Sydney's LGBTQ History

Sydney's LGBTQ History Tour
Price: $45.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Active, Scenic, Walking
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20 minute taxi (not included, approximately 20 AUD each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Cocktail and snack
Recommended Dress in layers (relevant to the day's forecast) and wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, tour operates rain or shine. Suggest a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
Restrictions As this is a walking tour, guests should be in reasonable physical shape. This tour is not recommended for guests with any limited mobility. All guests must be a minimum of 18 years of age to participate.

As one of the world's most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the world, Sydney is the place to be if you want to explore its local gay community and learn about its history. This guided tour is for anyone and comes chock-full of history lessons about Sydney's gay and lesbian cultural scene and the people who helped shape the community. Your local, knowledgeable professional tour guide will give you a history lesson while taking you around town to discover all the hot spots and attractions that embrace you no matter who you are.

Begin your tour at the Hyde Park Barracks, located in the heart of Sydney's central business district. Your tour guide will take you beyond this cultural center to explore the local landscape and scene during this evening tour, including the Botanic Gardens. Along the way, learn about Sydney's vast history of LGBTQ reform and cultural development spanning over 200 years, including one of its most popular events, Mardis Gras, which hosts an annual LGBTQ parade each year with colorful floats and attracts hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world.

Your professional guide will also share the captivating tales of events and people who have impacted and shaped the gay and lesbian culture of Sydney, including New South Wales' gay governor and the Darlinghurst Gaol hanging.

Your journey will continue down to Oxford Street, where you will explore the local gay bar and pub scene. Along the way, your tour guide will share the history of Oxford Street and how it transformed from a community of corrupt cops and crime to one of the friendliest places to visit and explore for the LGBTQ community. Visit the best gay pubs and sample the delicious local cuisine in town.

With all the different hot spots and cultural attractions, don't miss out on this amazing city tour that is both scenic and educational, book today.