PRIDE Amsterdam's Gay Queer LGBTQI+ Historical Tour.
PRIDE Amsterdam's Gay Queer LGBTQI+ Historical Tour.
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Homomonument
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 minutesCanal 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.
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 minutesDam Square
The central square in Amsterdam, Holland. Has a long history, what happens here? Also everything LGBT related.
10 minutesRed 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.
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.
Included
- Tour escort/host
- Entry/Admission - Dam Square
- Entry/Admission - Homomonument
Not Included
- The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- We follow Dutch national guidelines by RIVM.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.