Jewish Coimbra Private Guided Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Coimbra, Portugal
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Duration2h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the legacy left by the Jewish community in the city and learn about its passage here, always keeping the national context in mind. When did the Jews arrive? When did they leave and why, and how did they leave the country? Where did they live in Coimbra? What is your importance and legacy in the city and in the country? What connects Coimbra/Portugal to the Second World War? These are some of the questions we will try to answer along the way. To know places in Coimbra linked to its Jewish past, some of great national and international importance (such as the Inquisition Courtyard, or the Jewish Quarter). Discover the incredible legacy of the Jewish community in Coimbra.

On this tour, if the reservation is made in advance, and depending on the availability of the Coimbra City Hall, I can request a visit to the historic Mikveh (the visit to the site will be with a guide from the City Hall).

Options

Jewish Coimbra Tour

Tour in English

Visit to Coimbra Judaica

Tour in Portuguese

What's included

  • Souvenir (1 book - per reservation.) Whenever the reservation is made with a few days in advance)
  • Visit to the Mikveh (if the City Council is available for the requested date)

What to expect

  1. Igreja de Santa Cruz
    10m · Admission ticket included
    This Catholic church, once part of a powerful monastery, has extraordinary cultural, historical and religious value in Portugal and shares some links with the Jews that are intertwined with the origins of Portugal as an independent state. Curious?
  2. Patio da Inquisicao
    25m · Admission ticket included
    With the help of the guide and the exhibition, you will learn about the history of the dark court and prison of the Inquisition. You'll also have the chance to see some of the cells
  3. Praca do Comercio
    5m · Admission ticket included
    For various reasons, this square marks the history of Coimbra. It is also linked to moments of tragedy.
  4. Fonte Nova - Fonte dos Judeus
    5m · Admission ticket included
    discover a fountain originally built in Jewish times
  5. Paco De Sub-ripas
    5m · Admission ticket included
    In this street, we'll see the house where a great World War II hero lived
  6. Coimbra
    5m
    Medieval Mikveh—During the tour, we only pass by the exterior. If the City Council is available and receives the reservation for this tour a few days in advance, I can submit a reservation request. If approved, tourists will be able to visit this Menu publisher for 30 minutes, accompanied by a guide from the City Council, after our tour. The Viator tour guide will provide instructions on where visitors should meet and other details to begin this visit.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On May 8th Square, the guide is in front of the church entrance, with a green T-shirt and a yellow bottle.

End point

On May 8th Square, the guide is in front of the church entrance, with a green T-shirt and a yellow bottle.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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