Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
Stop 3
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
Stop 4
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.
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.
Stop 6
The place were several African women provided services.
Stop 7
One of the best-known places in the capital today, but in the past, it was the place of work for many Africans.
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
Stop 10
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.
Stop 11
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
Stop 12
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.
What’s included
- Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)
Before you go
- 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.
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