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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
Penelopelololo
17 Apr 2024
Rui is an excellent guide, passionate and very well articulated. He knows his subject very well and answered questions remarkably well. The subject is tough, but necessary and important, and it is handled with sensitivity.
dcC8703GQ
29 Mar 2024
Rui Fernandes, our private tour guide, exceeded any expectation I may have had for this tour. He was kind, considerate, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the subject matter. As a lifelong student of the American Slave Trade, I had previously begun learning about the Portuguese involvement in the enterprise of the Atlantic Slave Trade. Rui was a literal well of knowledge, information, and compassion. My friends and I spent the rest of our time in Portugal regaling over the information shared by Rui. For anyone interested in this topic, Rui should be your first and only choice for a tour guide. We would have gladly spent an entire day with him, as he was inexhaustible. When I returned home, I realized that I was so absorbed in our discussions, that I never thought to take any pictures. Our tour guide, Rui Fernandes, is exceptional!
Barbara_T
25 Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Rui Fernandes, was amazing! Prior to the tour, he reached out to introduce himself and give us instructions on where to meet him. On the day of the tour he contacted us when he arrived at the meeting spot. It was a rainy day, and he took special care to ensure that he kept us out of the rain as much as possible. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained things throughly. He kept things interesting. He also took the time to answer all of our questions - and we had lots of them. This was our best Portugal tour, and we took several. Since coming home, I have recommended this tour to friends who will be traveling to Lisbon in the near future. I also highly recommend it to anyone reading this review.
This tour in
Lisbon
is organized by
My Lisbon Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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