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Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon

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

Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 30, 1100-605 Lisboa, Portugal In front of the medieval fountain located at the following address: Largo do Chafariz de Dentro

  • Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, Lisbon, Portugal
    Travelers will meet there guide on this location and begin the tour with an introduction to the theme.
    10 minutes
  • Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
    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.
    30 minutes
  • Campo das Cebolas, Lisbon, Portugal
    Travelers will visit the location where the monument to the victims of the Slave Trade will be erected in the future.
    10 minutes
  • Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Lisbon, Portugal
    Travelers will visit what was the commercial heart of Lisbon and learn about how the slave trade was part of colonial trade.
    15 minutes
  • Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, Lisbon, Portugal
    Travelers will learn about the day to day lives of enslaved captives, from Africa and around the globe, that lived in Lisbon.
    30 minutes
  • Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina), Lisbon, Portugal
    Travelers will learn about how Lisbon's enslaved captives interacted with the city's religious organizations.
    10 minutes
  • Largo do Carmo, Lisbon, Portugal
    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.
    15 minutes
  • 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 poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Elaine_B
11 Jun 2025
Rui provided in-depth information on the history of Portugal's role in the transatlantic slave trade. An extremely valuable experience.
julietaalmeidar
11 May 2025
Rui Fernandes is an outstanding guide. He is well-informed and knowledgable about the role of the Portuguese in the global slave trade. Despite the dark subject, the tour was a total delight!
33andr_ab
06 May 2025
We spent 3.5 hours on a walking tour focused on Lisbon’s role in the slave trade and colonization. While the subject matter is heavy, our guide Rui made it digestible through his thoughtful contextualization of the history. He was exceptional -- knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the subject. It ended up being one of the best things my husband and I have done here. Despite being 3.5 hours long, the tour flew by -- it never felt that long thanks to Rui’s engaging style and the richness of the content. It was thought-provoking and informative, offering a deeper look into both Lisbon’s and Portugal’s broader role in the slave trade. I highly recommend it if you’re looking to explore beyond the usual tourist spots or want to understand the deeper history and origins of these places.
This tour in Lisbon is organized by My Lisbon Tours

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