Quick Details
Tour Type: Private & Virtual
Duration: 1 Hour
Discover the roots of the modern gay rights movement in this immersive experience, spotlighting the iconic landmarks and heroic figures who have significantly shaped global LGBT advocacy.
From the artistic surge of the pre-Stonewall era, through the dynamic nightclub scenes of the Prohibition Era in Greenwich Village and Harlem, to the profound alliance with the black Civil Rights movement post-WWII, this tour narrates a compelling tale of struggle and triumph. Culminating in the pivotal Stonewall Inn Riots of June 1969 and the ensuing annual Gay Rights Marches, our journey through the historical districts of Greenwich Village, the Bowery, Times Square, Central Park, and Harlem celebrates the lives of influential figures such as Walt Whitman, James Baldwin, Marsha P. Johnson, and many others who championed for AIDS awareness and marriage equality into the 21st century.
- The tour is offered virtually. Your tour group can stay in the comfort of their own home while an expert guide takes them through an interactive online experience.
- It is a 360-degree tour led by a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide.
- Questions can be asked throughout the tour.
We also offer a The Greenwich Village Gay Rights Walking Tour. If interested for more information, please click here.