Lisbon is one of the most impressive cities, with hundreds of years of history to learn and discover.
Hiring a private guide is the best you can do, if visiting Lisbon.
There are hidden secrets, and places to see and discovery, by a lens of a local guide.
The Jewish population of Lisbon is older than the country itself. Portugal was founded back in 1143, but there’s evidence of Jewish Population in the country back from long time ago.
It was back on the year 70 A.D., after the destruction of Jerusalem, that Jewish diaspora sent part of the population to the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal and Spain. Later, during the Spanish Inquisition, thousands of Jewish escaped from Spain and traveled to Portugal. Later, during World War II, thousands of Jewish escapted from Germany and from the war, to Portugal, at least 10.000 through the hands of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese Consul.
The History of Lisbon, shows this and much more. There’s a lot to explore and learn.
Some other places like Belem area, Lisbon Synagogue, etc, will require transportation, and cannot be reached walking.
The Synagogue of Lisbon doesn’t allow visits without an appointment, and with passport screening prior to your visit.
If you wish to book a half-day (3h) walking tour in Lisbon , without transportation, please CLICK HERE (475EUR – Fixed price up to 6 guests)
If you wish to book a full-day tour to Lisbon , with transportation included, please CLICK HERE INSTEAD (225EUR Per Person)
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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