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Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amsterdam, Netherlands

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Utrechtsestraat
1017 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Torensluis
1012 VK Amsterdam, Netherlands

The tour ends on the Torensluis bridge, by the Multatuli sculpture.

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Munt Tower (Munttoren)

Learn how a shopkeeper here tried to protect his friends in the face of state violence.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Koningsplein

Discover how a familiar name is connected to LGBTQIA history in a way that the Catholic church tried to keep hidden.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)

This canal has some wild stories, including the Pope of the Gays, a 17th-century literary lesbian love triangle, and a pompous doctor who may have accidentally given lesbians legal cover.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gay Monument

Since its unveiling, this has been a place of both celebration and mourning for Amsterdam's LGBTQIA community. We use it to celebrate a badass lesbian hero.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herengracht

Get inspired by the queer Resistance fighters who worked in this inconspicuous canal house.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Torensluis

End your tour inspired by the surprising message in the story a trans soldier who served in 18th-century Amsterdam's militia!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group LGBTQ+ History Tour in Amsterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-415593P2

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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  • A local guide who is a storyteller and history fanatic, giving a sense of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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