4-Hour Jewish Heritage Walking Tour of Lisbon with Shaare Tikva

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lisbon through the lives of Portugal's Jewish communities
• 02 Visit Shaare Tikva, Portugal's first synagogue built since the late 15th century
• 03 Hear about the 1506 Massacre and how it began
• 04 Walk along the Rua de Judiaria in Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood
• 05 Discover how Jewish communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared in Portugal

Immerse yourself in Jewish history and culture on this tour of Lisbon's Jewish community. Portugal was one of the first world powers to recognize the Jewish community, and the country has long served as an important home for it. Visit Shaare Tikva, Lisbon's synagogue, and learn about the history of Jewish life and other religions in the city as you explore significant sites in the Portuguese capital.

Learn how these communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared, belonging everywhere and yet nowhere.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Lisbon

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shaare Tikva and Lisbon's Jewish Story

• On this walking tour, learn the story of the Jewish community in Portugal, especially in Lisbon.
• Visit sites of great significance to the community in the Portuguese capital.
• Learn how these communities appeared, disappeared, and reappeared, belonging everywhere and yet nowhere.

2

Day 02

Jewish Heritage in 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 will also stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks of today's Jewish community.
• For instance, visit Shaare Tikva (Lisbon Synagogue), the first synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century.

3

Day 03

Jewish Landmarks in 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 will also stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks of today's Jewish community.
• For instance, visit Shaare Tikva (Lisbon Synagogue), the first synagogue to be built in Portugal since the late 15th century.

4

Day 04

Alfama's Jewish History and Present-Day Lisbon

• Explore the narrow streets of the Alfama quarter, Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, and uncover the Jewish history at its core.
• 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 neighbourhoods.
• Don't miss this exciting opportunity to step back in time on this historical tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up at a meeting point in Lisbon (synagogue)
• Private guide for your group, who will accompany you inside the monuments and locations
• Entrance fees to our synagogue

What's Not Included

• Transportation or any other cost to the meeting point
• Lunch and any other items not mentioned in the description

What to bring

• Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Know before you go

• For the booking to take place, we will need the passport number and name of each participant for security reasons to visit the synagogue.
• Hotel/Airbnb clients must provide the following information at the time of booking: hotel name and address.
• Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: ship name, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
• The sequence of the mentioned places can be changed according to weather conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Synagogue Shaaré Tikvá, Rua Alexandre Herculano, Lisbon, Portugal

Tour start

Baixa de Lisboa, Margueira, 1100-052 Lisboa, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.