Planning your next big trip but still not sure which activities you’ll do once you arrive? From museum and monument visits to dining at the best restaurants or joining a guided tour, there are countless things to keep you busy on your vacation. And if you happen to be visiting one of the popular destinations below, you can even add a gay guided tour to your list of fun activities.

You can find gay guided tours in over a hundred cities around the world, on nearly every continent. The type of tour may vary in format, size, and theme, but one thing they all have in common is that they’re hosted by LGBTQ+ guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the destination. The special bonus that makes these tours great is that you can join one and feel completely comfortable being out and proud while learning about the unique gay aspects of the city you’re visiting.

Don’t miss your chance to book one of these tours in some of the coolest and most gay-friendly cities on the planet.

Table of Contents

1. Madrid Gay Tour
2. Los Angeles Gay Tour
3. New York City Gay Tour
4. Athens Gay Tour
5. Berlin Gay Tour
6. Puerto Vallarta Gay Tour
7. Tokyo Gay Tour
8. London Gay Tour
9. Amsterdam Gay Tour
10. Iceland Gay Tour
11. Bangkok Gay Tour
12. Santiago Gay Tour
13. San Francisco Gay Tour
14. Budapest Gay Tour
15. Bogota Gay Tour
16. Barcelona Gay Tour
17. Montreal Gay Tour
18. Mexico City Gay Tour
19. São Paulo Gay Tour
20. Sydney Gay Tour

Madrid Gay Tour

Madrid LGBTQ Tapas Tour – Visit four of Chueca's best neighborhood bars to taste a variety of tapas and soak up its fascinating atmosphere. Get ready to explore a range of venues, from the oldest in the district (103 years) to a secret modern bar so hidden, you’d most certainly not find it on your own. Arrive hungry and sample classics like Spanish omelet, croquettes, patatas bravas, cheese, vegetarian options, and some surprises you've never tried before. While bar hopping, you’ll learn tales from Chueca's history, the origins of its LGBTQ+ past and present, and uncover some of its hidden secrets. Cancel dinner—you’ll eat enough on this experience to last the whole evening.

Los Angeles Gay Tour

The Slay Ride – LA is positively brimming with locations featured in internationally loved LGBTQ+ shows, from contemporary gay favorites like Modern Family to camp classics like Golden Girls and reality shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The gay party bus tour, known as “The Slay Ride,” takes you on a wild romp around all the main filming locations of these shows, as well as other pop culture landmarks, drag shows, and the best gay bars in the city. As you cruise—no, not that type of cruising—through LA’s most expensive neighborhoods, you’ll enjoy the luxury bus’s amenities, take part in some rather inappropriate games, and even try your hand at slaying in a series of lip sync battles.

New York City Gay Tour

New York City: Pride Walking Tour – Uncover the history of NYC’s LGBT+ community during this walking tour of Greenwich Village. Learn some herstory stopping at historical sites, such as the city's oldest gay bar, the site of the first Pride March, and the legendary Stonewall Inn—where the gay civil rights movement began in 1969.

Athens Gay Tour

Midnight Rainbow Private Gay Tour – Athens, known for its long history of sexual liberalism, offers a wide range of choices for its LGBT community to meet, interact, and party. Explore the lively gay scene of Athens by night, visiting selected bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Enjoy interacting with the hot locals as your guides provide interesting insights into Greek gay culture.

Berlin Gay Tour

Queer Berlin Walking Tour – Explore Berlin’s LGBT+ history on a unique queer Berlin tour of its gay neighborhoods and locations. See the poignant Holocaust memorial, visit one of the city’s oldest gay and transvestite bars and end at the gay museum. Berlin is one of Europe’s most LGBT+ friendly capital cities and this tour will help you get a succinct snapshot of the city during your visit.

Puerto Vallarta Gay Tour

Puerto Vallarta Gay Bar Hopping Tour – Puerto Vallarta is Mexico’s most popular gay tourist destination. Enjoy an exciting night out in Puerto Vallarta on a gay bar-hopping tour. Explore some of the resort town's liveliest gay bars, clubs and cantinas on a ‘men-only' outing in the Romantic Zone.

Tokyo Gay Tour

LGBT Tokyo Then and Now– Tokyo is famously known as where the old meets the new and this is no more true than in its LGBTQ+ scene.  Join an intimate tour of no more than six people as you delve into the bars, restaurants and even bookshops of the community – learning their stories. The tour includes a meal of locally loved dishes and two drinks in the Shinjuku Ni-chome district, which has the most gay bars of anywhere in the world.

London Gay Tour

Explore Soho’s LGBTQ nightlife – Soho is London's answer to San Francisco's Castro neighborhood. This 3-hour private walking tour of the heart and soul of London's colorful LGBTQ scene can be personalized to your likes and interests and includes two drinks per person. Walk in the footsteps of Oscar Wilde through Old Compton Street, the Prince Edward Theatre, Soho Square Gardens, and the Fashion Space Gallery.

Amsterdam Gay Tour

LGBT+ History Tour of Amsterdam – Get an in-depth look at LGBTQ+ history in Amsterdam on this walking tour with a guide who lived through the early days of the movement. Hear stories from the 1980s and 1990s, when Amsterdam was the gay capital of the world, and visit landmarks important to LGBTQ+ history. With a small group, you'll have plenty of chances to ask questions and enjoy an intimate group atmosphere.

Iceland Gay Tour

Pink South Shore Safari – The South Shore Safari takes you through the breadbasket of Iceland on your way to the gems of the south. You’ll pass through the villages and farms of the southern flatlands before arriving at the mountain ranges. In clear weather, you can see volcanoes and glaciers that have erupted nine times in the last 50 years, the most recent being the infamous Eyjafjallajökull eruption of 2010, which stranded millions of travelers around the world.

Bangkok Gay Tour

Gay Night in Bangkok as a Local – The idea of this tour is to immerse yourself in a typical night out in Bangkok's gay area, with the top queens of Drag Race Thailand, the popular Asian version of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Discover small bars and restaurants, drink while watching drag performances, and enjoy the trendy nightclub complex. You’ll meet at a typical restaurant, frequented mainly by locals, that offers some of the best gastronomy and curiosities of Thailand for you to sample. The dishes are generously served, and the beer is very cheap. After just a 10-minute walk, you’ll arrive at the gay district and head straight to the bars, with options for karaoke or drag performances. On the way to the nightclub street, explore the red-light district of Bangkok and experience a typical night market.

Santiago Gay Tour

Santiago City Walking Tour – Santiago is the capital and largest city of Chile, and it’s the most densely populated conurbation. Santiago is the cultural, political, and financial center of the country and is home to the regional headquarters of many multinational corporations. Pride Tours Chile was founded in 2017 with the goal of promoting tourism in Chile for the LGBTQ+ community by offering personalized tours and activities. Join them on this tour to see all the best spots in Santiago, along with tips on where to experience the gay scene in this hip and unique South American capital city.

San Francisco Gay Tour

Cruisin’ the Castro – This tour of San Francisco’s famous Castro neighborhood has been around since 1989. You’ll explore the historical, diverse, and colorful sites of the Castro neighborhood, one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the world. They also offer food and wine tours, plus an easy pace with no large hills to climb.

Budapest Gay Tour

Gay Nightlife in Budapest with a Local – Begin the tour at one of the most beautiful bridges in Budapest, the Liberty Bridge, where you’ll have a drink at the nearest gay bar. This is the first stop, where you can marvel at the beautifully illuminated view of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a friendly chat, make your way alongside the Danube River, where you’ll learn about Budapest's past and present gay history. When you reach the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd), you will continue to St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest Roman Catholic church in the capital. Finish the tour at the biggest gay bar in Budapest, located in the city center, and enjoy a karaoke night or a drag queen show.

Bogota Gay Tour

Cruise Bogota Gay District – Knowledge is power, and this tour will tell you everything you need to know to launch your own adventures into gay Bogotá. Starting in Plaza de Lourdes, the tour takes you through all the city’s gay hotspots. In addition to learning about LGBT history and culture, your guide will take you to Hotel Gay SanSebastian Bogotá, El Perro y la Calandria (bars), Dagoa Hostel & Sauna, and conclude at the biggest gay club in South America, the legendary Theatron.

Barcelona Gay Tour

LGBT+ Night in Barcelona – For this experience, you’ll meet on a Friday or Saturday night—one of the best nights to explore the LGBT+ community in Barcelona. Start at a fancy bar in a gay hotel, where you’ll enjoy delicious cocktails with the best views in the Gaixample area—the LGBT+ neighborhood. Afterward, head to an authentic Barcelonian music gay bar that welcomes anyone looking for a vibrant and exciting night in one of Barcelona's liveliest neighborhoods. Finish the tour at a glittery and lively dance bar, where you can dance like there’s no tomorrow.

Montreal Gay Tour

After Dark in the Gay Village – The Montreal Gay Village comes alive at night. You’ll explore the entertainment district of this very busy queer neighborhood. Get the sex-positive lowdown on all the bars, cafés, drag clubs, adult venues, sex shops/theatres, and saunas, plus the ultimate guide to all the gay hot spots. No topic is off-limits on this sure-to-scandalize nighttime wander through the crowds. This is a great way to orient yourself to nightlife in one of North America's largest LGBT+ villages and maybe even meet new people before deciding where to spend the rest of the night.

Mexico City Gay Tour

Gay Side of History at the Heart of Town – Mexico City is rich in LGBTQ+ history, and this tour puts it all into a neat, compact package. You'll pass the Museo de Templo Mayor, Frida Kahlo's high school, the National Museum of Art, the Fifth Post Office, and much more while learning about everything from the Spanish Inquisition to cross-dressing balls.

São Paulo Gay Tour

LGBT Nightlife in São Paulo – São Paulo offers a lot in terms of LGBT+ history, social life, and leisure. You’ll start in República Square, where you’ll learn about some important and historical spots related to the LGBT+ struggle in the city. Next, go through the main “pink zone,” where there are many LGBT+-oriented establishments and a very cool atmosphere. Pass by Roosevelt Square, the bohemian spot, where skaters and theatre fans share the same bars and public stairs. Finally, head to the corner of Frei Caneca and Peixoto Gomide, where you’ll find traditional nightclubs, popular bars, and a fun karaoke bar.

Sydney Gay Tour

Queer Sydney Walking Tours – Explore Sydney's LGBT+ past and present in this friendly, relaxed, and informative walking tour. You’ll hear stories of prominent LGBT+ residents of the city, as well as important parts of the cultural scene, including the internationally renowned Mardi Gras parade. Your guide will introduce culinary and cultural activities, plus anything else you’re curious about. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, as it’s easy to connect with others, many of whom are traveling solo too. Of course, couples and groups will also fit in perfectly. For the daytime tour, you’ll stop midway for coffee or tea, and for the evening tour, enjoy an alcoholic drink at the end of the tour.