LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This Queer Gay Historical Tour is about 400 year of gay history. How come the Netherlands was the first in the world with a homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. Amsterdam as gay capital how did that happen?
Gay emancipation throughout times. How it was to be gay in the 17th Century. How did we get from being a sodomite in the 17th Century to LGBT now, the importance of language.
This 2 hour walk through Amsterdam is illustrated with stories about gay heroes, activist, writers, poetry and resistance fighters.
This is a circle story telling about the gay family, how we are all different but all belong to the gay community. This is the one and only LGBT Gay Tour in Amsterdam that will tell you that.
Straight people more then welcome
We start at the Homo monument and end at “het Mandje”, the oldest gay bar in the world on the Zeedijk.
Your guide Henk is a great historian and story teller according to earlier participants.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As its a walking tour for about 2 hours you should be able to keep up. Wheelchairs is possible as we have had them in the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour escort/host
The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.
What To Expect
Gay Monument
The start of the LGBT History Tour, for gay victims in past, present and future. Henk will tell how the Netherlands got to get the first monument in the world.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
We will walk along the canals towards Dam square, looking at 17th Century houses. Explaining how it is the first example of city planning in the world.
Options
Gay History Tour Amsterdam, 2 hours walk about things all gay in Amsterdam.
Reviews
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book this excellent tour
Nathanael C,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Book this tour. It was a privilege to be reminded of those powerful and brave people who fought for our rights before our time. To consider again our LGBTQ+ truths within a historical and future perspective. Bravo Henk.
Hank is very passionate...
Dauda G,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hank is very passionate and knowledgeable. He is very much an advocate and it was an honor to be in his presence.
Lovely Great & Beautiful Tour
Steven M,
Feb 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Super insightful walking tour of the city learning more about the LGBT history. Whether you’re an ally or not, do it.
Thank You for the Wonderful Experience!
James H,
Oct 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00So glad I took this tour! Henk is an encyclopedia of knowledge of the history and present state of the LGBTQIA+ in Amsterdam and the Netherlands and delivers his tour provides a unique experience that individuals of any gender, gender expression or sexual orientation can understand and appreciate. Thank you, Henk, for a wonderful educational experience!
Fascinating tour through Amsterdam’s LGBT+ history, with an affable, knowledgeable host
Zarino Z,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Once you’ve done all the usual tours (on a boat, off a boat, blah blah) give this one a go. It’s a tour through time, more than through space, covering only a few stops in the centre of town, but leading you through a number of key points in Amsterdam’s recognition of LGBT+ rights. Henk is such a fun tour guide, interweaving historical facts, personal anecdotes, and even bits of Dutch poetry, for a really unique tour. He was, of course, happy to answer questions on the way round, and to give our small group some recommendations on places to go next, after the tour.
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Operated by Special Amsterdam Tours