Porto: Half-Day Jewish Tour
ID: GYG77125-109201
Category:
Country: Portugal
Country: Portugal
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Explore the locations where Porto's ancient Sephardic Jewish community lived, worked, and socialized. Learn all about the history of Porto's Synagogue
Your guide will take you to all the places where the Jewish community once lived, pointing out the toponymic and archeological trace elements that have endured to this day. Your guide will also tell you about the Inquisition, the persecution of the “new Christians,” the cover-up of Jewish traditions for centuries, and finally, the glorious cultural and religious rescue of Barros Basto – the Portuguese Dreyfus.
Whether you are Jewish, have Sephardic ancestry, or just want to learn more about the once-thriving Jewish community in Porto, this is definitely an experience you can't miss.
On this tour, learn about the following:
- Israeli Community
- Jewish Quarter
- Kadoori Mekor Haim Synagogue
- Sephardic Legacy
- 1496 King's Expelling Order
- Captain Barros Basto
Your guide will take you to all the places where the Jewish community once lived, pointing out the toponymic and archeological trace elements that have endured to this day. Your guide will also tell you about the Inquisition, the persecution of the “new Christians,” the cover-up of Jewish traditions for centuries, and finally, the glorious cultural and religious rescue of Barros Basto – the Portuguese Dreyfus.
Whether you are Jewish, have Sephardic ancestry, or just want to learn more about the once-thriving Jewish community in Porto, this is definitely an experience you can't miss.
On this tour, learn about the following:
- Israeli Community
- Jewish Quarter
- Kadoori Mekor Haim Synagogue
- Sephardic Legacy
- 1496 King's Expelling Order
- Captain Barros Basto
Highlights
- Explore the local streets while learning about its Sephardic legacy
- Learn about the the toponymic and archeological trace elements of Porto's ancient Sephardic Jewish community
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Sé Cathedral (Terreiro da Sé) next to Vimara Peres statue.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Sé Cathedral (Terreiro da Sé) next to Vimara Peres statue.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.