Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
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
Coffee/Tea or bottle of water
What to expect
Alfama
20m
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.
Chafariz D'El Rei
10m
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
Campo das Cebolas
10m
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
Praca do Comercio
20m
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.
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.
Calle Rosa de Lisboa
10m
The place were several African women provided services.
Time Out Market Lisboa
10m
One of the best-known places in the capital today, but in the past, it was the place of work for many Africans.
Jardim Dom Luis
5m
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.
10m
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
Praca Dom Pedro IV
10m
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.
Igreja De S Domingos
10m
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
Estacao Do Rossio
10m
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.
Pass by
This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)
End point
In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)
Additional 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
