Lisbon Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour
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 Judiarias, and other historical locations. Specifically the tour will start at Praça do Comércio, pass by the Praça do Município, Rua do Comércio, Casa dos Bicos, Ribeira, Resistance museum, Mouraria, Praça da Figueira and Rossio. The tour can be tailor made and adapted to different time frames and starting points. There are historical figures that will help us threw 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, to the Mediterranean area, Asia and northern Europe.
Options
Lisbon Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour
What's included in Lisbon Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
At your first stop, your guide will tell you about the city of lisbon and introduce the tour to you.
Casa dos Bicos-Museu de Lisboa
Travelers will walk past the Casa dos Bicos, Saramago Museum, while hearing its fascinating story from our guide. You won't enter the museum.
Chafariz D'El Rei
The centuries-old fountain stands under a splendorous small residence turned into restaurant. The guide will stop by the fountain and speak of the city
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Audio transmitters, if there are more than five members to the group.
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Guide with an orange umbrella will be standing under the Arch of Rua Augusta.
