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Jewish Sephardic history in Lisbon

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Explore the history and culture of our Jewish community during this small group tour in Lisbon. Portugal was one of the first world powers to recognize the Jewish people, and has served as an important home for the community ever since. You will stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks, especially the Shaare Tikva, Lisbon’s synagogue, to learn about the history of various religions in the city.
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.
  • Visit the Sinagoga Shaare Tikva from the inside (tickets included);
  • Guide will accompany you inside locations to explain its history;
  • Small group tour with Professional guide;
  • Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program
Departure Point

R. Alexandre Herculano 59, 1250-010 Lisboa, Portugal Your guide will be in front of our synagogue to meet you.

Return Details

Alfama, 1100 Lissabon, Portugal NOTE: The end point may not be Alfama. It will be somewhere in Lisbon´s Old-Town. All depends on our travellers curiosity and physical capabilities. And also weather conditions ;-)

  • Sinagoga Shaare Tikva, Lisbon, Portugal
    The start of the tour will be at the Shaare Tikva, Lisbon Synagogue, the 1st synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century. Learn the story of the Jewish community in Portugal (specially Lisbon) on this tour, visiting significant sites to the community in the Portuguese capital. Since the Jewish exodus from Egypt, and the journey through lands, countries, and continents as the ultimate nomads, they reached what is nowadays Portugal. Learn how communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared; belonging everywhere and yet nowhere.
    45 minutes
  • Principe Real, Lisbon, Portugal
    From the synagogue we walk through the Principe Real Park down to the Chiado neighborhood.
    30 minutes
  • Bertrand, Lisbon, Portugal
    Reaching Chiado, you will learn about a very famous Jewish writer and see one curiosity in the oldest bookstore of the world, since 1732, founded by Pedro Faure.
    30 minutes
  • Rossio Square, Lisbon, Portugal
    Walk to the center of the Holy Inquisition, the Rossio Square. Column of Pedro IV In the centre of Rossio Square sits the Column of Pedro IV of Portugal, known as “the Soldier King”. At the base of the pillar are four female figures that represent the King’s various qualities: Justice, Wisdom, Strength and Moderation. The D. Maria II National Theatre was founded in 1842, replacing the "Estaus Palace", that was headquarters of the Portuguese Inquisition since mid-fifteenth century.
    45 minutes
  • Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina), Lisbon, Portugal
    Passing by the sight of the April 19th, 1506 Lisbon Massacre, you will learn what happened and why. From this day, and during the next 3, more than 3000 "New Christians" where murdered in the streets only being stopped by the Kings Royal Army. The epicenter, being the Sao Domingo Church.
    30 minutes
  • Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), Lisbon, Portugal
    In the Baixa neighborhood you will walk to the biggest square in Portugal, Terreiro do Paco, modernly known as Praca do Comercio. Here you will be explained a few very important situations that changed the history of Portugal.
    30 minutes
  • Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
    Find the hidden and forgotten signs of the Jewish communities that lived in the Alfama neighborhood and discover where the old cemetery was.
    45 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We are only able to visit the inside of our synagogue on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
  • We will need Passport details (name, number, expiry and country) at time of booking for all participants for security reasons
  • There is a dress code (no uncovered shoulders, shorts, mini-skirt etc.)
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
BobP
25 Feb 2023
Great tour! Paulo is a great guide. Very knowledgeable and really knows his stuff! Highly recommend!!
em121314
24 Sep 2021
Notre guide , Paul Levy, a été parfait, très cultivé, très sympathique, connaissant parfaitement l'histoire de Lisbonne et de son histoire juive. Nous le recommandons chaudement.
Emily L
08 Oct 2017
Our guide, Paulo Levy, was wonderful. He knew and showed us every spot in Lisbon with a Jewish past. Some were hidden away, but he knew them. A highlights were the synagogue still kept alive, meeting congregants and other visitors. We learned about Jews before the Inquisition, during the Inquisition, and after. How tenacious these men and woman were in keeping the faith and rituals of our people is a lesson for Jews today who shed them so casually. Of course, so much of Lisbon has little to do with Jewish history, and we saw and heard about this too. Rating it a 10, I enthusiastically recommend this tour.
This tour in Lisbon is organized by TakingUThere, New Travel Experiences

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