I’m Paulá, co-founder of Queer Lisbon Tour with my wife, Leonor. I’m originally from São Paulo, Brazil, with roots in the Northeast, and made Lisbon my home seven years ago. Leonor, an “alfacinha” born and raised here, brings the heartbeat of the city to our shared vision. Together, our love for storytelling, travel, and uncovering hidden gems inspired the creation of Queer Lisbon Tour—a space where history, identity, and belonging come together.
With my background in psychology and Leonor’s deep connection to music and people, we craft experiences that are intimate and meaningful. By combining our perspectives—mine as an immigrant, hers as a local—we explore how Portugal’s colonial legacy continues to influence its modern culture. These tours connect the past with the present while offering a sense of belonging in a world where our love, as a queer couple, often walks the line between acceptance and uncertainty.
Our goal is to deepen the understanding of how oppressive structures continue to shape our lives, perpetuating violence and limiting opportunities for social minorities. These groups include Indigenous populations, racial and ethnic minorities, and other marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ+ population, who still face significant social, economic, and political inequities in post-colonial societies. Through storytelling, we aim to bring these histories to light, fostering empathy and awareness while challenging the systems that continue to perpetuate inequality.
Our mission is to build educational bridges through storytelling, fostering new perspectives and pathways for understanding. We aim to challenge deeply rooted prejudices and social stigmas that contribute to social exclusion. By amplifying the voices of those marginalized by colonialism and its ongoing impacts, we seek to create opportunities and share narratives that broaden access to education, healthcare, leisure, and professional opportunities for these communities.
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.
My passions: I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ initiatives, movements, and rights, women’s rights, reading queer centered stories/novels and hunting mushrooms in the forest.
My favorite food: Being half Italian I have to say that pasta is my favorite kind of food – short pasta is preferred and with a red sauce, please.
My favorite drink: Although it doesn’t go very well with pasta, I would drink a bloody Mary any time of the day, as long as it’s spicy and is accompanied by yummy snacks.
My favorite place in Lisbon: At the moment, my favorite place in Lisbon is the miradouro senhora do monte. The view is spectacular, the neighborhood is the queerest and the vibes are chill.
My local tip for anyone visiting Lisbon: Use the Queer Map and walk everywhere, if you can! Lisbon is a great city to enjoy out on the streets, there is so much to see and explore if you just look around you.
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.
My Passions:
I am passionate about storytelling and climbing
Favorite Food:
I wouldn’t mind eating strogonoff every day
Favorite Drink:
Moscow Mule is my drink of choice
My Favorite Place in Lisbon:
My favorite place in LX is definitely VALSA
My Local Tip for Anyone Visiting Lisbon:
Make sure to visit the Aljube Museum. It’s a unique gem!
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.
My passions: Music, cinema, exhibitions, books, adventures, concerts, food, animals, plants, camping, trips, philosophy, psychology, history, nature, practicing sports, social movements, understanding and reframing trauma, dreaming and building a better society.
My favorite food: This one is very hard, but basically dishes made with love will warm my heart and belly – some examples can be Pica-pau, carne moída com batata e cenoura, strogonoff, teriyaki chicken.
My favorite drink: Fresh fruit juices like mango, pineapple with mint, or orange. With alcohol I like moscatel, amarguinha & moscow mule.
My favorite place in Lisbon: I love green spaces like Tapada das Necessidades, Jardim da Estrela, Estufa fria and Monsanto.
My local tip for anyone visiting Lisbon: immerse yourself! Take time to understand the people, culture, and the space you’re occupying. Basically, don’t be a gringo. 😉
Co-Founder & Chief Entertainment Officer
I’m from São Paulo but grew up in a city of 240,000 inhabitants—which, for Brazilians, feels like the countryside. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of living abroad to study and work. Over the years, I spent short periods living in Spain and Florida before settling in Portugal in 2018. Lisbon captured my heart as a calm capital where you can walk everywhere, eat fresh fish, and enjoy stunning sunsets. I even started to enjoy walking uphill—a shock for me at first!
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. Alentejo cuisine has captured my heart; it reminds me of Brazil’s Northeast, where we craft unbelievably delicious dishes with limited resources, shaped by the land and its challenges.
My passions: Fashion, traveling, understanding human behavior and trauma.
My favorite food: Feijoada is my favorite Brazilian dish. My favorite Portuguese dish is carne de porco à alentejana—but only if it ‘s really made in Alentejo.
My favorite drink: In winter, a good white wine; in summer, gin.
My favorite place in Lisbon: I’ve developed a connection with Lisbon’s gardens. I love the Gulbenkian garden, where I can sit and read or relax, but also the Jardim da Graça and Jardim do Torel.
My local tip for anyone visiting Lisbon: Enjoy the best aspects of Lisbon’s multiculturality! You can be in Lisbon and experience what it’s like to enjoy Cape Verdean food, great Brazilian music, and amazing Angolan cuisine. And one more thing: travel outside of Lisbon! Just two hours south, you’ll reach the Alentejo Coast—my favorite place in Portugal.
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