Amsterdam: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter on a guided walking tour. Visit the National Holocaust Museum, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, the Portuguese Synagogue, and more.
Step into the heart of Amsterdam’s Jewish District, where cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and quiet canals hold haunting stories of courage, loss, and the endurance of the human spirit. On this deeply moving walking tour, journey through centuries of Jewish life in Amsterdam, with a focus on the devastating events of World War II that forever scarred the district.

The National Holocaust Museum, a place that serves as a stark reminder of the horrors that befell the Jewish community during World War II. The museum is housed in a former nursery, where Jewish children were hidden or smuggled to safety during Nazi occupation. But for many, this was the last place they saw before being sent to their deaths.

As you step through its doors, be transported back to a dark chapter of history through photographs, artifacts, and personal testimonies. The walls speak the unspeakable.

Once a vibrant center of Jewish cultural life, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, or Dutch Theatre, became a tragic symbol of the Nazi occupation. What was once a stage for Jewish actors and performers was transformed into a deportation center.

As you stand inside the theatre, looking out over the now-empty stage, it’s hard not to feel the weight of those who passed through its doors. The theater has been preserved as a memorial, its walls lined with names of the victims.

The majestic Portuguese Synagogue, an awe-inspiring structure that stands as a testament to the rich Jewish heritage in Amsterdam.

During the Nazi occupation, this sacred space, like much of Jewish Amsterdam, faced desecration, yet it survived. The synagogue continues to serve as a place of worship today, symbolizing the resilience of Amsterdam’s Jewish community.

As you walk through the Jewish Quarter, every building, alley, and corner has its story. Once a bustling area filled with synagogues, shops, and schools, this part of the city was the heart of Jewish life in Amsterdam for centuries.
During the occupation, it became a place of fear and death. Jews were rounded up and taken from their homes, many of which remain as silent witnesses to the atrocities that took place.

While much of the Jewish population was decimated, remnants of their culture and history remain, woven into the fabric of the district. As you wander through these streets, your guide will share stories of daily life before the war, of the vibrant community that existed, and of those who risked everything to save their Jewish neighbors.

Your tour includes with a stop at the Monument of the Deported Jews, a simple but powerful reminder of the 104,000 Dutch Jews who never returned. The monument, etched with the names of the victims, is a place for quiet reflection. As you stand before it, you’ll be invited to pay your respects, to think about the lives lost, and to consider the importance of remembering these tragic events.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.