Featured Trips

Call Me By Your Name Tour of Northern Italy
Call Me By Your Name Tour of Northern Italy
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
16 May, 2025

Past Trips

Gay Italy History and Art Tour
Gay Italy History and Art Tour
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
14 Oct, 2023

Reviews

If You Want to Know Who We Are … We are gentlemen of Japan … or rather, we were, for 10 days in October/November 2024. Oscar Wilde Tours Gay Japan was a spectacular success! With superb accommodations, amazing food, and well-chosen entertainments, the trip was comfortable, delicious, and fun. We enjoyed dinner, music and games with geishas in Kyoto; attended Kabuki in Tokyo, and met with a former Kabuki actor; and participated in a traditional Zen tea ceremony with a most charming teacher and guide. The tour didn’t stint on history and culture, either! Among many highlights were: touring Osaka Castle; at Koyasan, walking in the rain to a Buddhist temple, through a cemetery shadowed by ancient cedars; feeding the sacred deer and viewing the giant Buddha (Daibatsu) in Nara; visiting the Bamboo forest and Golden Pavilion in Kyoto; and, perhaps the most unusual, being blessed by a Shinto priest at the penis shrine in Nagoya! Aside from all the wonders of Japan, most wonderful was the congenial company of the other “campers” — a well-educated, convivial, and diverse group of gentlemen. Professor Andrew Lear sets a delightful tone for his tours: always informative but never pedantic, he is consistently upbeat, and endowed with a merry sense of fun. I highly recommend this tour — and, as I have now been on 4 different Oscar Wilde Tours, this review is by a very satisfied repeat customer.
By Hugh G for LGBTQ+ Japan: Samurai, Kabuki, Manga, and More! on Dec 28, 2024
Thanks for this wonderful review, Hugh! I am proud that you have chosen to come on my tours so many times--and hope you will keep coming! And thanks btw for mentioning the penis shrine--I bet no other American gay tour company has taken its guests there!
By Oscar Wilde Tours on Dec 28, 2024
OW
I'm usually hesitant about traveling with group tours, but this one was exceptionally excellent! Berlin and Munich are very different cities, culturally and architecturally, so they offered an interesting contrast of German experiences. The overlay of gay history gave a dimension to the tour that was unique and fascinating. That, in addition to traveling with a group of gay men, gave me a sense of belonging that is often missing when traveling to new places. The group was small and all the members were interesting and collaborative, so it felt very comfortable from the very beginning. In terms of site seeing, we covered many of the important sites which had a gay story to be told, but were also important in and of themselves. There was plenty of "free time" to explore other sites, like museums etc., so the itinerary did not feel overcrowded or rushed. Andrew Lear is a fabulous host/guide! All of the arrangements (hotels, guides, meals) were well chosen. And Andrew is so knowledgeable that the tour truly was an educational experience. I would highly recommend Oscar Wilde tours to any gay man who wants a fascinating, enjoyable and educational vacation in interesting locales. Even if you've seen a city before, you probably haven't experienced it in the same way as you will with an Oscar Wilde tour! Dana R
By Dana R for Gay Germany History and Art Tour on Oct 22, 2024
Thanks for this lovely review, Dana. And especially, thanks for mentioning how great the group was: I'm not sure why, but our groups are always great. I'm glad to have had you in one of them. Hope to see you again!
By Oscar Wilde Tours on Oct 23, 2024
OW
I had a marvelous time in Germany via Oscar Wilde Tours. The tour was well planned and filled with so many interesting experiences and places to visit, many with LGBT+ significance. I also appreciated the scheduled free time, so that I could attend the Berlin ballet one evening; upon leaving the theater, there was an unexpected light show to end a very full day. I love those unexpected pleasures when traveling. Bravo Oscar Wilde Tours!
By Steven K for Gay Germany History and Art Tour on Oct 21, 2024
Thanks for the fabulous review, Steve. A pleasure to have you in the group! Hope to see you again soon.
By Oscar Wilde Tours on Oct 22, 2024
OW