Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Start this tour in the original core of the city of Porto, next to the pilory in front of the Cathedral. Follow the directions of the expansion of the city, getting to know the places marked by the jewish presence and the contribution of this community to the development of this mercantile city in the first centuries of the country foundation. From Pena Ventosa till Ribeira, imagine yourself in the medieval city, whilst you walk through the oldest streets and see what is left of the city walls and other medieval buildings. Find out also the role that the
jews took during the discoveries and how three centuries of inquisition tried to erase theirpresence. Know the places of the old jewish quarters and how these are still imprinted in the city nowadays.
End up this tour appreciating a nice view to the river.
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Local guide
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit to the Porto Synagogue
Visit to the Porto Jewish Museum
Departure Point
Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto, Portugal
Meet your tourguide at the Cathedral, near the pilory.
Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto, Porto, Portugal Meeting point
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), Porto, Portugal Visit the wonderfull cathedral 10 minutes
Ribeira Square, Porto, Portugal Now more about the old jewish quarter 15 minutes
Mosteiro de Sao Bento da Vitoria, Porto, Portugal Learn more abour the memorial 10 minutes
Postigo do Carvao, Porto, Portugal Witness medieval Porto 10 minutes
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria, Porto, Portugal Learn more abour the memorial 10 minutes
Passeio das Virtudes, Porto, Portugal Glimpse the view from this pont 10 minutes
Chafariz da Porta do Olival, Porto, Portugal Witness history 10 minutes
Miradouro da Vitoria, Porto, Portugal Discover this hidden gem 10 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual
On this tour we go up through some stairs and steep streets, please be aware and bring confortable shoes
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
CliffordJ_S
13 Nov 2024
Our tour guide Maria was personable, knowledgeable and very excited to share the history and story of the people of Porto and their ancestral Jewish heritage. This was a wonderful tour led with passion and held our attention throughout.
Alexander_F
11 Nov 2024
Guide was tremendous. Very knowledgeable and ready with answers to every question. He certainly made the tour enjoyable with every step. And there were a lot of steps.
Highly recommended.
Stuart_S
10 Nov 2024
Our guide, Ricardo, was terrific. He was well prepared, engaging and gave a thorough explanation of the history of Jews in Portugal.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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