Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
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.
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.
The place were several African women provided services.
One of the best-known places in the capital today, but in the past, it was the place of work for many Africans.
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.
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
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.
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
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.
This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(46)
Al was very knowledgeable and provided great insight into Portugal's history to include the Moors and slavery. This information was omitted from other tours we had during our stay. Although the tour included a coffee in a neighborhood coffee shop and other snacks, it was priced too high. It would have been more appealing if a full meal was included at $141 per person. Make sure to confirm the meeting place and don't rely on the link in the app. The direction link in the app led us to the wrong meeting place. Should confirm details shown online. Others in our party tried to book online and it indicated the tour was full. There were 3 of us. Al was very accommodating. When we told him we wanted to go to Livraria Bertrand bookshop, he ended our tour there instead of the original meeting place as scheduled. Overall, Al was great.
Great experience…Excellent opportunity to learn about the African experience and history of the country. The tour guide was excellent!
Excellent experience and Al was at the top of his game. We learned so much about Portugal and its history and its relationship to the world. Loved it. Highly recommended.
This tour was the absolute best! Al was the perfect tour guide but better yet, educator. We learned more in 3 hours than years spent in history classes. Book this tour for an intimate look at Portugal’s robust history.
The tour was very interesting and enlightening. Learned about the history of how the first Africans came to Portugal and well the influence they had on the culture.
Al was fabulous! He is so knowledgeable about the African influence in Portugal. His knowledge of history was impressive. He wove the strands of history together with apparent east. He was friendly with a great sense of humor. He walked at a good pace for my group. We stopped for coffee about halfway through the tour. My group of 5 had a great time
Al was a knowledgeable and kind guide. We covered a lot of Lisbon over four hours. It was great to learn the history of the Africa and its influence on Portugal’s culture.
Great historical walking tour with some wine tasting at the end. Al our tour guide was patient and informative. It was a nice slow paced tour.
Great tour guide. Lots to learn. I would certainly recommend this to anyone with a passion for history and would certainly recommend to my friends.
Al was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The size of our tour (6) allowed for interesting exchange of questions and information.
