Jewish heritage tours in Spain

Experience Barcelona with Jewish heritage Tours in Spain 

Spain’s second largest city is Barcelona. It is also the largest metropolitan area located on the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. Taking Jewish heritage tours in Spain offers the chance to discover Jewish history and influence in Barcelona.

Jewish heritage tours in Spain can begin with learning the country's Jewish History.
Jewish expulsion from Spain in 1492 left Barcelona with no Jewish presence for hundreds of years. At the start of the twentieth century Jews began to arrive from North Africa. Today there are thousands of Jews that call Barcelona home. 

Synagogue Mayor

 

Visiting an ancient synagogue is an interesting experience for those involved with Jewish Heritage Tours in Spain. Synagogue Mayor is a synagogue in Barcelona constructed during medieval times. The structure’s first and ground levels were built in the fourteenth century and the rest of it was added in the eighteenth century. 

El Call 

 

A popular spot to visit during Jewish heritage tours in Spain is a place called El Call. It is the Jewish Quarter in Barcelona. El Call is a labyrinth of small streets and shops that date back to the 9th century. Centre d’Interpretacio del call El Call is a 14th century house that’s a museum devoted to El Call’s Barcelona history.

Menorah sculpture

 

The 'hand dressed' Aaron HaKodesh, a sculpture by artist Ferran Aguiló in Barcelona contains a painted welcome inscription to people from all over the world to celebrate Judaism.

Gaudi House Museum

 

People who take Jewish heritage tours in Spain might like to learn about Antoni Gaudí. He was an architect known for his architectural expression. The Gaudi House Museum is the former residence of Antoni Gaudi and preserves examples his work.

Kosher Meals

 

Going on Jewish Heritage tours in Spain require kosher meals. Finding Kosher food is a challenge in Barcelona, but there is a Kosher restaurant called Delicias Kosher and a Kosher market called Isamar Kosher.

Tours

 

Jewish heritage tours in Spain can be experienced in Barcelona by a variety of methods including walking tours and self-guided tours.

Barcelona Tours

Barcelona is the second largest city in the country of Spain. With so many different attractions and activities, it is known to be a top choice for tourists.

Tours

In order to experience all that Barcelona has to offer, it would be beneficial to partake in a guided Barcelona tours. There are many different types of Barcelona tours offered. There is an option to do a bus tour, a walking tour, or even a bike riding tour! If privacy and full attention is wanted, one can choose to take a private tour with a tour guide throughout the city. While on these Barcelona tours there are different selections to choose from, such as art tours, nature tours, and highlights of the city tours.

Special Foods

Known for its culture and cuisine, Barcelona’s dining options seem endless! If the endless options seem overwhelming for some, there are even Barcelona tours dedicated to just food. With a Mediterranean influence, the dining will satisfy all taste buds.

Barcelona Cathedral

The Barcelona Cathedral, which is also known as The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, is a Roman Catholic cathedral which was erected between the 13th and 15th centuries. Today it seats the archbishop of Spain. This Gothic cathedral’s structure features many mythical creatures, such as gargoyles. It is a well known tourist attraction that is included in many of the Barcelona tours and it makes great photograph opportunity.

Barcelona Balloon Ride

To look at Barcelona from a completely different view, a balloon ride over the city would be perfect. From above the landscape, mountains, and seas are breathtaking. These tours offer convenience as well by providing tourists’ pick up right from the hotel.

With so many options of activities to do in Barcelona, participating in different Barcelona tours will make it possible to experience many great adventures!