Gay Side of History©: LGBT+ Focused Tour Covering Aztec Temple to Spanish Inquisition
4.9
36 Ratings
Centro
Uncover the hidden stories of Mexico's LGBT+ history on our exclusive tour. From Aztec temples to the Spanish Inquisition, join us for a captivating three and a half hour walk through the city's historic center.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Librería Porrúa - Rooftop balcony overlooking the Palace of the Royal Duty, the Hideaway Rooms of Los Contemporáneos, former convents, Zócalo and the Great Aztec Temple’s ruins.
What's Included
- Digital LGBT+ map of the Historic Center and extra resources.
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us in our exclusive and original gay and LGBT+ focused tour in town.
Lets bring history out of the closet in an amazing walk three and a half hours long!
Come with us for the most complete introduction to Mexico and its capital city.
Discover the city’s legends as we stroll past the greatest buildings, monuments, museums and open-air spaces in the Historic Center which span seven centuries of stories seldom told.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- You will walk for 1 mile in 3 hours.
Location
República de Argentina 15
República de Argentina
#15 República de Argentina Street, Entrance to Porrúa Bookstore, Across the street from the Aztec Templo Mayor and two blocks away from Zocalo, the main square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(36 Ratings)
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Danted269
May 23, 2024
Knowledgeable History - This is the 2nd tour I’ve had with Carlos in the past 3 years… had to bring my new husband to experience the same tour I did as he’s actually Mexican. He was overwhelmed with awe and emotion for this great city’s history and tragic past for the gay culture. I’ve also sent friends whom had the same positive experiences.
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13harlanp
Apr 27, 2024
Top choice to start your stay in Mexico - The tour was finely crafted to reveal insights into the experiences of LGBTQ folk both before and after the meeting European and American cultures. Learning about several Mexican LGBTQ leaders and the lifestyle choices that allowed nameless others to survive during dangerous times brought the history to life. This tour should be a first day experience for every LGBTQ visitor to Mexico.
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Picod801
Apr 12, 2024
Highly Recommend - This tour was packed full of very interesting information that I cannot wait to tell my friends and family about back in the U.S. The tour guide was very knowledgable and even was able to include facts about the regions we were from but in a way that was still very relatable to the tour. I cannot wait to come back to book another tour again.
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Rick_r
Apr 3, 2024
What you don’t learn in school - Our tour guide, Carlos, provided one of the most interesting, insightful tours we’ve ever had. His ability to put modern LGBT life in the context of Mexican history was exactly what we’d hoped to find. If you’re hesitating to sign up, don’t! It was worth every peso.
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Jacobo
Jan 23, 2024
SUPER RECOMMENDED!! - To begin with, the guide is someone worth knowing and taking advantage of all the knowledge he has not only on this topic but also on various aspects of Mexico City. I recommend it both for the tour and for any activity that the guide offers you. Thank you Carlos for a unique and unforgettable experience.
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Masaonthego
Dec 17, 2023
Highly recommended!! The highlight of our trip in Mexico City - Carlos’s extensive knowledge of history and his skill at relating it to his audience made this a fascinating tour. He enabled us to see, appreciate and understand Mexico and its culture. We were still talking about all we had learned from him later in our visit. Highly recommend this enjoyable and informative tour whether it’s your first time to Mexico or your hundredth.
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517bryceb
Nov 29, 2023
great tour - We had a really great time on the tour. We learned a ton, and we got to check out some cool parts of the city. The guide was very warm and willing to offer us plenty of suggestions to make sure we had a great trip to CDMX. I recommend it.
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Stephen_g
Nov 10, 2023
A great historical introduction - Thank you! The guide was both very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. We learned a lot.
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Geoffholter
Sep 28, 2023
Outstanding Tour - Outstanding tour. Carlos is very knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn about Mexico's history and gay people.
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Will_t
Aug 30, 2023
Two gay thumbs up!! - This tour was super fun. Carlos somehow made a history lesson into an engaging, often funny, entertaining experience. He was great to hang out with and we left with a great appreciation and connection to Mexico City.
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