Book Tour The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
You will have a full immersion experience, getting into the narrative and historical context of a book: : The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, by Richard Zimler.
The walking tour starts at the Little Judiaria (jewish ghetto) in Alfama, through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, finishing at the Rossio square to witness the terrible pogrom in 1506.
You will visit the ancient city buried under our feet, that you can only see if you close your eyes.
A tour for the curious traveler tempted by something special and alternative to the mass tourism attractions.
Although the tour is accessible to most people, you will find narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places, which makes it more difficult if you use a wheelchair or baby trolley and may not be able to approach certain spots.
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Book Tour: The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
What's included in Book Tour The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alfama
In Alfama was the ancient Small Jewish Quarter in Lisbon - Judiaria Pequena. Here we are going to identify the places mentioned in the book: the Synagoghe, the jewish baths, and the characters' houses. Readings of the book will help us imagine the place as 500 years ago.
Igreja da Madalena
Following the book characters and plot, here we identify the Great Jewish Quarter (Grande Judiaria ou Pequema Jerusalém) with its sumptuous buildings - the synagogue, but also the school, the hospital and the splendid shops. Readings of the book will take us there, to the ancient Lisbon.
Baixa de Lisboa
We will walk through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, imagining it under our feet, while stoping for some readings of the book - there's action spotted here.
Inclusions
- From curious mind to curious mind, thorough and sensitive explanations along the tour.
- Charming and enthusiastic guide, with a lot of knowledge to share.
- Reading of the most fascinating and intriguing passages of the book.
- Two-page booklet for souvenir
- Transportation to the meeting point and from the ending point; food and drink.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places; traffic
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of Museu do Fado. Metro: Santa Apolónia (blue line)
End Points
- Next to Teatro D. Maria II in Rossio Metro: Rossio (green line)
