Old Jewish Quarters Private Walking Tour
Get to know the medieval Golden Age and rough times of the People of the Book by walking along the old alleys and streets of Porto, and knowing the true Dark Ages where the Sephardi Jews lived.
Following a chronological line, the lifetime of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was made of ups and downs, this 3 hours walking tour encompasses their story, life and ancient remnants in Porto. Start your tour at the Cathedral’s old quarter and visit the street where one of the synagogues was located. Afterwards, move to the Miragaia quarter and notice that the people of the Great Diaspora tried to adapt to the Christians’ lifestyle by working alongside with them, with a huge proximity to the river Douro. Then, the Olive Field quarter was one of the ultimate Jewish urban phenomenon, with a few traces from the past and the chance to admire the memorial tablet referring about the 1496 Expelling Order by the king Manuel I.
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Old Jewish Quarters Private Walking Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Old Jewish Quarters Private Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Catedral do Porto
We shall start our experience in one of the oldest quarters of Porto. The first presence of Jews in Porto go back to the Phoenician travels, following the Medieval times in Portugal. In this area, we'll witness the old alleys where the Jews lived during Porto's Dark Ages.
Miradouro da Vitoria
The heart of Judaism in Porto is located here. In fact, the Olive Field Quarter as a well-preserved ghetto, a city inside the city centre and Jews experienced a Golden Age just before the 1496 Law. We still have urbanism remnants located in this old quarter.
Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes
Legend says the Garden of Virtudes once served as a burial ground for the Jews. We'll admire this green landscape, facing the Douro River.
Inclusions
- A walking tour with an experienced History tour guide.
- Synagogue visit not included.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The meeting point is in front of the Cathedral. However, if it's a private tour the meeting point can be in hotel's lobby.
Meeting Points
- Our tour guides will be in front of the cross, facing the Cathedral or at the hotel lobby.
End Points
- The tour will finish in the Ribeira quarter, facing the Douro River.
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Ticket Redemption
Our tour guides will be in front of Porto's Cathedral, where the cross is standing.
