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Uncover the fascinating cultural bond between Lisbon and Africa on a private tour. Explore the city’s hidden African influences, from historic churches to vibrant markets and stunning viewpoints, while hearing captivating stories that transport you through time!

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Português

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with António .

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Estátua de São Vicente - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   We'll meet at Miradouro das Portas do Sol

4. Moorish Introduction

   Discover the starting point to what was the the moorish hill in the city, Mouraria, and the importance of the moorish city of Lixbuna

5. Commercial Trades

   Go to Largo do Martim Moniz and learn how commercial trades are still an important connection between Africa and the city

6. Igreja de S. Domingos

   Find out how this church is relevant to the connection between Lisbon & Africa

7. African Revolution

   Check out the local square where the end of the Portuguese colonization took place

8. Cais do Sodré

   Learn more about how the African culture spread in the city while exploring this local district

9. Historical Statue

   Explore Praça D. Luís I and see the statue that represents the end of the slavery and learn about the king that declared it

10. End of Tour

    Finish you tour at Travessa do Poço dos Negros

11. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

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    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Reviews from guests

ann

3 January 2025

Antonio is extremely knowledgeable and has worked in television and media previously. He is able to talk about the history of Portugal in an easy to understand way that sticks and is deeply compassionate. His tour allowed us to see the streets of Lisbon in a completely different way, to "see" things we didn't see value in previously. I learnt so so much and would highly recommend this to everyone and anyone.Highlight of my trip to Lisbon

Michele🇵🇹 Portugal

31 July 2024

Antonio was an amazing tour guide. He was flexible, knowledgeable and attentive to our interests. Although Antonio was not African Heritage his compassion and dedication to sharing the African influence in Portugese culture were exceptional. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in exploring Africans influence in Lisbon.Knowledgeable & Compassionate Tour Guide

Philip🇺🇸 United States

18 July 2024

This was such a great historical tour. António is knowledgeable and thorough. We enjoyed this truly unique tour immensely. Highly recommend. Unique and Informative

Alexis🇺🇸 United States

31 May 2024

Antonio was very knowledgeable. We learned so much. Also great for my young teen. He also catered to my request for walking breaks. Highly recommend. Highly recommend

Marcus🇺🇸 United States

28 October 2023

Antonio, was absolutely amazing. He was thorough, informative and funny. He did not hold back on the facts, which we really appreciated! We ended our tour with a dessert from Time-out market place. Thanks Antonio, we greatly appreciate you sharing the knowledge! Best, Marcus Top Notch 👌🏾👌🏾

Keesh

21 October 2023

Antonio is very knowledgeable and interesting. I would definitely recommend. I do wish we continued to walk while learning about the history, we stopped for long amounts of time during some parts. Very kind

Darlene🇺🇸 United States

9 June 2023

We were in Lisbon for a few days after our Jazz cruise, we had done the Food tour & Obidos, Nazare, Fatima tour the previous days ( all Withlocals) and this was our last one before we leave for home. We are Black Americans ( 4 ladies) & try to always sign up for Black history tours ( those slave ships stopped many places) Antonio ( Angolan) was a Perfect guide. Yes this history may be uncomfortable, however, it must be shared. Antonio did a wonderful & thorough job. I must say ( and I told him I was going to put this in my review lol) YOU WILL BE WALKING..ALOT! Comfortable shoes are a must! Because Lisbon is a city of cobblestones & Hills. Antonio does make the tour very interesting! We all enjoyed ourselves. And our last stop was a yummy treat! Enjoy Lisbon History!Love this Historical Tour

Andree🇺🇸 United States

28 April 2023

One of best walking tours I have taken. Very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor.Andree S

Maz 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 March 2023

I found Antonio to be very well informed about the history of Lisbon. He was very easy to get on with and I enjoyed the tour very much. I would highly recommend!Excellent experience

Ouafae🇳🇱 Netherlands

21 October 2022

Antonio is an enthusiastic teller who digged deep in the history of Portugal. The tour was very intersting, we got to see different parts of Lisbon while Tonio told us about the history of the city and its ties with North and Southern Africa. Thank you Antonio for the nice tour and your answering our questions. Very recommended.Interesting side of Lisbon

Stefany 🇺🇸 United States

7 September 2022

Antonio was a knowledgeable and gracious guide. He tailored the tour to meet our small group's (3) additional interest in street art. We truly saw the city through the lens of a local as he took us up elevators and side streets that we would never have seen, allowing us the the privilege of seeing life lived by locals authentically. He was able to explain and demonstrate how the fabric of Lisbon today is woven together by the intersection of many cultures of which the African presence ,pre- and post-colonialism, has made a significant and appreciated contribution. I recommend the tour to anyone who wishes to understand the growth of Lisbon over the centuries into the beautiful city it is today. Amazing Cultural Experience

Mel🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 August 2022

António was great. He is a friendly and well informed guide. I really enjoyed his company and wealth of information. Antonio also shared his personal experience with living in a former Portugese colony and there was more than enough room for all my questions. This tour is highly recommended!A great experience

Zeta🇺🇸 United States

12 July 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Antonio is so knowledgeable and open. The apologies about the horrors of the past was not necessary but we completely understood. All we can hope for is to do better going forward. Love that we were all of African descent doing this tour together. Also, he was very flexible since we only got in that day and jet lagged. Thanks again!Knowledgeable Antonio, great experience

Michael🇵🇹 Portugal

20 May 2022

Antonio was very knowledgeable about Lisbon history and interesting places around the city. The tour was not too strenuous, just right, even for an oldie like me:-) Antonio also knows about modern culture in Lisbon.Good company, good info

Mark🇵🇹 Portugal

20 May 2022

interesting and enlightening tour about how the ancient moorish influence inspired much of today's lisbon. António is a great host and very knowledgeable.

trevor 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 August 2019

This tour is a bit like a trip through time, finding out about how the city itself was born and the key influences that helped mould it to what you see today in many different ways. Some you can see and others you can only feel. But all will come to light with a very knowledgeable host like António! Keep in mind the main parts of the tour focuss on the Moorish and North Africa influences but you can ask António if there is something you really want to focus on, giving the tour more of a customisable feel, which is lovely! You will also find out about his own very interesting roots as well as other cultures that had a big impact on the city. So, lots to find out about in a way that is both fun and informative! We learned lots, saw lots and had more great conversations with the very knowledgeable António! A true gem of a guide for Lisbon!Great for anyone with a taste for history!

john🇺🇸 United States

9 June 2019

Antonio was great! He’s super flexible , and makes you feel comfortable from the very start. This tour works well because it gets you off the main tourist drag and you see get a feel for both the Moorish and Angolan influences. We were a family of four and we all agreed it was time well spent. Thanks Antonio - we’ll see you at ACL in Texas when you make it ! John and family. African influences tour

Milton

7 February 2019

My wife and I enjoyed an informative walk with António through several neigborhoods of Lisbon. His personal experience with a former Portuguese colony gives him a unique insight into the country's post colonial mindset. We found it very interesting to learn about the Moorish and African influences that go back centuries, and the very scarce physical remnants today of that past. We highly recommend this unique walk!Revealing walk through ethnic Lisbon

Katherine Stig🇺🇸 United States

26 February 2025

My boyfriend and I are literary nerds and a Pessoa tour was on our “must-do” list for Lisbon. I come to Lisbon relatively often, and this was his first intro (and I didn’t want to f it up!). I wanted to do a deeper dive into both Portuguese literature and to see Lisbon from a different perspective, as well as to give le boyfriend a chance to walk the city with someone who knows it better than I do. His tour is an incredible value. Being medical students (big dreams, itty-bitty budgets), we considered less expensive options. We are SO glad that we forewent the cheaper competition and booked with António! This tour is an absolute STEAL - you have access to your own professor for 3 hours! He brings his wealth of knowledge and experience from multiple sources and areas of expertise and it is a true banquet for anyone who loves to learn. He is approachable, inviting but not aggressively so (some guides are over-eager, bless them, or worse, tive tours to feed their egos. You know the types. That is not the case here!). He never made us feel like we were asking “dumb” questions, which as students we do a lot of! Lots of walking, yes - he does engineer the path so you mostly go downhill, a miracle in Lisbon. However, if you have limited mobility, keep in mind that you’ll be on your feet for about 3 hours (ours was 3 on the dot, and we went off on a lot of tangents, so could be less time for other folks). If you’re concerned, definitely get in contact with him beforehand. Already recommended him to friends and family when they visit Portugal. Frankly, I’d recommend it to Portuguese folks as well! An excellent opportunity to access hidden stories and nooks of Lisbon, and to imagine how Pessoa and Saramago themselves perceived it, how it shaped them, how they shaped it, and how when we walk the streets or read a book, they are with us still. Note - I am familiar with Pessoa (read a tad) and have not read Saramago at all. This is a great tour for those who have zero background, or conversely, people who know a ton already. António will meet you at your level. I normally don’t leave reviews (who has time?!?), so when I do, it’s because the experience was so excellent that it gnaws on me until I give it proper credit and help people access the same experience. Will book other tours with António on subsequent visits! Just the best!

David

18 February 2025

Antonio was a wonderful tour guide for our food tour! He was pleasant and easy to chat with, while providing a nice selection of foods at 4 different locations. Being with him in the restaurants was like being with a friend — he answered our questions, provided information about each dish, and even went out of his way to order an extra small taste of an item that we were curious about. It was nice to be treated like a local at the restaurants because we were with him, especially at one of the restaurants where the staff came over and welcomed us as if we were old friends. We learned a lot about Portuguese food, and we ate lots! Definitely come hungry! You will not be disappointed!Great tour!

Edward

11 February 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our literary tour with Antonio. We learned a great deal about the writers, and the times they lived in Portugal. The pacing was perfect too as Antonio would keen to our interests.Fun and Informative

Sally

6 February 2025

We had an exciting and fun food tour with Antonio! He possessed a wealth of information not only about the delicious food and drinks we savoured but he was also passionate in sharing the history and culture of Lisbon. Walking from one location to another, he actively engaged us with captivating facts about the buildings and the areas we passed making it really enjoyable and insightful for us. Thank you Antonio for being so patient and accommodating when we requested to make a last minute unexpected change to the schedule. We truly appreciate your understanding and care towards us. It was such a pleasure spending the time with you and making our stay in Lisbon so memorable.A remarkable and wonderful experience!

mss🇺🇸 United States

30 January 2025

Antonio took my wife and I on a walking tour of Lisbon. He personalized it perfectly so there was no overlap with what we had already seen. Although the weather was rainy, Antonio took us to see both highlights and hidden sites (make sure he takes you to the church that is plain outside and irnate inside...a true hidden gem!) and never wavered. He made sure we went inside different places as well as seeing key sites and statutes while explaining the history. We had a great time and learned a lot. Antonio did a great job!Fun walking tour

Cortney🇺🇸 United States

19 January 2025

We loved our evening with Antonio! We met in a great location with a beautiful view and then explored a few neighborhoods while he explained a bit of the history and culture. Each stop was completely unique from each other and all of the food options were amazing! We were full at the end! There isn’t anything we would have changed and being with Antonio made it feel as if we were out with a friend! A definite highlight of our trip to Lisbon. Wonderful Foodie Tour Experience

Codruta

11 January 2025

Charles🇺🇸 United States

4 January 2025

I cannot express strongly enough how much we enjoyed our tour with Antonio. Beyond just introducing us to Lisbon, he gave us an insightful and introspective lesson on the culture, history and politics of Portugal and its people. He was intellectual and informed kept the five of us engaged for our entire tour. I would do it again all over again. Don't miss the opportunity to spend the day in Lisbon with Antonio. Spectacular

Liz🇺🇸 United States

20 December 2024

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António made our visit to Lisbon unforgettable! From the moment we met, he made us feel completely at home, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for the city. He helped us quickly learn how to navigate Lisbon, making the rest of our trip so much easier. The tour was perfectly tailored, blending iconic sights with hidden gems and offering fantastic local recommendations. If you want a guide who’s warm, knowledgeable, and truly cares about making your experience special, António is the one. I will be recommending him to friends and family and reach out to him when I’m back. Thank you, 😊 António!Book Now❤️

Angela🇺🇸 United States

15 December 2024

My daughter and I had an absolutely fantastic tour with Antonio! From the moment we met him, his energy and enthusiasm were infectious. He was not only a delight to chat with but also a treasure trove of fascinating stories about Lisbon's rich history. Along the way, he introduced us to some hidden culinary gems, and the food was nothing short of spectacular—delicious, abundant, and diverse. Each dish told a story of its own, and Antonio’s insights made everything even more memorable. If you're looking for a perfect blend of history, culture, and mouthwatering food, I can't recommend this tour enough. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!Amazing Food Tour with Antonio

Julia🇺🇸 United States

29 November 2024

Before I visited Lisbon a friend told me to be sure to make time for the Gulbenkian and I am glad that I listened. It is an exceptional collection and visiting it with Antonio made it even better! He was so knowledgeable and his explanation of the history of the collection and the museum made the experience so much richer. I highly recommend Antonio!A hidden gem in Lisbon

Arlene

23 November 2024

My husband and I so enjoyed our tour with Antonio! He is so knowledgeable and he made the Gulbenkian Museum come alive! We highly recommend him for this tour and we would have loved to take other tours with him.FANTASTIC TOUR!

Omri🇮🇱 Israel

30 October 2024

Antonio gave us a three-hour tour of Lisbon, following Pessoa & Saramago. For us it was the first introduction to Pessoa, and it was a revelation to learn about him and his literature. Saramago is one of our most favorite authors, and this tour gave us a new perspective on his personality and achivements outside of writing books. Antonio managed to do it together, threaded with Lisbon and Portugal's history and legacy.Insightful and fascinating tour

Douglas🇺🇸 United States

24 October 2024

Antonio took us on a well-designed tour of the Lisbon residences and haunts of Portugal’s famous authors Fernando Passoa and Jose Saramago. He is very knowledgeable and personable and we felt like we had just missed bumping into one of these writers each time we turned a corner. We strongly recommend António and his tour.Antonio’s Literary Tour is Excellent

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

22 October 2024

Antonio was a wealth of knowledge and wanted to get our Lisbon trip kicked off successfully. He provided great insider information about how to get around in Lisbon easily, night life, history, etc. He has a very sincere, laid back approach that helps to get you into relaxed vacation mode. We highly recommend a tour with him especially at the beginning of your trip.So informative!

isawieber

13 October 2024

wir hatten eine gute Zeit mit António, der besonders die Jugendlichen auch ansprechen konnte. Viele mega gute Tipps hat Bruns gegeben. Wir waren an besonders schönen Orten ab vom Mainstream entspannt, informativ und fröhlich

Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany

13 October 2024

we had so much fun with our host. He made such a big effort to accommodate our group of eight who all had special needs like "no fish" or "vegetarian " If you get the chance book it with Antonio!Antonio was the Best!

Lukas

11 October 2024

chriskennyhome🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 October 2024

Margie🇺🇸 United States

6 October 2024

The four of us loved our tour of Lisbon with António. He gave us a very helpful orientation to the city while explaining Lisbon’s history. He had an engaging, personable manner and made it clear that he was very open to questions. He obviously loves his job. It’s easy to fall in love with the city as a result of his tour. We followed up the tour with lunch in one of his recommended restaurant which was wonderful. Wonderful tour

Beth🇨🇦 Canada

29 September 2024

Ken🇨🇦 Canada

29 September 2024

It was great to taste authentic Portuguese food, as the locals eat it. Antonio also shared lots of interesting history about Lisboa - we have a much better sense of the city now!We had a great tour with Antonio

Debby🇦🇺 Australia

26 September 2024

We had the best day. It was so much more than just food tasting. António was a wealth of knowledge of the history of Portugal. The food we had was great and really enjoyed the local drinks. He also gave us extra tips on what to do for the rest of our time here. Highly recommend Our tasting tour with Antonio

Vera🇩🇪 Germany

22 September 2024

Very good guiding, specially in history of Portugal. Antonio is very friendly and answered all our questions perfectly.excellent guide

Patrick🇺🇸 United States

22 September 2024

Mixed local historical knowledge with history of Portugal. As we walked he pointed out parts of Lisbon, now and in the past. Took time to answer all our questions. 10 10

Laura🇺🇸 United States

17 September 2024

We had a wonderful day with Antonio, discovering delicious local foods in several parts of town. We had plenty of time to eat and drink at each spot, and learned quite a bit about the Portuguese culture and cuisine. Everything was delicious! Definitely arrive hungry!Delightful day

Dudley🇺🇸 United States

14 September 2024

My tour of this incredible museum was greatly enhanced by Antonio’s knowledge of Gulbenkian the man and his art collection. There is no substitute to having someone who lives near and grew up with the museum as your guide. Pleasant, personable and knowledgeable.Gulbenkian Tour

Yvonne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 September 2024

We spent a lovely relaxed informative few hours wandering the old town in the company of Antonio. Having just arrived that morning we discovered the lay of the land and the history behind the origins of Lisbon. Antonio’s perfect English and knowledge of the city informed us for the rest of our stay as how best to spend our time . Thank you too Antônio for the wonderful treat of amazing pastel de nata at his names sake “Santo Antonio. We can highly recommend Antonio guidance for a great way to start your Lisbon experience .Discovering Lisbon with Antonio

Patrick🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 September 2024

As usual, on the first evening in a new city, we kick things off with a food tour. It’s the perfect way to discover the local restaurants right away. With António, entertainment was certainly on the menu. He shared so much about Lisbon that any need for a guidebook was completely unnecessary. The carefully selected dishes were absolutely amazing, and of course, the Bifana was not to be missed. We can highly recommend the tour, especially with António as your guide. Culinary Journey Lisbon with António

Robyn Nagorsky

1 September 2024

So knowledgeable, the tour was an invaluable resource for understanding Lisbon. Antonio is wonderful and really knows his stuff! 10/10 highly recomend Antonio!

Halle

24 August 2024

We had the most amazing time! The food and drinks were amazing and we were able to walk all around and see beautiful views. Antonio was the BEST!! So personable and kind. He was very intent on accommodating one of us that is a vegetarian. I would recommend him as a guide to any friend visiting Lisbon! Best Food Tour Ever

Susan🇺🇸 United States

18 August 2024

Antonio was a wonderful and gracious host! Definitely come hungry and enjoy the many flavors of Portugal. We loved how Antonio shared the history of the food and enjoyed his company with our two teenage boys. He was wonderful thanks again for the great tour! Definitely worth the money.10