Queer Lisbon - A Treasure Hunt in LGBT History
Overview
Every Tuesday and Saturday (contact me for other days/dates) this fun tour brings Lisbon’s queer history to life through an adventure (in English) around the main gay-scene neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Principe Real. Hear fascinating stories of love and drama that bring queer history to life as we visit the sights of Lisbon’s fascinating, scandalous (sometimes bizarre!) queer history and the modern gay scene. And we finish with a drink at a gay hotel.
Plus, you get a copy of 'Alex's LONG LIST - guide to LGBTQ Lisbon & Portugal' - over 150 pages of essential information, written by locals & updated every month. 'Alex's LONG LIST' features venues, maps, queer events, gay beach guide (and how to get there), nightclubs, bars, saunas, Women's venues and events, relaxed bars, crazy cabaret venues, Lisbon on a budget, Trans/non-binary spaces, community/sports/social groups, health services, etc
What's Included
- Discover the modern gay scene as you stroll from one stop to the next
- Hear fun stories, scandals and anecdotes of Lisbon's fascinating queer history
- Meet new friends in the group and we finish in a gay hotel lounge
- Get your PDF copy of ‘Alex’s LONG LIST' updated guide to LGBTQ Lisbon (Normally 15 Euros)
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Praça do Príncipe Real 16
1200-311 Lisboa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Tv. André Valente 25
1200-236 Lisboa, Portugal
We finish in the lounge/ bar/ garden/ pool of Late Birds Hotel - Lisbon's largest gay hotel (bring your swimming costume if the weather's good).
What To Expect
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Jardim do Principe Real
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jardim do Principe Real
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praca do Principe Real
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
GAT - Checkpoint LX
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Construction Lisbon Club
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Botanical Garden of Lisbon
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trumps
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
R. de Gustavo de Matos Sequeira 42
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praça das Flores 7
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bar 106
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Finalmente Club
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bar TR3S Lisboa
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Constitutional Court
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
R. Luz Soriano 44
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
R. do Trombeta 10
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Purex
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maria Caxuxa
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tv. da Espera 50
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Teatro da Trindade
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
R. da Misericórdia 125
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja de Sao Roque
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hospital St. Louis
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tv. André Valente 21
6 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Age who can book this experience: 16+
- Legal drinking age: 18+
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-405276P1
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