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Piers and Queers Walking Tour

Celebrate Brighton’s legendary LGBTQ+ community and discover how it has shaped the city from past to present day.

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Highlights

  • Explore Britain’s gay capital with a colourful 90-minute tour of Brighton from a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspective.
  • With an LGBTQ+ population of 15%, Brighton celebrated England’s first civil partnerships and the city is host to the UK’s largest Pride event, and Europe’s first Trans Pride event.
  • Learn about 200+ years of LGBTQ+ life in Brighton from the lives of Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde and Dusty Springfield to Regency Dandies and local unsung heroes.

What's included

  • 90 minute walk on foot (1.5 miles)
  • Blue Badge tour guide
  • Food and drink

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Piers and Queers Tour contains adult (but not explicit) themes, which are appropriately contextualised.
  • Private tours can be arranged for school group tailored to the age needs of the group.

Accessibility information

  • Wheelchairs are welcome as routes are step-free, however some pavements can be narrow and uneven.

Ticket restrictions

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Additional information

  • Dogs are welcome
  • We recommend customers dress according to climate and bring suitable footwear for walking.

Only in Brighton Piers and Queers Walking Tour operating times are:

  • Wednesday to Sunday: 01:00pm

Departure point

  • Meeting point: Regency Square, Brighton BN1 2FG

  • The tour terminates in the City Centre, near Brighton Pavilion.

  • Nearest train station: Brighton

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Only in Brighton.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. Your eTicket will be then emailed to you within 72 hours. This can be downloaded and used through your mobile phone or printed out and shown when attending the tour.