Portuguese Synagogue & Jewish Amsterdam Tour: Explore Cultural Heritage & History
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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and history of Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter with our Portuguese Synagogue & Jewish Amsterdam Tour. Choose from our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Dokwerker (Memories of the February strike) - Meet your guide next to the The Dokwerker statue (Memories of the February strike), Jonas Daniël Meijerplein 7, 1011 RE Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Amsterdam - Includes pickup and drop-off by private car to make it easier for you to get to Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter from the city center. Your Private Driver will take you directly to the meeting point where you will meet your Private Guide.
  • Portuguese Synagogue - Visit the Portuguese Synagogue and discover the highlights of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter. The late 17th-century Sephardic synagogue is a magnificent building with the hidden treasure chambers, original, candle-lit interior that is still completely intact, and the oldest functioning Jewish library in the world. It’s the best place to learn about the Portuguese-Israelite congregation, which was one of the largest and richest Jewish communities in Europe during the Dutch Golden Age. With skip-the-line tickets to the Portuguese Synagogue you won’t waste time in the queue, so you can spend this time touring the streets and monuments of the Jewish Cultural Quarter instead, learning about Spinoza, Rembrandt, Anne Frank and other historical figures.
  • Joods Historisch Museum - Visit Jewish Historical Museum (Joods Museum) with skip-the-line tickets, and discover the highlights of Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter with an Expert Guide. This extended tour offers you a chance to learn more about Jewish history, culture and religion. The museum occupies 4 former synagogues and displays ceremonial objects, art and historical objects that illustrate what it means to be a Jew in the Netherlands.
What's Included
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your language
  • Private Tour of Portuguese Synagogue & Jewish Quarter
  • Skip-the-line access to Jewish Historical Museum
  • Round-trip transfers with accommodation pickup & drop-off (3 & 5-hour tours)
  • Skip-the-line access to Jewish Historical Museum (4 & 5-hour tours)
What's Not Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets and tour of the Jewish Historical Museum (in 2 and 3-hour options)
  • Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 4-hour options)
Additional Information

Select from our convenient and curated tour packages, designed to cater to your specific needs and preferences:

2-hour: Exploration of the Portuguese Synagogue
Spend 2 hours exploring the remarkable Portuguese Synagogue, taking a deep dive into the history and cultural richness of Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter.

3-hour: Portuguese Synagogue Exploration & Transit
Opt for a 2-hour tour complemented with a 1-hour round-trip travel service. Explore the signature Portuguese Synagogue and delve into Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter’s history and heritage.

4-hour: Portuguese Synagogue & Jewish History Museum Visit
Choose a 4-hour tour that includes an insightful visit to the notable Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish History Museum, immersing yourself in the history and tradition of Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter.

5-hour: Portuguese Synagogue, Jewish Museum Tour & Transit
Book a 4-hour tour alongside a 1-hour round-trip travel service. Explore the iconic Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish History Museum and take a trip down the memory lane in the Jewish Quarter.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • The Portuguese Synagogue is an active place of worship, so admission during services is restricted.
  • Skip-the-line tickets allow you to enter faster without buying tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
  • Due to regulations in Amsterdam, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-15 people. If there are 16-30 people in your group, you will have to pay for the service of 2 guides. If there are 31-45 people in your group, for the service of 3 licensed guides.
  • The 3 and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Transfer time can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
  • Groups larger than 8 people will be split into 2 (or more) vehicles during the transfers.
Location
The Dokwerker (Memories of the February strike)
Jonas Daniël Meijerplein
Meet your guide next to the The Dokwerker statue (Memories of the February strike), Jonas Daniël Meijerplein 7, 1011 RE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cancellation Policy

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

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Faye_l
May 4, 2024
Excellent experience. - Tijs answered all my questions and was very patient. He was knowledgeable, personable, and diplomatic.
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