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...
Before the boutique hotels, rooftop bars, and velvet ropes, the Meatpacking District belonged to a different crowd. By day, it was a working neighborhood of slaughterhouses and warehouses, with cobblestone...
The further we get away from summer, and from celebrating Pride in June, the more important it feels to shout it from the rooftops: “Pride is all year round!” And...
Since starting Christopher Street Tours in 2018, I’ve given hundreds of tours to thousands of people from all over the world. Although the tour locations might be the same, each...
I’ve been giving Christopher Street Tours since 2018. I’ve spent years in the archives, reading queer stories, listening to oral histories, and learning as much as humanly possible about queer...
Arriving at the Stonewall Inn is often the pinnacle moment of our Village Pride LGBTQ+ walking tour. Before I can even say “Welcome to Stonewall!” phones are out and everyone...
Over the past few months, an ongoing legal battle has occurred at one of the most sacred sites of LGBTQ+ history: the Stonewall National Monument. Designated as such by President...
Like so much of LGBTQ+ history, Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a relatively recent historical milestone. Created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, it is a day to...
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...
