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Learn about the Jewish presence in Lisbon and its importance in the foundation and development of Portugal Snack on a much-loved, traditional local pastry with Jewish roots Explore the neighbourhood of Alfama, the oldest part of the city and home to the remains of Lisbon’s last Jewish quarter Discover Lisbon on foot alongside a local guide for an insider’s perspective of the city
You’ll meet your expert local guide at Martim Moniz Square for a private guided walking tour of Lisbon that delves into the city’s rich Jewish history. After a brief introduction, you’ll learn about how the Jewish presence in the territory started even before Portugal became a country when there were four Jewish quarters in Lisbon. As the country started to grow in the 12th century, so did the Jewish community,eventually becoming the intellectual and economic elite, essential to the Age of Discoveries, a time that changed the world and started right here in Lisbon. Next, you’llfollow your guide to São Domingos Square and learn how the relationship between the Jewish community and the royal family, and what led to the Jewish Massacre in Lisbon of 1506. From there we’ll continue to Rossio Square where the persecution by the Holy Inquisition began. Lisbon private walk will then take us to Baixa Pombalina where we’ll take a break to snackon one of the most beloved pastries in the country, one that was brought to Lisbon by a World War II-era Jewish refugee family. After that sweet interval, we’ll keep going to see where one of the city’s Jewish quarters and cemeteries were found, and then stroll onward to reach the oldest part of the city: the neighbourhood of Alfama. This is where you can see the remains of the last Jewish quarter and get a better understanding of how the community lived. From there, we’ll make our way to our last stop, Lisbon's main square. On the way, you’ll learn about the slow return of the Jewish community to Portugal, and how a Portuguese consul became Righteous Among the Nations (a term for non-Jews who took risks to save Jews during the Holocaust), for disobeying official orders during the Second World War. Before you go, make sure to ask your local guide for tips on where to eat, drink and shop during the rest of your time in Lisbon.
Local English-speaking guide, pastry tasting.
Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
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This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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In front of Hotel Mundial, at Martim Moniz Square
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Praça do Comércio
Sightseeing tour, Responsible tour
English
2 Hours
06/07/2020 to 31/12/2021
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