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Stop At: The Castro, Castro and Market Sts., San Francisco, CA 94114

Come cruise the Castro on this fun and comprehensive 2-hour tour! Celebrating 30 years of walking with PRIDE, Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tour is San Francisco's premier tour company!

Learn about LGBTQ culture, diversity and the lack of civil rights in America. Explore the many historical sights that has shaped a community as well as, a world wide culture. No other tour offers over 20 historical sites that span from the Gold Rush, World War II, civil rights leader, Harvey Milk, the AIDS epidemic, the Rainbow Honor Walk and beyond!

Cruisin' the Castro Walking Tours is conducted by a long time local resident, historian and community activist. Recognized as a TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" member since 2011!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Harvey Milk Plaza, Southwest corner of Castro and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA

Learn how Harvey Milk arrived and became the 1st openly gay male politician to serve public office in United States and a Civil Rights Activist. Find out how the rainbow flag was created!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store, 575 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

Harvey Milk's original camera shop, campaign headquarters and resident. It is now the home of the Human Rights Campaign Action Center and Store. Learn how LGBTQ people do not have equal rights in employment, housing and public accommodations today.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Included

Local guide
Entry/Admission - The Castro
Entry/Admission - Harvey Milk Plaza

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tours operate rain or shine
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Cultural

70%

Sport

30%

Reviews

4.9

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david.dahan1976

5 | 2019-09-23

We really enjoyed the Castro tour! Our guide Kathy was very fun, nice and passionate and she provided us a lot of information about the district history and nowadays challenges and struggles of the LGBTQ community. Thank you Kathy!

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Sheri W

4 | 2019-07-03

Kathy was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the history of the Castro as well as gay rights in general.

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Susan H

5 | 2018-10-22

I highly recommend this tour with thoughtful comments on culture and history. Kathy was a delight and very attentive to all members of the tour.

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valeriedvo

5 | 2018-09-11

This tour was very informative and blended interesting trivia with big moments in San Francisco history during the Harvey Milk era and the AIDS epidemic. Our guide touched on important topics with grace. The attendees were diverse, both in geography and age. It included two elementary-school aged kids. There was about 5 minutes where their mother took them away from the group as adult topics were being discussed, but it was a short time and the family seemed to enjoy the entire tour. The tour starts and ends right in the heart of the Castro, which made it very easy for us to find something to do after the tour concluded. My friend and I both really enjoyed this tour!

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Barnett152

5 | 2018-01-24

I as the only person on this tour so it was very special to be able to have such a personal tour. I had this trip cancelled the time before I was in San Francisco so it was doubly a pleasure this time. Definitely learnt so much about the history. A must for me to do the next time I am there

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Maureen E

5 | 2018-01-05

Kathy was warm and welcoming mixing a deep understanding of the history of the area and the people with a fun, up to date and very local view. For anyone who is at all interested in civil rights, this trip is for you.

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Carolyn W

5 | 2018-01-03

Truly wonderful tour! So much information, and such warm and friendly delivery.

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Cherrertx

4 | 2017-12-23

This tour was amazing!

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Jennifer B

5 | 2017-10-10

This was an insightful tour, led by a woman who was clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the area she lived in. Best thing we did in San Francisco.

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