LGBTour Porto: Walk through Porto, discover the LGBTQIA+ History

5.0
(48 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

This experience aims to provide an accessible tour through the central area of Porto, recalling impactful moments that defined LGBTQIAP+ history in the city. This queertour is goven by a gay person native to this city who has experienced these events throughout his 39 years of life. It's an intimate experience that focuses on the social evolution and awareness of the community over the years and how the city began its journey towards inclusion.
We will embark together on a journey remembering facts and analyzing the paradox between two times and destinations in the history of the LGBTQIAP+ community: the 80s to the present day.
We will visit different tourist spots that at first glance we would not realize their impact on the community and visit inclusive spaces.

We will end with a conversation at one of the best known spots in Porto, where we can better understand the legacy and activism carried out by those who fought, so that this excursion could exist today in an openly gay way.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Kebab Restaurante coffee.

End point

The tour ends at the Virtudes viewpoint, a place enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    At the beginning of the tour, we pass by Campo 24 de Agosto where we will see the first location of the first LGBTQIA+ pride march.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    In this place we will observe and analyze how time and tourism have changed one of the areas that impacted the LGBTQIA+ community.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After passing through one of the busiest streets, we will reflect a little in the square where the Pride march is currently starting, where we will see the Teófilo Braga Garden and visit a bookshop dedicated to LGBTQIA+ themes. We'll talk about the importance of attending queer businesses.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will visit a bookshop linked to Diversity and Inclusion Books and the Importance of Queer Business. Where we can talk about some LGBT+ writers and their impact on society and representation in culture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass through a very busy area of ​​Porto. Where we will have several tourist references. It is also a place with a large concentration of students where we will talk about teaching and social changes linked to diversity and inclusion.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Almost arriving at the last location of our tour, we will pass in front of the Tribunal da Relação do Porto, where I explain some of the most important dates in the Queer History of the city and Country, in front of the statue of justice.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will finish at the Miradouro das Virtudes, a place known for its diversity, beauty and view over the Douro. Where we will relax a little and make a summary of our experiences and visions. I'll talk a little about my youth in the city and how I saw the Queer movement grow.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ricardo Barros

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Hiking Tours
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
LGBT Friendly Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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