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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)
Itinerary
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1Alfama
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 ticket free -
2
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
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 ticket free -
Baixa de Lisboa (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
5
The place were several African women provided services.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Time 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 ticket free -
7
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 ticket free -
8
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Praca Dom Pedro IV
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 ticket free -
10
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
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 ticket free -
Restauradores Square (Pass by)
This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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