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
Are you interested in the Jewish history of Amsterdam since the 16th century? Do you want to learn about the impact of the Jewish community on the development of the city? And are you prepared for a tour that’s a little more intense than a regular tourist activity? Then this Jewish History tour is a good choice for you.
On this private tour, you will visit historic sites and monuments related to the Jewish history in The Netherlands and Amsterdam. Among others, you will visit the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Names Monument, and various World War II points of interest. Of course, you will learn a lot about World War II and the Dutch Resistance. But you will also learn about the pre-war history, including the Jewish influence on Dutch society.
Good to know: This tour is a great alternative (or addition) to the Anne Frank House. There is a lot more to the Jewish history of Amsterdam than what you will discover if you visit only the Anne Frank House during your stay.
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
Practical details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Stops included: Portuguese Synagogue, Holocaust Names Monument, World War II points of interest
- Group size: max. 10 people
- Availability: 7 days per week
- Included: Tour guide and Jewish Cultural Quarter tickets
- 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.
Tickets for the Jewish Cultural Quarter:
You can choose to let us buy the tickets for you when making the reservation or you can bring your own at the organisation’s website: www.jck.nl/en
For this tour you need the ‘Jewish Museum + junior & Portuguese Synagogue’ tickets.
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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The tour was really good and amazing food, especially as I have quite a few intolerances. The company was really good in providing history with the food. Thijs was very accommodating and our tour guide was brilliant. Thanks guys!
We had a wonderful time with Thijs. All the food stops were excellent and Thijs was extremely informative and friendly. It was not only a food tour, but a tour of different areas of Amsterdam with great background information. Would highly recommend. It’s a no brainer.
Highly recommend this tour, Bo was a fantastic tour guide. The history, shops and food were incredible. We did this on a rainy day and loved every minute of the tour.
Catherina was fantastic. She was funny, engaging, and entertaining. It was a good mix of food, culture, and history and it was perfect. It was Hazella!
Our guide Mark was excellent. His deep knowledge of the history of Holland and Amsterdam in particular was top notch. Sharing his knowledge of Amsterdam from its early days of it being a commercial power in merchant trade and how this influenced the cuisine and culture of Amsterdam to this day. We visited small shops with expertise in traditional local foods. From apple pie made with apples only found in Amsterdam to an excellent cheese shop whose cheese master recently was awarded the world gold medal. I cannot more highly recommend this tour if you are both a foodie and history buff as me 🙂
My wife and I had a great time on this food tour. We learned a lot about the history and culture of the area, and we tasted a variety of delicious foods. Catharina was a fantastic tour guide, very personable, and a true local, as evidenced by the various passers-by greeting her as we walked around Jordaan. I highly recommend this tour!
Marc was a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, funny, and warm. We stopped at very “off the beaten path” stops that gave us a real sense for the different tastes of Amsterdam, as well as a better understanding of its history.
Excellent! First trip to Amsterdam? This is a must do on your list. Second visit to Amsterdam? Ok, you didn’t have time or didn’t know about it on you first visit. Do not pass this by. By far one of the most pleasant tours. Superior tour guides with award winning personalities blending local knowledge with some basic history of Amsterdam create a cohesive food trail that all comes together as a delightful little feast. Thank you Katrina and Thijs. Ok…. Stop reading …..Book it NOW! 😊👍
Enjoyed this tour, travelling solo it was an opportunity to taste local food, gain an insight into local culture and help find my way around. Tony’s Chocolonely shop was fun.
We loved this tour so much. We came as a family of three including a young teenager and it was wonderful for all of us. Thijs, the founder, was our guide, and he was delightful. So friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, and the discussion of history and local information was always interesting. I highly recommend Amsterdam Food Tours!
€280 per group of up to 12 excluding tickets for the Jewish Cultural Quarter
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Online bookings for private tours close automatically 2 weeks prior to the tour date. If you want to book a private tour within a shorter timeframe, please email us at [email protected]
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