Amsterdam · JEWISH HISTORY TOURS
Before 1940 Amsterdam held one of Europe’s largest Jewish communities, most of it in the quarter east of Waterlooplein. These tours cover that quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Hollandsche Schouwburg and the National Holocaust Names Memorial, with durations, languages and group sizes.
A guided 4-5 hour walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, with museum entry, synagogue visits, and Anne Frank context.
“Just ok. Nothing special. The itenery says it will cover the Jewish musuem, if meeting outside it means covering then it does. However nothing else. You can find cheaper tours doing the same.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a private guide, from Jewish Historical Museum to Holocaust memorial, ending at Anne Frank House exterior.
“We had a private tour with Josephine. She was super friendly and so knowledgeable we should have brushed up on our history but honestly we left with so much rich history. Seeing the bricks of the 102 thousand Jews that died was jaw dropping we will never forget it. We definitely recommend.”
A focused 2-hour walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, wartime landmarks, and the story of Anne Frank for $24.
“Our guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable, told it how it was, learnt so much, told us of other places we could go to learn more. It was a great tour, would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about what happened in WW2 to the Jews in Amsterdam.”
A small-group Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter walking tour in Amsterdam, mixing synagogues, deportation sites, and memorials with a live guide.
“The tour was definitely worth the time to take. Our guide Maria gave us a lot of background on what occurred during that time and pointed out l many things we would never have picked up on our own.”
Self-paced tickets for Amsterdam’s Jewish Museum and Portuguese Synagogue, plus Jewish Museum junior, with multilingual audio guide.
“it would have been good to have some one to direct you to the start of the exhibition”
Step into Amsterdam’s National Holocaust Museum in the Hervormde Kweekschool, learn Dutch Jewish history, and visit the Hollandsche Schouwburg memorial.
“Excellent new museum Tells a really important part of history Very moving personal accounts.”
A 3-hour private walk through Amsterdam’s Jewish sites, WWII landmarks, and the Anne Frank House, with a pie break and ticket help.
“Ester was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the history of the area. Anne Frank house was very moving.”
2-hour Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish history walk. Small group, WWII hiding spots, free stops, and finish outside Anne Frank House.
“Iris is a very knowledgeable, immersive, and excited tour guide. She really cares for the information and story telling for the group. There was enough walking around site to site for the entire group to have time to ask their own questions. The information was all really cool to learn about and Iris brought the Frank family's story to life.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with a guide, tracing wartime life under Nazi occupation to Anne Frank House in 2 hours.
“For us, it was the first fully private guided experience and we loved it! Our guide, Masha was professional and prepared, it was a pleasure to listen to her. The experience itself was interesting and we really recommend it.”
A 2-hour private Jewish Quarter walk in Amsterdam focused on Anne Frank’s diary, key Holocaust sites, and the landmarks behind the story.
“Andrea was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and patient answering all of our questions. We had a wonderful experience.”
Anne Frank walking tour plus Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets in Amsterdam. Learn WWII history and Jewish life at your pace.
“I liked going to the museum and the synagogue and then the tour was so well done. The guide was very well informed and had a great sense of humor.”
Jewish Museum + Junior + Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, with audio headphones and a self-walk map. Mobile ticket, about 1 to 4 hours.
“The self-guided tour was great. It allowed me to see sites at my own pace and it was very educational. There was additional information provided by brochures about the Jewish quarter that also was very helpful. Amsterdam is a beautiful, friendly city that doesn't seem as affected as other european cities by xenophobia and illogical behavior. The price for the ticket was extremely reasonable.”
A 2-hour Anne Frank walking tour in Amsterdam with a small English-speaking group, WWII context, and powerful stops outside the House.
“Excellent historical overview plus personal insights by the guide which made it more interesting. Our guide Miesch was amazing! Always willing to answer questions and generous with his opinions and welcoming of the opinions of others”
Visit Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Museum complex with an English audio headset, plus a week-long ticket that covers more.
“The synagogue was very interesting. Unfortunately, when we were there in 2023, it was undergoing a complete renovation. We spoke with the Rabbi, and he was very informative about its history. There were beautiful religious artifacts, and it was definitely worth the visit. If we have time during our next visit to Amsterdam, we will visit again.”
Jewish Cultural Quarter + Gassan Diamonds combo in Amsterdam, with a Portuguese Synagogue visit and a Champagne diamond-cutting tour for about $26.
“Presentation by the guide was very dull and we did not get our glass of champagne”
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