Jewish Amsterdam Walking Tour with Portuguese Synagogue

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join a small-group walking tour and discover 400 years of Jewish history in Amsterdam, from the Golden Age to the Holocaust.
Designed for travelers of all backgrounds who are interested in history, culture, and meaningful storytelling.
The experience includes entry to the Portuguese Synagogue, offering access to one of the city’s most impressive historic sites, along with visits to key landmarks that bring the story of Jewish Amsterdam to life.

What's Included

Professional local guide specialized in Jewish history
Guided walking tour through Amsterdam's historic Jewish Quarter
Live commentary in English (or selected tour language)
Entry ticket to the Portuguese Synagogue
Public transportation
Gratuities for the guide (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Jewish Museum

We will meet outside the Jewish Museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Spinoza Monument

    See the statue of philosopher Baruch Spinoza and discuss Amsterdam’s intellectual Jewish heritage.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Waterlooplein Market

    Hear about life in the square that stood at the heart of the former Jewish quarter.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Portugese Synagoge

    Visit the historic 17th-century Sephardic synagogue and centerpiece of Jewish Golden Age Amsterdam. Including entry ticket and a guided tour inside the synagogue.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hollandsche Schouwburg

    Former theatre used as deportation site during WWII, now a memorial.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    National Holocaust Names Monument

    Walk into this new monument, commemorating over 100,000 names of Dutch Holocaust victims.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Parental discretion is advised for children due to sensitive Holocaust-related historical content.
  • No specific dress-code applies to the Portuguese Synagogue, but visitors are generally asked to wear modest clothes.
Supplied by RPH Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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