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By EFun Tours

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$44 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover a side of Porto that most visitors never see. This immersive walking tour reveals the fascinating history of the city's Jewish community through its hidden streets, former Jewish Quarter and historic landmarks.

    Learn how Jewish families helped shape Porto's commercial and cultural identity, explore the legacy of the Portuguese Inquisition and uncover stories of resilience that continue to define the city's rich heritage. Led by an expert local guide, this experience offers an authentic and thought-provoking journey through one of Porto's most overlooked chapters of history.

Activity location

  • Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
    • S/N0 Terreiro Se 3, Centro Histórico
    • 4050-573, Porto, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Porto Cathedral
    • Terreiro da Sé
    • 4050-573, Porto, Porto, Portugal

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Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Group Tour
Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English
Price details
S$44.28 x 1 AdultS$44.28
Total
Price is S$44.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour through Porto’s historic Jewish quarter and heritage sites
  • Inclusions
    Small group experience for a more personalised and interactive tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional local guide specialised in Porto’s Jewish heritage and history
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to discover hidden corners and stories often missed by regular visitors
  • Inclusions
    Historical insights about the Jewish community in Porto and Sephardic traditions
  • Inclusions
    Visit to important Jewish landmarks, including the former Jewish areas
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Visit to the Porto Synagogue
  • Exclusions
    Visit to the Porto Jewish Museum

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • On this tour we go up through some stairs and steep streets, please be aware and bring confortable shoes

Activity itinerary

Pelourinho Se Catedral Porto (Pass by)

Pass by one of Porto's oldest landmarks as your guide introduces the city's medieval origins and the historical context that shaped the Jewish community in Porto.

Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)

  • 10m
Discover the surroundings of Porto Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments, while learning about the religious and social changes that influenced the lives of Jews and New Christians throughout the centuries.

Rua de Sant' Ana

  • 10m
Walk through one of the oldest streets in Porto's former Jewish Quarter and discover how the city's Jewish community lived, worked and contributed to Porto's commercial and cultural development before the Portuguese Inquisition.

Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Vitoria

  • 10m
Discover the former Jewish quarter of Porto and learn how the city's Jewish population adapted, survived and contributed to Porto's development over the centuries.

Miradouro da Vitoria

  • 10m
End your tour with breathtaking views over Porto's historic centre while reflecting on the remarkable legacy of the city's Jewish community and its lasting contribution to Porto's history and culture.

Chafariz da Porta do Olival

  • 10m
Visit the historic Porta do Olival, once the main entrance to Porto's medieval Jewish Quarter. Learn about the daily life of the Jewish community, their important role in the city's development and the profound impact of the Portuguese Inquisition.

Mosteiro de Sao Bento da Vitoria

  • 10m
Learn about the role this historic area played during the Portuguese Inquisition and discover how religious persecution affected the lives of Porto's Jewish community.

Passeio das Virtudes

  • 10m
Enjoy panoramic views over Porto while discovering how the city's geography influenced its commercial growth and the development of its diverse communities.

Ribeira Square

  • 15m
Explore Porto's historic riverside district, where merchants, traders and diverse communities helped shape the city's commercial and cultural identity over the centuries.

Postigo do Carvao

  • 10m
Visit one of Porto's oldest medieval gateways and uncover stories of the city's ancient streets, where Jewish merchants and local communities once lived and traded.

Location

Activity location

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    Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
    • S/N0 Terreiro Se 3, Centro Histórico
    • 4050-573, Porto, Portugal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Porto Cathedral
    • Terreiro da Sé
    • 4050-573, Porto, Porto, Portugal

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