Special Amsterdam Pride Tour (July 8 – August 8)
As part of World Pride 2026, we’re spending every evening reveling in the stories of our communities’ heroes while walking through the beautiful canal belt.
DURATION: 1.5 hours (7:30 – 9pm)
Special Amsterdam Pride Tour
(July 8 – August 8)
As part of World Pride 2026, we’re spending every evening reveling in the stories of our communities’ heroes while walking through the beautiful canal belt.
DURATION: 1.5 hours (7:30 – 9pm)
Early Bird Special!
Why did the world’s first legal gay marriage happen in Amsterdam? To answer that question, our Amsterdam LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour explores the stories of individuals who made a difference. Some fought for their community while others lived out loud. Their experiences challenge preconceptions and broaden our understanding of gay history. We explore the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt while inspiring guests with people throughout history who stood in their identity.
Too often, queer culture is presented as existing only in the 20th and 21st centuries. That lack of history is used to justify homophobic attitudes – and it’s just not true! There are also far too many LGBTQ+ books and tours that are really just L and G. We explore Amsterdam’s full queer history and spectrum, revealing some surprising stories along the way: a 17th-century literary love triangle, an 18th-century trans soldier, and a 19th-century art circle with contradictory queer attitudes.
Our tours are more than a list of facts or a jumble of personal anecdotes. Our guides are trained storytellers who use historical research to craft narratives. The facts are there, but they’re more memorable because they’re embedded in the story of a real person. Meanwhile, the route and the conversations along the way give a good sense of modern queer Amsterdam.
The tour starts in front of the historic queer bar Lellebel, and we point out some fun queer-friendly places along the way, from the heart of LGBTQ+ bars and clubs to the Pink Point information kiosk for travelers. At the end, we share a recommendation list to help you get a local’s view of LGBTQIA+ Amsterdam.
In addition to LGTBQ+ history, you’ll hear about Amsterdam and see some points of interest.
Duration
2
Hours
Minimum
2
People *
Maximum
12
People
* Traveling Solo?
Book your individual ticket here, and we’ll add you to an upcoming tour!
Price (age 4 - 13)
30
Euros ***
*** Under 4’s = Free. (This tour covers heavy topics.)
Private Tour from
250
Euros ****
**** Your own private tour, €250 – €350 (1 – 15 guests)
All taxes & fees included!
Select a date and time to book your tour!
Free Cancellation: 100% refund if you cancel at least 48 hours prior to the tour
Early Bird Special!
Select a date and time to book your tour!
Free Cancellation: 100% refund if you cancel at least 48 hours prior to the tour
Early Bird Special!
Duration
2
Hours
Minimum
2
People *
Maximum
12
People
* Traveling Solo?
Book your individual ticket here, and we’ll add you to an upcoming tour!
Price (age 4 - 13)
30
Euros ***
*** Under 4’s = Free. (This tour covers heavy topics.)
Private Tour from
250
Euros ****
**** Your own private tour, €250 – €350 (1 – 15 guests)
All taxes & fees included!
Tour Distance: 2.7 km | 1.68 mi
First of all, thanks for asking! This tour is for anyone who wants to walk through Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt and learn about queer trailblazers, rebels, and everyday people who shaped the city’s culture and fought for equality. You don’t have to be in the LGBTQ+ community to enjoy this tour — you just need to be curious about history, humanity, and the stories that often go untold.
Our goal isn’t to change who you are but to open your eyes to the richness of LGBTQ+ history and its impact on the world we live in today. Many of our guests leave with a new perspective, a deeper understanding, and stories to share — regardless of how they identify.
Daily:
Typically 10am or 2pm
Want a different time and have a group of three or more?
Contact us!
Minimum of 2 guests per tour.
Having trouble finding a single ticket at the time you want? Invite a friend and open a tour at that time!
You can also already book your solo ticket, and we’ll let you know if we have a spot on a tour!
Pro Tip: We post Instagram and Facebook stories 2 days in advance if we have any openings in a scheduled tour.
Tours go rain or shine.
(But if looks too dicey, we’ll contact you in advance.)
Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather! Factoring in wind, standing outside for two hours on even a mild day can get quite chilly, so bundle up just to be sure.
We hear you.
Why is this inscription embarrassing for the most famous Dutch classical playwright, a man known as the Prince of Poets? What scandal happened beyond this arch? And how is this spot connected to a good old-fashioned lesbian love triangle?
Why is this inscription embarrassing for the most famous Dutch classical playwright, a man known as the Prince of Poets? What scandal happened beyond this arch? And how is this spot connected to a good old-fashioned lesbian love triangle?
In front of Café Lellebel at Utrechtsestraat 4, just off of Rembrandtplein
Click here or email us to request a different time.
The tour goes through the UNESCO World Heritage Canal Belt, including stops in Rembrandtplein, Munttoren, the Kalverstraat, the Westerkerk, the Homomonument, and the Torensluis.
The per-person ticket is a public group tour, where other people may join you on your walking tour. The private tour is just for you and your friends/family.
The tour is entertaining and empowering. The following topics are discussed, but nothing is explicit. In covering the span of queer history, some stories include homophobia and state violence. The tour also includes the full LGBTQIA community, so sexual orientation, the gender spectrum, asexuality, and intersex people are all discussed.
For now, our public tours (the per-person tickets) are only available in English. For other languages, please email us.
Our tour began with the question: why did the world’s first gay marriage happen in Amsterdam? Knowing queer Amsterdam’s history made it even more inspiring, as did the stories of the people who made it happen.
Our stories cover major events in Amsterdam’s queer history while our route covers some of today’s hotspots. We start at Lellebel: Queer Bar and pass the nightlife center of the Reguliersdwarsstraat on our way to the home of Amsterdam Pride.
Amsterdam has a great queer nightlife. At the end of the tour, we share a recommendation page with some places to check out.
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