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Tenderloin LGBTQ+ History Tour

★ 5.0 (3 reviews) · By The Native Experience

I am a San Francisco native with six generations in the City. I have written three books about San Francisco and record a San Francisco factoid video almost every day. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community who is also an activist and organizer, I offer a perspective into this dynamic neighborhood that few others can.

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Duration 1.5 hours

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Key facts

Duration 1.5 hours
Group size Up to 30
Ages Adult 12–99
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What's included

Included

  • Guided Tour with local historian

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Built in 1912, this building was originally named Das Deutsche Haus and served as a German social meeting hall before becoming the location of the Academy of Art Fashion School.

    10 minutes
  2. Stop 2 Pass by

    One of the most diverse parts of San Francisco with amazing culture and incredible food.

  3. Stop 3 Pass by

    One of the largest providers of social services in the Tenderloin, Glide played a pivotal role in acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community by the San Francisco religious establishment.

  4. Stop 4

    A beautiful neighborhood park that has hosted many community events and has a gorgeous mural.

    10 minutes
  5. Stop 5 Pass by

    After the tour ends, I will walk the group to the cable car turnaround at Powell BART Station.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

We will meet at California Hall, currently Academy of Art University School of Fashion. Please do not block the main entrance. There is an awning we will meet under.

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  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather

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