Did you know that Amsterdam was called “The Jerusalem of the West” by the first part of the 17th century? For almost four centuries Amsterdam’s Jewish community added immeasurably to the city’s cultural and economic life. This tour begins in 1593 with the story of the community’s founding and builds to the present-day. Along the way, the stories cover every type of Jewish Amsterdammer.

This walking tour explores a wide range of neighborhoods in Jewish Amsterdam while at the same time limiting total walking distance. You’ll see the busy heart of the neighborhood, the stately main synagogues, the quiet side street with a hidden synagogue, the mansions of the wealthy, beautiful green parks, and the monuments to those who fought as well as those who died.

Be inspired by Jewish Amsterdammers whose resilience and ingenuity forged a new path.

Learn the ways Jewish Amsterdammers shaped the city for four centuries
Explore a variety of neighborhoods in the old Jewish quarter
Find out about intellectual giants, spiritual leaders, and everyday people who helped the city of Amsterdam and its Jewish community
Visit two of the most powerful Holocaust Memorials
Take beautiful photos of unexplored corners of Amsterdam

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour start time
Tours cross cobblestone roads and plazas
Youth prices are for those under 18. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics

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