4-Hour Sephardic Jewish Odyssey Tour
Highlights
Lisbon
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Hours
Medium
English, Portuguese
Description
Immerse yourself in Jewish history and culture, during this private tour of Lisbon’s Jewish community. Portugal was one of the first world powers to recognize the Jewish community. Therefore having served as an important home for the community ever since. Wander through Shaare Tikva, Lisbon’s synagogue, and learn about the history of various religions in the city.
Itinerary
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Lisbon Synagogue (Shaare Tikva)
- In this walking tour, learn the story of the Jewish community in Portugal (specially Lisbon).
- Therefore, visiting significant sites to the community in the Portuguese capital.
- Learn how communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared, belonging everywhere and yet nowhere.
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Walk through old-town Lisbon
- Discover how the Kingdom of Portugal in the 12th century recognized the Jewish community as a distinct legal entity, with its own jurisdiction.
- You’ll also stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks’ of today’s Jewish community.
- For instance, the Shaare Tikva (Lisbon Synagogue). The first synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century.
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Baixa District
- Discover how the Kingdom of Portugal in the 12th century recognized the Jewish community as a distinct legal entity, with its own jurisdiction.
- You’ll also stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks’ of today’s Jewish community.
- For instance, the Shaare Tikva (Lisbon Synagogue). The first synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century.
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Alfama neighbourhood
- Furthermore, explore the narrow streets of the Alfama quarter (Lisbon´s oldest neighbourhood), finding the Jewish history in it´s core.
- Finally, learn about today´s Lisbon. A city of tolerance and creativity.
- Also, explore the narrow streets of the Alfama quarter, one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood.
- Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to step back in time with this historical tour.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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