Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Be inspired by centuries of LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers who beat the odds and changed the world. Walk with an engaging storyteller through the UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt to uncover this long history.
LGBTQ+ Amsterdammers have always been part of the fabric of the city. Far too often, however, only the 20th century is discussed. This small-group walking tour through Amsterdam’s most beautiful neighborhoods explores the full breadth of the history and the community. The tour goes from a 17th-century lesbian love triangle to a 21st-century drag queen, from a 19th-century bisexual ruler to a 17th-century intersex soldier.
We start at the nightlife hub of Rembrandtplein walking to iconic spots along the Canal Belt including the Homomonument, which was groundbreaking when it was unveiled and remains a place of both celebration and mourning. You’ll leave the tour inspired and with a full sense of Amsterdam and its LGBTQ+ community.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rembrandtplein
After a flying overview of Amsterdam, you'll hear stories of LGBTQ clubgoers, a married king who had affairs with men, and the world's first legal gay marriage - all in Amsterdam's nightlife center.
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
Learn how a shopkeeper here tried to protect his friends in the face of state violence.
What‘s Included
A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community
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Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An absolute must for any trip to Amsterdam!
AndyWht,,Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We'd been told by friends how great their tour with Badass Tours was when they visited Amsterdam in December 2024, and so we decided to try a tour for ourselves. We met Guus on a cold, wet and windy Friday morning. Despite the weather, Guus kept us entertained on our tour. The 2 hours seemed to fly by, and we felt that we'd made a friend by the end of the tour. The tour covered LGBTQ+ history over the past several hundred years and is a definite must for anybody interested in this aspect of history. Overall we would definitely recommend Badass Tours, and will not hesitate to book another tour next time we're in Amsterdam!
Knowledgeable, passionate, inspiring and lots of fun. 100% recommended
905ferrann,,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brings history back to life. Knowledgeable, passionate, inspiring and lots of fun. 100% recommended. I loved every bit of it
Really cool tour of Amsterdam
michaeltI4894TV,,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have lived in Amsterdam for many years now and recently went on Elyzabeth's LGBTQ+ Tour. It was so interesting to hear stories about gay rights figures from the past and has changed the way I see the city. Would recommend to anyone who wants a unique take on Amsterdam!
Engaging and knowledgeable
GrantMc1973,,May 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful tour in Amsterdam that covered so many interesting stories of people that made Amsterdam what it is today but who are seldom acknowledged in the canons of history. Elyzabeth is an engaging and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended.
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