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- Group size
- Up to 25
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
About this tour
Step beyond the well-known story of Stonewall and uncover the hidden origins of LGBTQ+ life in New York City on this fascinating walking tour through Greenwich Village. Long before the modern rights movement, the Village served as a refuge for outsiders, artists, and rebels who quietly built one of the most vibrant queer communities in the country.
Travel back through centuries of overlooked history, from the colonial era to the 1960s, and discover the poets, performers, and trailblazers who shaped LGBTQ+ culture in New York. Walk the same streets where Walt Whitman wrote revolutionary poetry celebrating love and identity, hear the stories of early drag performers and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers, and learn about the secret bars and gathering places where queer culture flourished despite persecution.
Along the way, your expert licensed guide will bring to life the bold, tragic, rebellious, and inspiring stories that paved the way for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 240 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
A popular LGBTQ bar where the "Sip-In's" took place, an event that predates Stonewall. Helped change service laws in bars and restaurants against LGBTQ patrons.(pass by)
- 2
The location of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Today a popular LGBTQ Bar and National Landmark. Did you know the Mob owned it?(pass by)
- 3
One of NYC's most popular parks. Center of LGBTQ life and community.(pass by)
- 4
Main thoroughfare of LGBTQ visibility in New York City(pass by)
- 5
A street once filled with secret speakeasies and tearooms catering to the LGBTQ community, now one of the most popular streets for comedy clubs, cafes, music venues and quick bites.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Expert Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen.
The nearest accessible public restroom to We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen. is Mulberry Street Library, NYPL, New York, about 240 m away.
Mulberry Street Library, NYPL · about 240 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (library)
Sunday: Closed, Monday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- We meet at the corner of Broadway and Bleeker Street in front of the Ice Cream Shop, Van Leeuwen
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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