New York · LGBTQ-FRIENDLY
5 reviewed
Below are the 5 best lgbtq-friendly tours in New York right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one, it earned the spot.
Walk NYC’s LGBTQ roots from Christopher Park to Stonewall and Pride origins in a small-group 75-minute tour for $30.
“The tour was a great excursion during our weekend in NYC and Joe our guide brought his A-game to the table. Well worth the money.”
Walk Greenwich Village’s key LGBTQ+ sites in two hours, from the 1966 Sip-In to Stonewall and the AIDS memorial, with a live guide.
“A well-paced tour through a beautiful neighborhood of significant spots in the queer history of New York City.”
Small-group Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ history walk with snacks. Visit Marsha P. Johnson, AIDS Memorial, Stonewall and more in 2–2.5 hrs.
“I got to have a one on one walking tour with Greg. It was great. I got some great history of the Village, as well as, introduction to some great food that I would not have discovered on my own.”
Walk New York’s LGBTQ landmarks from pre-Stonewall Sip-Ins to the Stonewall area, plus parks and streets tied to secret bars, for $39.
“This experience was fantastic. There are longer moments of pause for stories and history in this tour. So the walking isn't over board, and the rests are great. This is great even for those that know history. There was a ton of information I didn't know, or was nicely flushed out by the guide. It also ends at what used to be a gay bookstore, but unfortunately is not anymore. There LGBTQ section is small, but unique. Tons of titles I couldn't get back home or didn't even know about. It also ends at a gelato/ice cream shop, so if you need a snack it is right there. Patrick was…”
A 2-hour Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ Pride walking tour linking Stonewall-era activism to later rights struggles for $49, with LGBT Center entry.
