Private or Group | The Greenwich Village Gay Rights Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 2 hours

Step into the heart of LGBTQ history on the Greenwich Village Gay Rights Walking Tour. Explore the pivotal events that led to the Stonewall Inn uprising and the birth of the modern Gay Rights Movement, while discovering the iconic landmarks, institutions, and community spaces that made Greenwich Village a sanctuary for LGBTQ New Yorkers.

Tour Highlights

  • Stonewall Inn & Uprising:
    Visit the legendary Stonewall Inn and learn about the 1969 uprising that sparked a global movement for LGBTQ rights and equality.

  • Historic LGBTQ Landmarks:
    Discover neighborhood institutions, bars, and gathering places that fostered community, resilience, and activism in the face of repression, discriminatory laws, and policing.

  • Civil Rights & Activism:
    Hear powerful stories of the individuals and organizations who fought back against discrimination, drawing on the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s and beyond to demand equal rights and social justice.

  • Expert, Inclusive Guides:
    Tours led by licensed local guides with deep knowledge of LGBTQ history, culture, and activism. Bilingual guide options available for a welcoming, accessible experience.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the typical tourist trail and uncover the hidden stories that shaped one of the world’s most influential LGBTQ neighborhoods.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and untold stories.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for students, educators, locals, visitors, and anyone interested in civil rights, LGBTQ history, and social change.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of Greenwich Village’s LGBTQ landmarks and historic sites

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish; additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

Testimonials for sliders
Highly Recommended

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

It all begins with an idea.

Corporate or Travel Group Tours Request Form

For inquiries, please fill out our contact form, and we will respond as soon as possible.

You might also like

Featured
Private or Group | Revolutionary “War” New York Walking Tour
Private or Group | Revolutionary “War” New York Walking Tour

Explore the history of the Revolutionary War in New York City, one of the birthplaces of the American Revolution, and the subsequent transformation of the city into the political and financial capital of the country.

Featured
How Money was made: Wall Street to the World Trade Center Virtual Tour
How Money was made: Wall Street to the World Trade Center Virtual Tour

We explore the financial crisis caused by stock market crashes, the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations, and the rebirth of Lower Manhattan after the devastating events of 9/11.

Featured
Private or Group | Best of the Big Apple Bus Tour
Private or Group | Best of the Big Apple Bus Tour

Discover why so many people describe New York City as the “Center of the Universe” on this comprehensive, full-day tour.