Queer Lisbon Nightlife Tour
Description
This experience was designed to immerse you in Lisbon's Queer Nightlife, creating connections within a welcoming small group. On this tour, you'll witness an open-hearted community come to life while learning about the Portuguese history and the LGBTQ+ culture in Lisbon. The focus of this experience turns to the ambiance of each venue. - You will experience 2 venues and cultural spaces that are currently important for the LGBTQ+ community in Lisbon. - Learn about their history while sharing tapas and drinks along the way. The Nightlife Experience is not only a way to connect with the most incredible queer spaces in Lisbon — it's also an opportunity to directly support these venues and services. This really isn't a bar crawl or a crowded night out — it's an intimate, cozy experience under the night sky, with important glimpses of Portuguese history.
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Itinerary
This evening starts at Miradouro dos Barros, a stunning viewpoint in Lisbon. Here you will gather against the stunning backdrop of this beautiful location to introduce ourselves, and prepare for the evening ahead. At our first stop, we will discuss the impacts of colonialism on Portuguese culture.
The adventure continues at Damas, a space that combines a restaurant, bar, and concert venue. This is where Lisbon’s queer nightlife truly comes alive and queer voices find a powerful presence. Step into Damas, a venue that supports immigrants who are driving social and political change in Portugal. This is the perfect place to savor exceptional Portuguese dishes.
We will make a brief stop to admire a mural dedicated to the Carnation Revolution. During this visit, you'll learn about the dictatorship and the historical context that led to the revolution, how it unfolded, and its lasting impact on Portuguese society.
The adventure continues at Má Lingua or A Mata, both queer-friendly bars and cultural spaces that provide platforms for the queer community to perform. At this stop, we’ll delve into the challenges faced by queer and immigrant-owned venues, including the wave of closures that occurred in 2024.
We will end the tour in a queer-owned bar, where we will discuss the contemporary queer scene in Portugal, with a special focus on Lisbon. We'll highlight the significance of associations and collectives that are leading important discussions and exploring potential solutions for the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, we'll talk about the vital role of immigration in bringing a decolonial perspective, moving from traditional norms to truly serve a broader and more diverse community.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(30)
The experience was interesting, it showed us Lisbon queer sites, but we waited a little longer, we went to two bars and explained a little the history of the city, but it put little emphasis on the history of the collective and queer struggle. As a recommendation, I think it would have been nice not only to go to dinner and drink and chat with each other, if not, give more importance to important spaces of the collective even asking for participation of referents. Of course, the guide was great throughout.
Gracias por tu feedback, Tamar. Ese día, de hecho, notamos un desequilibrio en el recorrido y ya lo estamos corrigiendo. Sobre incluir más voces locales: muchas personas queer con las que colaboramos son inmigrantes y no siempre pueden estar presentes, pero puedes conocer sus historias en nuestra serie Queer Narratives. Gracias por ayudarnos a mejorar 💜
Herika was a wonderful tour guide and allowed us to experience Lisbon in a beautifully unique way. We booked this tour same day and we are so glad we did. Thank you for a wonderful tour!
The Queer Lisbon Tour with Leo was absolutely incredible! From the moment we met her, Leo’s warmth and passion for Lisbon’s LGBTQ+ history shone through. She shared captivating stories, blending important historical events with her own experiences, making every stop along the way feel personal and meaningful. We strolled through the city’s beautiful streets, uncovering hidden gems and key landmarks that are significant to the queer community. Leo also introduced us to vibrant queer-owned spaces, showing us both the past and present of Lisbon’s LGBTQ+ scene in a truly inclusive way. One of the best parts was our stop at a cozy café, where we enjoyed a delicious meal and connected with the group over great conversations. By the end of the night, it felt like we had made new friends and gained a deeper understanding of the city. If you’re looking for a tour that’s fun, educational, and full of heart, the Queer Lisbon Tour. Highly recommend!
This was the best thing I did in Lisbon — an evening of good conversation, great food, and interesting historical information. By the end of the night, you've made new friends, learned a lot about Lisbon, and you're right in the middle of the queer scene as the nightlife is beginning. Great stuff.
It was an night tour that I went on alone. I was worried that I would be alone, but thanks to our guide Leonor, I had a very comfortable night. It was a great experience and the best activity I could have done in Lisbon by myself. It was a tour which I learned about the history of Portugal, queer life and had very enjoyable conversations. I am also very happy to have made new queer friends. Thank you Queer Lisbon Tour!
Thanks so much to Leonora for an authentic tour with interesting information on queer history in Portugal and Lisbon, delicious food and drinks in all queer-owned places. It was very educative, interesting and so much fun!
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.
A perfect mixture of queer culture, Lisbon history and LGBTQ+ owned businesses. I learned so much and appreciated the community building within our group
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:)
It was a wonderful tour. The perfect mix of input and fun. It was like spending the evening with friends. Highly recommended!
