Lisbon Explorer Private Tours

My partner and I were fortunate to encounter the embodiment of the ideal guide in Paolo Scheffer. He gave us a customized tour of Lisbon's Castelo, Alfama, and downtown. Paolo's knowledge, curiosity, and passion can only be matched by his kindness and loveliness. Out of the dozens and dozens guided tours we did all over the world Paolo's tour stands out. We never met any tour guide that possessed so much knowledge and was able to share so much of it in such a passionate and infectious manner. The tour changed our view on Lisbon and turned it into one of our favorite cities. We will certainly be back and look forward to our next tour with possibly the best tour guide on the planet.

One of the best walking tours I've ever taken. Our guide, Professor Pablo was incredible. His knowledge of Portugal and its Jewish history opened up my eyes to the areas long, tortured past. The walk around the Jewish quarters was fascinating....getting to see so many areas of the city a very reasonable pace. The tour was suppose to last 3-3 /12 hours but Pablo gave us 4 hours. A true gem.

A Jewish-oriented tour of Lisbon with Paolo Scheffer, listed as the only licensed guide in Portugal who is Jewish, booked through Lisbon Explorer, is a must for anyone interested in Portugal's historic relationship with the Jewish community. Professor Scheffer provides unique information from a Jewish perspective that one will not find with any other tour guide in Portugal. This tour was one of the best tours I've been on, and the highlight of my trip to Portugal in October 2019.

Best walking tour anywhere! Paolo makes the history of Portugal come alive in a walk around Lisbon that focuses on the mostly forgotten Jewish legacy in the country. Stunning. He is articulate, knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. This usually fills up fast so book ahead. Don’t accept a substitute.

Outstanding tour about the complex and tragic Jewish history of Portugal and Lisbon in particular. I hadn't really appreciated what happened following the expulsion of Jews from Spain. Well worth the money.