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Lisbon Queer Nightlife: Discover LGBTQ+ Bars and Culture
5.0
27 Ratings
Lisboa
Experience the vibrant queer nightlife of Lisbon on a small-group walking tour. Enjoy Brazilian tapas, visit authentic LGBTQ+ hotspots, and receive an updated guide to the city’s LGBTQ+ scene.
Experience the vibrant queer nightlife of Lisbon on a small-group walking tour. Enjoy Brazilian tapas, visit authentic LGBTQ+ hotspots, and receive an updated guide to the city’s LGBTQ+ scene.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Criolense Kitchen Club - The journey begins at the Criolense Kitchen Club, where participants will indulge in Brazilian tapas. This stop will delve into the intersections of LGBTQ+ history in Portugal and the regulation of sexuality and gender, tracing its origins back to colonial times. The discussion will include the impact of Indigenous erasure…
- Criolense Kitchen Club - The journey begins at the Criolense Kitchen Club, where participants will indulge in Brazilian tapas. This stop will delve into the intersections of LGBTQ+ history in Portugal and the regulation of sexuality and gender, tracing its origins back to colonial times. The discussion will include the impact of Indigenous erasure and colonial marital laws on these regulations.
- Graca & Sao Vicente - A brief stop will be made to appreciate a mural commemorating the Carnation Revolution. Here, participants will learn about the dictatorship, the historical context leading to the revolution, its progression, and its enduring influence on Portuguese society.
- VALSA - VALSA, an immigrant and queer-owned cultural association, offers the chance to enjoy artisanal sourdough pizzas while immersing in Queer culture. This venue is a significant hub for the LGBTQ+ community, blending flavors, art, and authenticity. It’s an ideal spot to experience local queer nightlife in a relaxed atmosphere and connect with locals.
- R. Damasceno Monteiro 75B - The tour concludes at a queer-owned bar, where the contemporary queer scene in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, will be discussed. The conversation will emphasize the importance of associations and collectives in leading crucial discussions and exploring solutions for the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, the role of immigration in bringing a decolonial perspective, shifting from traditional norms to better serve a diverse community, will be highlighted.
What's Included
- Local Queer Guide
- Discover the queer scene with new people
- Updated Queer Map of Lisbon
- Local Queer Guide
- Discover the queer scene with new people
- Updated Queer Map of Lisbon
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Additional Information
This experience will immerse you in Lisbon’s Queer nightlife, creating connections within a welcoming small group. You’ll witness a open-hearted community come to life while learning about Portuguese history and truly experiencing queer venues and associations in Lisbon. It’s a beautiful blend of knowledge and the simple joy of experiencing, talking,…
This experience will immerse you in Lisbon’s Queer nightlife, creating connections within a welcoming small group. You’ll witness a open-hearted community come to life while learning about Portuguese history and truly experiencing queer venues and associations in Lisbon. It’s a beautiful blend of knowledge and the simple joy of experiencing, talking, and meeting new people.
We reveal the often hidden truths about our country and culture, with a particular focus on sharing the perspectives of Black and Indigenous people within Portuguese history. And, of course, we’ll share plenty of laughs along the way.
The heart of this experience is the ambiance of each venue. You’ll visit 3 to 4 bars, venues, and cultural associations that are essential to the LGBTQ+ community in Lisbon, learning their stories while enjoying tapas and drinks.
Our priority is to introduce you to queer-owned venues. When that’s not possible, we’ll ensure you visit places that are genuinely queer-friendly.
Location
Miradouro dos Barros
Rua Damasceno Monteiro
Graça, at the Miradouro dos Barros, google maps link on ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Eciszek
Oct 20, 2024
Thoughtful, educational and inclusive experience - My wife and I attended the Queer Lisbon Nightlife Tour and truly had a splendid evening. The guide offered an enriching and inclusive experience, focusing on LGBTQ+ past and present in Portugal through a thoughtful, educational lens. Designed with an emphasis on community-based and decolonial perspectives, the tour did more than just highlight key historical points; they also explore the intersections of gender, sexuality, and colonialism in Portugal’s past. We visited a range of queer-owned spaces, from nightlife venues to immigrant and BIPOC-owned businesses, adding another layer of intentionality to the experience. The tour felt safe, respectful, and inclusive, particularly for trans individuals and queer women​.
We highly recommend this experience.
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V5900cpstaceym
Sep 27, 2024
A Perfectly Queer Night - A perfect mixture of queer culture, Lisbon history and LGBTQ+ owned businesses. I learned so much and appreciated the community building within our group
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Navigator17679849380
Sep 14, 2024
Casual but very informative evening like with friends - It was a lot of fun with Julie and the other guests. You will learn a lot about the history of individual people, about the colonial period and dictatorship in Portugal and how it has developed for queer people. Through the mix of information about some people's history and casual conversations about all sorts of topics, it was a perfect evening in Lisbon. The food and drinks were great and I definitely recommend doing the tour. I got a good insight into Portuguese cults.
Thank you Julie and to the team:)
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D3048fxclaudiak
Sep 1, 2024
Highly recommended! - It was a wonderful tour. The perfect mix of input and fun. It was like spending the evening with friends. Highly recommended!
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Jeanette
Aug 30, 2024
Great queer and Lisbon tour - Amazing tour! We received so much information and were brought to very wonderful restaurants that were queer/BIPOC owned. Can’t give enough stars to our tour guide, she gave us so much context and background that we couldn’t have gotten elsewhere!
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Amita
Aug 22, 2024
Don’t miss this one of a kind tour! - Paulá and Leonor run an excellent tour anyone interested in knowing some of the history and current political context of queer and trans communities, immigrant communities, and social justice/leftist movements in Portugal (and especially Lisbon) should definitely take.
Their different lived experiences (Paulá as an immigrant from Brasil, Leonor as a Portuguese person) provide complementary perspectives, and they are both clearly connected to queer and social justice grassroots communities here.
They take their time with questions, recommend other sites and activities, and end the tour at a wonderful Black queer Brazilian-owned restaurant (which costs extra and is absolutely worth it).
A must-do when you are in Lisbon!
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Taliabriannehead
Aug 12, 2024
Can’t wait to go back- the best Lisbon tour with the best people - This tour was the MOST FUN! Paula and Lenor were so incredibly accommodating because I was really excited to go on their tour during my few days in Lisbon and they worked so hard and went out of their way to make it work for me! I had the best night with them on the tour learning all about true queer history in Portugal, trying incredible Brazilian cuisines, and meeting new people. They also had recommended several places for me to try while I was in Lisbon and I have to say 10/10 for all of their recommendations. This is the real tour of Lisbon, I highly highly recommend.
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M8592domollym
Aug 9, 2024
Spectacular! - This queer history tour was everything I dreamed of and more! I attended with my aunt (not LGBTQ+) and both of us thoroughly enjoyed. Accessible in terms of pace, stopping for bathrooms and snacks as needed based on the group. There was only one major uphill walk and we were able to use an escalator and funicular for most of it. I learned so much about Portugal and Lisbon history at large beyond the queer history of this place. The tour leaders take an intersectional approach to talking about queer life; discussing race, colonization, religion, queer heroes and queer villains. We ended with a delicious and energetically warm meal and drink and gabbed the night away. Can’t wait to rec to all my friends and return for their other tour! Thank you so much!
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Eleanorh157
Jul 12, 2024
Amazing tour from wonderful guides - This tour was my favorite part of visiting Lisbon! Paula and Julie were extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun, and it was an amazing way to explore Lisbon with a totally different lens than your standard tour and learn about important history that’s often overlooked. I saw a part of the city I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. It was also wonderful to meet other queer community in a new city. I
’m definitely recommending this tour to my friends who visit Lisbon! Thank you for a great evening!
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Vernorrist
Jul 3, 2024
Great experience learning about queer Lisbon history. - My partner and I enjoyed getting to learn about history of Lisbon through a Queer lens. It was interesting to think about the impacts of colonialism and its lasting implications for the queer community. A unique experience and it was nice to support local queer artists and businesses.
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