LGBT history walk with a local
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Experience hosted by Henk
2 hours
Up to 5 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
We'll start at Homomonument—the first monument in the world dedicated to the gay and lesbian victims of the Holocaust. We'll walk through historic Amsterdam and enjoy the scenery while I tell you about the gay history of the city. We'll see the canals, the palace on Dam Square, and the Red Light District. Henk will enlighten you about being gay in the 17th Century and about prosecution during the centuries and how gay men and women found ways to live their lives. He takes you back to 1970 when social revolution and a gay writer paved the way for a thriving gay life in Amsterdam as Gay Capital. We'll end the tour at Café 't Mandje, a gay bar that opened in 1927.
Other things to note
Bring your camera and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Other things to note
Bring your camera and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
We'll start at Homomonument—the first monument in the world dedicated to the gay and lesbian victims of the Holocaust. We'll walk through historic Amsterdam and enjoy the scenery while I tell you about the gay history of the city. We'll see the canals, the palace on Dam Square, and the Red Light District. Henk will enlighten you about being gay in the 17th Century and about prosecution during the centuries and how gay men and women found ways to…
Henk's commitment to safety
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From $28
/ person
Where you'll be
We'll start with a walk in the old downtown and along the canals. We'll also see iconic sights like Westerkerk church, Anne Frank House, Dam Square, and the Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder museum. We'll end at one of the oldest gay bars in the city.
Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 71 reviews.
I wholeheartedly recommend going on this tour! It was the first thing i did after arriving in amsterdam and it gave a great introduction to the city and it's people, elegantly connecting the general history of amsterdam with it's queer past. Henk is a very liekable and entertaining guide and so full of knowledge!
I wholeheartedly recommend going on this tour! It was the first thing i did after arriving in amsterdam and it gave a great introduction to the city and it's people, elegantly conn…
Highly recommend this tour with Henk whether you identify on the LGBT spectrum or not. I happen to be the only one on tour on my reservation, and so Henk gave me a wonderful personalized tour of the city's history with an LGBT focus and angle. Henk is extremely knowledgeable about Dutch history and wonderful to conversate with. This tour was definitely a highlight of my time in Amsterdam!
Highly recommend this tour with Henk whether you identify on the LGBT spectrum or not. I happen to be the only one on tour on my reservation, and so Henk gave me a wonderful person…
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 5 guests ages 18 and up can attend.
What to bring
wear comfortable shoes for walking