Cardiff LGBTQ+ History 90-Minute Walking Tour

Discover Cardiff's rich LGBTQ+ History: A 90-Minute Walking Tour
Step into the vibrant, diverse world of Cardiff’s LGBTQ+ community with our unique 90-minute walking tour. Wander through the heart of the city as we uncover hidden stories, legendary figures, and key landmarks that have shaped queer life both past and present. From the historic sites of protest and organisation to modern-day spaces of pride and community, this tour reveals the layers of Cardiff’s LGBTQ+ history, culture, and activism.

Along the way, we’ll dive into captivating facts, folklore, and even a few spicy rumours, painting a vivid picture of why Cardiff is a city with a powerful queer legacy. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this experience offers a fresh perspective on the city through the lens of its LGBTQ+ heritage.

Perfect for history buffs, travellers, or anyone curious about the thriving queer culture in Wales’ capital, this tour promises a fun, insightful, and inspiring adventure.

Meeting Point

The Queer Emporium

2 Royal Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1AE, UK

The Queer Emporium is located at the entrance to The Royal Arcade on St Mary's Street. It is a short walk from Cardiff Central Station (3 minutes) and Cardiff Bus Station (1 minute). Feel free to come into the shop and grab a coffee, hot chocolate or tea or gather outside in our street cafe.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cardiff Castle

Castle Street, , Cardiff, CF10 3RB

We pass the Castle Grounds and find out about it's secret LGBTQ+ past.

10 minutes

The Golden Cross

Golden Cross 283 Hayes Bridge Road, Cardiff, CF10 1GH

Find out about the oldest LGBTQ+ Venue in Wales!

10 minutes

Mary's

89 St. Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DW

Find out about this award winning LGBTQ+ venue!

10 minutes

Cardiff

Cardiff

Walking around the centre of Cardiff we will pass historic landmarks like the oldest gay bar in Wales, sites where the signatures were gathered to further LGBTQ+ rights in wales and famous landmarks that started Cardiff's burgeoning drag scene.

1 hour