Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Heritage Walking Tour

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About this activity

Join this 2-hour walking tour and explore the city’s historic Jewish Quarter. Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past while also giving you an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived in the aftermath of the second world war in Amsterdam and how they still thrive today.

Hear all about the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands from 1940 untill 1945 and how it affected those living in Amsterdam and especially the Jewish community.

Discover the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and stroll by the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Learn how the Dutch behaved towards the Jews of Amsterdam and how the people endured the hunger winter and the Febuary strike as you pass sites like the Auschwitz Monument and the Dokwerker.

Finally the tour ends in front of the Anne Frank House, where you’ll learn more about her best-selling diary, how it was published by her father Otto Frank and how it gained worldwide fame.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Trigger Tours

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A local guide
Included: A private tour
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House

Itinerary

The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue Of Montreal

Passing by

Here we will tell you about the history of the Jewish community of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Sephardic community was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age, and their very large synagogue reflected this. The synagogue remains an active place of worship and is also a popular tourist attraction.
Auschwitz Monument

Passing by

Here we will you about the monument and the Jewish deportation.
Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam

Passing by

Here we will tell you about the resistance of the Jewish community.
Hollandsche Schouwburg

Passing by

Here we will tell you about the deportation camps.
De Plantage

Passing by

Here we will show you the beautiful area and history of the Plantage area.
Spinoza Monument

Passing by

Here we will tell you about the Spinoza monument.
Rokin

Passing by

Walk to the famous Dam Square monument and Royal Palace.
Nieuwmarkt

Passing by

Here your guide will tell you more about the Anne Frank story and finish the tour