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Explore centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam as you follow Jewish Amsterdammers from their arrival in 1593 through today. This tour goes through the major Jewish neighborhoods in Amsterdam.

Highlights

• Learn how much Amsterdam owes to a woman who never went north of Antwerp
• Stroll down the quiet street that was the heart of Ashkenazi Amsterdam
• Discover how a canal of 18th-century Jewish mansions made Amsterdam famous
• See the beautiful park dedicated to a 19th-century philanthropist
• Hear the often-ignored stories of Jewish Resistance fighters

Description

Too often, the stories of Jewish Amsterdammers are limited to the 20th century. This small-group walking tour explores how Amsterdam’s Jewish community shaped this unique city. An engaging guide tells stories of Jewish Amsterdammers in chronological order, to give you a sense of how the city and community evolved. The tour begins at a picturesque overlook where your guide will tell you the story of the first Sephardic immigrants. You’ll then stroll through the quiet Uilenburg into the busy Waterlooplein, whose market was the heart of Jewish Amsterdam, and then on to the Ashkenazi and Sephardic synagogues from the 17th and 18th centuries. At each stop, you'll hear unique stories from across trades and social levels. You’ll then walk through the wealthy Plantage to the Jewish section of the canal belt, including the Holocaust Name Memorial. The tour finishes with inspirational stories of Jewish Amsterdammers who continued to change Amsterdam - and the world - throughout the 20th century. You’ll leave inspired, with a sense of the full history of this vibrant community.

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Important Information

• Tours go rain or shine. This tour crosses unpaved/cobblestone roads and plazas. Youth prices are for those under 18. This tour mentions violence, sex and some difficult topics.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund