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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

More Information
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  We’ve lived in Amsterdam for 10 years and finally took the time to learn more about the fascinating history. The financial tour did not disappoint - learning about both the... read more financial innovations of the Dutch, but also the uncomfortable truths in its history. Thank you, Thijs, for the engaging tour!

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    Ramela S
    July 1, 2021
  • 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  Amazing experience! Tijs took us through the history, like coming back in the past. Walking in the streets, listening at his storytelling was an incredible experience. Such a passionate guide!... read more We learned a lot about the culture, the past and the present. Can't wait to...More

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    stellacasella
    May 11, 2019
  • star rating  Highly recommend Tijs’s tours. He knows so much, about Amsterdam, is clearly passionate about what he does, and is a great storyteller. Interesting, entertaining & good value for money.

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    traveller_trace
    August 1, 2020
  • star rating  Tijs gave my family a great tour of the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. He was organized, entertaining, informative. It was exactly what we were hoping - educational and a... read more very nice way to spend the morning learning more about Amsterdam.

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    avatar thumb MKRBethesda
    January 3, 2019

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