Seattle Capitol Hill Pride Walk
Duration: 2 hours
Overview
Take a stroll through Capitol Hill, Seattle's most vibrant gayborhood and uncover the stories that have shaped one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the United States. Check out iconic bars and public art installations before stopping to support a few queer-owned local businesses that are blazing a trail for equality.
Highlights
- Discover the unique local spots that make up Capitol Hill, Seattle's beloved gayborhood.
- Check out public art installations that pay tribute to the AIDS epidemic and celebrate the city's ongoing commitment to inclusion.
- Visit a cherished indie bookstore known for its extensive collection of LGBTQIA+ literature.
- Walk past legendary music venues that have spotlighted queer and drag performers.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth at a queer-owned bakery that's been proudly advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights for over 20 years and nibble on a special pride-themed donut.
Included
Included
Local English-speaking guide
Included
An LGBTQ-inspired treat
Excluded
Excluded
Additional food and drink
Excluded
Tips and gratuities for the guide
Important information
Where do we meet?
Jimi Hendrix statue, 1604 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, in front of Blick Art Materials, near the corner of Broadway and Pine Street.
Where does the tour end?
In the heart of Capitol Hill neighborhood
What is the duration of the tour?
2 Hours
What is the group size of this tour?
The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers. The private tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book the private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
What if I can't find my guide?
If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +1 857 294 0068
Can I cancel my tour?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity.
Highlights
More information
Welcome to Capitol Hill, the vibrant epicenter of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community. Known for its legendary counterculture movement, iconic music venues, plentiful bars and coffee shops, Capitol Hill is the perfect place to celebrate all things love, diversity and pride. Start your walking tour with a stroll through the heart of Capitol Hill, Cal Anderson Park. Named after Washington's first openly gay state legislator, this widely-used green space was the site of some of Seattle's first pride marches and continues hosting community events today. Along the park's north edge, you'll follow the AIDS Memorial Pathway, a public art installation designed to bring remembrance and reflection to those lost during the AIDS epidemic. Enjoy sculptures and stories by artists of different backgrounds speaking out against AIDS-related discrimination. As you travel around Capitol Hill, notice the various rainbow-painted street crossings, a nod to the neighborhood's queer history and its commitment to present-day inclusivity. Pass by several iconic music venues that have hosted plenty of queer and drag performers over the past several decades. Make a pit stop at Elliot Bay Books, a beloved local bookstore with longstanding ties to the LGBTQIA+ community that proudly boasts an extensive selection of queer literature and authors year-round. If you're starting to work up an appetite, how about stopping for a snack at Cupcake Royale, a Capitol Hill business that has been championing LGBTQIA+ rights for over 20 years. Cupcakes and progressive change? Doesn't get better than that. Throughout your tour, you'll visit several other LGBTQIA+-owned businesses—like a cozy coffee shop and an iconic diner—and enjoy a nibble of a special pride-themed donut. Capitol Hill is full of lively gay-owned businesses to support once your tour is over, so be sure to ask your guide for their favorite spots and other must-sees in Seattle.