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Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence in Lisbon

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Lisbon, Portugal

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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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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

  • Tea and coffee Coffee/Tea or bottle of water

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Praça dos Restauradores
    1250-001 Lisboa, Portugal

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chafariz D'El Rei

    This fountain shows the division of social classes during the middle age, where Africans are also represented.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Campo das Cebolas

    This place belonged to the old port of Lisbon, where the first African slaves arrived in Europe.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Praca 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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cidade Baixa (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.
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    Calle Rosa de Lisboa

    The place were several African women provided services.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Consulate-General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Lisbon

    Here in front of the Brazilian consulate, we will discuss the topic of transatlantic slave traffic and its consequences.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)

    Here we can understand the form of integration of Africans in the Catholic religion and the achievements.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rossio Train Station

    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.
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    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.
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    Additional Info

    • 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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Walking Tour about the African Presence 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).This tour 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. 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-276349P4

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    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).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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.

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