Jewish History Tour – Private Tour
Discover Amsterdam's Jewish history dating back to the 16th century
Discover the Jewish history and significant monuments in Amsterdam
Explore the Jewish history of Amsterdam dating back to the 16th century, learn about the impact of the Jewish community on the development of the city, and join a tour that offers a deeper and more meaningful experience than a standard tourist activity.
This private tour takes you to key historic sites and monuments connected to Jewish history in the Netherlands and Amsterdam. Visit the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Names Monument, and several World War II points of interest. Gain a thorough understanding of World War II, the Dutch Resistance, the pre-war period, and the significant influence of the Jewish community on Dutch society.
Good to know: This tour serves as a strong alternative or addition to the Anne Frank House, offering a broader and more complete view of Amsterdam’s Jewish history.
Tour Highlights
- Learn all about Amsterdam’s Jewish history since the 16th century
- Explore historic Jewish sites and monuments
- Discover the Jewish influence on Amsterdam’s culture, language, and sense of humor
- Learn about the Dutch Resistance during World War II
- Tickets to the Portuguese Synagogue (tour included) and Jewish Museum (end of tour and visit yourself) are included and valid for 1 week
Practical details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Stops included: Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust Names Monument, World War II points of interest.
- Group size: max. 10 people
- Included: Portuguese Synagogue (tour included) and Jewish Museum tickets (visit yourself) are included and valid for 1 week.
- Starting point: In front of the H’art Museum
- Ending point: The Jewish Museum
- Languages: English and Dutch
- FAQ
Customization options
Since the Jewish History Tour is a private tour, there are various customization options available.
Pick-up and drop-off services: you can request these services during the booking process.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is free of charge and refundable up to 7 days before the tour starts. Tickets for the Jewish Cultural Quarter, however, are non-refundable.
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Amazing food, great views, and very fun guide. Our guide rob was very accommodating and made our experience the best it could be.
Such a great time. Sampling all the essential Dutch food groups. The sightseeing was wonderful as well. Best of all was our guide Rudolph. Engaging, funny, and filled with the fun of Amsterdam.
We had such a great time learning the history of Amsterdam while tasting the delicious food. The quaint shops and restaurants that were selected were perfect for the tour Kolya had so much personality and was fun guide to have for our personal tour.
We had a wonderful food tour of the Jordaan district of Amsterdam with our guide, David. David was an excellent guide, and gave us a first class Dutch food experience. Not only did he shepherd us through Amsterdam’s streets and along the canals , he also wove the history of both the city and the country into the Dutch food & cafe culture in a way that brought it all to life. Many thanks for a very memorable experience. We are very comfortable recommending this tour and David to anyone coming to Amsterdam.
Our Amsterdam Food Tour was excellent. The places we visited and the food we tasted made us feel like locals. More importantly, our guide, Joanna, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We highly recommend without reservation, this tour with Joanna.
Really wonderful tour! I was fresh off a red eye flight and this tour was such a wonderful introduction to Amsterdam! So many yummy tastings, there wasn’t a bad one in the bunch! Thijs was so knowledgeable! Because of his wonderful connections to the community we were welcomed warmly every place we went! The food and drinks really were exceptional, like…Dutch wine? Who knew! It didn’t hurt that the Jordaan neighborhood feels so special and beautiful, and the day we had was just a perfect spring day with the “May snow” sprinkling down from the trees. I would absolutely do this tour again, and I do hope to bring my husband next time. He’s been jealous of all the local knowledge I’ve been dropping. If I had only 4 hours to experience Amsterdam, I would have left this tour happy and feeling like I’d gotten to see the real city! It’s a cheat code straight past the instagram famous Amsterdam and right to the true flavor of this wonderful city!
Food tours are our favorite things to do in new cities, and this tour did not disappoint! Rudolph was an excellent tour guide, introducing us to new foods as well as teaching us about the history and architecture of Amsterdam. But come HUNGRY as the amount of food is quite abundant. Definitely recommend!
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Learned a lot about the history and food. Food selections and venues were great! Katya was a delight. She was fun and informative.
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