Historical Lisbon Downtown Private Walking Tour + Jewish Highlights (3h)

The Historical Lisbon Downtown Private Walking Tour + Jewish Highlights (3h), will provide you an overview of the old Lisbon, including Jewish Highlights, along with a historical visit to Lisbon downtown and the massive earthquake that destroyed Lisbon in 1755.
Although the itinerary can be adjusted during the day, to make shorter or longer stops, this is the standard itinerary:

• Pickup from your hotel in Lisbon (8h30AM)
• Start the tour heading to Belem area
• Belem is considered of the most famous areas of Lisbon, specially during the Golden Age of Portugal, during the 15th and 16th centuries.
• Learn the history of Belem Tower and Discovery Monument.
• Overview looking to the Lisbon Bridge (25th April) and the Christ cross (Cristo Rei).
• Stop at Jeronimo’s in Belem.
• Quick break for a local pastry at the most famous pastry shop in Portugal, Pasteis de Belem, founded in 1834.
• Head to Lisbon Downtown/Center
• Stop for Lunch (1h)
• Pass by Praça da Figueira, the place of the old Lisbon Market with amazing views over the Sao Jorge Castle of Lisbon.
• Stop at one of the major squares of the city, Rossio, famous for the old Palacio Estaus and the Portuguese Inquisition Palace (Today, National Theathre D. Maria II).
• Arrive at the Jewish Memorial, remembering those who lost their lifes on the Lisbon Pogrom of 1506, the big Jewish Massacre of Lisbon.
• Learn from your guide the history behind the establishement of the Jewish communities in Portugal, the escape from Spain and arrival of thousand of Jewish people in Portugal during the 14th and 15th hundreds, and the settlement of the Portuguese Inquisition during the 16th Century.
• Visit the Sao Domingos, close to the Jewish Memorial.
• Head to Praça do Comercio (Commerce Square), passing by the old merchant streets as Gold Street and Silver Street, stopping at the Santa Justa Elevator, and learning the damage of the earthquake on this part of the city, completely destroying one of the most important Jewish Quarters of the city.
• Enter Alfama, de Old Quarter of Lisbon, famous for the Castle and the Cathedral of Lisbon, founded in 1150
• Arrive at the Alfama Jewish Quarter (Rua da Judiaria), and check the impact of the big earthquake on this part of the city
• Depending where your local is located, finish the tour passing by Park Eduardo VII Viewpoint of Lisbon
• Much more smaller sights will be seen during the day, just not listed above
• End of the tour

During the day we will pass by different attractions and stop for pictures.
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since all our tours are private.
* Admission fees and lunch/meals are not included.

English Speaking Tour Guide
Toll fees, Fuel and Parking costs
Full Insurance mandatory by law

Transportation
Admission Fees for Attractions
Meals / Personal Expenses / Transportation

Pricing:

• Private Tour Price: 475EUR Per Group (up to 6 guests)

• Meeting Point will be at Rossio Square at 9AM or 2PM, in front of the statue of King Pedro IV – Reservation is required for any tour to operate on demand.
• Transportation to the meeting point might be arranged, please contact us.
• Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers, please advise before booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY (Updated)
* We have a flexible worry-free cancellation policy for your comfort – BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE:
– We know plans can change and we accept changes to the original booking for another day, if we have availability, without any extra charge.
– In case the trip needs to be canceled/postponed/rescheduled, the customer will be able to use the FULL amount paid, which will be available as:
1) Full Refund, back into the same card used to book the tour/transfer;
2) Full amounts paid, to be used as a future credit, to be used within 5 years’ time with our company, for any tours/transfers booked.
For any refund requests, please email customer service at [email protected]

* Cancellations are available up to 7 days prior to the tour starting.
* Cancellation less than 7 days before tour date: no refund
* No show: no restitution / payment in full
* Tickets for Events or Attractions are non-refundable
* Hotel reservations are fully refundable according to hotel policies.
* Cruise ship tours are 100% refundable anytime if for any reason cruise ship doesn’t dock in Lisbon.
* Airport transfers are 100% refundable anytime if for any reason the flight doesn’t land in Lisbon.
* In case you are unable to travel for medical reasons, last-minute flight cancellations, delays, all amounts are refundable at any moment, or used for future trips.

Duration: Half-day (Aprox 3h)
(We accept less duration of the tours to fit your needs, adapting the itinerary accordingly – please let us know before/after booking)

Departure times: Daily at 9AM and 2PM at Rossio Square (Reservation mandatory)
Flexible start and end time for cruise ship passengers

Departure point: Rossio Square, in front of the statue of King Pedro IV (Reservation mandatory)

Pricing:
– 475EUR Per Group (PRIVATE TOUR – up to 6 guests)