Queer Lisbon - Een schattenjacht in de LGBT-geschiedenis

I am so glad that I took Alex’s “Queer Lisbon: Treasure Hunt in LGBTQ History.” As a recent ex-pat to Portugal, I have been trying to discover the Lisbon LGBTQ+ community on my own. Not having much success, this tour and is exactly what I needed to open the door to the history and culture which is often so often hidden from the LGBTQ community by much of the academic world. Alex is a great storyteller and through his extensive research and professional background his tour of places and characters removed much of the curtain of the hidden history through wonderful, sad, and entertaining stories of Lisbon and Portugal. I truly wanted to keep going on and did not want to see it end. At the end of the tour and on my way home, I stopped by the nearest retail bookstore to look further into the works of some the characters discussed. I also received Alex’s list of further readings, historical references and great resources of Queer places, events, etc. in Lisbon as well as parts of Portugal, which I will always use as it is updated monthly. Thank you for my welcome gift to Queer Lisbon.

Alex was the best! He captivated us from the beginning with his story telling and his presentation of Lisbon’s queer history. He showed us around the gaybourhoods, had a snack and coffee at a lovely cafe and educated us with valuable information on our past. His passion for preserving and passing on queer history is evident and this makes his stories all the more captivating and made me shed a couple of tears (some of pride and some of sadness regarding the events and people). We went at a leisurely pace and did not feel rushed .. tour took a bit over four hours. Alex will also show where all the current gay night life is within the neighborhoods walked. Highly recommend this!!

Highly recommend this incredible tour! The amazing tour guide knows so much about Lisbon's queer history and was exceptionally knowledgeable, while still giving you a great overall background on the city. Gave me great recommendations before the trip and for the rest of the trip. You also get a copy of the history sent to you afterward, so you can read as much as you want! The tour will leave you wanting to learn even more. The history is completely fascinating, funny, emotional, and hits a full range of emotions. Had a lovely time and would fully recommend!

The tour was truly a wonderful experience. Alex ist incredibly dedicated, genuinely kind, and you could immediately feel how passionate he is about what he does. His explanations were detailed, engaging, and always entertaining. I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour!

The tour was amazing. Stephanie, my girlfriend, and I really enjoyed the tour. the best tour I have ever been on. If you are queer and have come to Lisbon, this tour is a must. Alex was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and supplied us with a compendium of all that us queer in Lisbon.

Had a lovely time! Alex is a wonderful tourguide, who clearly knows his stuff. We had a small group of fun people. Also made a friend to explore Lisbon with some more! And "Alex's long list" is a fantastically helpful bonus!!

The Queer Lisbon tour with Alex was a real highlight of my time in Lisbon. Alex is a fantastic guide, super knowledgeable about both the city and its queer history, and really easy to spend time with. He also shared a document called “Alex’s long list” which has been incredibly useful for planning my time in Portugal. The tour itself was a great mix of history, stories, and local insight, and I really enjoyed meeting the other travellers along the way. Highly recommend if you’re in Lisbon and want something a bit more meaningful than a standard walking tour.

It was a fantastic trip back in time with Alex....Very friendly, courteous guide with a lot of knowledge about the great city of Lisboa....we were a small group of 5 people....nice that Alex also took the time and the tour was longer than planned.....great new cool people met..... In the evening, there were three of us on the road again at the Fba Gay Bar....a nice end to a great day! Thanks Alex 👍☺️

Alex was an exceptional guide who delivered a deeply engaging and thought-provoking tour of Lisbon’s queer history. His passion for the subject was evident throughout, and his enthusiasm made the experience both compelling and memorable. The depth and nuance of his knowledge were particularly impressive—it was clear that he has dedicated significant personal research to developing the tour, reflected in the rich detail, personal narratives, and thoughtful connections he drew between broader Lisbon history and the evolution of queer rights and visibility. Alex approached the subject with both honesty and sensitivity, addressing difficult chapters such as the Inquisition, repression during the dictatorship, and the challenges that followed the Carnation Revolution. Importantly, he balanced these moments by highlighting the resilience, courage, and activism of individuals who helped shape the vibrant and inclusive queer culture present in Lisbon today. This tour offers a meaningful and unique perspective on the city, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to better understand Lisbon’s history and its diverse communities.

I went solo, met new friends, had a lovely time and now I know more about the fascinating queer history of queer history and the revolution.