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WE WALK.
WE UNSETTLE.
WE REMEMBER.

Lisbon shines like gold in the postcards. But history is never neutral — it’s told by those in power and built on silences. Our work questions how Portugal’s history has been told, what has been erased, and centers the voices that have been silenced for so long.

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Historical Walking Tour

History is never neutral. On this walk through Lisbon, we dive into Portugal’s history, uncovering how colonialism, dictatorship, and queer resistance intertwined to shape both the city and the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

From 40€

3h30

Max. 20

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Description

This tour offers an in-depth exploration of Portugal’s past through the lenses of colonialism, dictatorship, lusotropicalism, and queer resistance, revealing how these legacies still shape our views on sexuality and gender.

We follow the footsteps of Portuguese imperial enterprise, the transformative 25th April Revolution, and the queer figures erased from official history, until we arrive at the heart of today’s LGBTQ+ movements.

The tour concludes at one of Lisbon’s most emblematic queer venues, where we come together and celebrate with savoury Portuguese delights.

Quick Overview:

⏱️ Duration: 3h30

👟 Physical Level: Moderate. Suitable for those comfortable with moderate physical activity, this route is mostly downhill, with only a small section requiring an uphill effort. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes for the journey.

📏 Distance: 3.4 miles (5 km)

📍 Departure: Principe Real Garden

🗣️ Languages: EN / PT

✅ Included:

Portuguese and English-Speaking Local Queer Guide

Digital Queer Map of Lisbon

❌ Not Included:

Food and beverages

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Nightlife Experience

This tour connects you to bars and cultural spaces that have resisted and kept their doors open - where queer and immigrant people claimed their place. These spaces remain essential today, and we’ll bring to life the stories of the founders who created them

From 30€

3h

Max. 15

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Description

The Queer Lisbon Nightlife Tour centers on the ambiance and stories carried by each venue. Along the way, you’ll visit 2 to 3 bars and cultural spaces that remain vital to Lisbon’s LGBTQ+ community today, sharing tapas, drinks, and listening to stories of resistance.

This experience is not a bar crawl or a crowded night out. It is an intimate journey under Lisbon’s night sky, a chance to connect with queer spaces that hold our histories, while directly supporting the venues and services that keep our community alive.

Quick Overview:

⏱️ Duration: 3h

👟 Physical Level: Easy. This short route is suitable for most individuals, with the total time allowing for a relaxed or steady pace.

📏 Distance: 0.62 miles (1km)

📍 Departure: Miradouro dos Barros

🗣️ Languages: EN / PT

✅ Included:

Portuguese and English-Speaking Local Queer Guide

Digital Queer Map of Lisbon

❌ Not Included:

Food and beverages

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Decolonial Flavors of Lisbon

In Lisbon, there is also resilience, flavor, and belonging. This food tour celebrates the cuisines of Mozambique, Goa, and Brazil as living stories of immigrants who are building new memories here and carrying many stories to share.

From 130€

Half-day

Max. 12

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Description

This food tour is a journey through intertwined histories of resistance and cultural exchange. By connecting Mozambique, Goa, and Brazil, this experience reveals a part of Portugal’s history through spaces that carry narratives of empowerment and transformation.

The traditions and flavors you encounter along the way show how colonial systems have been reimagined, giving new life to Lisbon’s kitchens and cultural spaces. This is not a typical Lisbon food tour. It is a political, intimate, and joyful celebration of deeply connected cultures.

As part of our sustainability values, we invite you to bring a container for leftovers, so you can carry these flavors with you even after the tour.

And don’t forget: come hungry - 4 unforgettable stops are waiting for you.

Quick Overview:

⏱️ Half-day

👟 Physical Level: Moderate. Suitable for those comfortable with moderate physical activity, this route involves a certain amount of uphill walking on cobblestones and climbing down steps. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes for the journey.

📏 Distance: 2.49 miles (4km)

📍 Departure: Statue of Camilo Castelo Branco

🗣️ Languages: EN / ES

✅ Included:

Portuguese and English-Speaking Queer Local Guide

Digital Queer Map of Lisbon

7 tastings

❌ Not Included:

Drinks are not included at all stops

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Lisbon Private Tours

Your group. Your rythm. Your story. This private experience adapts to your needs - whether it's your first time in Lisbon or you're coming back for more. Together, we'll explore the city through a queer, anti-colonial lens, uncovering hidden stories and creating space for your questions, joy and belonging.

From 150€

Personalized

Max. 20

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Description

Why do we offer private experiences?
Because we know you have a curious mind and an appetite for culture.
Or maybe you want to celebrate a special moment in a different way with your group.

Just tell us - we’ll design the perfect private tour in Lisbon for your occasion.
We also have experience crafting tailor-made tours for large companies, groups, and schools (both national and international).

If cost is a barrier, send us your name and dates. When a tour is running, we’ll gladly welcome you at no cost.

Why Us?

Queer Lisbon Tour was founded by Paulá , a Brazilian immigrant from the outskirts of São Paulo with Northeastern and Indigenous roots, and her wife Leo, a Lisbon-born alfacinha. Together, they recognized how the imperialist mindset within the Portuguese culture echoes in their daily lives - in power dynamics, in the way history is told, and in what is silenced.

“This project was born from the weaving of our stories, from reconnecting with our pasts, and from the hope that other immigrants and queer people might feel safer, freer, and more at home. We want to create moments of connection and belonging. For me, this too is a form of historical reparation: not only telling our history, but claiming the right to feel fully here — and to know that I belong here.” - Paulá

 

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OUR TEAM

Hérika (She/Her)

Museologist, History Curator
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About me

“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.”

Julie (She/Her)

Multi-Lingual Storyteller
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About me

“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.”

Paulá (She/Her)

Co-founder, Finance
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“I grew up in a small city in Brazil, where dreaming of living abroad was my way of expanding the world around me. When I arrived in Lisbon at 18, I had never set foot in Europe. After some years of struggle, I fell for its quiet beauty - a city where you can walk everywhere, eat fresh fish, and chase the sunset. I love swimming, cooking for the people I care about, and the slow joy of reading in a hammock.”

Leonor (She/Her)

Co-Founder, Product
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“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.”

Download Queer Guide

This guide offers a curated selection of queer events, artists, and services in Lisbon - alongside spaces that are true allies.

Nothing here is random: each choice reflects critical thinking and a deep commitment to our community.

FAQ

1.Who are these tours for?

Our tours are for anyone, queer folks, allies, locals, and travelers who want to explore Lisbon through a deeper, authentic lens. No academic background needed, just openness and curiosity.

2.Are your tours in English or Portuguese?

All of our tours can be guided in English or Portuguese. One of our guides is also a native Italian speaker, so you can request a tour in Italian.

3.Do I need to be LGBTQ+ to join?

Not at all! We welcome everyone who wants to engage respectfully with queer history and community. This is a space for learning and connecting.

4.What happens if it rains?

In case of light rain, the tour will go ahead as planned. For heavy or continuous rain, you’ll receive a full refund. We’re a very small, independent company, and every cancelled tour has an impact on us. Whenever possible, turning your booking into a future voucher is a meaningful way to support our initiative and help us keep going.

5.Will the nightlife tour include alcohol?

We do visit bars and cultural spaces, but drinking is entirely optional. Our experiences are not alcohol-focused, come for the stories, community, and music.

6.Are the tours child-friendly?

Our historical and food tours are totally adapted for younger audiences. Some topics are sensitive, so feel free to reach out, we’re an educational project and happy to adjust based on your needs.

7.Is it possible to be reimbursed?

Yes, in cases where you're eligible for a reimbursement, we kindly ask that you make the request within 7 days of the experience.

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