Ultimate LGBTQ Castro District Walking Tour
4.9
12 Ratings
San Francisco
Explore the Castro District's rich LGBTQ history, from Harvey Milk Plaza to iconic landmarks. Discover stories of activism, resilience, and community.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harvey Milk Plaza - Named after the first openly gay elected official in the United States
  • Pink Triangles Memorial Park - Honoring the 15,000+ gay and lesbian individuals sent to death camps from 1933 to 1945
  • Twin Peaks Tavern - The first gay bar with large open windows so patrons wouldn’t be anonymous
  • The Castro Theatre - The last of the great palace theaters from the 1920s
  • Castro Street & 18th Street - Hibernia Beach
    The corner of 18th and Castro that historically served as a memorial to community members who’ve passed away
  • 500 Castro St - Harvey’s
    Restaurant dedicated to celebrating the life of Harvey Milk
  • GLBT Historical Society Museum - Cozy museum that houses artifacts, including the first Pride flag
  • The Mix - A popular neighborhood bar
What's Included
  • English speaking local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to the GLBT Historical Society Museum
Additional Information

We’ll begin our experience in Harvey Milk Plaza, named after the first openly gay elected official in American history. You’ll learn more about his life and activism as a civil rights leader as we make our way to the Pink Triangle Memorial which honors LGBTQ lives lost in World War II.

Then we’ll head to the iconic Twin Peaks Tavern, the first gay bar in the neighborhood, and dive into the rich history of the first out officer in Marin County, Officer Jane Warner. Other memorable visits include one of the last palace theaters in the country, Castro Theater, and the historic Hibernia Beach.

Finally, you’ll tour a must-see of the Castro neighborhood, Harvey Milk’s old camera shop and campaign headquarters, before ending at the Mix, a popular neighborhood hangout that’s bustling with local energy.

Location
Harvey Milk Plaza
We will meet at Harvey Milk Plaza in front of SoulCycle. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and/or a blue windbreaker.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Milguy32
Jul 6, 2024
Fantastic!!! Jamie was full of knowledge and this is such an important story to get right. We learned so much! - Jamie was so full of knowledge. We learned so much. This is an important story to tell and we now have a much greater appreciation for the role the people of Castro play in SF.
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Ben
Jul 5, 2024
LGBT Castro Tour - Fantastic tour, would definitely recommend. Jamie is very knowledgeable and passionate about this historic district. Thank you, Jamie!
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F1981eynathanl
Jun 27, 2024
the best tour - An excellent opportunity to know more about this gayrea. Jamie is such a wonderful and knowledgeable guide for no doubt!
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Lachristas2024
Jun 23, 2024
Fabulous experience walking the Castro District! - Jamie was an outstanding guide! Very knowledgeable and really highlighted the district!! Thanks for a wonderful time!!!
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Andrew_c
Jun 22, 2024
very interesting LGBT tour - Jamie knew an awful lot of LGBT history related to the area. There were lots of spots that would easily be overlooked going around the Castro area alone.
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Alexander
Jun 19, 2024
Brilliant Tour! - Brilliant tour! Jaime is an amazing tour guide with heaps of knowledge about this history of The Castro and SF in general. Highly recommended!
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Jpreyes981
Jun 19, 2024
Amazing queer tour - Amazing tour with Jamie, he showed us a lot of the city and many tips for enjoying our stay. Also great queer history during the tour
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L5934va_
Jun 5, 2024
Make your reservation with Jimmie first when you arrive SF - Jimmie was really an experienced and knowledgeable tour guid. He had all the history about Castro. I really enjoyed it and it was a great experience in SF!
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L7351buthomasw
May 29, 2024
Amazing guide, friendly chill tour. Very gay in the best way 🏳️‍🌈 - This tour was amazing and Jaime was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the entire area and history of the LGBT movement in San Francisco. You could tell he has a true passion for what he does. Many times tour guides can be standoffish and seem uninterested, but Jaime made us all feel welcome and engaged with us each on a personal level. I look forward to taking the food tour with him next time I'm in town.
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