Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Travelers will meet there guide on this location and begin the tour with an introduction to the theme.
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.
Travelers will visit the location where the monument to the victims of the Slave Trade will be erected in the future.
Travelers will visit what was the commercial heart of Lisbon and learn about how the slave trade was part of colonial trade.
Travelers will learn about the day to day lives of enslaved captives, from Africa and around the globe, that lived in Lisbon.
Travelers will learn about how Lisbon's enslaved captives interacted with the city's religious organizations.
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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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 poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Reviews(186)
The Slave trade tour was amazing. Riu was very informative and passionate talking about the history of the slave trade. I highly recommended you take this tour.
This is an essential tour experience. Our guide, Rui was knowledgeable and extremely informative. He gave us so much information about the underbelly of Lisbon and details of the slave trade which essentially started in Portugal. This is a must for everyone to better understand the world we live in and how the past still influences our everyday lives. Highly recommend.
It was a thought provoking and very informative morning, explained the history and its relationship to slavery in an engaging manner.
Rui Fernandes provided an amazing tour. His knowledge is beyond superb and explained everything in so much detail. I definitely recommend this tour if time permits. It’s something that's very eye opening and explains key moments in Portugal’s history.
This was truly one of the best tours that I have ever taken. Rui was SO knowledgeable and I learned so much from him. He presented information in an engaging and well-paced manner. It was an eye-opening experience and a stark reminder of how much important history - that still affects the world today - is missing from so many school curriculums. I highly recommend taking the time to take this tour.
In-depth incredible intense! Prepare yourself for a well researched tour. We learned and saw a lot throughout the city.
Rui's tour was the highlight of our stay in Lisbon so far. I had to come write a review straight away...it was that good!! Rui is precise and knowledgeable. The topic of slave trade is sensitive and heavy, but it's part and parcel of Lisbon and Portuguese history, and you can't ask of a better guide to introduce you to the subject. Make sure not to leave Lisbon without having done this tour.
Blown away by how much I learned from Rui on this tour. Engaging lectures and Rui was responsive to questions and incredibly knowledgeable. Thank you!
Great, informative walking tour. It helped put everything in perspective for our trip through beautiful Portugal.
Rui Fernandes was my tour guide. Talk about a wealth of knowledge! The tour was very informative. Rui has a quiet confidence about him and the information he is relaying. There was a person in my group that felt an image he shared was “offensive” and he handled it so gracefully. During the tour we made stops and he allowed us to ask questions for deeper discussions. And he ended the tour with a personal touch that made receiving the information from him even more special. This is a must do if you love and are not afraid to discuss history. And even if history isn’t your thing, you should definitely give it a try and expand your horizons.
