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LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
The Netherlands was the first country in the world with a monument for LGBT victims and the first country where same sex marriages were legal. How it all happened, from the 17th Century till 2001 gay marriage.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 35 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
I was fortunate to be the only one in the tour today and thus had so much time chatting with Henk and asking questions. Henk’s tour is probably the best I’ve had in the life so far. In the 2hr walk, the introduction of the history in Amsterdam was very organized and chronological, along with the views.
I was brought back to the 17th, WWII, and living in the presence. Henk taught and reminded me that the progress and liberty we enjoy today are from a surviving and struggling past and certainly should not be forgotten.
Henk also shared lots of stories and fun facts that turned over my original thoughts. The most surprising part was probably when Henk took out his books and read the paragraphs and poem to me. It was just beautiful, as we relived in the historical moments. I almost got tears several times.
Being a tourist from Taiwan where we’ve only legalized same sex marriage very recently, I was deeply touched by the works of the pioneers in the history. I also truly appreciate the dedications of Henk that he’s trying the best to spread out the knowledge.
Top highlight of my Amsterdam trip! :)
Highlights
homomonument, westerkerk, canal district, palace on dam square
the canal district, important monuments
the history of Amsterdam and its architecture
Description
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam : Homo Monument and Gay marriage
Amsterdam as front runner in LGBT rights in the world
The Netherlands was the first country in the world with a monument for LGBT victims and the first country where same sex marriages were legal. In the roaring 80's and 90’s Amsterdam was the GAY capital of the world.
The tour takes you on a trip through historic Amsterdam and goes from the 17th Century until 2001 the year of GAY marriage. We start at the Homo monument and end at “het Mandje”, the oldest gay bar in the world on the Zeedijk.
Your guide Henk witnessed the roaring 80's and 90's himself and is a great historian and story teller according to earlier participants.
Every Friday at 3 pm, starting at the Homo monument.
Henk is the tourguide for the LGBT History Tour and also available for public speaking. He is available for your fundraiser, school assembly or conference as long as you interested in a fascinating story . To book Henk, please get in touch, he has a LGBT story for every crowd.
Duration 2 hours
Euro 39,--
Amsterdam as front runner in LGBT rights in the world
The Netherlands was the first country in the world with a monument for LGBT victims and the first country where same sex marriages were legal. In the roaring 80's and 90’s Amsterdam was the GAY capital of the world.
The tour takes you on a trip through historic Amsterdam and goes from the 17th Century until 2001 the year of GAY marriage. We start at the Homo monument and end at “het Mandje”, the oldest gay bar in the world on the Zeedijk.
Your guide Henk witnessed the roaring 80's and 90's himself and is a great historian and story teller according to earlier participants.
Every Friday at 3 pm, starting at the Homo monument.
Henk is the tourguide for the LGBT History Tour and also available for public speaking. He is available for your fundraiser, school assembly or conference as long as you interested in a fascinating story . To book Henk, please get in touch, he has a LGBT story for every crowd.
Duration 2 hours
Euro 39,--
What’s included & not included
lgbt
gay
history
emancipation
amsterdam
Meeting point
homo monument
Amsterdam
homo monumentHenk de Vries
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