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LGBTQI+ History Tour of Amsterdam

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This Queer Gay Historical Tour is about 400 year of gay history. How come the Netherlands was the first in the world with a homo monument in 1987 and gay marriage in 2001. Amsterdam as gay capital how did that happen? Gay emancipation throughout times. How it was to be gay in the 17th Century. How did we get from being a sodomite in the 17th Century to LGBT now, the importance of language. This 2 hour walk through Amsterdam is illustrated with stories about gay heroes, activist, writers, poetry and resistance fighters. This is a circle story telling about the gay family, how we are all different but all belong to the gay community. This is the one and only LGBT Gay Tour in Amsterdam that will tell you that. Straight people more then welcome We start at the Homo monument and end at “het Mandje”, the oldest gay bar in the world on the Zeedijk. Your guide Henk is a great historian and story teller according to earlier participants.
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  • Tour escort/host
  • The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.
Departure Point

Westermarkt 2L, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands Henk will be at the pink triangle that sticks into the Keizerscanal. Look out for the rainbow flag.

Return Details

Zeedijk 63, 1012 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands We finish the tour on the Zeedijk. Walking distance from Central Station.

  • Homomonument, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    The start of the LGBT History Tour, for gay victims in past, present and future. Henk will tell how the Netherlands got to get the first monument in the world.
    30 minutes
  • Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    We will walk along the canals towards Dam square, looking at 17th Century houses. Explaining how it is the first example of city planning in the world.
  • Royal Palace Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    We will see and hear the origin of the Royal Palace on Dam square and what it has to do with gay life in the 17th Century. We don't have time to visit the Palace but it worth a visit.
    15 minutes
  • Dam Square, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    The central square in Amsterdam, Holland. Has a long history, what happens here? Also everything LGBT related.
    10 minutes
  • Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Walking through the red light district and what is the leather street of Amsterdam. Ask Henk about details if interested about the red light district.
  • Zeedijk, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    China town, once the roughest street ever in Amsterdam. The oldest gay bar in Amsterdam. And why German soldiers in WOII were not allowed in this part of the city. We end at the bar of Bet van Beeren.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • As its a walking tour for about 2 hours you should be able to keep up. Wheelchairs is possible as we have had them in the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Dauda_G
12 Jul 2025
Hank is very passionate and knowledgeable. He is very much an advocate and it was an honor to be in his presence.
richardoV9467WC
11 May 2025
Henk combined his own personal story with Amsterdam's LGBT history in an engaging, effective way. The stories he told of two Dutch LGBT members of the resistance movement during WWII were especially moving.
774robd
10 Mar 2025
Forgotten Stories, forgotten hero’s. This tour, hosted by Henk, brings 400 years of queer history (in Amsterdam) to live. Henk does it with emotions and with passion and I was deeply impressed by his personal stories and his storytelling. If you are interested in a part of history that made Amsterdam what it is today join Henk’s beautiful tour.
This tour in Amsterdam is organized by Special Amsterdam Tours

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