The most complete journey through LGBTIQ+ History in Mexico: starting with the Aztecs and native cultures, followed by Colonialism and the punishment for diversity, Porfiriato & the Mexican Revolution, up to the most important queer icons and activists from the 20th century
Do you know when the first Pride parade was celebrated in Mexico? What really happened in the Ball of the 41? Who was the first trans person to be officially recognized? Why was Emiliano Zapata rumored to have been bisexual? Who were the lovers of Frida Kahlo? Or how cruising started? Learn all about these myths, truths and more in a fun private tour!!!
At Frida Tours, we not only give tours, we craft memories. Plus, w...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Pulque tasting or another beverage
Private transportation (only in the option with transportation)
Queer souvenir
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the entrance to the Museum of Photography
Return
Marrakech Salon
Here the tour officially ends but we will invite the customers a pulque in a restaurant nearby, if they wish
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Considerable walking and standing
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Brief introduction about pre-hispanic cultures, like the aztecas, mayas, toltecas, totonacas and how their cosmogony influenced their sexuality.
20 minutes
2
Coyolxauhqui
Your guide will explain how the native cultures saw homosexual practices, sexuality and gender identity.
20 minutes
3
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
How was diversity treated during Colonial times?
How was sodomy punished? Who were the most important characters of that Historical period?
20 minutes
4
Avenida Francisco I. Madero
We'll talk about transgender heroes, intersexuality, Mexican dandies, and homosocial relationships during the first century of Independent Mexico.
What really happened in the "Baile de los 41"?
40 minutes
5
La Opera
We'll talk about diversity during the Mexican Revolution. Emiliano Zapata, the first transgender person to be officially recognized and more
20 minutes
6
Historic Center (Centro Historico)
Diversity during modern Mexico.
The first open homosexuals in Mexican History and their artworks. How they related to international queer icons and the beginning of cruising.
30 minutes
7
Alameda Central
We'll explain the most famous queer icons of the country, their myths and truths. Frida Kahlo, Chavela Vargas, Juan Gabriel and more
40 minutes
8
Marrakech Salon
The first Pride protests in the country and the main fighters for human rights of the LGBTIQ+ community
20 minutes
LGBTIQ+ History of Mexico private tour
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Mexico City
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The most complete journey through LGBTIQ+ History in Mexico: starting with the Aztecs and native cultures, followed by Colonialism and the punishment for diversity, Porfiriato & the Mexican Revolution, up to the most important queer icons and activists from the 20th century
Do you know when the first Pride parade was celebrated in Mexico? What really happened in the Ball of the 41? Who was the first trans person to be officially recognized? Why was Emiliano Zapata rumored to have been bisexual? Who were the lovers of Frida Kahlo? Or how cruising started? Learn all about these myths, truths and more in a fun private tour!!!
At Frida Tours, we not only give tours, we craft memories. Plus, w...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Pulque tasting or another beverage
Private transportation (only in the option with transportation)
Queer souvenir
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Museo Archivo de la Fotografía
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the entrance to the Museum of Photography
Return
Marrakech Salon
Here the tour officially ends but we will invite the customers a pulque in a restaurant nearby, if they wish