Uncover the rich history of Iberian Sephardi Jews in Porto’s old Jewish quarters. Explore medieval alleys and streets, and learn about their ups and downs throughout the ages.
Uncover the rich history of Iberian Sephardi Jews in Porto’s old Jewish quarters. Explore medieval alleys and streets, and learn about their ups and downs throughout the ages.
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - We shall start our experience in one of the oldest quarters of Porto. The first presence of Jews in Porto go back to the Phoenician travels, following the Medieval times in Portugal. In this area, we’ll witness the old alleys where the Jews lived during Porto’s Dark Ages.
- Miradouro da Vitoria - The heart of…
- Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) - We shall start our experience in one of the oldest quarters of Porto. The first presence of Jews in Porto go back to the Phoenician travels, following the Medieval times in Portugal. In this area, we’ll witness the old alleys where the Jews lived during Porto’s Dark Ages.
- Miradouro da Vitoria - The heart of Judaism in Porto is located here. In fact, the Olive Field Quarter as a well-preserved ghetto, a city inside the city centre and Jews experienced a Golden Age just before the 1496 Law. We still have urbanism remnants located in this old quarter.
- Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes - Legend says the Garden of Virtudes once served as a burial ground for the Jews. We’ll admire this green landscape, facing the Douro River.
- Ribeira Square - The heart of tourism, cultural and social life of the city. Even in this old area, the Jews settled their own private business as tailors, merchants, doctors and goldsmiths.
- Walking tour with an experienced History tour guide.
- Walking tour with an experienced History tour guide.
- Synagogue visit not included.
- Synagogue visit not included.
Explore the medieval Golden Age and challenging periods of the People of the Book by strolling through the historic alleys and streets of Porto, and uncover the true Dark Ages experienced by the Sephardi Jews.
Following a chronological timeline, the history of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was marked by highs and lows. This 3-hour walking tour covers…
Explore the medieval Golden Age and challenging periods of the People of the Book by strolling through the historic alleys and streets of Porto, and uncover the true Dark Ages experienced by the Sephardi Jews.
Following a chronological timeline, the history of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was marked by highs and lows. This 3-hour walking tour covers their story, life, and ancient remnants in Porto. Begin your tour in the Cathedral’s old quarter and visit the street where one of the synagogues once stood. Next, proceed to the Miragaia quarter and observe how the people of the Great Diaspora endeavored to adapt to the Christian lifestyle by working closely with them, in close proximity to the river Douro. Then, the Olive Field quarter represents a significant Jewish urban phenomenon, with a few remnants from the past and the opportunity to admire the memorial tablet referencing the 1496 Expulsion Order by King Manuel I.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
