Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon
At a glance
Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon is a 3h small-group experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by My Lisbon Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 190 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $37.66 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Professional guide, Local taxes.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 190 travellers
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 7 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
On this small group 3 hour walking tour, you will learn how, in the 15th century, Portugal created the Atlantic Slave Trade, and how slavery went hand in hand with the journeys of exploration Portugal is most famous for.
This educational experience cover the locations in Lisbon's historical city center associated with the Slave Trade and African History, but will also address Portugal's contemporary History and the recent fall of the country's colonial empire in the mid 1970's.
What's included
What's included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Travelers will meet there guide on this location and begin the tour with an introduction to the theme.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Travelers will visit Lisbon's oldest neighborhood and learn about how the many different civilizations that settled in Portugal practiced slavery, from the Romans to the Moors, and how the Portuguese eventually got involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade during the mid 15th century.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Travelers will visit the location where the monument to the victims of the Slave Trade will be erected in the future.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Travelers will visit what was the commercial heart of Lisbon and learn about how the slave trade was part of colonial trade.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Travelers will learn about the day to day lives of enslaved captives, from Africa and around the globe, that lived in Lisbon.
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Stop 6 · 10m
Travelers will learn about how Lisbon's enslaved captives interacted with the city's religious organizations.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Travelers will visit a location associated with the 25th of April coup and revolution and learn about the subsequent demise of the Portuguese colonial empire during the mid 1970s.
Meeting point
In front of the medieval fountain located at the following address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $37.66 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Professional guide; Local taxes.
Where does it start?
In front of the medieval fountain located at the following address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 190 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
