Traveler’s Aid:
Preparing your stay in Lisbon
We do our best to help you prepare for your trip to Lisbon.
You will find the answers to the vast majority of your questions here:
1 ° Question
Where to eat for Shabbat?
For over 30 years, our home was the only alternative for sharing a warm, kosher meal as a family.
But today, things have changed...
Where to eat for Shabbat?
For over 30 years, our home was the only alternative for sharing a warm, kosher meal as a family.
But today, things have changed...
IMPORTANT: You can now reserve your seats to participate in a communal Shabbat
meal.
For security and organizational reasons, please contact us to receive the reservation procedures.
For security and organizational reasons, please contact us to receive the reservation procedures.
2 ° Question
Are there kosher restaurants in Lisbon?
There is only one Kosher restaurant in Lisbon:
GENESIS restaurante Kosher Lisboa
(Campo Pequeno 41 A).
Open from Sunday lunch to Friday lunch.
Closed on Shabbat and Yom Tov.
Supervision by the Rabbis of Lisbon and Chabad Portugal.
Are there kosher restaurants in Lisbon?
There is only one Kosher restaurant in Lisbon:
GENESIS restaurante Kosher Lisboa
(Campo Pequeno 41 A).
Open from Sunday lunch to Friday lunch.
Closed on Shabbat and Yom Tov.
Supervision by the Rabbis of Lisbon and Chabad Portugal.
3 ° Question
What is the address of the synagogue?
Sinagoga Shaare Tikva:
Rua Alexandre Herculano, nº 59, 1250 Lisboa.
Location: Near RATO Metro station.
What is the address of the synagogue?
Sinagoga Shaare Tikva:
Rua Alexandre Herculano, nº 59, 1250 Lisboa.
Location: Near RATO Metro station.
4 ° Question
What religious services are held at the synagogue?
There are no religious services during the week.
Only for Shabbat:
Friday at 7:00 PM (Winter) / 7:30 PM (Summer)
and Saturday at 9:00 AM.
For Jewish holidays, schedules are released only two weeks in advance.
What religious services are held at the synagogue?
There are no religious services during the week.
Only for Shabbat:
Friday at 7:00 PM (Winter) / 7:30 PM (Summer)
and Saturday at 9:00 AM.
For Jewish holidays, schedules are released only two weeks in advance.
5 ° Question
How to attend Shabbat services at the Lisbon synagogue?
How to attend Shabbat services at the Lisbon synagogue?
For security reasons, you must contact the security service in advance via this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg1CrGHXCd9t-fwLWPNOajUNjJU4WU4HnXgqmrwEOzoiW_3Q/viewform
Then send an email ([email protected]) with your names, phone number, hotel, a copy of your
ID, and especially the date of the Shabbat concerned.
6 ° Question
Is Lisbon a cheap city?
Lisbon is no longer a cheap city.
Eating strictly kosher is expensive because products (Glatt meat) are imported.
Transport tip: Prefer Taxis and UBER, which remain very affordable compared to public transport.
Despite information you may find online, public transport works very poorly and tickets are truly overpriced.
Is Lisbon a cheap city?
Lisbon is no longer a cheap city.
Eating strictly kosher is expensive because products (Glatt meat) are imported.
Transport tip: Prefer Taxis and UBER, which remain very affordable compared to public transport.
Despite information you may find online, public transport works very poorly and tickets are truly overpriced.
If you are 2 people, the cheapest transport will always be a taxi or Uber.
7 ° Question
Are there kosher grocery stores in Lisbon?
One specialized grocery store:
www.portuel-kosher-portugal.pt.
Are there kosher grocery stores in Lisbon?
One specialized grocery store:
www.portuel-kosher-portugal.pt.
Alternative options:
American shop Liberty Store ("U" products),
AUCHAN Amoreiras supermarket (if you use the Consistoire de Paris list - France),
and MIOSOTIS Lisboa organic supermarket.
Vegan Restaurants (without supervision):
Jardim das Cerejas
and
Restaurante Vegan Ao 26 rua Vitor Cordon
Restaurante Vegan Ao 26 rua Vitor Cordon
8 ° Question
Is it possible to visit the synagogue?
The synagogue is closed to walk-in visits.
However, as a member of the community, I offer an exclusive private tour including the Synagogue and the Jewish quarters
(Monday to Thursday at 9:00 AM). (See my Tours and Agenda page, Code 2 tour).
Is it possible to visit the synagogue?
The synagogue is closed to walk-in visits.
However, as a member of the community, I offer an exclusive private tour including the Synagogue and the Jewish quarters
(Monday to Thursday at 9:00 AM). (See my Tours and Agenda page, Code 2 tour).
Otherwise, access to the synagogue is only possible by attending religious services (see point
n°5).
9 ° Question
Can I visit the synagogue by myself?
For security reasons, no individual visits are possible.
The only way to see the interior is by registering for Shabbat religious services or the private tour mentioned in the previous point.
Can I visit the synagogue by myself?
For security reasons, no individual visits are possible.
The only way to see the interior is by registering for Shabbat religious services or the private tour mentioned in the previous point.
10 ° Question
Can I discover "Jewish Lisbon" on my own?
It is practically impossible.
There are very few visible traces left.
After 30 years of research, we offer you a unique journey into Lisbon's Jewish memory by deciphering places invisible to standard guides.
PLEASE NOTE: We are exclusively dedicated to the Jewish Lisbon guided tour, undoubtedly the highlight of your stay in Portugal.
Click below to contact us for any questions or reservations.
thank you
Can I discover "Jewish Lisbon" on my own?
It is practically impossible.
There are very few visible traces left.
After 30 years of research, we offer you a unique journey into Lisbon's Jewish memory by deciphering places invisible to standard guides.
PLEASE NOTE: We are exclusively dedicated to the Jewish Lisbon guided tour, undoubtedly the highlight of your stay in Portugal.
Click below to contact us for any questions or reservations.
thank you
Do not hesitate to contact us