Lisbon’s Jewish heritage goes back to the beginnings of the city foundation. Discover the history and cultural impact on this private historical tour in Lisbon.
- Private tour is operated with just your party and a Professional Tourism Driver/Guide
- Pickup and drop-off included - from Lisbon Central Hotel and Lisbon Cruise Terminal
- Historical Tour
| Included | Private tour in Air Conditioned Mini Van Driver/guide (full time trip leader) "Pastel de Belém" tasting Comfort pack (fresh waters and cleaning wipes) Pick up and drop-off - for Lisbon central hotels or Lisbon cruise terminal |
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| Not included | Food and drinks, unless specified. Palácio Pimenta ticket – 3€ per person. Gratuities are not included. |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Participants | 4 participants |
| Important information | Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. No smoking or eating inside the vehicle. Essência da Latitude Turismo Lda: (+351) 938 164 042 / (+351) 932 444 263 / geral@essenciadalatitude.com |
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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.Then, 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.
Then, 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.
We will visit the Lisbon Museum (the Palácio Pimenta, where we invite you to see archaeological artifacts dating back to the period when Jews arrived in Lisbon and a wonderful model of Lisbon before the earthquake of 1755).
Visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Lisbon’s ex-libris and the maximum exponent of Europe’s last gothic style.
During the tour, we will offer you a sweet gastronomic wonder, the famous Pastel de Belém.
Finish your tour at Tagus River mouth, next to Torre de Belém, the symbol of the city and Portuguese nationality.
Discover Lisbon!
Itinerary: Pick up at Lisbon Cruise Terminal; Nossa Senhora do Monte Belvedere; Alfama; Terreiro do Trigo; Terreiro do Paço; Baixa; S. Domingos Church; Chiado; Largo Carmo; Palácio Pimenta; Jerónimos Monastery - only the church; Pastéis de Belém tasting; Belém Tower - just outside; Drop off at Lisbon Cruise Terminal
