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LGBTQI History Tour of Amsterdam in Small-Group
(124) Reviews
Amsterdam
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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As its a walking tour for about 2 hours you should be able to keep up. Wheelchairs is possible as we have had them in the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This Queer Gay Historical Tour is about 400 year of gay history. How come the Netherlands was the first in the world with a homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. Amsterdam as gay capital how did that happen?
Gay emancipation throughout times. How it was to be gay in the 17th Century. How did we get from being a sodomite in the 17th Century to LGBT now, the importance of language.
This 2 hour walk through Amsterdam is illustrated with stories about gay heroes, activist, writers, poetry and resistance fighters.
This is a circle story telling about the gay family, how we are all different but all belong to the gay community. This is the one and only LGBT Gay Tour in Amsterdam th...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour escort/host
The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.
Meeting Points
Departure
Westermarkt 2L
Henk will be at the pink triangle that sticks into the Keizerscanal. Look out for the rainbow flag.
Return
Café 't Mandje
We finish the tour on the Zeedijk. Walking distance from Central Station.
LGBTQI History Tour of Amsterdam in Small-Group
(124) Reviews
Amsterdam
About
This Queer Gay Historical Tour is about 400 year of gay history. How come the Netherlands was the first in the world with a homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. Amsterdam as gay capital how did that happen?
Gay emancipation throughout times. How it was to be gay in the 17th Century. How did we get from being a sodomite in the 17th Century to LGBT now, the importance of language.
This 2 hour walk through Amsterdam is illustrated with stories about gay heroes, activist, writers, poetry and resistance fighters.
This is a circle story telling about the gay family, how we are all different but all belong to the gay community. This is the one and only LGBT Gay Tour in Amsterdam th...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour escort/host
The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.
Meeting Points
Departure
Westermarkt 2L
Henk will be at the pink triangle that sticks into the Keizerscanal. Look out for the rainbow flag.
Return
Café 't Mandje
We finish the tour on the Zeedijk. Walking distance from Central Station.
The start of the LGBT History Tour, for gay victims in past, present and future. Henk will tell how the Netherlands got to get the first monument in the world.
30 minutes
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Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
We will walk along the canals towards Dam square, looking at 17th Century houses. Explaining how it is the first example of city planning in the world.
3
Royal Palace Amsterdam
We will see and hear the origin of the Royal Palace on Dam square and what it has to do with gay life in the 17th Century. We don't have time to visit the Palace but it worth a visit.
15 minutes
4
Dam Square
The central square in Amsterdam, Holland. Has a long history, what happens here? Also everything LGBT related.
10 minutes
5
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Walking through the red light district and what is the leather street of Amsterdam. Ask Henk about details if interested about the red light district.
6
Zeedijk
China town, once the roughest street ever in Amsterdam. The oldest gay bar in Amsterdam. And why German soldiers in WOII were not allowed in this part of the city. We end at the bar of Bet van Beeren.
