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Every Tuesday & Saturday (+specials) this fun tour brings Lisbon's queer history alive, gives you stories from Lisbon's quirky, scandalous, (bizarre!) queer history, and introduces you to the scene .

Highlights

• Hear fun stories, scandals and anecdotes of Lisbon's fascinating queer history.
• Discover the modern LGBTQ scene of bars, clubs, cafes, etc. Know the city!
• Meet fellow-travellers, find your way around, and ask your guide questions. .
• Get insights into the scene to make the most of your Lisbon visit.
• Get your copy of ‘Alex’s LONG LIST' updated guide to LGBTQ Lisbon.

Description

A tour of Lisbon's fascinating queer history, and we pass by all the main gay scene venues. Plus, you get a free copy of the 134-page ‘Alex’s LONG LIST' updated guide to LGBTQ Lisbon (readable on mobiles). You'll hear stories and anecdotes from centuries of scandalous, fascinating, triumphant (sometimes bizarre!) queer history - and we explore today's gay scene venues at the same time. Hear fun history anecdotes that bring queer Lisbon alive - and find the corners of Lisbon's queer scene venues that suit you best. Come solo or with friends - meet new people and have fun getting to know Lisbon. The characters and stories from queer history are often fun scandals and you'll get to hear the stories in the places where history happened. And we pass by the main scene venues; and you get 'The LONG LIST' guide to queer Lisbon (134 pages - viewable on mobiles and downloadable as a PDF). History highlights include: how the Inquisition dealt with gay men, how lesbians battled 1960s censorship, 17thCentury cruising sites, stories from 19thCentury sex-work, lesbian nuns, why ‘Fado’ is queer, how Pride is different in Portugal, gay men dodging the 1950s police, how bisexual jazz-legend Josephine Baker was a spy in WWII, a Trans love story, the ‘Two Fernandes’, how LGBT rights were established in Portugal, how the first drag shows started, gay writers, queer pop stars, straight censors, disgraced politicians - all this and more as we get to know the modern gay scene. Suitable for solo-travellers. 4km (2.5miles). 3.5 hours. Age:16+ Meeting point: In the garden square of Principe Real; Outside number 18, Praça/Jardim do Príncipe Real; by the children's play corner. We are easy to find – just look for the Rainbow Umbrella! 'Alex's Lisbon Tours and Events' is insured and registered with Turismo de Portugal

Includes

Hear fun stories and anecdotes from Lisbon's scandalous queer history. Tour the LGBTQ scene venues of Principe Real and Bairro Alto, and find the venues that suit you best Have fun meeting fellow-travellers And get your free copy of 'Alex's LONG LIST guide to LGBTQ Lisbon'. 134-pages of essential information on Lisbon's queer scene! Written by locals, and updated every month, 'Alex's LONG LIST' features scene venues, the Queer Lisbon/Portugal maps, this month's queer events, gay beaches guide (and how to get there), nightclubs, bars, saunas etc, Women's venues and events, relaxed bars, crazy cabaret venues, queer and Trans spaces, community/sports/social groups, women's groups and services, health services, etc, etc. An essential 'must-have' for tourists and residents! Readable on mobiles and screens, or download a PDF. Know the city!

Important Information

• Total distance 4.km (2.5miles). 3.5 hours moving time. If you are booking for the next day or two - please also send a text/SMS or call: (Portugal) +351 910 826 218, or (UK) +44 07803 570 232, or email: AlexLisbonTours@gmail.com Weather - I will alter tours to accommodate the weather when necessary, but tours will always go ahead.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund