The Sephardic Jewish Odyssey in Lisbon

Duración

4 horas

Idioma

Inglés

Huéspedes

1-10

Immerse yourself in Jewish history and culture during this tour of Portugal´s Jewish community.

Incluido

Guide
Entrance fee
Small Group tour with Professional guide;
Visit the Sinagoga Shaare Tikva and entrance fees;
The guide will accompany you inside the monuments/locations to explain their history;
Guaranteed to skip ticket lines.

No incluido

Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the program

Itinerary

Shaare Tikva, Lisbon´s Synagogue. 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.

Lisbon Walking. From the synagogue we walk through the Principe Real Park down to the Chiado neighborhood.

Chiado. 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.

Rossio Square. 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.

Sao Domingo Church. 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.

Commerce Square. 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.

Alfama. Find the hidden and forgotten signs of the Jewish communities that lived in the Alfama neighborhood and discover where the old cemetery was.

Don't forget!

There is a dress code (no uncovered shoulders, shorts, mini-skirt etc.)We will need Passport details (name, number, expiry and country) at time of booking for all participants for security reasonsNational monuments might close without notice, on public holidays and other special occasions!Not wheelchair accessibleNot suitable for petsNot recommended for people with heart conditions Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a camera

In this walking tour, learn the story of the Jewish community in Portugal (specially Lisbon). Therefore, visiting significant sites to the community in the Portuguese capital. Learn how communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared, belonging everywhere and yet nowhere.

Discover how the Kingdom of Portugal in the 12th century recognized the Jewish community as a distinct legal entity, with its own jurisdiction. You’ll also stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks’ of today’s Jewish community. For instance, the Shaare Tikva (Lisbon Synagogue). The first synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century.

Hear about the different Jewish communities that lived in Lisbon and throughout Portugal, since the Middle Ages. Also visit historic quarters, and see famous memorials. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Jewish culture. Discover the important Jewish and Portuguese people who shaped history, saving thousands of souls over the centuries. The likes of Abraham Anahory and Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul who saved the lives of thousands of Jewish refugees.

Furthermore, explore the narrow streets of the Alfama quarter (Lisbon´s oldest neighbourhood), finding the Jewish history in it´s core. Finally, learn about today´s Lisbon. A city of tolerance and creativity. Also, explore the narrow streets of the Alfama quarter, one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to step back in time with this historical tour.