I’m not sure about anyone else, but when I travel to a new (or familiar) destination, one of the first things I do is search for “LGBTQ+ Tours [Insert City...
Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of New York City’s LGBTQ+ history with Christopher Street Tours! If you’re seeking an immersive experience that combines culture, education, and...
I start every single Village Pride walking tour with a road map of what we’ll be seeing and talking about over the course of the two-hour experience. I think it’s...
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflecting on what this year has meant for Christopher Street Tours. This year officially marked seven years in...
Earlier this month, I was invited to speak with a class in NYU’s Tourism & Hospitality program. At first, I hesitated. My academic background isn’t actually in tourism – it’s...
Today, we recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month – a time to honor the legacy, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. But what we don’t always pause to consider...
In 2018, I started giving LGBTQ+ walking tours in NYC. What began as a Facebook post and a free Eventbrite listing eventually turned into Christopher Street Tours. When I first...
Every year, people from around the world come to New York City to explore LGBTQ+ history with Christopher Street Tours. For many queer folks and allies, NYC is synonymous with...
When we think about social change, it’s easy to imagine huge organizations and sweeping movements changing the world. But the truth is, so much of the progress we celebrate today...
When I started Christopher Street Tours in 2018, it felt like I was just a singular, passionate, gay tour guide with a binder full of photos and a head full...
Earlier this month, the National Park Service removed the word “transgender” from the Stonewall National Monument website. Erasing the contributions of trans people from one of the most pivotal sites...
Recently on tours, I’ve started stopping at a particular photo displayed outside of Christopher Park. The image captures a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history – the first Christopher Street Gay...
Happy New Year, friends! Michael here, founder and owner of Christopher Street Tours. 👋 As 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that this...
I’ve been thinking a lot about anger recently. So often, anger is painted in this negative light, as if the feeling itself is unproductive or irrational. But anger can be...