Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal
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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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Itinerary
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Stop At: Alfama, Lisbon Portugal

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chafariz D'El Rei, R. Cais de Santarem 23, Lisbon 1100-603 Portugal

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Campo das Cebolas, Rua dos Arameiros s/n0 Largo Jose Saramago - Alfama, Lisbon 1100-027 Portugal

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 1C, Lisbon 1100-053 Portugal

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Cidade Baixa, Lisbon Portugal

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.

Stop At: Rua Cor de Rosa, Rua Nova do Carvalho, Lisbon 1200-161 Portugal

The place were several African women provided services.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Time Out Market Lisboa, Avenida 24 de Julho Mercado da Ribeira, Lisbon 1200-479 Portugal

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jardim Dom Luis, Praca dom Luis I, Lisbon 1200-161 Portugal

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Consulate-General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Lisbon, R. António Maria Cardoso 39, 1200-445 Lisboa, Portugal

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rossio Square, Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon 1100-026 Portugal

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina), Largo Sao Domingos, Lisbon 1150-320 Portugal

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rossio Train Station, Praca D. Pedro IV, Lisbon Portugal

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Restauradores Square, Praça dos Restauradores, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal

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

Inclusions

  • Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee/Tea or bottle of water

Additional information

  • 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

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