This was such a great experience. Being able to learn about the African history of Portugal with Naky was undeniably touching. Naky is very knowledgeable about history and has a true passion for spreading the truth. He is also very welcoming and encourages connecting with new people. To top it all off, he supports the local Black owned businesses in the area and has a wonderful rapport with them all. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Black people. Also, don’t be intimidated by the 4 hours of walking. It’s an easy pace and plenty of stops.

Naky’s tour is excellent. He explains clearly and answers all questions. It is so important to learn about history and see the connections to today’s experiences and attitudes. The tour was moving and made a lasting impression on me. Highly recommended.

I specifically came to Portugal to learn about their history with the slave trade. And it was incredibly important for my child to have exposure to this as well. I was initially disappointed when I couldn’t find anything and didn’t receive any recommendations.

After some digging, I found this tour! I am so glad we did and along the way learned why it was so hard to find any information about Portugal’s role in the slave trade. Naky was knowledgeable not only about the past, but current sociopolitical climate and its like to the history of colonization. He willingly answered questions and made the group feel welcoming. Many of the other group members had meaningful discussions from the topics we were learning. I would highly recommend.

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My family and I greatly enjoyed this tour by Naky. He was extremely knowledgeable about Portuguese history and did a masterful job putting it all in context. He told the good, bad, and not so great – quite a balanced view of the country. African history is quite woven into the history even if not widely discussed or acknowledged. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking to leave Portugal more enlightened than upon arrival.

Questo tour è assolutamente necessario per chi vuole conoscere la storia autentica e non ufficiale della dominazione coloniale, soprattutto portoghese ma non solo, sul continente africano. La guida Naki, di origine togolese,è molto competente e ti permette di entrare nell’anima e nel sangue dei popoli colonizzati, esaltandone la fierezza e la libertà di spirito. Il tour tocca i luoghi emblematici di questa contro-storia e si conclude in un eccellente e accogliente ristorante africano, il Mambo.

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I truly enjoyed this tour. I appreciate Naky for his authenticity and ability to speak truth to power. From beginning to end, I learned so much about the Portuguese role in colonization and their denial of this history. I was so intrigued that it didn’t even feel like we were out for 4 hours! It was also thoughtful to have the group sit at the Lisboa bar halfway through the tour to listen to more history while enjoying the view and sipping on beverages. Finally, I enjoyed the dinner at the end at Mambo restaurant. It was a great way to end our time together. I highly recommend this activity for anyone who is visiting Lisbon for the first time and wants to learn the true Portuguese history and the Black experience.

This was an excellent walking tour. The amount and depth of information presented was outstanding! I highly recommend this tour.

This is the best tour I have experienced, and I have done many, in many different places. Naky provides a wealth of important information, in an engaging and accessible manner – allowing participants to understand the underlying history of Portugal and the African presence – including what may be uncomfortable truths to acknowledge, but necessary to confront to better connect the past to the present. The tour was fascinating and the time went by quickly. It was so good, I would do it again. There is a lot to learn and more to take in.