jewish heritage tour lisbon

Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Lisbon

The Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Lisbon tour focused on Lisbon’s history and its strong connection with the Jewish community.

A long and intricate history that began even before the founding of the kingdom of Portugal and continued through years of persecution and religious intolerance.

In Lisbon’s historic center, you can feel these strong ties between the Jewish community and Portuguese culture, which we are so proud to preserve.

Discover the best sites, important artifacts, and stories that bring Lisbon’s Jewish heritage to life in a truly surprising way.

• Shore private tour
• Starting and finishing in Lisbon
• 2 or more people

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Low Season: Nov 1 st to Dec 14 th & Jan 11 th to Mar 31 st

High Season: April, June, July, August & Dec 15 th to Jan 10 th

Special Season: May, September & October

Tour highlights

Alfama district.

The neighborhood of Alfama is a labyrinth of narrow streets and winding alleys. It is the oldest quarter of the city and the place where a small Jewish quarter was located in the 14th century. It is also the birthplace of Fado, the typical song of Lisbon, classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Saint Dominic’s church

The 13th century São Domingos church was the first Dominican church in Lisbon. For centuries it was considered the most important church in Lisbon, where beautiful royal weddings and baptisms took place. Today there is a monument and a mural in the square outside the church, inaugurated in 2008, that says “Lisbon, the City of Tolerance” in 34 languages remembering the terrible episode of 1506 and paying tribute to the Jewish victims.

Shaaré Tikva Synagogue

Judaism in Portugal changed at the beginning of the 19th century, when the Sephardi Jews from Morocco and Gibraltar, mostly merchants, started to migrate to Lisbon. During the 19th century, the Jewish community of Lisbon had no formal synagogue and had to celebrate their religious rites in private houses. When the construction of the Lisbon’s Synagogue began its main facade had to face an inner courtyard because the Portuguese law at the time forbade non-Catholic temples from facing the street. Shaaré Tikvah Synagogue (Gates of Hope) was finally opened in 1904 and is still used today.

Other interesting places you may visit

Belém district.

The launching point for the Portuguese discoveries, with significant historic monuments in a beautiful open riverside setting. Here you can admire the Belem Tower, the Discoveries Monument, visit the church of the Jerónimos Monastery and taste the world-famous custard tarts of Belém.

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Tour details

Our tours are always private (just you and our guide/driver).

Tailor-made

The tour highlights recommend some places to visit, however, there are others that may interest you, so we list some of them on ‘optional visits and experiences’. Our main goal is to provide you an unforgettable day therefore we have the flexibility to customize the itinerary according your preferences and tour length.

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Our company is certified by the World Travel & Tourism Council as "Safe Travels" (COVID-19 Measures).

Accommodation not included

Please contact us for advice about our accommodation options. We have a list of hotels based in local 3*, 4* and 5* Bed & Breakfasts and Boutique hotels throughout Portugal. We will provide you with suggestions so you can choose what best suits your budget.

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Our tours are escorted by very experienced expert guides, all of whom work with us full time. With excellent English, permission to skip lines, and expertise that came from real-life experience and on-the-ground knowledge, they are the key to accessing hidden gems and experiencing the true authenticity of our culture. Our guides are non-smoking.

Departure Starting and finishing in Lisbon

Departure time To be agreed

What’s included

• Guided visit to Shaaré Tikva Synagogue
• Free Wi-Fi and bottled water on board
• Exclusive and specialized guide/driver
• Personalized transport in a luxury Mercedes vehicle which is disinfected several times a day
• Public liability and personal accidents insurance

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Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Lisbon 8 hours - Shore private tour - from 353€ for 2 people

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• From Monday to Thursday, departure at 10 am promptly (Only Jewish Quarters, without Synagogue of Lisbon visit)
• From Monday to Thursday, departure at 9.30 am promptly with a private visit to the Synagogue of Lisbon and the Jewish Quarters. 
• Sunday at 9.30 am (Only Jewish Quarters, without Synagogue of Lisbon visit) 

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Jewish Tours in Portugal: The Sephardic Route of the Conversos

• Your own Private Driver/Guide
• Free Hotel pickup and drop-off only in Lisbon
• Private tour
• Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
• Wifi on board
• All Fees and Taxes
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance Fee 5€ - 10€ (Optional)
• Pickups and drop offs only in Lisbon Hotels
• Lisboa Airport, Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, Lisbon 1700-111 Portugal
• Infant seats available
• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Dress code is smart casual
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• barbarasE1153YQ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding Lisbon Jewish tour I can't think of enough superlatives to describe how interesting Paolo's Jewish Lisbon walking tour is. Paolo is not only extremely knowledgable and passionate about the subject but he is also a brilliant storyteller. On his tour we got a unique perspective about Lisbon and saw plaques and Jewish artefacts that we would never have found ourselves. Read more Written October 29, 2023
• KarenandZel 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fascinating day with a great guide It was a great day. Paolo picked us up at our hotel right on time, and was knowledgeable, friendly and spoke fluent English. He answered all our questions in a wide ranging tour, both historically and geographically in Lisbon. Even brought us to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch. Happy to recommend this tour. Read more Written October 17, 2023
• Hersheybar_07 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Lisbon Jewish Tour The Views were amazing, as was Paolo, my Tour Guide! He was professional, interesting, & most informative of his knowledge of Jewish history of Lisbon. I so enjoyed listening to his stories of Jewish Lisbon past. I highly recommend him, also, for his information on Lisbon in general. Read more Written September 25, 2023
• D2825SMgailw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worthwhile Experience I would highly recommend Daniel as your tour guide. He was very personable and informative. Learned so much about the Jewish experience in Lisbon! Read more Written June 4, 2023
• W1391NZkenw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Jewish history lesson This was an incredible tour. Paulo has deep knowledge of the Jewish history of Lisbon. He weaves it together with the history of Portugal and paints a total picture of what the Jews have gone through from the earliest times until the present. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough for those who are looking for a real history lesson. Read more Written May 6, 2023
• NorthStar772663 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent tour! My wife and I from Chicago did the tour by ourselves with Paolo/Paulo. It was first rate! He is very knowledgeable with significant depth…if you are interested. Very personable, pleasant, energetic, and very well informed. A “winner” all the way. Will surely pass the message to our friends and acquaintances Read more Written April 23, 2023
• Liz S 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Jewish history While the Jewish history in Portugal isn't much, Paolo made the best of it for us. We visited ancient Alfama, where we visited Rue de Judiaria, the Jewish quarter, where we discovered the most ancient and traditional neighborhood in all of Lisbon, through the narrow streets and local small squares. As November 1st is a day of remembrance in Portugal, we unfortunately were not able to visit Shaare Tikvah Synagogue, However, we went to a small private congregation that's history and museum was unbelievable. We got to visit One of the most beautiful views of Lisbon City just by side Sao Jorge Castle from Miradouro da Graca along with a few other places. Great day, thank you Paolo Read more Written November 19, 2022
• linas563 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dream come true This was a wonderful dream come true for me to visit Fatima Paulo Moreira dropped us off at the main gate and allowed us to experience the little chapel, tree and basilica and later joined us at the chapel It was a real treat for him to take us to the little village where the children had lived and to meet the niece of Francisco and Jacinta. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Convento de Cristo He knew a great deal of information We absolutely loved the day❤️❤️❤️ Read more Written November 16, 2022
• U622WRjacquelinek 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wonderful tour My husband I loved the tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and geared the your towards our interests. It was an educational and enjoyable half-day. Read more Written November 13, 2022
• Susan E 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Jewish Legacy in Portugal We did a half-day tour with Paolo learning about the Jewish history in Portugal. While we are not Jewish, we are very interested in their history here. Paolo is the one for the job! He is very knowledgeable about Portugal's history in general, and specifically the Jewish legacy here. He also told us many interesting facts that you won't read in a history book, and stories of elderly Jewish men and women that he has interviewed about their lives here many years ago. We highly recommend this tour. Read more Written October 31, 2022
• AlanfromIndy 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles If you are looking for a Sephardic Jewish tour of Lisbon, this is the one to do. We took the full day Jewish history of Lisbon tour with Paulo. Paulo specializes in Sephardic Jewish history of Lisbon, which makes the tour as informative as it is enjoyable. Instead of just visiting the standard "must see" places, Paulo's knowledge about the vibrant history of the Jews of Lisbon from centuries ago (and today) brings the story of an almost-forgotten people to life. With Paulo's help, we also discovered our Portuguese roots on this tour. A meaningful, educational and fun experience. Highly recommend if you are looking for a tour with a focus on this topic. Read more Written September 7, 2022
• Rmonlu 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Terrific Fatima and TomarTour Paulo was very knowledgeable and courteous. My husband and I had a great experience with this tour. He even provided suggestions for items we wanted to purchase in Portugal. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Read more Written August 28, 2022
• JFede32 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Timeless Portuguese Jewish History. The tour with Paulo far exceeded our expectations! He’s very knowledgeable and studied in the history of the Jewish people in Portugal but the history as a whole. It was nice to learn the history of the country and what those streets of Lisbon has seen over the past 1600+ years. Great time and company! The Fedes Read more Written June 16, 2022
• davidkZ6943ID 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Lisbon’s Liittle Known Jewish History Paulo was our guide. He is very pleasant, very knowledgeable and speaks English like an American (with a Portuguese accent). We saw many beautiful views of Lisbon with him—most of which we have seen before because we visited Lisbon many times. We heard good things about the Jewish tour, but it is popular and always booked in the past. It was all day & lunch is not included. Paulo did treat us to Patel de Belém— a wonderful pastry and coffee—>it was fabulous! We learned so much about the Jews and their history in Lisbon. Paulo should write a book he knows so much about the history of Jews in Portugal! We got to tour & visit one of the Temples, but the other one would not allow us due to COVID. I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in Jews in Lisbon/Portugal. You won’t be disappointed! Read more Written June 15, 2022
• N6291DAjeffreyl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Jewish tour of Lisbon Paulo gave us a full day tour (walking and van) of Lisbon with emphasis on the Jewish history. He also took us to the small Ashkenazi synagogue where we learned about the synagogue's history from one of the members and viewed many of their historical artifacts, We had a one hour lunch with him in a small restaurant where we were able to learn about his personal history and get more information about Jewish Portugal. Read more Written November 13, 2019

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