Pride in the Capital: Canberra's LGBTQIA+ Story
Overview
It's time for Canberra's secrets to come out of the closet. Led by an extremely passionate local queer guide, this tour takes you to some of the key sites where queer Canberrans shaped history. From the site of the city's first Pride Festival to the first privately (and woman!) owned gay club to the park where gay men used to meet under the cover of darkness, each stop is a chapter in our community's rich queer narrative.
Stand where barriers were broken and rights won. Feel the legacy of those who fought for our freedoms. This walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city (and had fun and fell in love along the way!). So, get your facts straight and your history queer on this LGBTQ+ history tour. Book today for an unforgettable experience that connects, educates, and inspires.
She Shapes History is a queer-owned and -operated business. All our LGBTQIA+ History Tours are led by a queer guide. At She Shapes History, we're more than just guides – we're storytellers, activists, and part of the living history we share.
“Canberra decoded”
Reviewed 3mos ago by David RWhat a fantastic way to spend an afternoon! We spent a sunny Saturday taking the Spies in the Capital tour. They say history is written by the victor but it is also often only told by the loudest...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Fantastic use of two hours”
Reviewed 8mos ago by 900fifilOn Saturday afternoon I spent two hours of an amazing Canberra autumn afternoon following Eleri for the limited-edition 'Love in the Capital' walking tour. The pace was gentle enough for a pudgy...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Millie the Easter Bunny”
Reviewed 8mos ago by Bernadette DVery informative and Millie brough an enormous amount of energy to the tour she was very engaging which made a group of strangers feel connected throughout the tour, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorTour Types
- Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
- On-site Experience
- Private Tour
- Small Group Tour
- Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
