LISBON TOURS
When the city is conquered to the Moorish in 1147, the Jews were already established with great distinction in commerce, science, medicine and the beginning of what would be the banking system. The Jewish community was protected and empowered with positions near to the crown of a country, still being forged and affirming its independence.
Lisbon Jewish Walking Tour
Learn about the Jewish presence in Sepharad, their importance to the kings of the Middle Ages and during the Portuguese discoveries. We'll talk about the expulsion of 1496, the forced conversions, the Inquisition and the crypto-Jews. On this tour we walk through Lisbon's Baixa, Rossio Square, the memorial to the massacre of the Jews in 1506, Comércio Square, the Alfama district, the oldest district of Lisbon, where the medieval Jewish quarter was located.
Certified Guide on Tourism and Jewish Heritage
2 guests: 150EUR Per Person
4 guests: 100EUR Per Person
6 guests: 85EUR Per Person
More than 6 guests, please contact us.
Learn about the Jewish presence in Sepharad, their importance to the kings of the Middle Ages and during the Portuguese discoveries. We'll talk about the expulsion of 1496, the forced conversions, the Inquisition and the crypto-Jews. On this tour we walk through Lisbon's Baixa, Rossio Square, the memorial to the massacre of the Jews in 1506, Comércio Square, the Alfama district, the oldest district of Lisbon, where the medieval Jewish quarter was located.
We will visit the Belém area, with its gardens and monuments that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Lisbon of the Discoveries. The Belém Tower located on the Tagus River, the imposing Monument to the Discoveries, the Jeronimos Monastery, a highlight of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the epic of the Discoveries.
Certified Guide on Tourism and Jewish Heritage
2 guests: 225EUR Per Person
4 guests: 175EUR Per Person
6 guests: 125EUR Per Person
More than 6 guests, please contact us.
Lisbon Jewish Tour + Belém
4 DAY JEWISH PRIVATE TOUR
Discover the Sephardic routes with private and exclusive programs
Tour/Transportation services (4 days): 3750EUR (fixed price up to 4 guests)
More than 4 guests, please contact us.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Lisbon Walking Tour + Belém
Walk around Baixa, Rossio Square, the memorial to the massacre of the Jews in 1506, Comercio Square, the Alfama district, the oldest in Lisbon, where the medieval Jewish quarter was located and Chiado. Visit the Belém, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Belém Tower, Tagus River, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jeronimos Monastery, a highlight of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the epic of the Discoveries. (night in Lisbon).
Day 2: Tour of Tomar and Belmonte
Visit Tomar, the Convent of Christ classified as world heritage by UNESCO, the historic center, the old Jewish quarter and the Abraham Zacuto Synagogue Museum. Visit Belmonte, the cradle of crypto-Judaism, the old Jewish quarter, the Synagogue Bet Eliahu, Jewish Museum of Belmonte. (night in Belmonte).
Day 3: Tour of Trancoso and Porto
Visit Trancoso home of the Sephardic Cultural Center Isaac Cardoso, the Synagogue, the old Jewish quarter and the medieval castle. Discover the magical jewels of Porto, visit the beautiful old Lello Bookshop, the Cathedral or the Church of San Francisco, the Clérigos Tower or the San Bento train station, the Ribeira, the Douro River and the Don Luis Bridge. Walk the streets of the old Jewish quarter and Porto Jewish Museum. (night in Porto).
Day 4: Tour of Porto and Coimbra
Visit the Coimbra University one of the oldest universities in Europe, the 18th century library and the chapel of San Miguel, walk through the narrow streets of the old town, the new and the old Cathedrals and the old Jewish quarter. (night in Lisbon).
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This price includes Certified Guide on Tourism and Jewish Heritage, Driver, Mercedes MiniVan or Sedan.
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Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.
5 DAY JEWISH PRIVATE TOUR
Discover the Sephardic routes with private and exclusive programs
Tour/Transportation services (5 days): 4650EUR (fixed price up to 4 guests)
More than 4 guests, please contact us.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Lisbon Walking Tour + Belém
Walk around Baixa, Rossio Square, the memorial to the massacre of the Jews in 1506, Comercio Square, the Alfama district, the oldest in Lisbon, where the medieval Jewish quarter was located and Chiado. Visit the Belém, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Belém Tower, Tagus River, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jeronimos Monastery, a highlight of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the epic of the Discoveries. (night in Lisbon).
Day 2: Tour of Tomar and Belmonte
Visit Tomar, the Convent of Christ classified as world heritage by UNESCO, the historic center, the old Jewish quarter and the Abraham Zacuto Synagogue Museum. Visit Belmonte, the cradle of crypto-Judaism, the old Jewish quarter, the Synagogue Bet Eliahu, Jewish Museum of Belmonte. (night in Belmonte).
Day 3: Tour of Vilar Formoso and Trancoso
Vilar Formoso was the gateway for thousands of refugies during the Second World War. Visit the museum of the refugies, a tribute to Aristides de Sousa Mendes. Visit Trancoso home of the Sephardic Cultural Center Isaac Cardoso, the Synagogue, the old Jewish quarter and the medieval castle. (night in Porto).
Day 4: Tour of Douro River
Admire the vineyards cultivated in terraces on the slopes along the river where Port and Douro wines are grown. Visit Peso da Régua and Pinhão, two small towns on the river Douro. (night in Porto).
Day 5: Tour of Porto
Discover the magical jewels of Porto, visit the beautiful old Lello Bookshop, the Cathedral or the Church of San Francisco, the Clérigos Tower or the San Bento train station, the Ribeira, the Douro River and the Don Luis Bridge. Walk the streets of the old Jewish quarter and Porto Jewish Museum. (night in Porto or Lisbon).
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This price includes Certified Guide on Tourism and Jewish Heritage, Driver, Mercedes MiniVan or Sedan.
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Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.
6 DAY JEWISH PRIVATE TOUR
Discover the Sephardic routes with private and exclusive programs
Tour/Transportation services (6 days): 5970EUR (fixed price up to 4 guests)
More than 4 guests, please contact us.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Lisbon Walking Tour + Belém
Walk around Baixa, Rossio Square, the memorial to the massacre of the Jews in 1506, Comercio Square, the Alfama district, the oldest in Lisbon, where the medieval Jewish quarter was located and Chiado. Visit the Belém, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Belém Tower, Tagus River, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jeronimos Monastery, a highlight of Manueline architecture and intrinsically linked to the epic of the Discoveries. (night in Lisbon).
Day 2: Tour of Évora and Castelo de Vide
Visit Évora and the historic center, classified by UNESCO has as a World Heritage Site. Walk through the narrow streets of Moorish memory, visit the Cathedral, the Church of St. Francis and the Roman Temple. Continue to Castelo de Vide, between the Castle and the Fuente de la Villa, walk the Jewish quarter and visit the Synagogue-Museum and the Inquisition Memorial. (night in Belmonte)
Day 3: Tour of Belmonte and Vilar Formoso
Visit Belmonte, the cradle of crypto-Judaism, the old Jewish quarter, the Synagogue Bet Eliahu, Jewish Museum of Belmonte. Vilar Formoso was the gateway for thousands of refugies during the Second World War. Visit the museum of the refugies, a tribute to Aristides de Sousa Mendes. (night in Belmonte).
Day 4: Tour of Douro River
Admire the vineyards cultivated in terraces on the slopes along the river where Port and Douro wines are grown. Visit Peso da Régua and Pinhão, two small towns on the river Douro. (night in Porto).
Day 5: Tour of Porto
Discover the magical jewels of Porto, visit the beautiful old Lello Bookshop, the Cathedral or the Church of San Francisco, the Clérigos Tower or the San Bento train station, the Ribeira, the Douro River and the Don Luis Bridge. Walk the streets of the old Jewish quarter and Porto Jewish Museum. (night in Porto).
Day 6: Tour of Coimbra and Tomar
Visit the Coimbra University one of the oldest universities in Europe, the 18th century library and the chapel of San Miguel, walk through the narrow streets of the old town, the new and the old Cathedrals and the old Jewish quarter. Visit Tomar, the Convent of Christ classified as world heritage by UNESCO, the historic center, the old Jewish quarter and the Abraham Zacuto Synagogue Museum. (night in Lisbon).
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This price includes Certified Guide on Tourism and Jewish Heritage, Driver, Mercedes MiniVan or Sedan.
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Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.