New York City is a vibrant cornerstone of the gay liberation movement, being the birthplace of the iconic 1969 Stonewall riots and the first ever Pride March. Join us on an exciting and exclusive tour that will take you through the historic heart of Greenwich Village, a place deeply enriched with LGBT history.

Get ready to feel a sense of pride as we stroll through this lively neighborhood, once the epicenter of NYC’s LGBT community! During this engaging 2-hour walking tour, your Private Guide will lead you through significant sites that tell powerful stories. Explore the legendary Julius’, where one of the first public actions for LGBT rights took place, and the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, the first gay and lesbian bookstore on the East Coast. You’ll also visit the Stonewall Inn and the Gay Liberation Monument in Christopher Park, where history comes alive.

As we venture along the remnants of historic gay and lesbian bars, such as Snake Pit, Stewart’s Cafeteria, and Café Society, you’ll learn about the influential writers and activists like H.M. Koutoupas and Lorraine Hansberry who once called this place home. Don’t miss Groove Street, where vibrant lesbian bars thrived from 1970 to 1990. We’ll also pause at the very spot where the first Pride March took place in 1970 and uncover the origin of the empowering slogan “The Future is Female” at Labyris, the first feminist bookstore in New York.

Our journey wraps up at Caffe Cino, celebrated as the birthplace of Off-Off Broadway and gay theater. This tour is not just an exploration; it’s a heartfelt celebration of resilience and community, and we can’t wait to share it with you!