Free Queer & LGBTQ+ History Tour*
Free Queer & LGBTQ+ History Tour*
Schedule - See Calendar
Meeting Point - The Clermont Hotel
Duration - 2 Hours
Language - English
Start Time - 11am
Price - Free
Join us as we explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London, with stories of iconic people and places who have shaped the city and community through the centuries.
Weaving through the streets of London’s West End, we learn about pioneering drag queens from the 1700’s, secret gay soirées of the 1920’s, and the infamous development of Soho, one of the world’s best loved queer neighbourhoods.
Today the LGBTQ+ community’s presence can be seen across every borough and street in London. Though many inequalities still exist, we take pride in a community which has been through so much, from repression and persecution, to violence and discrimination, yet continues to strive towards bringing equality and inclusivity to all.
Tour Highlights include:
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Roman Queer Influence
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Heaven Nightclub
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The Admiral Duncan
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The Aids Crisis
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Gay Pride
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Molly Houses
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Soho
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& much more!
Meeting Point - The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross
We begin outside the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, just near the underground station. The station is on the Bakerloo and Northern line, and around a 5 minute walk from Leicester Square and Embankment Station.
We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes before the tour starts, it gives you plenty of time to meet the guide and grab a coffee or ice cream!
Prefer to join us on a Private Tour?
If you are booking for a group of 8 or more, or just want a more personal experience away from the crowds, then you can book this as a private tour. You can dictate the content, the route and the time or sit back and let your guide lead you.
For more information on Private tours click here.
Please note, ALL schools and educational groups should book a Private tour.