Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon

At a glance

Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon is a 3h – 4h small-group experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Lisbon Travel Experience. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $171.79 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Coffee/Tea or bottle of water.

Quick facts

Duration

3h – 4h

Group

Small group, up to 15 travellers

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 20m

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 10m

   This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.

4. Stop 4 · 20m

   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.

5. Stop 5

   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.

6. Stop 6 · 10m

   The place were several African women provided services.

7. Stop 7 · 10m

   One of the best-known places in the capital today, but in the past, it was the place of work for many Africans.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   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.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.

10. Stop 10 · 10m

    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.

11. Stop 11 · 10m

    Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.

12. Stop 12 · 10m

    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.

13. Stop 13

    This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.

Meeting point

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 spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions