Jewish Heritage in Porto Private Full Day Tour

The city has remains of what was once a typical Jewish Quarter in the Middle Ages: steps, narrow streets and balconied houses. You will learn about Jewish heritage not only in Porto but throughout Portugal from Sepharad, the Middle Age Jews and the terrible times of the Inquisition, the Modern Age New Christians and the Jewish Renaissance 20th century. Visit the newly opened Jewish Museum, right across from the largest synagogue on the Iberian Peninsula "Kandoorie Mekor Haim" founded by Captain Arthur Barros Bastos in 1938 where the "Work of Rescue" began. We will walk through the narrow streets and UNESCO centre from the Sé Cathedral, where the first synagogue was built, to Montes dos Olivais where the Jewish Quarter was situated, witnessing other highlights and famous site of the city. You will receive customized service, excellent information and an overall great experience of the city and its Jewish history.