I’m Paulá, co-founder of Queer Lisbon Tour with my wife, Leo. I’m a Brazilian immigrant from São Paulo with Northeastern roots, while Leo is a Lisbon-born alfacinha. Understanding the colonial history that connects us has been about naming power dynamics, speaking about the legacy of colonization, and recognizing how it shapes our daily lives.
So we ask: how can we build a language to tell our story? As an immigrant in a country still shaped by an imperialist mindset, is belonging a form of reparation? Can a moment of gathering, listening, and sharing help diminish the fear of prejudice and rejection? How can we bring more dignity to our community, also knowing that we are also capable of great failures? We don’t have the answers, we’re looking for them.
Oppressive structures still shape our lives, perpetuating violence and limiting opportunities due to the lack of education around sexuality, gender, and history, condemning us to repeat stereotypes. We imagine a world where no rights are out of reach, not just the basics, but also leisure and pleasure.
To become the global hub that connects LGBTQIA+ travelers, offering safe, welcoming spaces and a genuine sense of belonging in every city we serve. We achieve this by designing walking tours that reveal each city’s hidden queer history, by curating and recommending LGBTQIA+ and queer-friendly spaces through a trusted network, and by building a global community of queer travelers who connect and support each other.
Connection is the key of our business and one of the most used word in our reviews.
Multi-Lingual Storyteller & Tour Guide
I’ve always been interested in people, cultures, intersectionality and the different realities that exist in our world. More recently I’ve realized that understanding our history gives us such important insight into why we are where we are now and I’ve also learned how much I enjoy sharing (part of) that history!
I’ve been very lucky to have had the opportunity to travel around the world and hope to never stop. I spent several years in Latin America before moving to Portugal in 2020, where I live with my wife and two cats. I have learned to love the freezing ocean water and be part of such a beautiful queer community.
Museologist, History Curator for Queer Lisbon Tour, and Tour Guide
I like to say that I was born in the city that my grandfather built for me, Brasilia, in Brazil. There, I studied Museology and discovered that I love to tell stories. For eight years, I have made Lisbon my home. I am quite Taurus, but the Aries in my chart does not let me stand still. I am also part of a sapphic DJ duo called SAPATRUX. I am passionate about storytelling and climbing.
Co-Founder, Finance & Operations Lead
Heeey! I’m born and raised in Lisbon – always loved exchanging with people from other places since I love learning from other perspectives and connecting with people, sharing ideas and warmth. I’m neurodivergent, I was involved in social movements and alternative media for a while, used to play bass and was part of a few bands. I recently understood that unlearning what was taught by society is a long life lasting journey.
Co-Founder & Product Manager
I’m from São Paulo but grew up in a city of 240,000 inhabitants—which, for Brazilians, can feel like a countryside. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of living abroad to study and work. Making that dream come true wasn’t easy, I was a very young, and very alone, immigrant when I first moved. I had to overcome many challenges along the way.
Lisbon eventually captured my heart as a calm capital where you can walk everywhere, eat fresh fish, and enjoy stunning sunsets.
I appreciate the simple things in life: the sound of birds from our apartment, relaxing in the hammock, and dancing. I also love cooking and sharing meals with the people I care about – cooking is, without a doubt, my love language.
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