4-Hour Tour To Discover Porto's Sephardic Heritage
Highlights
Porto
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Hours
Medium
English, Portuguese
Description
One of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, the city of Porto played a unique role in Jewish history.
Embark on a fascinating journey through history, resilience, true courage and sharp intelligence as we visit the old Jewish quarters, transformed into ‘New Christian’ neighbourhoods, discover the hidden synagogues and Jewish remains that still exist there, and visit other historical landmarks to learn about the Jewish community’s profound impact on the city, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Regardless of your religion or cultural identity - you don’t have to be Jewish to find meaning in this experience – you will gain a broader understanding of Porto’s rich and complex history, culture and identity.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point: the Pillory at Porto's Cathedral
- Porto's Cathedral, the most important religious building in Porto, was built in the highest part of the city.
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Medieval Quarter
- One of the most colourful and picturesque neighbourhoods of Porto, known for its intricate group of high houses that seem to bend and narrow streets, where the city's oldest Jewish quarter is located.
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Vitória Staircase
- Also known as the Esnoga Stairs, a direct reference to the Olival Jewish synagogue, to which they gave direct access.
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Vitória’s Viewpoint
- Offers breathtaking views over the Douro River.
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Olival Door
- Two Inquisitorial Autos-de-Fé took place here.
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Passeio das Virtudes
- Overlooking the ‘Mount of the Jews’, where Monchique's synagogue once stood, and the Horto das Virtudes, where the Jewish cemetery is said to have existed.
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Ending Point: Avenida dos Aliados
- The most important square in the city, connecting the old and modern neighbourhoods.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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