Lisbon: Jewish History Tour of Lisbon Jewish Presence Private Tour
ID: GYG405026-747159
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Country: Portugal
Description
Trace the history of the Jewish culture and community in Lisbon on a guided city walking tour. Follow your guide to important sites, including the Alfama Jewish quarter and Baixa District.
This tour will cover the main sites of the Jewish presence in the medieval and modern Lisbon. The contemporary Lisbon presence will also be covered, including the IIWW refugees passage in the 1940's.
The districts covered in the tour include the castle hill, Alfama and the Baixa, to walk all the historical sites of the Judiarias, and other historical locations. Specifically the tour will start at Praça do Comércio, pass by the Praça do Município, Rua do Comércio, Casa dos Bicos, Ribeira, Resistance museum, Mouraria, Praça da Figueira and Rossio.
The tour can be tailor made and adapted to different time frames and starting points.
There are historical figures that will help us threw history moments and the Jewish community legacy in Portuguese culture, science and even gastronomy.
Also, find more about the world diaspora that spread from Lisbon across the Atlantic, to the Mediterranean area, Asia and northern Europe.
Highlights
- Praça do Comércio, the origin is the Exodus
- Alfama Jewish quarter and medieval segregation
- Baixa District and the forced conversions
- Rossio and the 1506 Pessah massacre
- Alfama Jewish quarter
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Masks are optional for this activity
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
· Look for the Guide under the big triumph arch at Praça do Comércio
· Your guide will be wearing the orange backpack "Lisbon Walker - Let's Walk"
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
