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Washington DC LGBTQ Pride History Walking Tour

Location Washington DC, USA
$69.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Step back in time and walk through the vibrant, groundbreaking, and often tumultuous history of LGBTQ+ life in Washington, D.C. This guided walking tour will take you through the city's historic gay neighborhoods, iconic bars, and legendary clubs that have been central to the evolution of LGBTQ+ culture and activism. From the early days of covert gatherings to the origins of D.C.'s Pride celebrations, you'll learn about the individuals and places that paved the way for the vibrant LGBTQ+ community we know today.
Washington DC LGBTQ Pride History Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Expert guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting point
Meet you guide in front of The Fireplace bar on the corner of P Street NW and 22nd Street NW
Return details
End on 17th Street near Annie's Paramount near sever great restaurants and bars.

  • Fireplace Bar
    Get a feel for what the Dupont neighborhood was like from the 70s to today as you learn about the oldest Gay bar in DC, The Fireplace Bar, and hear real stories from the lives of those that frequented the area. Discover the locations of legendary bars and clubs long gone like the Omega and Badlands.
  • Dupont Circle
    Discover historic locations like where Lambda Rising held the first DC Gay Pride event in 1975, and learn about early drag shows in DC, and the LGBTQ+ political activism that was carried out in the nations capital typically centered around the DuPont neighborhood.
  • JR.'s Bar and Grill
    Learn the story of DC's Gay Main Street and the work of activist Frank Kameny for which its named. Hear the history of JR's bar and its connection to nearby Annie's Paramount and hear the story of the first High Heel Drag Race in DC.
  • Walk the path of the first High Heel race and visit the historic Annie's Paramount Steak House which opened in 1948 and has a long history of inclusion. Visit the upstairs bar the High Heel race ran to and from.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Washington DC LGBTQ Pride History Walking Tour

    Location Washington DC, USA
    $69.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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