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Queer Lisbon - a Treasure Hunt in LGBTQ History
Lisbona, Portogallo
Esperienza - Avventura
Esperienza - Tour della città
Cosa aspettarsi
This fun Treasure Hunt tour (a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the USA) brings Lisbon’s queer history to life through a team adventure around the main gay-scene neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Principe Real. We visit the locations and hear stories from Lisbon’s fascinating, scandalous and sometimes bizarre queer history, and we also tour the modern gay scene at the same time. Then we all come together in the lounge/ bar/ garden/ pool of Lisbon’s biggest gay hotel for a 'pub-quiz' and prizes! (bring your swimming costume if it's hot!).
Come solo or with friends - small teams can self-select or you can be introduced to mixed or same-sex groups - you decide. Your small team is given directions and a map to follow past the gay scene venues, stopping at the sites of queer history to hear their stories and answer questions/ objectives.
Move at your own pace, and then come together for a rest, see which parts of Lisbon's scandalous queer history caught people's imaginations, what you all learned, and what made you laugh. Prizes for the most creative answers, the highest score, and for runners-up!
This fun Treasure Hunt tour (a ‘Scavenger Hunt’ in the USA) brings Lisbon’s queer history to life through a team adventure around the main gay-scene neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Principe Real. We visit the locations and hear stories from Lisbon’s fascinating, scandalous and sometimes bizarre queer history, and we also tour the modern gay scene at the same time. Then we all come together in the lounge/ bar/ garden/ pool of Lisbon’s biggest gay hotel for a 'pub-quiz' and prizes! (bring your swimming costume if it's hot!).
Come solo or with friends - small teams can self-select or you can be introduced to mixed or same-sex groups - you decide. Your small team is given directions and a map to follow past the gay scene venues, stopping at the sites of queer history to hear their stories and answer questions/ objectives.
Move at your own pace, and then come together for a rest, see which parts of Lisbon's scandalous queer history caught people's imaginations, what you all learned, and what made you laugh. Prizes for the most creative answers, the highest score, and for runners-up!
Le mie passioni
Hey there!
I first came to Lisbon over thirty years ago and fell in love with this city. I’ve seen attitudes and experiences change a lot in that time and I’ve watched the city grow to embrace LGBTQ visitors. But, like most places, our queer history wasn't always recorded.
I set up 'Alex's Queer Lisbon Tours' to share the stories that I love about the city – not only the major monuments and the usual history (although queer stories sometimes make surprising appearances!), but the love stories, scandals, anecdotes and fun details that bring queer experience alive - and I mix all this with the opportunity to meet fellow travellers through these social Treasure Hunts that end with a party.
I hope you’ll join me in sharing the experience of 'Alex's Queer Lisbon Treasure Hunt' - You'll be amazed how much fun the stories of queer lives can be, you’ll see all of today’s gay scene, and you’ll share the day with new friends!
Hey there!
I first came to Lisbon over thirty years ago and fell in love with this city. I’ve seen attitudes and experiences change a lot in that time and I’ve watched the city grow to embrace LGBTQ visitors. But, like most places, our queer history wasn't always recorded.
I set up 'Alex's Queer Lisbon Tours' to share the stories that I love about the city – not only the major monuments and the usual history (although queer stories sometimes make surprising appearances!), but the love stories, scandals, anecdotes and fun details that bring queer experience alive - and I mix all this with the opportunity to meet fellow travellers through these social Treasure Hunts that end with a party.
I hope you’ll join me in sharing the experience of 'Alex's Queer Lisbon Treasure Hunt' - You'll be amazed how much fun the stories of queer lives can be, you’ll see all of today’s gay scene, and you’ll share the day with new friends!
Le mie certificazioni
I have a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Sussex (UK).
I have also had great fun bringing LGBTQ people together through running Lisbon's largest queer outdoors group. Over the last three years I've run more than 60 events with over 1500 LGBTQ participants: day-hikes, beach-days, bike-rides, picnics, cultural events, Pride events, etc. Running this social group built on my professional background in HIV community services and has been a great opportunity to bring people together during the challenges of the pandemic.
I have a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Sussex (UK).
I have also had great fun bringing LGBTQ people together through running Lisbon's largest queer outdoors group. Over the last three years I've run more than 60 events with over 1500 LGBTQ participants: day-hikes, beach-days, bike-rides, picnics, cultural events, Pride events, etc. Running this social group built on my professional background in HIV community services and has been a great opportunity to bring people together during the challenges of the pandemic.
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