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Amsterdam: Explore History with Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
4.8
108 Ratings
Amsterdam
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:
1 day
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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 1945 and its implications on Amsterdam’s inhabitants, particularly those belonging to the Jewish community.
Explore landmarks like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum, and the Jewish Council’s Headquarters. Gain knowledge about the Dutch’s attitude towards Amsterdam’s Jews and know-how they survived the famine winter and the February strike; all while passing symbolic sites such as the Auschwitz Monument and the Dokwerker.
The guided walk concludes at the Anne Frank House where you will learn more about her famous diary’s legacy, how her father Otto Frank published it, and how it earned global recognition.
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
4.8
(108 Ratings)
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Ingrid_h
Jun 21, 2024
Jewish Walk - The whole tour was very informative, Aaron really knew his stuff. My outstanding memory will be the Holocaust memorial, all those names brick by brick
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Abigail_h
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing tour - James gave an incredible tour! Very informative and it was evident he cared deeply about everything he spoke about.
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Daniel_s
May 21, 2024
Great tour with lots of information - Great knowledge from the guide and a very relaxed walk. Beautiful city with a very sad history but remembered in a respectful way.
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Shari_s
May 20, 2024
Excellent Tour! - We really enjoyed our Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with James! James is an extremely knowledgeable guide. The tour was very informative and it was a beautiful walk around Amsterdam. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Eksie
May 16, 2024
Terrific - Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He made the tour with his great manner and disposition.
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Steven_h
May 8, 2024
Totally worth the time if you want to learn something. - Excellent tour. Our guide James was so knowledgeable and explained the horrific events in a comprehensive manner. He suggested places to return to for further exploration. Learned so much more from this tour than the Ann Frank house (not included). A must for all Amsterdam visitors. Ask for James!
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Kirk_s
May 4, 2024
Phenomenal tour with James!! - The tour was so incredible because of the guide, James Samuels. He was extremely knowledge able. I don’t know if you request a specific guide, but that is who we would recommend. One of the best guides any of us have had in many cities.
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Lisa_b
May 2, 2024
Interesting and informative - Our guide was very knowledgeable. Heard very interesting stories and had a much richer experience then I would have had on my own.
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Deborah_p
May 2, 2024
We must never allow this to happen again! - Our guide was incredibly learned about The history of Amsterdam during WWII, during the holocaust. Although it was a horrendous time it was important to understand what the jewish population suffered. Never again!
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Donald_k
May 2, 2024
We did not get the essence of what this tour could have been. - The Tour Guide took the group to specific locations and explained them in a didactic way. We got the impression that he really didn't want to be there. He seemed immature. His remarks often times came across as sarcastic and "snarky". He did not make an effort to convey with empathy and feeling what Jews in Amsterdam must've gone through during World War II. And he didn't appear to care what people in the group felt about the experience. At the end of the tour, he made a sarcastic remark something like, "I don't care what you people say about me because I'll never see you again." Perhaps he meant that as a joke; however, when considering our experience with the tour, it didn't seem like a joke. We've had wonderful experiences with Viator Tours in the past. We hope this tour was an aberration.
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