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Discover Lisbon’s deep-rooted Jewish history on this insightful walking tour. Stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter, uncover stories of resilience and tragedy, and visit key landmarks that highlight the community’s lasting impact on the city.

Destination

Lisbon, Portugal

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Português, Français, Español, Deutsch

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 15 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Rossio Square next to the statue of Dom Pedro IV - Lisbon to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Lisbon through its history and culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. the Jewish Heritage in Lisbon

   Your tour will focus on the Jewish Heritage, a very important cultural subject in Lisbon. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how the Jewish Heritage made an impact in Lisbon, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Rua de Judiaria, Rossio Square, the Jewish Quarter and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover this historical and cultural side of Lisbon, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Marylin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rita)

12 September 2025

Lisbon with Rita

Joshua🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Peter)

2 September 2025

Really good experience on the Jewish Lisbon tour Peter is very knowledgeable easy-going and relaxed. A great way to enjoy a few hours in Lisbon in good company.An excellent tour!

Mordy

(About local Inês )

31 August 2025

Me and my family had a great time with her she is full of energy knows her stuff very well and adjusts to the family needs and energy levels very easily We all had a great time with her. Hope to see her again in a different tour in the future Great tour guide. Knows her stuff well

Lisa

(About local Inês )

29 August 2025

Ines was terrific! She has an easy-going manner and a sense of humor. We learned so much about the Portuguese culture, history, and architecture while she was navigating us through the winding streets to interesting neighborhoods that we would not have found on our own. She shared book recommendations, her favorite restaurants, tucked-away shopping boutiques and suggestions on how to further explore Lisbon and other areas of Portugal. She was happy to answer any questions and was clearly proud of her heritage. We will be happily recommending Ines to our family and friends.Ines was terrific!

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local João B)

22 August 2025

An excellent tour. João was able to flex this for our young children so they also enjoyed it and got the most out of it. Also stopped for coffee break! Brilliant and highly recommended. You will be glad that you chose João for your tourExcellent, knowledgeable and friendly

Sue🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

19 August 2025

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of Jewish Lisbon with Joao. We learned a ton about the history of Jewish life in Lisbon and about Lisbon itself. He was so kind and provided all kinds of great recommendations for the rest of our stay as well. Great tour!

Ros🇦🇺 Australia

(About local João B)

19 August 2025

Joao was a great guide with very good knowledge and excellent English

Raphael

(About local Rita)

18 August 2025

From the moment the tour began, Rita was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for the area and its history really brought everything to life. She answered every question with patience and depth, and her storytelling made the experience both informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a guided tour that’s both insightful and enjoyable.Amazing tour guide

Batsheva🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

17 August 2025

My friend and I really enjoyed our tour through the Jewish quarters of Lisbon with Andre! He was super knowledgeable, entertaining and helpful. A very interesting tour overall! If you’re around Lisbon - definitely use Andre as your next tour guide! 10/10!!!

r8v2zmpz76🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

16 August 2025

Joao B. is knowledgable, professional and friendly. Highly recommended.Excellent

emma🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

14 August 2025

Joao’s walking tour was the first thing we did when we arrived in Lisbon and I couldn’t recommend it more to anyone deciding how to familiarize themselves with the city, learn the history, and get to know the culture! We took other tours through our stay but Joao’s story telling and approach was most memorable. Thank you!!!Fantastic - best part of our trip!!

Christa🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

8 August 2025

We had a great time learning about and exploring Lisbon with João! His intelligence, kindness and humor make him an ideal guide. Thanks!João is wonderful

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

5 August 2025

My wife and I had a really great experience with Ines. She was thoughtful and responsive, knew her stuff, made the experience special!!! I do not usually write reviews.Great experiece

Elaine 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Peter)

23 July 2025

It was informative and interesting Highly recommend Throughly enjoyed our tour

Michal🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Rodrigo)

15 July 2025

Me and my brother enjoyed the tour, Rodrigo knows everything about Lisbon! He has so much knowledge it’s amazing, and he patiently answered all of our questions. The walk was inspiring. Would definitely recommend joining a tour with him (and the gorgeous Poznan the dog!). Wonderful

CAROL

(About local João B)

12 July 2025

Joab was filled with facts and stories that enhanced our Jewish Heritage Tour. His winning personality made the time fly. He was considerate of our minor limitations and always found the bench or elevator when needed. Only wished we had more time in Lisbon to book him for additional tours! Highly recommend him. Wonderful!

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

7 July 2025

W really enjoyed our walking tour with Joao. He did a nice job of talking about the history of the Jews in Portugal as we toured through many of the beautiful neighborhoods in Lisbon. Joao was knowledgeable and engaging wit our three teenagers and even made time for a quick gelato stop for the kids. A great way to learn about the history and get a sense of our surroundings all at once. highly recommend. Great Jewish Walking Tour

Adrianne and Ed🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ricardo)

6 July 2025

We had a lovely morning with Ricardo. He was full of fascinating stories as we walked around the old town. He took us to the oldest working bookshop in the world as we all three are avid readers and my husband writes books. He has a very charming manner and was very friendly. Highly recommended Delightful company and insightful

Mindy & James

(About local Peter)

6 July 2025

Peter was extremely knowledgeable, weaving together both the secular and Jewish life of Lisbon through the centuries. He uncovered the architectural clues to the history of the Jews in Lisbon, bringing to life the rich history and vital part that the Jewish community played in contributing to the economy and culture of Lisbon. He also highlighted the persecution of the Jews during several periods from before the inquisition until WWII. We are grateful for his comprehensive tour. Jim & Mindy, Miami, FLLisbon jewish history tour

Sharon🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

30 June 2025

Joao is amazing. So kind and thoughtful and interesting! He knew such a wide range of history and fun facts about Lisbon, and especially the Jewish community that left us thinking and wondering more! He did a great job pointing out tips of places to go and ways to make the city more accessible (hidden elevators, escalators, etc.) and he was awesome to send us a detailed list of many more recomendations and followed up on the various things we spoke about. He was able to make the tour interesting for our 10 year old daughter and also was sensitive to the heat that day, and kept looking for spots with shade where we could talk comfortably. Definitely book your tour with Joao - you won't be disappointed!Amazing tour!

Debbie

(About local João B)

18 June 2025

Joao did an excellent job leading our tour! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Jewish Portugal as well as the general history. He is also warm, friendly, personable and a lovely guy. We enjoyed the tour so much, we booked a second tour (which didn't end up working out due to timing). I give him my highest recommendation!Excellent tour!

Dena

(About local João B)

31 May 2025

João is an excellent guide. He shared his historical knowledge of the city and the country with us. He gave us his personal insights and understanding of the Jewish heritage in Lisbon. He took us to the modern memorial stone. There isn't much left behind of 300 years of Jewish presence due to the destruction caused by the earthquake. It wiped out more than half the city. He was sensitive to the fact we weren't used to walking the steep hills of this beautiful city. He took us to see some amazing views. Finally he showed us a great place to eat dinner. Walk About Lisbon

Cynthia🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

25 May 2025

Given João’s reviews, our expectations were pretty high, and he did not disappoint. João was relaxed and a pleasure to be with. He was eager to share his deep knowledge of Lisbon’s history and to also give us a sense of her as a modern, living city. We especially enjoyed his tour of the Mouraria which we likely would not have otherwise seen. After the tour, João went above and beyond, sending me a list of places and restaurants we might want to explore on our own. All this and his spoken English was excellent!!Exceeded expectations!

Les🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Peter)

25 May 2025

Peter was very knowledgable and well prepared. Well researched and good communicator Instructive tour

Sarina🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

21 May 2025

My husband and I were traveling through Portugal ending our trip in Lisbon. We decided to take a tour of the city to learn more about it. We looked at several other tour companies and tour guides and chose to go with João, and we felt like we hit the jackpot the moment João began our tour! João was not only very knowledgeable about the city of Lisbon in general but also about the history of Portugal and Lisbon as it portrayed to us and our questions and interests. He led us through lovely neighborhoods, leading up to beautiful vistas, overlooking the city, explaining to us about the different governments and policies that have shaped Portugal to become what it is today. Incredibly fascinating tour. We would highly recommend João.Wonderful and Knowledgeable Guide

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

15 May 2025

He was very informative about Lisbon! Gave us great information about the Jewish area and what happened to the Jewish population of Lisboa. Sober 3 hours exploring the small tiny streets of Alfama. Very personal and engaging. Great exposure to Lisbon. Great tour!

Pauline🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ricardo)

12 May 2025

Ricardo led us on a jewish walking tour of Lisbon...while there is not that much to see, he was knowledgeable, warm and his english is great. He even picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the first stop, which was very helpful as my husband is not a great walker. And then he drove us back to our hotel...again very helpful. I would hire Ricardo again. He was a delight to be with and taught us a lot about Lisbon.Ricardo went above and beyond!

Ilene

(About local Peter)

9 May 2025

Peter was a delightful guide through the areas that were previously Jewish areas. He was extremely knowledgeable and brought pictures to help illustrate what he was explaining. We were 4 senior adults walking more slowly and he was patient too. We really enjoyed ourselves. Excellent Lisbon Jewish Heritage tour.

Valerie E🇺🇸 United States

(About local Peter)

9 May 2025

The tour was very good. However, we were disappointed that recommendations promised by Peter for other city sites/activities, etc. were never received.

Rafael 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

13 April 2025

Ines was a nice spokesperson, and there’s nothing wrong about her job. We expect to have a better knowledge about the Jewish heritage but unfortunately didn’t got it. We were walking the city but not much Jewish info.Not much Jewish info.

Mary🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Rita)

12 September 2025

Rita was absolutely amazing. She was very happy , knowledgeable and friendly. She loves what she does and her knowledge of her city is incredible. She brings the city to life and she treated us like old friends.A wonderful storyteller

Laura

(About local Peter)

12 September 2025

Peter is a very knowledgeable tour guide who took us to interesting places in Lisbon. He explained the history of Lisbon in an engaging manner. Highly recommend!Fantastic tour of Lisbon

Katharina 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local David)

12 September 2025

Da unsere Kinder noch klein sind war uns ein deutschsprachiger Guide wichtig. Dass wir mit David einen Muttersprachler gefunden haben hat unsere Erwartungen natürlich übertroffen! David ein super netter und engagierter Typ, der seine Stadt und ihre Geschichte bestens kennt, mit dem wir sehr kurzweilige und interessante Stunden verbringen durften! Lissabon mit David war der Hammer!

Alexander

(About local David)

11 September 2025

Wir hatten eine tolle Stadtführung abseits der Touristenpfade mit David, inklusive kulinarischen Leckereien. Er hat uns einiges über die Geschichte Lissabons erzählt und viele neugierige Fragen beantwortet. Wir können eine uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen!

Jeremy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cecilia)

11 September 2025

Our guide Cecilia was very knowledgeable and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed a three hour walking tour of the Alfama and Baixa districts of Lisbon. Fascinating tour of Alfama

Stacey and Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

11 September 2025

Joao is an amazing tour guide!! We had one day to see Lisbon and it was incredible!!! He tailored our tour to our requests and his historical knowledge is fascinating! He was so easy to get along it and extremely prompt arranging your tour! You will have an amazing time!!!Anazing private tour!!

obaid

(About local Lisa)

11 September 2025

I recently had the pleasure of taking a 3-hour private guided tour with Lisa, exploring multiple art festivals across Lisbon City — and it was an incredible experience. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting the Urban Art Festival 2021, where we discovered an impressive collection of murals and installations, each with its own unique story and cultural significance. What truly made the experience exceptional was Lisa herself. She is an expert in the art scene and has an incredible depth of knowledge about Lisbon’s urban art, history, and the stories behind the artists. Her communication was clear and engaging, making even the most complex art concepts accessible and fascinating. We explored the city on electric bikes, which made the journey comfortable and allowed us to cover far more ground than would have been possible on foot. Lisa knew exactly where to take us, showing hidden gems that most tourists would miss. Her friendly and easygoing personality made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable. I felt as though I was exploring the city with a passionate local friend rather than just a guide. I highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking to experience Lisbon’s art scene in a unique, insightful, and effortless way.Private Art Tour on Electric Bike, Lisbon

Abby🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

8 September 2025

Great food tour with Andre! He was super nice and entertaining and gave a lot of history lessons! Felt like we were hanging out with a friend!Food tour

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis)

6 September 2025

Luis is a phenomenal guide! He's responsive, open to making itinerary changes, is friendly and a great new friend. We visited Batalha, Nazare and Obidos and he shared interesting facts about the history of each place and made sure i got good camera angles. It was an incredible day and I highly recommend him! Thank you 😊 Amazing guide in Portugal!

Cecile🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luis )

6 September 2025

Our tour with Luis was excellent. He is from Brazil and has an excellent command of the history of Portugal. We were late and he was very gracious. He pointed out so many interesting things. I would give him my HIGHEST recommendation. CecileExcellent guide

John 🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

3 September 2025

Andre' was very thorough and spent large amounts of time. He told stories of his childhood, family, and his life in Portugal. Andre' took us to several places we would not have explored as first time visitors to Lisbon. We appreciated his attention to detail. Andre' Was Fantastic

jack🇺🇸 United States

(About local Inês )

2 September 2025

Our tour with Ines, was truly delightful! She took us on a captivating journey through Portugal's rich history, sharing fascinating stories that brought the culture to life. What made the experience even more special was how she tailored it to our desire to discover hidden places off the usual tourist track. As our tour was coming to an end, she surprised us with a stunning song in Portuguese. Ines also recommended some incredible vegan restaurants. We highly recommend her to anyone wanting to experience Portugal in a truly unique way!Our personal guided tour

Ulrike🇩🇪 Germany

(About local David)

1 September 2025

Dank David hatten wir einen wunderschönen Tag in Lissabon! Er hat uns viel erzählt, gezeigt (auch Abseits der Massen) und uns mit tollen Tipps versorgt. Wir nehmen viele schöne Erinnerungen mit, besonders den schönen Ausklang unserer Tagestour. Nochmals vielen Dank, David! Ulrike

AMANDA

(About local Rodrigo)

28 August 2025

I sadly cannot recommend this tour. We had some meats and cheese (unidentified to us the kinds), chorizo, ginjinha, pastel de nata. Nothing was personalized, I asked about shrimp and it was not accommodated. Not as advertised. Better off booking a normal tour for half the cost! Not worth cost

Derek and Sandra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local André)

27 August 2025

We had an amazing tour with André! Great ride along the waterfront all the way to Belem and back with short stops for stories and some history of Lisbon. The bikes were e-assist so as easy or as hard as you prefer. André was a genuine person whose passion for history and Lisbon shone through! Thank you for a highlight of our trip to Portugal 🇵🇹 Incredible day wxploring with Andre!

Ursula🇺🇸 United States

(About local João B)

26 August 2025

What a great time we had tour Lisbon with Joao! He was thorough and patient as he took us through all of the neighborhoods of downtown Lisbon. He took us to some great spots for Pastel de Nata, Ginja drink, and many other local historical spots. Even when our time was over he offered to show us more. Joao folowed up with us on popular shops, restaurants, and other things to do while we were in Lisbon. We can't speak highly enough about our tour and would highly recommend it to all visiting Lisbon.Great Tour!

Bhrugu

(About local Inês )

25 August 2025

Ines was an amazing guide and took extra care to keep our young kids engaged. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful. The best part was her swan song :) Her main profession is quite cool, try to guess it after you finish your tour!Great tour!

Lutgarde🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Veerle)

20 August 2025

Super

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local André)

17 August 2025

Andre is a friendly and fun tour guide and entertained our group of 8, ranging in age from 10-84. He planned a great route that was not at all taxing and was very engaging. His English and Spanish are fluent. Highly recommend his tour. Great walking tour of Lisbon.

Ronny🇩🇪 Germany

(About local David)

16 August 2025

Für unsere Familie war der Rundgang mit David ein tolles Erlebnis. Er hat uns Speisen und Getränke probieren lassen, die wir uns so nie bestellt hätten. Wir haben einen sehr guten Eindruck der lokalen Küche erhalten und Sachen kennengelernt, die wir uns später selber wieder bestellt haben. Neben den kulinarischen Neuentdeckungen gab es auch wertvolle Hinweise, wie man sich in der hügeligen Stadt effizient bewegt. Alles in allen war eine sehr gelungene Aktivität. Wir haben den Rundgang abends gemacht und uns dadurch das Abendessen gespart, so dass das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis sehr gut war. Kulinarisches Erlebnis mit Insiderwissen