The Castro: Historical Walking Tour of San Francisco's Gay & Lesbian District

San Francisco, United States of America

Step out on a historical walking tour of San Francisco's internationally renowned gay neighborhood, the Castro. While walking you will learn about the history of the Castro and visit the historical landmarks that remain a symbol and source of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activism and events.

This comprehensive San Francisco tour details the rich and diverse history of the Castro neighborhood and beyond.

On this guided walking tour through San Francisco's vibrant Castro district you'll visit the Castro Theatre, one of San Francisco's premier movie houses, which gave the neighborhood its name.

Harvey Milk, San Francisco's icon and civil rights leader, was a profound contributor to the history of the Castro. On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit Harvey Milk's residence, his photo shop and campaign headquarters.

Other Castro landmarks you will see on this historical walking tour include the Pink Triangle Memorial Park (a triangular free-standing memorial to thousands of gay men persecuted in Nazi camps of World War II), and the legendary Twin Peaks Tavern (First gay bar in America to have glass windows).

All tours are incredibly informative and empowering. Public walkways are wheelchair accessible.

USD $30.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Mark L	January 2012
This was a wonderful tour! Kathy, the tour guide, _br/_ was simply delightful. She is very knowledgeable about the history of the Castro and it was interesting to learn all about this neighborhood. If you are interested in learning about LGBTQ history, struggles, and successes, as well as getting a feel for the Castro neighborhood, this is the perfect tour.

Review by: Donald K	December 2011
Great tour. Tour director was great and very knowledgeable about the region. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to know more about the area.

Review by: Wyatt R	June 2011
We absolutely loved this tour. Kathy was an amazing guide and she taught us so much about Castro. We are so glad we decided to do this tour because we learned things we would have never known had we just gone and visiting the Castro on our own. We also appreciated Kathy paying for us to go into a museum at the end of the tour. This tour ended up being one of our favorite parts of our San Francisco trip!

Review by: Mariphe K	May 2011
We found it extremely informative, Kathy our tour guide was superb. It was one of our favorite excursions.

Review by: Jeanelle C	March 2011
The walk was great. Kathy is knowledgable, personable and easy to tlak with. Def worth the trip if you are out for a nice stroll, some good company and an accurate histroical perspective and accounting

Review by: brettb	March 2011
Excellent tour. One of the best I did whilst away. Guide is very knowledgeable of the area and history. She is funny, very personable. Very interested in her clients. Easy walking fun tour. Highly recommended.

Review by: Brendan D	September 2010
if in Sanfrsancisco this is a tour you must do.The guide she was fantastic here knowledge re Harvey Milk excellent,She has great passion re gay and lesbian issues.Points out some great bars to go to and you even get a free cookie sample.So this is my 5 star tour so far and worth 2 hrs of your time.

Review by: Brendan D	September 2010
What more can i say about this tour,Wether gay,straight or curious this is a great tour.The host was super awesome had great knowledge re area and some great bars to go to and worth checking out Harvey Milk see the dvd first but well worth 2 hrs of your time in San francisco and so easy to get to.Be sure to check out a place called hot cookie. Would do this tour again.THANK YOU TO MY HOST!