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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
In the heart of the old Jewish neighbourhood stands the Portuguese Synagogue. The biggest synagogue in the world when it was built in the 17th century. Jews still worship here to this day, but whenever this wonderful building isn’t being used for services it’s open for you to visit.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re Jewish or not. A visit to the Portuguese Synagogue is a breathtaking experience. Everything has been kept just as it was in the 17th century. Instead of electric lights, the synagogue is lit by hundreds of candles.
Admission to the Jewish Museum
Valid for all locations for one month
Admission to the Jewish Museum junior
Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue
Audio guide and map of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tour
Departure Point
Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Jewish Museum is a beautiful, high-profile museum that occupies four monumental synagogue buildings in the middle of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. It provides a unique picture of past and present Dutch Jewish life in all its facets. The museum has an extensive collection of items ranging from paintings to films, and from utensils to 3D presentations. At any one time there are also two temporary exhibitions on display. 60 minutes
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam, The Netherlands At the heart of the Jewish Cultural Quarter stands the majestic Portuguese Synagogue. The building is still used for religious services, but it is also open to the public. It hosts frequent candlelight concerts. Hundreds of candles illuminate the perfectly intact 17th-century interior. Visitors to the smaller buildings in the complex will find treasure chambers containing a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, brocade, and silk. The world’s oldest functioning Jewish library is also here: Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. 30 minutes
Joods Museum junior, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Jewish Museum junior is a museum created especially for younger visitors inside the Jewish Museum. Here children can get to know something about Jewish life and Jewish tradition in an entertaining way. The museum’s interior is set up like the home of Jewish family. Every day children can bake mini-hallahs (braided bread rolls) in the kosher kitchen, learn a bit of Hebrew in the study, or play tunes together in the music room. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, please check https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
bassig2023
24 May 2025
The second-oldest continuously operating synagogue in Europe, you feel like you're stepping back in time when you enter this magnificent building. The synagogue is beautiful and well-preserved, and there's a self-guided audio tour that gives you a lot of background information. It was one of the highlights of my time in Amsterdam.
W9929LQlynne
22 May 2025
We were booked and paid $43 for this venue, but when we arrived on Sunday, the synagogue was closed all day for a private service. Highly disappointed. We had also paid another $43 for the Jewish Museum, and when we arrived there to enter the museum, we were told the $43 fee included both venues. It was very hard to find customer service contacts to request a refund and wondering why that wasn’t “caught” when we booked both venues! Finally, the representative stated the synagogue was open, and they refused to refund my money. I even provided proof, but they refused. Just go on your own and pay when you arrive. We won't be using Trip Advisor for any future bookings.
Hedy_G
15 May 2025
The synagogue was very interesting. Unfortunately, when we were there in 2023, it was undergoing a complete renovation. We spoke with the Rabbi, and he was very informative about its history. There were beautiful religious artifacts, and it was definitely worth the visit. If we have time during our next visit to Amsterdam, we will visit again.
This tour in
Amsterdam
is organized by
Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam
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