Phone
+34 648 000 033- Price from€150
- Duration3 h to 4 h
- Group sizeUp to 15 travellers
- Guide languagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
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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 you will do
- 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 min
- Chafariz D'El Rei
This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
10 min
- Campo das Cebolas
This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
10 min
- Praca do Comercio
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 min
- Baixa de Lisboa
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
- Calle Rosa de Lisboa
The place were several African women provided services.
10 min
- 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 min
- Jardim Dom Luis
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 min
- Stop 9
Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
10 min
- Praca 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 min
- Igreja De S Domingos
Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
10 min
- Estacao Do Rossio
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 min
- Stop 13
This square represents the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spain in which many African slaves fought.
Pass by, no stop
Meeting point
End point: In front of the Tourist Office (Posto de Turismo dos Restauradores)
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.








