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LGBTour Porto: Walk through Porto, discover the LGBTQIA+ History
(53) Reviews
Porto
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 wo...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. de Fernão de Magalhães 43
In front of the Kebab Restaurante coffee.
Return
Calçada das Virtudes 5
The tour ends at the Virtudes viewpoint, a place enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
Itinerary
1
Campo 24 de Agosto Garden
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
2
Rua de Santa Catarina
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
3
Praca da Republica
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
4
Livraria aberta
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
5
Praca Gomes Teixeira
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.
6
Tribunal da Relacao do Porto
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
7
Chafariz das Virtudes
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
LGBTour Porto: Walk through Porto, discover the LGBTQIA+ History
(53) Reviews
Porto
About
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 wo...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. de Fernão de Magalhães 43
In front of the Kebab Restaurante coffee.
Return
Calçada das Virtudes 5
The tour ends at the Virtudes viewpoint, a place enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.