Jewish Walking Tour of Porto: Discovering Medieval History and Cultural Influences
4.8
15 Ratings
Porto

Jewish culture had a significant impact on Porto’s history. Embark on this 3-hour exploration to the medieval era, uncover some of the remarkable locations where Jewish culture flourished and learn about the prospering commerce in the vicinity.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Terreiro da Se - Nestled in the ancient historical district, we discover the origins of Porto, its earliest inhabitants, the Cathedral, and the initial Jewish community.
  • Ribeira Square - The city’s growth in commerce and trade was centered around the Riverside district. This area was bustling with merchants who operated their shops and lived in a complex network of narrow lanes.
  • Miradouro da Vitoria - The Vitória neighborhood once served as a Jewish quarter in Porto. Founded in 1386 by King João I, it was among the largest Jewish enclaves in the municipality.
  • Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes - Historical records indicate that there was a cemetery in the Olival neighborhood. These records suggest that, in a bygone era, the Virtudes Garden was the site of the Jewish Cemetery.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Protection mask needed
Location
Terreiro da Sé
In front of the pillory ( Column ) at the main square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ina_m
Jun 20, 2024
Educational and exciting - Excellent tour with Ricardo Andrade as guide. Such an enthusiastic, warm and knowledgeable man. I learned a lot about the Jews of Porto and the history of Jewish life in Portugal and many locations in Porto now have new significance for me. Fantastic tour. Highly recommend.
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Wendy_f
May 12, 2024
Best Jewish History Tour of Porto - Our tour guide was exceptional. He shared so much information in a short time in a way that was easy to understand. He had great anecdotes and made us laugh a lot while talking about a serious subject. We were amazed at how much he knew and did not want the tour to be over!!
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Ashley_l
Apr 27, 2024
Very interesting Jewish Historical Tour of Porto - My husband and I very much enjoyed our Jewish Walking Tour of Porto with our guide Vanessa. Vanessa was very knowledgeable about the history of the Jewish people in Portugal and was able to answer all of our questions. She also intertwined Portuguese cultural traditions that originated from Jewish culture, and was able to talk about the Jewish community of Porto in present day. The information provided on this tour is not something that is provided on a general walking tour of Porto. If this topic interests you, I recommend taking this tour.
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Tami_v
Apr 11, 2024
Jewish tour Porto - Our Jewish tour of Porto was fantastic and so informative. Our guide Ricardo was so wonderful he has such a passion for this and it certainly came through. We could have spent the whole day with him. He was patient friendly and we couldn’t have been happier. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rose_b
Feb 16, 2024
Walking through the Jewish streets of Porto with Ana, as if in a time machine - We had the luck to have Ana as our Jewish Tour Guide. She guided us through former Jewish areas of Porto, areas we certainly would never have realized were there. Just a important, Ana explained to us the broad historical sweep of the Jewish experience in Portugal and particularly Porto. Through the centuries.
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Jg1502
Jan 23, 2024
A very nice tour with a wonderful guide - I found the tour to be very informative. Our guide, Anna, brought the history to life. She was a wealth of knowledge and was very personable. Because this was off-season we were the only people on the tour. We did a lot of walking and some details that you will not see or recognize on your own.
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Jay_g
Jan 7, 2024
A Fun and Informative Tour - What an incredible experience. Anna our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Such a nice person. We learned so much about Jewish life throughout the history of Porto and Portugal. This is the tour to take if you want to learn about Jewish life in Porto. I really hope you get Anna as your guide.
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Joeru
Dec 6, 2023
Excellent tour. Very informative - Anna was excellent and well versed in the history of Porto as well as the Jewish aspect. As a religious Jew I found the information relevant and well as wel presented. We really enjoyed the experience
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Renicia_v
Oct 21, 2023
Informative and interesting - Ricardo was an excellent guide. Extremely enthusiastic about the topic and gave us a lot of very interesting information.
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Ebk16
Oct 16, 2023
A truly informative tour - This was not only a tour of locations where the Jewish community settled, but a thorough review of the history of Porto and the larger country as well. Ricardo was super knowledgeable, personable, and an all around great guide! Certainly one of the high points of our visit to Porto.
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