Amsterdam: Jewish Museum & Gassan Diamonds


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Visit Amsterdam's former Jewish neighbourhood. Get access to the Jewish Museum & Portuguese Synagogue and discover the various stages of diamond polishing during a guided tour at Gassan Diamonds.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the craft of diamond cutting at Gassan Diamonds
  • Receive a glass of Champagne during the tour
  • Get access to the Jewish Msueum & Portuguese Synagogue

Description

The Jewish Cultural Quarter in the old Jewish neighbourhood in the heart of Amsterdam is home to the Jewish Museum and Jewish Museum junior, the Portuguese Synagogue, Hollandsche Schouwburg and National Holocaust Museum. Grouped together within a square kilometre, these four historic locations house a unique collection that brings to life a history and rich Jewish heritage spanning from 1600 to the present day. The Jewish Cultural Quarter welcomes all visitors, young and old, in search of information, entertainment, beauty, contemplation, growth and inspiration. With this ticket, you will be able to 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 Museum and Jewish Museum junior. 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.

Includes

1-hour guided tour with champagne at Gassan Diamonds Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue Admission to the Jewish Museum Admission to the Jewish Museum junior Visit to all permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Jewish Museum Valid for all locations for one month Audio guide

Important Information

  • Opening hours:
  • Jewish Museum and Jewish Museum junior: 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
  • Please check the website of the Jewish Cultural Quarter for detailed information about their opening hours, since they can differ from the regular opening hours: https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
  • 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

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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