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Walking tour unveiling the untold history of Portugal and it’s connection with the LGBTQ+ history

Historical Walking Tour

4h

Meeting Point

Príncipe Real Garden

Max People

13

From

50€ for person

About the Historical Walking Tour

A walking tour that delves deep into the history of Portuguese colonialism, indigenous sexualities, the importance of gender and sexuality in the construction of the emperial enterprise, and the LGBTQ+ community's access or lack of access in Portugal at this moment.

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Do you wish to make it a private tour?

Highlights

This tour spotlights the history of Portugal, with a focus on BIPOC queer narratives, offering a perspective and research of Portugal's history connected to the colonial process and its effects on attitudes towards sexuality and homosexuality.

 

Our journey takes you through the chapters of Portuguese colonialism, the transformative 25th April Revolution, and the impactful LGBTQ+ figures of that era, leading us to the contemporary landscape of today's queer movements. Our journey culminates at the best queer-owned venue of the city, where we come together to celebrate our shared story and taste delicious Afro-brazilian tapas.

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Total distance: 5km (3,4 miles).
Total time: 4 hours.

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Details

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     Included

  • Local Portuguese and English-Speaking Guide

  • Digital Queer Map of Lisbon

      Not included

  • Food and bevarages  

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Itinerary

You will experience Príncipe Real. An important distric for the past queer history of Portugal, boasts iconic spots that have shaped Lisbon's LGBTQIA+ life. (20 min)

 

The next stop is at Largo Trindade where the tour will touch on intriguing historical events associated with the catholic church, shedding light on society's attitudes towards sexuality in the past, the sin of sodomy and the process of homogenizing and catechizing indigenous people in Brazil. (30 min)​

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At Largo do Carmo, you will step into a vital location in Portugal's history, where the crucial 1974 Carnation Revolution unfolded. This square witnessed the surrender of the regime members to revolutionary military forces on April 25th, marking the end of the longest dictatorship in Europe, which had endured for 48 years. (20 min)

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Rossio Square, once a symbol of intolerance, has transformed into a place for multicultural communities in its surroundings. This square carries a deep history, showcasing the Church's violent past while symbolizing the transformative power of migrant flows in shaping our city. (20 min)

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Graça, the highest of Lisbon's seven hills, is our last stop and it holds a unique place in the city's history. Initially characterized by its rural roots, the neighborhood witnessed a transformation during the industrial revolution, attracting a multitude of workers as factories and workshops sprang up. (20 min)

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You will end this unforgettable evening at Criolense Kitchen Club, where an extraordinary crescendo of flavors and rhythms promises to provide the perfect culmination of this experience!

 

End of the Tour.

 

Throughout the tour, there are spontaneous detours, adding an element of surprise to enhance your unforgettable experience!

Departure Point

Cedro-dobuçaco do Príncipe Real, 1250-095. 

We will meet in Príncipe Real Garden, specifically around the Juniper Tree, a large tree with benches around it, perfect for sitting.

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