Get an in-depth look at LGBT history in Amsterdam on this walking tour with a guide who lived through the beginnings of the movement. Listen to an oral history of the 1980s and 1990s, when Amsterdam was the gay capital of the world, and visit landmarks important to LGBT history. With a small group of just 10 people, you'll have plenty of chances to ask questions and enjoy an intimate group atmosphere.

Guide fills you in on the gay history of Amsterdam
Small group of 10 people or fewer
Personalized attention from your guide
Tour guide who lives through the beginning of the gay movement in Amsterdam

What's Included

Tour escort/host

The tour includes only the tour guide, bring your own water and walking shoes.

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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

Start time

11:00 am

End point

Café 't Mandje
Zeedijk 63, 1012 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands
We finish the tour on the Zeedijk. Walking distance from Central Station.

What To Expect

Homomonument

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass By)

Royal Palace Amsterdam

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dam Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Red Light District (De Wallen) (Pass By)

Zeedijk (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
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.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Reviews

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87 reviews

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Informative & worthwhile

James_M, June 2023

Henk gave a great tour. I felt more connected to Amsterdam in the days that followed. Recommended! Henk is a genuine guy and really brought the city to life.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

thnx James

Great LGBTQ History Tour

ChristinaDupuch, July 2022

We took the tour with Henk on July 9, 2022. He was wonderful and very informative. He has a wealth of knowledge to share. We loved that he told the history of LGBTQ+ with the history of Amsterdam woven through it. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, July 2022

Thank you, it was a pleasure having you in the tour

Fantastic and Comprehensive LGBTQ Tour!

Jonathan_H, July 2022

Henk was an excellent guide and really spent the time to connect hisotry, literature, art, and politics when explaining the evolution of gay rights and acceptance in the Netherlands. Loved it, highly recommend!

Response from Host, July 2022

Thnx Jonathan :-)

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ Pride in Amsterdam

Victor_P, May 2022

Went on this tour with my best friend and had a great time learning about the LGBTQ history in Amsterdam. Hank was very knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us so many different sites.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thnx, its always great to be appreciated :-)

A great tour

TheMdterp, May 2022

This was definitely one of my favorite tours the whole time I was in Amsterdam. Learning about the history of LGBTQ persons in Amsterdam was an eye opening experience. The tour guide being a gay man made it so authentic. I loved the stops along the tour and would definitely recommend this tour to others.

Response from Host, May 2022

So good to hear that our tour was one of your favorites. We strive to be authentic and real and show one of the many different and interesting sides of Amsterdam.

Informative and fun!

Matthew C, Oct 2019

Had a great time going through various sites with Henk! He is detailed and personalized, and took effort to really explain things to me. He is also warm, helpful and caring, sheltering me from the day's drizzle with his cool rainbow umbrella. It was a very informative and well paced trip! Thank you Henk!

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