Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon
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
Meeting Location
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 30
1100-605 Lisboa, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Praça do Rossio
1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
What To Expect
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Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alfama
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo das Cebolas
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Igreja De S Domingos
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Largo do Carmo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (WET).
- Local taxes.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pick up and drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Historical Walking Tour about the Slave Trade in Lisbon will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
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 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
