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A white building with yellow trim and a red-tiled roof. 1
A medieval stone castle with a tall tower and battlements. 2
A stone arched wooden door with a white wall. 3
A red wooden door with a stone archway, a number '25' above it, and a small window with a grid pattern. 4
An arched stone passageway with a cobblestone path, surrounded by potted plants and greenery. 5
By Castelo de Vide Explorer

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $169 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • The Inquisition and the Jewish community in Portugal
    • The great history of Castelo de Vide
    • Garcia d'Orta important work and relation with The Holy Office
    • Auto de Fé - the process
    • Walk to a dolmen, gaining insights into its construction techniques and use

Activity location

    • Castelo de Vide
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Praça de Dom Pedro V 1, 7320-111 Castelo de Vide, Portugal | meeting point next to the turism office.
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

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Sephardic Tour of Castelo de Vide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$168.82 x 1 Traveler$168.82
Total
Price is $168.82
Until Mon, Oct 5

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide, insurance, entrance to museum and ancient synagogue

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Firework, Luggage or large bags, Making fire, Nudity, Pets, Red wine, Smoking indoors, Speakers
    • Not suitable for: People over 80 years, People with insect allergies, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • A tour in which we'll get to know the old Jewish Quarter and some of the traditions, customs and rituals of this religion. I'll tell you various stories:

    • Why the Holy Office entered Portugal and the different inquisitions in Europe;
    • The connection between the Jewish community in Portugal and Portuguese navigation to the “new worlds”;
    • The process in the Inquisition Court and the different condemnations, the Auto de Fé, the New Christians and even “foot baptisms”;
    • Garcia d'Orta - his work and importance to the world of botany and his trial before the Inquisition.

    And a litle of Castelo de Vide history.

    From Tuesday to Sunday.

Location

Activity location

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    • Castelo de Vide
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Praça de Dom Pedro V 1, 7320-111 Castelo de Vide, Portugal | meeting point next to the turism office.
    • Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, Portugal