Jewish History Morning or Afternoon Walking Tour in Amsterdam

Discover the Jewish history in Amsterdam as you visit important landmarks in the city on this 2-hour walking tour. This tour will show and explain the history of the large Jewish community that lived in Amsterdam and will follow the footprints they have made in the city. Your morning or afternoon in Amsterdam will start at the statue of the dockworker at the foot of the Portuguese synagogue. Set off in a relaxing pace to make sure you really get to know this interesting area and learn all about the Jewish history and population of Amsterdam. The first Jewish inhabitants arrived in Amsterdam in the 16th century. From the start they established themselves in the area around the Jodenbreestraat. Your guide will take you back to the times of the rise of the Jewish people in Amsterdam and the sad period of 1940-1945.