Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Alfama

   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.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

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

   10 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

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

   10 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Commerce Square

   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.

   20 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Baixa District

   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.

   Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   The place were several African women provided services.

   10 minutes•Admission free

7. 7

   Time Out Market Lisboa

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

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   In this beautiful Garden, it

   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.

   5 minutes•Admission free

9. 9

   Campo de Ourique Market

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

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

10. 10

    Rossio Square

    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.

    10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

11. 11

    Church of St. Dominic

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

    10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

12. 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.

    10 minutes•Admission free

13. 13

    Campo de Ourique Market

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

    Pass by (no stop)•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book