Jewish Quarter Tour: Amsterdam's Historic Past

Uncover Amsterdam’s troubled past and the resilience of its Jewish community on this 2-hour walking tour. Explore historic sites, learn about the Nazi occupation, and discover the story of Anne Frank.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue Of Montreal - 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.
What's Included
  • Local expert guide
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance ticket to the Anne Frank House
Additional Information

Embark on a two-hour journey on foot through the historical Jewish district of the city. Get a glimpse into Amsterdam’s dark history while understanding how the Jewish society adapted and prevailed in the post World War II scenario in Amsterdam, and how they continue to prosper today.
Delve into the history of the Nazi invasion of Holland from 1940 to…

Location
Amstel 51C
Amstel
Meet your guide at the Hermitage pier, located right in front of the main entrance of the H’ART Museum. This is next to the Amstel River.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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77ggm
Nov 30, 2025
Great tour about awful events. Sadly their are so many parallels with today... - Brilliant experience with Aaron - great Irish guy (we live there and ARE biased, get over it!) Super knowledgeable about Jewish history & it's relationship to modern events. Great humour & highly personable (which is unusual for a Dub). He'll get that dig but if your from the US it might pass you by. Highly recommended.
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376shelleyd
Nov 14, 2025
Do not hesitate...Do this tour!! - I loved this tour. It ended up with only 3 of us which made it perfect for us to ask questions and not feel like you were holding anyone up. Apologies that I can not remember the name of my tour guide by OMG he was the best!! So full of knowledge and I learned things I had no idea about. Thank you for making my trip amazing!!
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Denise_m
Nov 5, 2025
Interesting and comprehensive tour - Our guide was very professional and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. His discussion was thought provoking and comprehensive.
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Claireeb1883cv
Oct 27, 2025
Evocative and informative - Well planned, informative, emotional - 100% worth booking if you are at all interested in history. Our group was aged 16-78 and we all learnt a lot.
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Carol_h
Oct 14, 2025
Making History Come Alive - The best way to understand the significance of the buildings and monuments in the Jewish Quarters through the knowledge of our extremely knowledgeable guide !
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G2911zvkathyb
Oct 9, 2025
Informative, realistic and no sugar coating. In depth knowledge of the Jewish oppression. Very knowledgeable guide and open to - Excellent tour that takes your through the entire Jewish quarter explaining just what happened to the Jewish population during WWII. The guide is honest and caring and really puts things into perspective especially for those that aren't quite sure what exactly happened
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Wendy227
Oct 4, 2025
Definitely a trip highlight - The trip was fantastic. It exceeded my expectations with his knowledge and engaging presentation allowing for interactive discussions. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Jay
Oct 4, 2025
Best tour guide ever - 5 Star Tour. Aaron is a European history cyclone on two legs. We learned so much. Incredible depth and full of human anecdotes. Best tour guide we have ever had.
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Cathy_v
Sep 30, 2025
The Jewish walking tour in Amsterdam - James was extremely informative.His stories and historical knowledge were compassionate and understanding.
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Candace_z
Sep 29, 2025
Very informative &... - Very informative & educational. We could not have had a better guide! We learned about & saw so many important sights.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).