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.
Maps
Starting point
Thijs was superb! We had a delightful day and enjoyed the food and drink. His knowledge of Amsterdam’s history along with maps to illustrate the periods throughout history added so much to the experience. We will certainly recommend Amsterdam Food Tours to friends in the States!
The food tour itself was outstanding, and I would highly recommend it based on the choices alone, but the stories and knowledge of the area made it all that more enjoyable. This was absolutely an experience not be missed. Taking it the first or second day is a terrific way to be introduced to Amsterdam, particularly the Jordaan. Thank you the Amsterdam Food Tour team for a fabulous day!
This was big fun and interesting. Discovering the hidden habits of the locals, and receiving some history facts combined with personal view on the way to the different stops. Don’t tell everybody this tour exists, you don’t want it to get too commercialized.
Joanna was very interesting and did a great job explaining the food andvlocale
Joanna was amazing at what she does! So knowledgeable and I love that she lives in the area. 10/10 would recommend this tour with Joanna.
Thijs led one of most outstanding and comprehensive food tours my husband and I have even been on (and we have done a lot)! We not only had an abundance and variety of Dutch food that was delicious but Thijs and his colleague Joanna shared so much Danish history not only about the food and the places we went to but about the neighborhoods and the development of Amsterdam. We both agreed Thijs food tour was one of the highlights of our 6 days in Amsterdam and we would strongly encourage anyone whether you’re interested in food, history or the culture of Amsterdam to do this tour!
We had an excellent afternoon with Katya earlier this month on the Grand Dutch food tour. We enjoyed sampling many dishes that we would not have tried otherwise (herring, satay, cured meats) if we were to go out on our own. The nice touch and probably my favourite (toss up between that and the apple pie) was the Dutch wine and cheese tasting in the quiet back room of this cute shop. We were very fortunate to only have our family of 3 on the tour so we got extra attention and all of our crazy questions answered along the way as we love hearing unique historical facts. Thanks again for treating us so well.
We do a food tour in every new country we visit, and this was one of the absolute best! Great history tied into delicious food stops at just the right pace. Thijs was a wonderful guide.
We had a fabulous time with Rob on this tour. The pace was perfect, wandering around Amsterdam tasting wonderful food and drinks with interesting history snippets added in. Rob felt like a new friend we just met. Would highly recommend .
What a fantastic afternoon experiencing the local food & drink intertwined with the history of Amsterdam. It was a great personalised tour. It was like catching up with an old friend. Starting with apple pie (to die for), we enjoyed a wide range of food and drink with Rob. This tour is really worth it.
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