KC Rainbow Tour

Ready to uncover Kansas City’s rich LGBTQ+ history with a truly immersive and heartfelt twist? The Kansas City Rainbow Tour offers a one-of-a-kind experience led by local LGBTQ+ advocate and storyteller Joel Barrett, blending powerful recorded narratives with live personal commentary for a 2-hour journey you won’t forget.

This isn't your average walking tour—it's an emotionally engaging, behind-the-scenes look at the people, places, and moments that have shaped Kansas City's queer identity. You'll hear real voices from the past and present as you explore over 20 historic sites, including iconic gay bars, the Liberty Memorial, the Jazz District, and Womontown, KC’s groundbreaking lesbian neighborhood from the 1990s.