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Half or Full Day
Min 2
Max 8
Join us for a special Lisbon Jewish Tour! We’ll explore the hidden stories and rich heritage of Jewish communities in Lisbon, taking you through iconic neighborhoods with a unique perspective.
Our Lisbon Jewish Tour is designed to give you a deep understanding of Jewish life in Lisbon. You’ll visit historical sites, learn about hidden communities, and discover the enduring legacy of Jewish heritage. We aim to provide a meaningful and insightful experience.
Schedule: 9 AM – 1 PM or 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
While little remains of the former Alfama Old Jewish Quarter, we will bring the quarter’s history and culture back to life.
Along the way, we also see the memorial monument erected not long ago by Lisbon’s Jewish community and the monument nearby erected by the church. We note the architecture of the Rossio train station, then walk by the famous Ginja stand where locals purchase small glasses of cherry liqueur, first brewed in an ancient monastery.
It is time to visit the Ohel Jacob Synagogue and its museum. Here, you can see an impressive collection of Torahs, including one that is more than 500 years old. There is also a collection of books in different languages, such as Ladino, Russian, German, Poland, and Ivrit. It’s an opportunity to learn the history behind this small congregation.
In Baixa, we discuss life once in the Judaria Grande, bustling with activity from successful merchants near the harbor.
Despite the devastation that came with the forced conversion of 1497 and the natural disasters of 1755, this area still contains clues to its Jewish past, and we will discover Jewish customs still present in the community and architecture.
We finish with a walk along Praca Commercio and the waterfront to enjoy the beauty of this charming city and to see the riverside where Jewish refugees during WWII would have departed in masse for New York and South America.
Schedule: Start at 9 AM
The full-day tour includes all the inclusions on the Half-Day Tour and a city tour covering all the city’s major highlights. We will visit Bairro Alto, known for its beautiful architectural buildings with tile facades and ornate iron balconies. This is the second oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, which in the past was home to a small Jewish Quarter. We will stop for lunch here.
After lunch, our tour continues to the Belem quarter, located by the river with scenic views, where all the monuments are dedicated to the Portuguese explorations. Here, our Jewish tour will be about the relevance that the Portuguese Jews had throughout centuries until the Golden Age period of Portugal. So, prepare yourself to learn about the most outstanding achievement of all time, the Portuguese Empire dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, and all the involvement of Portuguese Jews that have been crucial to this epic adventure.
Private: Our tours are always private (just you and guide/driver);
Custom-made: The tour highlights are just suggestions of places to visit. The tour itinerary will be designed according to your preferences;
Tour Length: Each day tour is designed to last approximately 8 hours (hotel-tour-hotel);
Minimum group of 2 people and maximum 8 people;
The values indicated are per person and vary depending on the number of people.
Lisbon airport, hotel and cruise transfers to and from all destinations in Portugal
Transport up to 8 adult passengers
Free Wi-Fi in all vehicles
Special rates for airport and cruise transfers
We will meet you inside the airport terminal arrivals and holding a sign with your name written on it
High quality service
Any changes made after booking confirmation along the tour will not be refundable, and the resulting costs will be considered extras and paid by the customer.
Our tours are spoken in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.
If you must cancel your trip, penalties may apply based on the total trip price.
Cancellation requests must be made by email.
Before you enter into a contract with us, we reserve the right to change any of the facilities or services described in our brochure or website. We also reserve the right to cancel the booking do to weather and/or other conditions. Any changes are usually very minor and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. If a major change, such as change in departure time, becomes necessary, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible your tours begins. When a major change or cancellation occurs you will have the choice of accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available tour from us, or cancelling your tour. If booking is cancelled we will refund all payments made directly to us in respect of the tour price. We will not refund any personal expenses you may have incurred as a result of your booking such as flight payments for land-only tours, travel insurance, equipment purchases, visas, vaccinations etc.
We’ll begin our journey in Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest district, where Jewish communities thrived for centuries. You’ll explore hidden alleys and learn about the Jewish presence in this historic area.
We’ll discuss the historical synagogues and the lives of the people who lived here. You’ll see how Jewish culture shaped the neighborhood’s character. Alfama holds many secrets of Jewish Lisbon on your Lisbon Jewish Tour.
Next, we’ll explore Graça and Bairro Alto, neighborhoods with subtle but significant traces of Jewish life. You’ll learn about the historical connections and the stories of Jewish residents.
We’ll discuss the impact of the Inquisition and the lives of crypto-Jews. You’ll see how these neighborhoods hold clues to a hidden past. Graça and Bairro Alto reveal the layers of Jewish history in Lisbon on your Lisbon Jewish Tour.
We’ll conclude our tour in Belém, a district with maritime connections and historical significance for Jewish communities. You’ll learn about the role of Jewish people in the Age of Discoveries.
We’ll discuss the historical documents and the stories of Jewish explorers and merchants. You’ll see how Belém’s history is intertwined with Jewish heritage. Belém offers a unique perspective on Jewish history in Lisbon on your Lisbon Jewish Tour.
Throughout our tour, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Sephardic heritage and hear local stories. We’ll visit historical sites and museums.
We’ll meet knowledgeable guides who will share their insights and perspectives. You’ll learn about the customs and traditions that have been preserved through generations. This is a journey of cultural discovery and personal connection.
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