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Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Overview

On this small group 3 hour walking tour, you will learn how, in the 15th century, Portugal created the Atlantic Slave Trade, and how slavery went hand in hand with the journeys of exploration Portugal is most famous for.

This educational experience cover the locations in Lisbon's historical city center associated with the Slave Trade and African History, but will also address Portugal's contemporary History and the recent fall of the country's colonial empire in the mid 1970's.

 

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
1100-605 Lisboa, Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Largo do Carmo
1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal

What To Expect

Largo do Chafariz de Dentro

Travelers will meet there guide on this location and begin the tour with an introduction to the theme.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alfama

Travelers will visit Lisbon's oldest neighborhood and learn about how the many different civilizations that settled in Portugal practiced slavery, from the Romans to the Moors, and how the Portuguese eventually got involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade during the mid 15th century.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo das Cebolas

Travelers will visit the location where the monument to the victims of the Slave Trade will be erected in the future.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

Travelers will visit what was the commercial heart of Lisbon and learn about how the slave trade was part of colonial trade.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores

Travelers will learn about the day to day lives of enslaved captives, from Africa and around the globe, that lived in Lisbon.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)

Travelers will learn about how Lisbon's enslaved captives interacted with the city's religious organizations.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Largo do Carmo

Travelers will visit a location associated with the 25th of April coup and revolution and learn about the subsequent demise of the Portuguese colonial empire during the mid 1970s.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-14060P13

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What's Included

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  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).

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