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Explore the fascinating history of Lisbon's beautiful Jewish quarter on this guided tour. Stroll through the narrow streets with your captivating guide and learn of the stories of the neighborhood.

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

Description

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 Judiaria, and other historical locations. Specifically the tour will start at Praça do Comércio, pass by the Judiaria Street, the Portas do Sol viewpoint, the S. Jorge Castle, the Praça da Figueira and Rossio. There are historical figures that will help us through 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.

Includes

Guide

Important Information

• The tour route is mainly uphill, the walk is done through stairs in the Alfama quarter.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund