Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon
Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon
Discover the earlier African presence in Lisbon, through open and insightful conversation, while enjoying the wonderful scenery of the city.Get to know more about the first European capital to receive African slaves, the social relationships, miscegenation, colonization, and the overall participation of Africans in the discoveries together with their influence in the Portuguese culture.
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Alfama
Alfama, the oldest neighborhood in the city of Lisbon, founded by the Arabs. It will be a place to introduce Africa's history, roots, and connections with other people.
20 minutesChafariz D'El Rei
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
10 minutesCampo das Cebolas
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
10 minutesPraca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
One of the most emblematic places in the Portuguese capital, where several events in the country's history took place. An important place in the slave trade.
20 minutesCidade Baixa
The central neighborhood of the capital, although destroyed by the 1755 earthquake. It will be a perfect place to talk about the interaction of Africans in Portuguese society.
Rua Cor de Rosa
The place were several African women provided services.
10 minutesTime Out Market Lisboa
One of the best-known places in the capital today, but in the past, it was the place of work for many Africans.
10 minutesJardim Dom Luis
In this beautiful Garden, it is where we have the statue of the Marquis Sá da Bandeira, responsible for the abolition of slavery in Portuguese territory and colonies.
5 minutesConsulate-General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Lisbon
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
10 minutesRossio Square
One of the central and busiest places in the city of Lisbon. Where we will talk about the integration of Africans and the creation of colonies.
10 minutesIgreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
10 minutesRossio Train Station
Built during the 19th century, with Manueline architectonic style, that represents the country's golden times, a way to claim a place among the European countries that divided Africa into colonies, in the Berlin Conference of 1884.
10 minutesRestauradores Square
This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.
Included
- Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee/Tea or bottle of water
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- The Tour Guide attended the training, Save and Clean, given by Turismo de Portugal, on how to implement security measures in relation to COVID-19.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.