Portugal · Culture

Full-Day Lisbon Jewish Heritage Tour with New Christian History

1 Day Round trip from Lisbon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the history of Lisbon's Jewish quarters up to the 15th century
02 Understand how Jewish presence helped shape Lisbon's identity and Portuguese culture
03 Learn about the New Christians and their legacy during the Inquisition
04 Discover Jewish roots reflected in Portuguese names and cuisine

Discover the history of Lisbon's Jewish quarters and how the Jewish presence in the Portuguese capital left its mark on the city's identity and on traditions within Portuguese culture. This tour offers insight into Jewish life in Lisbon up to the 15th century, the legacy of the New Christians during the Inquisition, and the influence of Jewish roots on Portuguese names and cuisine.

Did you know that many Portuguese names come from Jews who converted to Christianity in an attempt to escape the clutches of the Inquisition?

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lisbon

Languages Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lisbon Jewish Quarters and Heritage Tour

Did you know that up to the 15th century, Jews had their own neighbourhood in Lisbon, where they could freely practise their religion? Did you know that many Portuguese names come from Jews who converted to Christianity in an attempt to escape the clutches of the Inquisition? Did you know that these Jewish converts, called New Christians, had to innovate Portuguese cuisine to camouflage their traditions? Find out all this and more on this tour, which allows you and your Lisbon guide to understand the Jewish presence in the configuration of Lisbon, as well as certain traditions in Portuguese culture that have Jewish roots.

The route