Private Exploring Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter Walk

Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience Amsterdam's rich Jewish heritage at iconic landmarks and learn about the Anne Frank House, National Holocaust Museum, and Pinto House.
  • Engage in the poignant history of Holocaust victims at the Auschwitz Monument, Deaf Memorial, and the Holocaust Names Memorial.
  • Explore Amsterdam's cultural depth at Rembrandt's House Museum, Gassan Diamonds Factory, and the historic Uilenburger Synagogue.
  • Discover the resilience of Amsterdam's Jewish community at the Dock Worker Monument, Mozes and Aaron Church, and Jewish Uprising Monument.
From $164.00/person to $658.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
Children (ages 7 to 11 years old) are free but must be accounted for below at the time of booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Walking Tour
Shore Excursion Duration 7 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Local snacks along with tea, coffee, beer or a soft drink will be provided.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes.
Restrictions This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair, walker, or stroller accessible. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate.

Private Exploring Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter Walk

On this tour, you’ll discover iconic landmarks like the National Holocaust Museum, Pinto House, and Uilenburger Synagogue, deepening your understanding of this resilient community.

You will visit the Holocaust Names Memorial, bearing the names of 102,000 individuals who perished in Nazi death camps without proper burials, the Auschwitz Monument honoring millions of victims, and the Deaf Memorial, commemorating Jewish deaf victims of World War II.

The tour leads you to Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, one of Europe's oldest functioning botanical gardens, then to Hollandsche Schouwburg and Holocaust National Memorial, two poignant sites commemorating Jewish citizens sent to Nazi concentration camps during the war.

Next, visit the Jewish Historical Museum, which celebrates Jewish life in the Netherlands, and the 1675-built Portuguese-Israeli Synagogue. The Dock Worker Monument, symbolizing the protest against Nazi policies, and the Mozes and Aaron Church, a 19th-century Catholic church with deep connections to Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza, are among the tour's must-see stops.

Gassan Diamonds Factory allows a glimpse into the world of diamond crafting. The Uilenburger Synagogue, a historic Rococo architectural marvel, and Rembrandt’s House Museum, home to the renowned painter who was closely linked to the 17th-century Jewish community, showcase Amsterdam’s cultural depth.

Visit the house of Isaac de Pinto, a wealthy Jewish merchant, and Waterloo Square Market, the city's oldest flea market. The tour also includes the Baruch Spinoza Monument, honoring a notable Jewish philosopher, and the Jewish Uprising Monument in remembrance of Jewish resistance fighters from World War II.

This tour, steeped in history and filled with intriguing stories, offers a comprehensive overview of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter and the resilience of its community. The experience is designed to engage visitors of all ages, providing a unique and moving insight into Amsterdam’s rich Jewish heritage.