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Brighton: Piers & Queers LGBTQ History Tour

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Brighton: Piers & Queers LGBTQ History Tour
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A tour of Brighton from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspective, in a colourful 90-minute walk along the beach and historic city centre with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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M
Monty – Singapore

We had a great tour with Ric! Interesting to learn about the LGBTQ history of Brighton.

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Jason – United Kingdom

I recently went on a walking tour and had an excellent experience! The guide was incredibly friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to, which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very knowledgeable about the area, sharing detailed and interesting information throughout. His passion for the subject really came through, making the experience both fun and informative. I would highly recommend booking his tour if you’re looking for a great way to explore the city!

Highlights

  • Discover Brighton with a qualified Blue Badge tour guide
  • Admire the incredible hidden histories of LGBTQ interest
  • Learn why Brighton is known as the gay capital of Britain
  • Walk along the beautiful seafront and atmospheric Lanes

Full description

Discover the lives of people who lived in very different times and their tales of bravery and achievement. All this on a route which takes you from the grandeur of the seafront, through the quaint old Lanes and finishing in the gay district of Kemptown. We take in over 200 years of history including Regency Dandies, 1950s lesbian and gay life, and political activism. We learn about Anne Lister's trip to Brighton (subject of BBC/HBO series Gentleman Jack), as well as Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde and Dusty Springfield. We also uncover some extraordinary unsung heroes, including a pioneering doctor who lived as a man long before women were allowed to practice medicine, an Edwardian 'drag king' and a 'same-sex' marriage in 1923.

Includes

  • Professional walking tour with a live tour guide
  • Small group semi-private tour (maximum 12 people per tour)

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Meet by the statue, Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FZ, UK

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Monty – Singapore15 March 2025 – Verified booking
We had a great tour with Ric! Interesting to learn about the LGBTQ history of Brighton.
J
Jason – United Kingdom3 October 2024 – Verified booking
I recently went on a walking tour and had an excellent experience! The guide was incredibly friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to, which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very knowledgeable about the area, sharing detailed and interesting information throughout. His passion for the subject really came through, making the experience both fun and informative. I would highly recommend booking his tour if you’re looking for a great way to explore the city!
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Tamara – Austria18 September 2024 – Verified booking
We came to Brighton on our honeymoon and took the walking tour on our first full day here. Not only was it extremely interesting to learn about Brighton's queer history, it was also a great way get an initial look around. Ric is very easy to listen to and happily answered any questions we had. At the end of the tour, we had the opportunity to buy a book of his with 20 guided walking tours. We'll definitely make use of it during our stay here.

Product ID: 216945

Activity provider:Ric's Tours

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