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Duration6 h
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesEnglish, Spanish
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Overview
Discover the Crypto-Jewish contributions to modern society.
The Spanish island of Mallorca was home for hundreds of years to a thriving Jewish community where Jews played a pivotal role in cartography before having to go underground with the rise of the Spanish Inquisition in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Many Jews faced forced conversions, becoming Crypto-Jews, who displayed their Catholic face outwardly while adhering to their Jewish faith through secret signs and hidden synagogues in their homes.
What's included
Bottled water- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- 18 and above
- Private transportation
What you will do
- Palma de Mallorca
Begin your experience at the Call Major, home to remnants of ancient synagogues and a statue of the 14th century Jewish cartographer Jafuda Cresques. Walk through the narrow, winding streets with signs of the secret community- centuries-old family owned jewelry shops and ensaimada, a famous Mallorquin pastry. Discover how the Inquisition forced conversions and limited the Catholic descendants of the Jewish Conversos to specific streets to live and work in.
See the Gate of the Jews, and the site of the old synagogue. You will also stop at a local bakery and visit the house of a medieval Jewish merchant to learn the secret traditions the Jews created to keep their faith close. Break for lunch and enjoy some local tapas.
4 h
- Castell de Bellver
Enjoy a photo opportunity of Bellver Castle and take in the stunning view of the bay of Palma below.
30 min
- Stop 3
Memorial to the German-Jewish refugees hiding in Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War
30 min
- Stop 4
Memorial to the Crypto-Jewish victims of the Inquisition in Plaza Gomila
30 min
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the Starbucks coffee shop in Plaça de Cort in the city center.End point: We will end our tour in our pop up shop called Jewish Majorca. We share the space with another local souvenir shop called La Insular, which has an entrance on Carrer de la Argentina 8.
Important information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Experience information
- Duration:6 h
- Guide languages:English, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:12
- Confirmation:Confirmed after booking
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