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On this tour we will explore one of the best kept secrets of Lisbon, that also happens to be the most diverse place in all Portugal, having a total of 52 nationalities in one single district. That place is Mouraria.
A tour that takes you to the heart and soul of Arabic influence in Lisbon since the VIII century until today. The Fado, the colors, the food and the tiles of this neighborhood will seduce you, making really hard not to fall in love with Lisbon.
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What makes The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour a unique experience ?
King John the first ruled from 1385 to 1433 and started the biggest colonial empire in the
world, first with Ceuta/ Morocco in 1415 and fast-forwarding it to Macau that remained the
Portuguese empire until 1999.
The first fado singer of all times was this lady, Maria Severa, a lady from the streets that used
to work on the streets. Do you know what I mean?
“Fado Vadio” is a type of Fado that doesn’t follow any rules, it’s like a free and wild fado, sung
mostly in the streets. This is the Fado that Maria Severa invented.
You also have Fernando Mauricio, a legend in Mouraria and a fado singer, born and raised
here. Later on, we will go deep on his and Maria Severa life.
So, we have seen 3 different historical moments: Cordoba Emirates and the beginning of the
arabic presence in Lisbon, The conquest of Lisbon, the moors got played by the christians and
Lisbon became part of Portugal, and the beginning of inquisition times and the new christians.
The symbolic win and the biggest move the christians could do was to invade St. Jorge’s Castle,
with that action, Lisbon would be taken by the Portuguese from the moors. That is the reason
why Martim Moniz decided to throw himself into a closing door, allowing crusade soldiers to
get into the Castle.
The flag of Lisbon. The black and white has been chosen because it was actually the colors
most used on the boats when going to Ceuta during the first wave of discoveries. In fact, it is
also the flag of Ceuta because of it.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walk and Talk Free Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
