History | Architecture
Jewish District Half Day Tour
400 years of Jewish culture in ‘New Jerusalem’
★★★★★ 5/5
Description
On this 4 hour 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’.
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.
Highlights
A visit to the Portuguese Synagogue
Once the world’s largest synagogue, now still in its original 17th century state
- A visit to the Hollandsche Schouwburg (Nazi detention center)
From here the rounded up Jewish population awaited the transport to the concentration camps. Now it’s the National Holocaust Memorial
- Waterlooplein market
The flea market with strong Jewish roots on the former island Vlooienburg, hench the Dutch nickname Vlooienmarkt (flea market)
- Important Jewish residents
Philosopher Baruch Spinoza, Zionist Jacob Israel De Haan, Socialist Henri Polak, The family Wertheim, the Premsela and Asscher
Jewish Historical Museum
Optional: A visit to the Jewish Historical Museum to get a good overview on Jewish life in The Netherlands
The Rijksmuseum tour on YouTube
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Practical
Starting point
We meet in front of the Rembrandt House Museum on Jodenbreestraat 4
Duration
Duration: 4 hours / Distance: about 3,5 km
Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturday
Included
- Entrance tickets to the Portuguese Synagogue, National Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Historical Museum and a drink afterwards or halfway
Combine with...
Flexible as we are, you can combine this tour with: - Canal Ring Architecture - World War II - Medieval Amsterdam - Walk & Cruise - Golden Age - Rembrandt Walk - Financial History - Sixties
Pricing
Tailored tours, tailored offers
Our private tours are tailor made. Do you prefer a hotel pick up? A mix of tours? A more extended program? We are here to make your Amsterdam visit a great experience.
Contact us to receive a tailor made offer:
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What others say about us
- Merle K
Tijs was amazing. His knowledge is outstanding and the tour was fun, interesting and informative. We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a tour guide in Amsterdam. He tailor... read more 
8/30/2019Nancy L Gerben Post is an outstanding and knowledgeable tour guide. He provided a moving experience about a topic that is difficult and painful. His ability to provide important and... read more
7/29/2019jansmonkie Tijs is a fantastic, energetic and fun guide. Our group consisted of 30 international guests. They loved the walk through Amsterdam guided by Tijs. Defenitelly can recomment Historical Amsterdam Tours!
5/15/2019 - stellacasella 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
5/11/2019eugenma I've been in the Tijs's "Amsterdam Jewish in WW2" tour. I live in Amsterdam for quite some time and was walking near these spots without knowing so many tears... read more
5/11/2019 Tijs gave us a wonderful tour of Amsterdam focused on literary history. He showed us where several main Dutch Authors lived, took us to sites that inspired writers and even... read more 
Joyce S
4/04/2019 - Living in Amsterdam I read quite a bit about its history. However, during the history of expats tour Tijs knew how to surpise me with interesting details I didn't know... read more
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4/01/2019 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 
Sightseer778726
1/06/2019 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 
MKRBethesda
1/03/2019 - On our first trip to Amsterdam together, my husband and I wanted to get a city tour and make the most of our relatively short time here. Historical Amsterdam... read more
EdSamDC
11/24/2018 My family of 5 adults never has more than a long weekend to explore the cities of Europe and Tijs truly surpassed our expectations, This knowledgable, fun and experienced guide... read more 
NJL
8/26/2018 All communication before the tour was prompt and friendly. Tijs was waiting exactly where he was supposed to be, and we did a walking tour which covered the Golden... read more 
Lovetotravel7559
7/25/2018 - Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You... read more
Peter B
7/11/2018 I was looking for personal tour guides for our trip on Amsterdam. I read about Edmund and Tijs on the web and started an email dialogue to create an itinerary... read more 
Bob D
5/10/2018 Exploring the canals of Amsterdam on foot with Tijs as the tour guide was one of the highlights of my first visit to the city. Tijs not only has thorough... read more 
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