Netherlands · LGBTQ+ Friendly Tours

3.5-Hour LGBTQ Amsterdam Tour with Local Guide and Historic Landmarks

3 Hours Easy pace

Homomonument (in the first plan, below) with Westenkerk (Westen Church) behind.

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hear about Dutch gay policy and the historic place where the first gay marriage happened
02 Discover Amsterdam's LGBTQ history through key monuments and heritage sites
03 Explore the Red Light District and its red- and blue-lit cabins
04 Visit Reguliersdwarsstraat, Amsterdam's most famous gay street and nightlife hub
05 Lay flowers at monuments dedicated to all WWII victims

This 3.5-hour tour is mainly intended for the LGBT(Q) community and focuses on the main highlights of Amsterdam, often considered the world's gay capital city. Hear about homosexual history over the last few centuries and discover how Dutch gay policy has gone beyond much of the rest of the world. Understand why Amsterdam is seen as tolerant, open-minded, and an ideal place to live for people whose sexual orientation differs from the straight majority.

This 3.5-hour tour is mainly intended for the LGBT(Q) community and focuses on the main highlights of Amsterdam, often considered the world's gay capital city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Amsterdam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

LGBTQ Amsterdam Highlights with a Local Guide

Depart from Amsterdam Central Station (1).
See the AIDS Monument Amsterdam (2).
See the IHLIA LGBTI Heritage Collection (3).
Learn about Cafe Bar t'Mandje, a famous gay cafe with a long and exciting history (4).
See the Red Light District and cabins marked with red and blue light (5).
See the Homomonument and Pink Point Amsterdam, the official LGBT information kiosk with souvenirs, gifts, and maps (6).
See the Dutch Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) (7).
Visit Reguliersdwarsstraat, the most famous gay street in Amsterdam and the heart of the LGBTQ nightlife scene (8).

Where this trip takes you

Amsterdam Centraal station, De Wallen, Reguliersdwarsstraat

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding services

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Public transportation tickets
Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

First of all - good mood and curiosity!
Willingness to explore something new.
A smile on your face.
A raincoat; don't forget, you will spend some time in The Netherlands. It rains here more often than you pay your taxes.

Know before you go

First of all - good mood and curiosity!
Willingness to explore something new.
A smile on your face.
Bring a raincoat; don't forget, you will spend some time in The Netherlands. It rains here more often than you pay your taxes.

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