Lisbon Old Jewish Quarter and Inquisition History Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

How did the Portuguese Inquisition affect the lives of Jewish people in medieval Lisbon? Take this private tour of the Old Jewish Quarter in Alfama and discover Lisbon’s forgotten Jewish heritage. See the Rossio Square, Praça do Comércio, and more.

Available in
English and Portuguese
German, Spanish , French and Italian Languages

Explore Lisbon’s Old Jewish Quarter with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
Learn about the origins and consequences of the Portuguese Inquisition
See old Jewish houses and learn about the Jewish life in medieval Lisbon
Discover the sites of the executions and forced baptisms of Jews
Enjoy a history-filled tour tailored to your interests

The story of Jewish people in Lisbon cannot be told without mentioning the Portuguese Inquisition, but you will learn so much more on this walking tour! Discover the traces of Lisbon’s Old Jewish Quarter in Alfama district. Experience the history, culture.

What's Included

Recommendations on the best things to do in Lisbon
Private Walking Tour of Lisbon's Old Town and Old Jewish Quarter
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Expert commentary on the history of Portuguese Inquisition
Interesting facts about Lisbon's Jewish heritage

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Shop1One Rossio, Praça Dom Pedro IV 79/80, 1100-202 Lisbon, Portugal. Please do not enter the store it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide in front of Shop1One Rossio, Praça Dom Pedro IV 79/80, 1100-202 Lisbon, Portugal. Please do not enter the store it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Start your journey at Rossio Square, a bustling center of Lisbon featuring the Jewish Lisbon Memorial. See the São Domingos Church, a site of significant historical events for the Jewish community, where the 1506 Jewish Massacre began.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)

    Learn about the denunciations, arrests, interrogations and torture endured by the citizens who rejected Christianity. Walk down the charming R. Augusta, pass the ornate Arco da Rua Augusta, and see the monumental Praça do Comércio, where thousands of Jews were forced to be baptized in the 15th century.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Next, head to Alfama district and explore the Old Jewish Quarter, where Jews first settled in the 12th century and flourished under the rule of King Manuel I, who was married to a Jewish woman. Explore Alfama’s narrow streets and alleyways featuring hidden Jewish symbols, and learn about the daily lives of Jewish families who lived here, their trades, and their contributions to the cultural fabric of Lisbon.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by ROSOTRAVEL Sp z o.o. Portugal

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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