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Black History Tour, the forgotten story
During 400 years almost six million African men, women, and children were forcibly transported on Portuguese ships, and Lisbon was the very heart of that system.
Join us in this heartfelt walking tour as we unveil how that global system originated and was later industrialized, normalized, and lived here in Lisbon, far from the plantations most people associate slavery to.
This immersive experience uncovers the forgotten Black history of Lisbon, revealing how this whole period is deeply shaped in the city you see today. From today’s iconic riverside squares where people arrived as cargo, to the first Black neighborhoods outside of Africa where Black Lisboetas lived, worked, prayed, and built community, we expose the often-forgotten human reality behind Portugal’s imperial wealth.
You’ll hear documented stories of enslaved women working in city markets, Black religious brotherhoods offering dignity and mutual aid, and burial sites quietly absorbed into the modern city.
Given the scale and complexity of this history, no single tour can cover every detail.
Instead, this experience is designed to give you a framework: understanding how Lisbon functioned within the Black Atlantic world, and how its legacy greatly shapes Portuguese society today.
By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a powerful human perspective and a deeper appreciation of the city of Lisbon.
The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes
Available in English
100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour
Guide: Vibrant City Tours
Tours since 2022PRO
Welcome to Lisbon!
Our team of passionate local guides are on a mission to make you fall in love with Lisbon.
Our free walking tour takes you through the unmissable places in the heart of Lisbon and breathtaking view spots all whilst hearing to the stories that built this millennia old city.
Find us in Rossio under a Vibrant blue umbrella.
Meeting point:Praça do ComércioYou'll see me near the center of the square, with an orange umbrella/badge.Open in Google Maps →
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Campo das CebolasBlack neighborhoods in Lisbon2
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Praça da FigueiraBirth of the transatlantic slave trade3
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Igreja de São DomingosBlack faith and Black brotherhood Other tours by this guru
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