Amsterdam Jewish Quarter Private Tour
Description
Considered, from centuries XVI and XVII, like the European Jerusalem by ample freedom of cult that was exerted within its limits. Amsterdam will host much of the Jewish population being expelled in different parts of Europe for religious reasons. On a route through the old Jewish quarter, which will not take you more than a couple of hours, the traveler can enjoy the various points of interest in the area From Waterlooplein, where the Spinoza monument is located, to the Amsterdam Zoo, site of the National Holocaust Memorial, and from the Hermitage area of Amsterdam, location of The Shadow Canal Monument, to the Nieuwe Herengracht canal, where we will find the Impressive Portuguese Synagogue, during the tour of the Jewish cultural district travels more than 45 points of interest related to the culture of the Jewish community of the city. The tour starts at 15:00 (if you would like to start the tour at a different time, please contact us)
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will explain the arrival of the Jewish community to Amsterdam
Jewish deportation
The resistance
Deportation camps
Walk around one of the most beautiful areas of the city
Visit the gardens of the museum
Talk about Spinoza´s life
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for the group!
Reviews(3)
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with our guide Rob. He was very friendly, helpful and informative, showing us the Jewish quarter and sharing his extensive knowledge of the history and culture of this part of Amsterdam.
Hello! Thank you very much for taking your time to review us, we are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you in one of our tours again in the future. Kind regards.
The tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We had been in Amsterdam before but learned a lot of new information.
Hello Pamela! Thank you for trusting us, we loved having you on our tour. We hope to welcome you on one of our tours again in the future. Best regards.
Terrific guide. Talia was very knowledgable and personable. Excellent and inclusive tour. We highly recommend!
Hello Helen! Thank you for trusting us, we loved having you on our tour with Talia. We hope to welcome you on one of our tours again in the future. Best regards.
