You will have a full immersion experience, getting into the narrative and historical context of a book: : The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, by Richard Zimler.
The walking tour starts at the Little Judiaria (jewish ghetto) in Alfama, through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, finishing at the Rossio square to witness the terrible pogrom in 1506.
You will visit the ancient city buried under our feet, that you can only see if you close your eyes.
A tour for the curious traveler tempted by something special and alternative to the mass tourism attractions.
Although the tour is accessible to most people, you will find narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places, which makes it mo...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
From curious mind to curious mind, thorough and sensitive explanations along the tour.
Charming and enthusiastic guide, with a lot of knowledge to share.
Reading of the most fascinating and intriguing passages of the book.
Two-page booklet for souvenir
Transportation to the meeting point and from the ending point; food and drink.
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
In front of Museu do Fado.
Metro: Santa Apolónia (blue line)
Return
St. Dominic's Square
Next to Teatro D. Maria II in Rossio
Metro: Rossio (green line)
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places; traffic
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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You will have a full immersion experience, getting into the narrative and historical context of a book: : The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, by Richard Zimler.
The walking tour starts at the Little Judiaria (jewish ghetto) in Alfama, through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, finishing at the Rossio square to witness the terrible pogrom in 1506.
You will visit the ancient city buried under our feet, that you can only see if you close your eyes.
A tour for the curious traveler tempted by something special and alternative to the mass tourism attractions.
Although the tour is accessible to most people, you will find narrow streets, bumpy paving and stairs in some places, which makes it mo...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
From curious mind to curious mind, thorough and sensitive explanations along the tour.
Charming and enthusiastic guide, with a lot of knowledge to share.
Reading of the most fascinating and intriguing passages of the book.
Two-page booklet for souvenir
Transportation to the meeting point and from the ending point; food and drink.
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
In front of Museu do Fado.
Metro: Santa Apolónia (blue line)
Return
St. Dominic's Square
Next to Teatro D. Maria II in Rossio
Metro: Rossio (green line)
Itinerary
1
Alfama
In Alfama was the ancient Small Jewish Quarter in Lisbon - Judiaria Pequena. Here we are going to identify the places mentioned in the book: the Synagoghe, the jewish baths, and the characters' houses. Readings of the book will help us imagine the place as 500 years ago.
1 hour
2
Igreja da Madalena
Following the book characters and plot, here we identify the Great Jewish Quarter (Grande Judiaria ou Pequema Jerusalém) with its sumptuous buildings - the synagogue, but also the school, the hospital and the splendid shops. Readings of the book will take us there, to the ancient Lisbon.
15 minutes
3
Baixa de Lisboa
We will walk through the Great Judiaria, or Small Jerusalem, imagining it under our feet, while stoping for some readings of the book - there's action spotted here.
20 minutes
4
Praca Dom Pedro IV
The tour ends here, where the infamous pogrom took place in 1506. The books describes it and we shal read it there.
