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Castro District LGBTQ+ Historic Tour

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Overview

The Castro District in San Francisco is known for its rich LGBTQ+ history and vibrant culture. It might be small, but it really packs a punch!

It was where Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in North America, lived and owned a camera shop.

It is also home to many national landmarks, like one of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's, The Castro Theater. And Queer Arts Featured, a gallery taking the culture of the neighborhood into a new era.

With your experienced, local guide you'll not only see the sights but learn the rich history of America's first 'gayborhood.'

Learn how local businesses, still standing today, helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca. Or the role the US military played in forming the neighborhood. Or why did they switch GLBT to LGBT? And what do the different colors of the rainbow flag represent?

Find out the answers to these questions and much, MUCH more on my Castro District Historic Walking Tour!

What's Included

  • Your guide is a 6th generation SF native, dedicated to sharing his city

    Meeting Location

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    San Francisco
    CA 94114, USA

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    End point

    18th Street
    San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

    We end at the popular local watering hole, The Mix.

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    The Castro

    We will visit several notable locations in the Castro District, pointing out fun shops, restaurants and bars along the way.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castro Theatre

    One of the last historic movie palaces from the 1920's
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    GLBT Historical Society Museum

    While we don't enter, the history of the GLBT Museum itself is the history of the neighborhood and is the home of original rainbow flag.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Pink Triangles Memorial Park

    The first public monument honoring the approximately 15,000 gay and lesbian individuals killed during the fascist Nazi regime during 1933-1945
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Twin Peaks Tavern

    One of the first bars on the strip that helped solidify the Castro's place as a gay Mecca
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Castro District LGBTQ+ Historic Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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