Private Lisbon Jewish Tour - See UNESCO-Listed Sites of Alfama
Description
Welcome to Lisbon, the city closely connected to the unique Jewish history. Immerse into the historical atmosphere of this nation during this private tour. Your guide will provide you with outstanding stories while you will be strolling along the old Lisbon streets. You will learn about how the Jewish community appeared here and how it has been developing since. Feel the tug of more than 2000 years of history of Jews and how they affected Portugal as you explore the streets of Lisbon. • Full attention from your guide on this private tour among Lisbon Jewish quarter • Discover the secrets of old Lisbon streets with the help of your guide • Learn about how the Jewish community affected all the society during the Golden Age • Visit the oldest Lisbon district and search for the UNESCO-listed landmarks of Alfama
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Itinerary
Start your journey right from your hotel. Hear the history of the Jewish community from your guide while driving to the first destination. Get a unique chance to rub elbows with the residents of a small Jewish ghetto. Did you know that one of the biggest Jewish ghettos was placed in Lisbon downtown? Stroll along the streets Alafama - the oldest district of Lisbon - the heart of the Jewish culture in this city. Discover the rich history of the community including how it influenced the city and the society. Experience the cultural delights meeting Portuguese Jewish Community at Ohel Jacob Synagogue.
Traverse centuries of history watching Lisbon from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Take a look at the city influenced by Sephardic presence in it. See the results of the ultimate social integration here.
Explore the vibrant streets of Lisbon's oldest district. Your guide will take you to the neighborhoods where there was the biggest Jewish community of Lisbon and even the whole Europe: Chiado, Baixa, and Alfama.
Visit Terreiro do Trigo, Terreiro do Paço, Baixa D. Dinis Wall and S. Domingos Church and feel the air of Jewish culture mixing and immersing into the European one.
We will tell you why the Jewish community was important for the Portuguese Golden Age of Discoveries and we will tell about the intellectuals, the mathematicians, the cabalists, … Visit Chiado and Largo do Carmo.
Learn about the impact the Jewish community had on the Portuguese Golden Age of Discoveries and hear the stories of great Jewish people. Visit Chiado and Largo do Carmo. The headquarters of Carmo (Quartel do Carmo) is a very important building for Portugal's history. Marcelo Caetano (former dictator António de Oliveira Salazar's replacer) found refuge in the main Lisbon military police station at the time of the revolution.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the Synagogue Ohel Jacob, where you will be received by one of its members. This is a truly unique place because it is tolerant and open to all Jewish people
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel. Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
We loved how our guide Vasco took us through the history of Jewish presence in Portugal from the time of the Phonecians, through the golden era of Portuguese as a leader in world trading and navigation and how Jewish participation was valued, as well as how the community eventually succumed to the inquisition and forced conversions, disappeared, and now is just starting to rebuild. The depth of detail was incredible and we learned many new things. The walk through Alfama showed us remnants of Jewish life that survived for centuries, such as architectural details that give clues to Jewish life in that area, for example, door lintels where marks show where mezuzahs were removed and crosses etched into the stone in their place to show compliance to their role as New Christians. The visit to the small Jewish cultural center and shule, and the Money Museum were additional highlights we enjoyed. A unique experience for anyone with interest on how Judaism helped shape the history of the Iberian peninsula - well researched and expertly presented.
Daniel was a fantastic guide. Super knowledgeable and great story teller. We really enjoyed the experience and experiencing the Jewish history of Lisbon
