Jewish Lisbon
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Two options to choose from: a visit to the Lisbon Museum (available every day except Monday) or a visit to the Ohel Jacob Synagogue (available on Monday mornings or afternoons and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings).
Jewish Lisbon: Lisbon’s Jewish heritage goes back to the beginnings of the city foundation.
With three thousand years of history, Lisbon overflows with influences of Sephardic presence.
Jews in Lisbon came to develop a unique identity and were part of a sophisticated society of intellectuals, mathematicians and cabalists, during the Renaissance.
The tour will start at the most perfect viewpoint to observe and comprehend the city. You will be able to see, from the top of one of the highest hills, the old neighborhoods, the astonishing monuments and the stunning bright colors of Lisbon. You will understand the city evolution and the dimension of its Jewish quarters.
Visit the second oldest district in Europe and discover the physical signs of Jewish presence.
Departure toward the place where once existed “Small Jerusalem”, the biggest Jewish quarter in Europe, that was completely devastated by the earthquake of 1755, but where it’s still possible to recognize its rich History.
Visit the place where once existed the smallest Jewish quarter and let yourself be taken by ancient memories.
Departure toward Chiado and discover the stories of the most influent Jewish families of Portuguese Kingdom.
On Rossio Square we will get you to know everything about Portuguese Inquisition, its way of operating and will tell about the events that justified the setting of a Jewish Memorial, in front of one of the most significant places in the Jewish Portuguese History.
During the tour, we will also tell you about how Crypto Judaism became part of Portuguese Jews identity.
At the end of the tour, you can choose between visiting the Lisbon Museum (the Palácio Pimenta, where we invite you to see the spectacular scale model of Lisbon before the earthquake of 1755) and the Synagogue Ohel Jacob (where you will be received by one of its members).
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Conditions
Itinerary
- Hotel Pick up
- Nossa Senhora do Monte Belvedere
- Alfama
- Terreiro do Trigo
- Terreiro do Paço
- Baixa
- D. Dinis Wall
- S. Domingos Church
- Chiado
- Largo Carmo
- Palácio Pimenta or Ohel Jacob Synagogue
- Hotel drop off
Included/Excluded
- Private tour/only your group will participate
- Driver/guide (full time trip leader)
- Fresh water
- Pick up and drop off - for Lisbon central hotels or Lisbon cruise terminal
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Tzedakah - 5€ per person (at the Synagogue)
- Palácio Pimenta / Lisbon Museum ticket – 3€ per person
- Baggage is limited to one standard suitcase per person
- Gratuities are not included
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
One day and half day tours:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a 97% refund.
For a 97% refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
Cutoff times are based on the experience’s local time.
Other Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues. The tour is done by car but it involves walking around Alfama. The floor is uneven. The Synagogue is on the 3rd floor without an elevator.
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
- Gratuities are not included.
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Details
Itinerary
- Hotel Pick up
- Nossa Senhora do Monte Belvedere
- Alfama
- Terreiro do Trigo
- Terreiro do Paço
- Baixa
- D. Dinis Wall
- S. Domingos Church
- Chiado
- Largo Carmo
- Palácio Pimenta or Ohel Jacob Synagogue
- Hotel drop off
Cancellation Policy
Other Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking. Portuguese law stipulates that children under 12 years of age and 135 cm in height, when transported in a car with safety belts, must travel in an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight. Please let us know if you have children and their ages. This service does not have any additional cost.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues. The tour is done by car but it involves walking around Alfama. The floor is uneven. The Synagogue is on the 3rd floor without an elevator.
- No smoking or eating inside the vehicle.
- Gratuities are not included.
