Afroiberica Tours
Black History Tour Madrid. Colonial Shadows (Old Town)
Black History Tour Madrid. Colonial Shadows (Old Town)
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This walking tour of the city of Madrid seeks to reveal the historical traces of African and Afro-descendant presence in Madrid, including:
The history of slavery in Madrid, the African presence in the Iberian Peninsula, the Moorish legacy in Madrid, and the effects and consequences of colonization. It explores how enslaved people and the Black diaspora have contributed to the urban, cultural, and social fabric of Madrid.
The tour goes beyond colonial times, from pre-Columbian history to the present day, highlighting continuity, change, and resistance. It showcases emblematic locations in Madrid where it is still possible to observe physical and symbolic traces of the slave trade and African heritage.
This is not just a tourist experience, but an educational and reflective walking tour, designed to bring to light hidden histories that are often excluded from conventional tours in Madrid.
Meeting Location: Plaza de Isabel II, outside Starbucks at the Opera House, Ópera Metro Station.
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Such an amazing experience! Kwame is a fantastic guide and I learnt so much about the black history of Madrid - as a local, this was a great insight into a part of the local history that was never taught to me before! Would definitely recommend!
Thanks for the amazing review and the kind words Jaimie.
Kwame was an excellent tour guide. He is flexible, patient and a strong storyteller. I learned so much!! I . I appreciate the necessary research he has done to uncover this important piece of history! This tour is a MUST!!
Very much appreciate your review
Thank you!
Thank you very much!
This was a very interesting tour, and Kwame was a great educator. I saw things I wouldn't have noticed on my own, and learnt a lot. The walking part of things was very easy, with lots of shade - so have no fear.
Thanks for the amazing review
INCREDIBLE TOUR!!
What an amazing morning we spent with Kwame. He provided a fair, balanced, nuanced, and insightful look into the contributions and influences of blacks in Spain. Kwame‘s knowledge of the history was impressive. Even more impressive was his willingness to engage with us and discuss how Spain’s black history is “hidden in plain sight.“ of all our experiences during our vacation in Spain, this is a clear highlight.
No matter what else you plan to do while in Spain, add this to your itinerary-do it now!
Thanks for the amazing review and the kind words