Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter & Gassan Diamonds
ID: GYG69333-119484
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Marvel at the beautiful monuments of Amsterdam's old Jewish neighbourhood. Get access to all the sights of the Jewish Cultural Quarter and discover the various stages of diamond polishing during a guided tour at Gassan Diamonds.
Walk through the old Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam where magnificent synagogues, striking buildings, and impressive memorials dominate the streetscape. At its heart, occupying less than half a square mile is the Jewish Cultural Quarter with its landmark buildings.
Travel back in time to the 17th century by visiting the Portuguese Synagogue, or find out all about Jewish culture and history in the Jewish Historical Museum and the Children’s Museum.
Visit Gassan Diamonds, a family-owned company, located in a formerly steam-driven diamond factory in the center of Amsterdam. Join a guided tour to learn about the various stages of diamond polishing from the staff. Observe skilled craftsmen at work as they transform precious crystals into dazzling ready-to-wear pieces.
After the tour, browse through the extensive jewelry and watch collection in the boutique. By presenting your Jewish Cultural Quarter combi ticket, you will be served a glass of Champagne during the tour. Afterward, receive a brilliant gift.
Highlights
- Marvel at the craft of diamond cutting at Gassan Diamonds
- Receive a glass of Champagne during the tour and a brilliant gift afterwards at Gassan Diamonds
- Get access to all locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter including Jewish Historical Museum, Children’s Museum, Portuguese Synagogue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Opening hours:
• Jewish Historical Museum and Children’s Museum: daily from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
•Portuguese Synagogue: open Sunday-Friday from 10:00 AM. Closing times vary monthly.
• Gassan Diamonds: open daily from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• All locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter are closed on April 27 (King’s Day), Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
• Audio tours at the Jewish Cultural Quarter are available in Dutch, English, German, French, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
• Guided tours at Gassan Diamonds are offered in Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai and Indonesian (subject to availability)
• All locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter are wheelchair accessible
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
Gassan Diamonds - Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173 – 175, Amsterdam
Portuguese Synagogue - Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam
Jewish Historical Museum and Children's Museum - Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
