Jewish Amsterdam Walking Tour with Portuguese Synagogue

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About this activity

Join a small-group walking tour and discover 400 years of Jewish history in Amsterdam, from the Golden Age to the Holocaust.

Designed for travelers of all backgrounds who are interested in history, culture, and meaningful storytelling.

The experience includes entry to the Portuguese Synagogue, offering access to one of the city’s most impressive historic sites, along with visits to key landmarks that bring the story of Jewish Amsterdam to life.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Hebrew
Operated by: RPH Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide specialized in Jewish history
Included: Guided walking tour through Amsterdam's historic Jewish Quarter
Included: Live commentary in English (or selected tour language)
Included: Entrance fees: Entry ticket to the Portuguese Synagogue

Not included

Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation
Not included: Gratuities for the guide (optional)

Itinerary

Spinoza Monument

10 min

See the statue of philosopher Baruch Spinoza and discuss Amsterdam’s intellectual Jewish heritage.
Waterlooplein Market

15 min

Hear about life in the square that stood at the heart of the former Jewish quarter.
Portugese Synagoge

45 min Admission included

Visit the historic 17th-century Sephardic synagogue and centerpiece of Jewish Golden Age Amsterdam.

Including entry ticket and a guided tour inside the synagogue.
Hollandsche Schouwburg

20 min

Former theatre used as deportation site during WWII, now a memorial.
Stop 5

20 min

Walk into this new monument, commemorating over 100,000 names of Dutch Holocaust victims.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet outside the Jewish Museum.

End point

We will meet outside the Jewish Museum.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Parental discretion is advised for children due to sensitive Holocaust-related historical content.
No specific dress-code applies to the Portuguese Synagogue, but visitors are generally asked to wear modest clothes.