Led by Beyond the Bell Tours, enjoy a walking tour of Philadelphia's Gayborhood and take in LGBTQ history. 

Beyond the Bell Tours is a local, small business inspired by the stories that go untold in Philadelphia. The tours are designed to include and to share the incredible stories of women, people of color, queer folks and indigenous peoples who have made Philadelphia the city that we know and love. 

Start time: 3:00pm on Saturday, May 20, 2023

The start location: The corner of 13th and Locust by Bud and Marilyn's (1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107)

What you need to know: Tour is approximately 1.5 miles long and will end at 13th and Locust. Tours last between 1:30-1:45 hours.

What you need to bring: Come wearing weather appropriate clothes, shoes to walk in, and water to stay hydrated.

A special thank you to Dignity USA for helping to organize this event!

This event is one of many celebrating Dignity Philadelphia's 50th Anniversary. For more information, visit our website www.dignityphila.org/anniversary.

Image and description from the Beyond the Bell Tours website. 

Philly Gayborhood Tour: Telling LGBTQ Stories with Pride

Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country.

Tour Includes:

• The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade
• Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist
• The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore
• Barbara Gittings, LGBTQ Pioneer
• Controversies of Racism in the Gayborhood
• A tribute to Gloria Casarez

Reviews of Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ Tour

Awesome Experience

“Joey was an excellent guide. He was very personable and extremely knowledgable! Living in the suburbs, I've visited Philly and the Gayborhood many times, but I was surprised to learn just how significant Philadelphia was in LGBT history. It was a hot day, and Joey was very considerate of my comfort on the tour- staying in the shade when possible, stopping for water/bathroom breaks. I would highly recommend this tour! I'm looking forward to taking another tour with Beyond the Bell- especially the Badass Women of Philadelphia!” — Branden G

Fabulous Perspective on the City

“I traveled to Philly on my own and was looking for ways to learn more about the city. The tour Joey took me on was fabulous - I learned so much about the pioneering LGBTQ history of the city, including some facts that impressed a friend of mine that knows the city much better than me. Joey is incredibly knowledgeable and super friendly. I recommend this tour.” — Kevin

Superb

“Highest recommendation. Two hours of terrific history, presented by a personable, thoughtful, and energetic guide.” — David