venue of historic LGBTQ Pride significance
  • See famous LGBTQ bars, meeting places, and landmarks that played a significant role in the history of the LGBTQ Pride Movement
  • Visit the site of the original Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop
  • See the location of the first Pride March
Full description
Gather at Christopher Park, one of the only locations on the National Register of Historic Places listed for its LGBTQ significance, for guest check-in and an overview of the tour. In the park, learn about the role of this location in the Pride Movement and the unjust treatment of members of the LGBTQ community leading up to the Stonewall Uprising.  Next, proceed to the Stonewall Inn, where your guide will shed light on the history of Stonewall and the story of the uprising. Continue to the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop to learn about the site's significance and the story of its founder. See the Gay Street sign and hear about its coincidental naming. Visit the Pride Flag and the site of the first Pride March, all the while absorbing the fascinating history of the LGBTQ community. Visit the LGBTQ bars Julius, Fedora, and Marie’s Crisis, and finish back at Christopher Park.
Includes
  • Guided tour in English
  • Free admission for infants 2 years of age and under
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments

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    Meeting point

    Entrance to Christopher Park at West 4th Street (between 7th Avenue S and Grove Street)

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable clothes

    Know before you go

    •  Guests should be able to walk and/or stand for about 1 and a half hours
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 15 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
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    • Value for money
      4.8/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
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    November 25, 2022

    Der Rundgang war kurzweilig und interessant. Allerdings hat der Guide sehr schnell gesprochen und durch die Umgebungsgeräusche war es oft schwer zu verstehen

    November 9, 2022

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    Aardige gids die heel veel weet te vertellen.

    October 20, 2022

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    Product ID: 241017