Queer Lisbon: LGBT History and Scavenger Hunt in Bairro Alto and Principe Real
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31 Ratings
Lisboa
Embark on a team adventure through Lisbon's queer history in Bairro Alto and Principe Real. Discover scandalous stories, visit historic sights, and enjoy a pub quiz at Lisbon's biggest gay hotel.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jardim do Principe Real - We start all together in Jardim Principe Real with a briefing. Then your team follows the map and directions to visit and learn about historic sights and answer the treasure hunt questions.
What's Included
  • Guided tour of LGBTQ historic sites in Lisbon
  • In-depth ‘THE LONG LIST’ 30-page guide to Lisbon’s LGBTQ scene
  • Guide written and regularly updated by locals
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Join us for an exciting Treasure Hunt (or ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the U.S) tour which will showcase the diversity and history of Lisbon’s LGBTQ community. This captivating journey will take you through the widely renowned gay districts of Bairro Alto and Principe Real, retelling riveting, scandalous, and even quirky queer stories from both past and present. Afterwards, everyone will gather at Lisbon’s largest gay hotel for a fun-filled ‘pub-quiz’ and prizes. Don’t forget your swimwear in case you wish to take a dip in the pool!
Come and experience the vibrant LGBTQ scene in Lisbon!
Additionally, all participants will receive a complimentary copy of ‘THE LONG LIST’, A 16-page guidebook covering everything you need to know about Lisbon’s gay scene. Authored and updated by locals, this guide is essential for both tourists and inhabitants alike.

  • Age who can book this experience: 16+
  • Legal drinking age: 18+
Location
Principe Real Playground
Praça do Príncipe Real
Meeting point: On the corner of the garden square of Principe Real; outside number 18, Praça do Príncipe Real; by the children's play corner. We are easy to find – just look for the Rainbow Umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stefanialg6123xw
May 14, 2024
Great fun - What a fabulous, interesting and fun tour! Alex was the perfect guide; a natural storyteller and all round lovely guy. I would strongly recommend this tour
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Juliaft4136ey
May 14, 2024
Awesome tour - Alex is an awesome tour guide. He knows his stuff and he’ll give you tons of info and history about the city. Plus, he’ll give you a 50 page guide to queer Lisbon. Would definitely recommend.
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Liandgo
May 13, 2024
Fun walking tour full of amazing details about queer history. - We highly recommend the tour! Took it on our first day of vacation and it was a great way to start to get to know Lisbon. Alex was friendly and charming from start to finish, just a delight to be around! His knowledge of history, art, social issues, and LGBTQ topics is incredible. The tour is throughly researched and absolutely fascinating, full of all secret details of Portuguese queer history we would never have heard of otherwise. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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Curious26427389698
May 8, 2024
Top Tier Tour - I had the pleasure of attending Alex’s Queer Lisbon Tour. Alex displays his passion for gay history and culture to the highest level. Alex gives the good, the bad and the ugly to what our gay ancestors endured during their time in Lisbon. The tour was packed with insightful information. The extensive research that Alex provides was quite refreshing. There were many highlights throughout the tour, but I was particularly impressed with Alex’s great storytelling about Josephine Baker’s time in Lisbon. Thanks again Alex for uncovering the hidden treasures of gay Lisbon.
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Gmbell45
May 8, 2024
An intro to the LGBT Lisbon - Alex was very thorough with explaining all the points on the tour. He was very friendly and welcoming
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Amanda_s
May 2, 2024
Inspiring Queer Stories Told with Love - We traveled to Lisbon because it’s queer (and vegan friendly). Upon the tour with Alex, we learned just how queer friendly Lisbon is - that we are protected constitutionally. We had a private tour with Alex learning about society and culture, past and present. Alex made our experience so special by sharing his own story and Lisbon’s with so much pride. The tour kept us interested and active for a whole 4 hours, walking through queer neighborhoods. The stories are as brilliant as the storyteller! They’re fun and informative. The most memorable part was learning about how one of the writers of Manifesto of the Revolutionary Homosexual Action Movement is still active for LGBTQ+ rights in Portugal. It was a very inspiring and emotional experience as a queer couple. I cannot recommend this tour enough to queer people and allies if you want hear some fascinating tales and see so much on foot! Thank you so much, Alex! What you do is so important for your community!
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I6082imninas
Mar 21, 2024
A perfect day in Lissabon - It was a wonderful and worth it tour! Alex is such a lovely, sharming and relaxed guy, he knows a lot about queer history and tells wonderful storys about queer people of Lissabon. Very well reserched and a delightful entertainment! Thanks a lot!
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Olivier
Feb 6, 2024
A Fantastic Journey Through Lisbon's Queer History with Alex's Tour - I recently experienced Alex's Lisbon tour focusing on the city's queer history and it was nothing short of amazing. Alex combines deep knowledge with a genuine enthusiasm, making the tour both incredibly informative and enjoyable. The tour takes you through key historical spots, immersing you in the rich LGBTQ+ culture and history of Lisbon. It’s a perfect blend of education and fun, set against the backdrop of Lisbon's beautiful streets. Alex's storytelling brings the past to life, highlighting the progress and ongoing struggles of the queer community. This tour is a must-do for anyone interested in seeing Lisbon through a unique lens. Highly recommended for a meaningful and unforgettable experience.
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960stephanp
Jan 8, 2024
A great guide for learning about the past and present of LGBTQ Lisbon - Alex is truly passionate about history and his Queer Lisbon Guide is an essential to navigating Lisbon and its LGBTQ+ scene. A ton of research went into this tour and it was great to learn about the current LGBTQ+ bars in the Principe Real and Bairro Alto area as well as those no longer with us. It was so interesting to hear the stories Fado from a queer context, the first drag bar, historic cruising sites and more. I also appreciated the stop at GAT where he explained the important work they do in relation to sexual health.
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265willemijnv
Nov 3, 2023
highly recommend! - this tour was truly special. alex is so passionated about his job, plus all the places he showed us and ALL the stories, which i had never heard about, made this tour experience so unique and memorable. i highly recommend to look through alex’ eyes for the day - i live in lisbon for more than a year but never seen certain aspects of the city neither heard about most of the stories. - also just had a super fun afternoon! highly recommended :)
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