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Jewish Porto Private Tours – There is a story we want to tell you. A story revealed by the great masters forever preserved in endless secrets. It could be the Jewish presence in a piece of architecture or gastronomy or in that heritage of memories that bounces from generation to generation.
Be enchanted by the Jewish itinerary that remains steadfast around every corner, in the treading of every step.
There are more stories to unveil, honor, and share in the eternal pacts between beauty and art, where Porto’s Jewish history lies.
So now it is time to present it:
Pulled together, let yourself go, sharpen your eyes, remember?
The Jewish community played a significant role in Porto’s history, with records dating back to the 12th century. Under Christian rule, they initially received a warm welcome and experienced relative prosperity. However, this changed with the arrival of the Inquisition in the 16th century, which forced many Jews to convert to Catholicism or flee the country. Today, visitors can explore Porto’s Jewish quarter and visit the Kadoorie Mekor Haim synagogue, which is still in use and serves as a reminder of the city’s Jewish heritage.
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Visit a Secret Synagogue known to have existed in this Jewish Quarter since the mid-fifteenth century. Here you can see The Hekdhal (Aron Kodesh), that in this case, is a cabinet built in the wall, turned to the East (towards Jerusalem) where the Torah scrolls are stored.
Visit the Old Jewish Quarter from the 13th century, located inside the Medieval wall that protected this area. Here is the oldest site where some Jewish communities fixed themselves at the time. These communities also had a secret Synagogue.
A cruciform mark on the frame door in one of the houses is still visible. Here we will walk down through alleys and narrow streets for you to get to know the oldest area of the city.
Time to be in the area by the river Douro. Our visit here is about some remains of Jewish symbols and for you to understand how vital The Jewish communities in Porto were so important economic, political and social speaking.
Afterward, we will visit The Palácio da Bolsa, representing the house of commerce of Porto.
Next, we will walk just by the river, where you can see the colorful houses and the impressive views of the Ribeira area.
Discover the area where used to be the local fisherman where you can still see their typical boats.
Foz is where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean and is a sizeable walking area by the side of de Ocean.
From here, we will pass through the area of Boavista, the modern city where the actual Synagogue of Porto and the Holocaust museum are.
The Kadoorie - Mekor Haim (Source of Life) Synagogue is the largest synagogue on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe.
Oporto Six Bridges Cruise – The traditional six bridges cruise is more than a simple boat ride; in fact, it is an experience that everyone who visits Porto must try.
50 minutes
Afternoon Tour Porto By Sidecar – We’ll start your Afternoon Tour of Porto, firstly by picking you up at your accommodations and start to explore the city.
3 hours
Vintage Tour
This tour allows you to know the landmarks, the history and essence of the city of Porto and the historic area of Gaia, passing not only by tourist areas , but also through narrower and more hidden streets and corners, in a different way.
1 hour 30 minutes
Arrabida Natural Park Full-Day – On this private tour, you will visit Parque Natural da Arrabida, a 42-mile protected habitat in the district of Setubal that offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the Lisbon area.
8 hours
Full-Day Bird Watching Private – Head out from Lisbon on a full-day bird watching tour in the majestic Portas de Rodão geological formation.
8 hours
Jewish Lisbon Private Tours – Can you trace your family back to Portugal? Want to discover your ancestral roots?
8 hours
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