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- Portuguese
- English
You will have a full immersion experience, getting into the narrative and historical context of a book: : The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, by Richard Zimler.
The walking tour starts at the Little Judiaria (jewish ghetto) in Alfama, through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, finishing at the Rossio square to witness the terrible pogrom in 1506.
You will visit the ancient city buried under our feet, that you can only see if you close your eyes.
A tour for the curious traveler tempted by something special and alternative to the mass tourism attractions.
Although the tour is accessible to most people, you will find narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places, which makes it more difficult if you use a wheelchair or baby trolley and may not be able to approach certain spots.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of Museu do Fado. Metro: Santa Apolónia (blue line)
Next to Teatro D. Maria II in Rossio Metro: Rossio (green line)
Itinerary
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1Alfama
In Alfama was the ancient Small Jewish Quarter in Lisbon - Judiaria Pequena. Here we are going to identify the places mentioned in the book: the Synagoghe, the jewish baths, and the characters' houses. Readings of the book will help us imagine the place as 500 years ago.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Following the book characters and plot, here we identify the Great Jewish Quarter (Grande Judiaria ou Pequema Jerusalém) with its sumptuous buildings - the synagogue, but also the school, the hospital and the splendid shops. Readings of the book will take us there, to the ancient Lisbon.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Baixa de Lisboa
We will walk through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, imagining it under our feet, while stoping for some readings of the book - there's action spotted here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Praca Dom Pedro IV
The tour ends here, where the infamous pogrom took place in 1506. The books describes it and we shal read it there.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places; traffic
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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