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Discover Amsterdam Jerusalem of the West
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Walk through Amsterdam's historic Jewish Quarter, passing landmarks such as the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Memorial, and other significant sites while discovering the remarkable story behind them. Rather than focusing only on the Holocaust, this tour explores more than 400 years of Jewish history, from the arrival of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews to the vibrant Jewish community of today. Your expert local guide brings Amsterdam's Jewish heritage to life with stories about the people who shaped the city's trade, culture, medicine, publishing, and diamond industry. Ideal for history enthusiasts, curious travelers, families with older children, and first-time visitors, this walking tour offers meaningful local insight and a fresh perspective on one of Amsterdam's most fascinating neighborhoods.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $318.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Meet your guide with the 360 orange umbrella in front of the Mozes en Aaronkerk (church).
The history of the island’s (Vlooienburg) creation and its role as one of the first places where Jews settled in Amsterdam.
Stopera: The archaeological excavations led by city archaeologist Jerzy Gawronski, which uncovered important evidence of Amsterdam’s early Jewish community.
A brief overview of the life of Baruch Spinoza and his enduring philosophical legacy.
A street that was once home to several Jewish-owned businesses.
A short history of the De Pinto family and the looting of their house during the Aansprekersoproer (Undertakers' Riot) of 1696.
The Waag as the first Jewish Museum, and the barbed-wire fence erected during the German occupation that separated the Jewish Quarter from the rest of the city.
A street with many Jewish-owned shops, illustrating the importance of the Jewish middle class and local businesses.
A brief history of the island of Uilenburg and its Ashkenazi Jewish residents. Followed by ''De Herschepping'' (The renewal): The first Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam, where the excommunication (cherem) of Baruch Spinoza was pronounced.
The second Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam after De Herschepping, and for many years the largest synagogue in Europe.
The story of the four former Ashkenazi synagogues that today house the Jewish Museum.
Several buildings connected to Amsterdam’s Jewish community, including the Netherlands Israelite Girls’ Orphanage and the Nursery School for Underprivileged Netherlands Israelite Children.
The Burcht, headquarters of the General Dutch Diamond Workers’ Union, and the former Portuguese Israelite Hospital.
The history of the Hollandsche Schouwburg and its role as a deportation center during the Holocaust.
The history of the crèche (day nursery) and the Teachers’ Training College (Kweekschool), and the role of the Dutch Resistance in rescuing Jewish children.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Discover Amsterdam Jerusalem of the West lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 15 stops.
Prices start at $159 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $318. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $29, adults from $159.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We start the tour in front of the Mozes en Aäronkerk (church). Look for the orange 360 umbrella. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour and buy your tickets online in advance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Amsterdam Jerusalem of the West | 2 hours | — | $159 | |
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