União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
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Get to know the medieval Golden Age and rough times of the People of the Book by walking along the old alleys and streets of Porto, and knowing the true Dark Ages where the Sephardi Jews lived.
Following a chronological line, the lifetime of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was made of ups and downs, this 3 hours walking tour encompasses their story, life and ancient remnants in Porto. Start your tour at the Cathedral’s old quarter and visit the street where one of the synagogues was located. Afterwards, move to the Miragaia quarter and notice that the people of the Great Diaspora tried to adapt to the Christians’ lifestyle by working alongside with them, with a huge proximity to the river...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A walking tour with an experienced History tour guide.
Synagogue visit not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto Cathedral
Our tour guides will be in front of the cross, facing the Cathedral or at the hotel lobby.
Return
Ribeira Square
The tour will finish in the Ribeira quarter, facing the Douro River.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
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About
Get to know the medieval Golden Age and rough times of the People of the Book by walking along the old alleys and streets of Porto, and knowing the true Dark Ages where the Sephardi Jews lived.
Following a chronological line, the lifetime of the Jews in the Iberian Peninsula was made of ups and downs, this 3 hours walking tour encompasses their story, life and ancient remnants in Porto. Start your tour at the Cathedral’s old quarter and visit the street where one of the synagogues was located. Afterwards, move to the Miragaia quarter and notice that the people of the Great Diaspora tried to adapt to the Christians’ lifestyle by working alongside with them, with a huge proximity to the river...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A walking tour with an experienced History tour guide.
Synagogue visit not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Porto Cathedral
Our tour guides will be in front of the cross, facing the Cathedral or at the hotel lobby.
Return
Ribeira Square
The tour will finish in the Ribeira quarter, facing the Douro River.
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.
40 minutes
2
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.
50 minutes
3
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.
30 minutes
4
Praca Da Ribeira
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.
