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Jewish District Half Day Tour

Jewish District tour

400 year of Jewish heritage

Jewish District Half Day Tour

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Jewish District tour

Jewish District Half Day Tour

  • Startingpoint
    Startingpoint

    We meet in front of the Rembrandt House Museum on Jodenbreestraat 4

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    3 hours | -/+ 2 km (1.2 ml)

  • Highlights
    Highlights

    - Guided tour in the Portuguese Synagogue
    - Waterlooplein Flea Market
    - National Holocaust Name monument
    - The 'Jewish' Canals

  • Price
    Price

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Jewish District tour

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  • Startingpoint
    Startingpoint

    We meet in front of the Rembrandt House Museum on Jodenbreestraat 4

  • Duration | Distance
    Duration | Distance

    3 hours | -/+ 2 km (1.2 ml)

  • Highlights
    Highlights

    - Guided tour in the Portuguese Synagogue
    - Waterlooplein Flea Market
    - National Holocaust Memorial
    - The 'Jewish' Canals

  • Price
    Price

    See Booking page

Book your
Jewish District tour

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Tour Reviews

Amsterdam Jewish District Tour 

On this private tour in the Amsterdam Jewish district you learn about more than 400 years of Judaism in the city. Since the 16th century Amsterdam has housed a huge Jewish community. Let a local guide explain why the Jewish community called Amsterdam their ‘New Jerusalem’. 

Jewish Legacy 

How did World War II affect the Jewish district and what is left of the Jewish heritage today, like the Yiddish language and the typical Jewish sense of humor? Get the answers on the Amsterdam Jewish District Tour.

Portuguese Synagogue

Once the world’s largest synagogue, now still in its original 17th century state. We visit this monumental complex and its treasury, just outside of the building.

Hollandsche Schouwburg

From here the rounded up Jewish population awaited the transport to the concentration camps. Now it’s the National Holocaust Memorial. A place for reflexion.

Waterlooplein Flea Market

The flea market with strong Jewish roots on the former island Vlooienburg, hench the Dutch nickname Vlooienmarkt (flea market)

Amsterdam Jewish culture

During the tour we will introduce you to several known and lesser known Jewish residents of Amsterdam. People who have shaped the city: Philosopher Baruch Spinoza, Zionist Jacob Israel De Haan, Doctor Samuel Sarphati, Socialist Henri Polak, The family Wertheim, the Premsela and Asscher

Tour reviews

  • star rating  This walking tour gave an insight about Amsterdam during the dark period of 1940 and 1945. The 2 hour tour started at the Anne Frank House and ended at... read more the Jewish cultural quarter in the Plantage. Tijs spoke about the harrowing times that led up to the second world war, the daily struggels of the jewish citizens of Amsterdam, their persecution and their massacre in various death camps in Poland. We also learnt about how ordinary Amsterdammers tried to resist the nazi occupation of the city and how they tried to save lives. The tour itself leads through the most beautiful parts of Amsterdam and I highly recommend it to everyone who has not much time to spend in Amsterdam. You will not only visit stunning parts of the city but you will also learn more about the important topic of the Holocaust. At times, I felt emotional during this tour but it was one of those tours that I will remember for a long time. I absolutely recommend.

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    IldikoF8
    March 8, 2020
  • star rating  I joined in on the WWII Amsterdam tour and can highly recommend it!
    I’ve been in Amsterdam for decades and was surprised how many landmarks I walk past on... read more a daily basis that have a historical significance. The tour was fun, informative and Tijs is a superb guide.

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    MsAmsterdam
    March 8, 2020
  • star rating  Tijs was an excellent tour guide - funny, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable. The private tour was a fantastic experience and made the museum so much more accessible to someone who... read more isn’t an art expert. Would 100% recommend!

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    Hbf99
    May 16, 2022
  • star rating  Maarten was our tour guide. Very punctual, friendly and informative. Booked for my partner who is a finance professional and he loved it. Other positives: well structured and researched; happy... read more to answer questions; and good value! Also worth mentioning that Maarten was happy to include...More

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    avatar thumb Sightseer778726
    January 6, 2019
  • star rating  Very informative tour about the Jewish history in Amsterdam from various angles and centuries. Tijs has a way to tell the stories in an interesting way, pointing out details and... read more throwing in portions of humor where appropriate. I could feel that he is enthusiastic about...More

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    avatar thumb Caroline S
    February 26, 2018

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