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Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter & Gassan Diamonds
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1 to 4 Hours
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Offered in: German, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Overview
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. Here, you can travel back in time to the days of the 17th century by visiting the Portuguese Synagogue or find out all about Jewish culture and history in the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum junior
Gassan Diamonds, a family-owned company, is located in a formerly steam-driven diamond factory in the center of Amsterdam. During a guided tour, multilingual staff will explain the various stages of diamond polishing. Observe skilled craftsmen at work as they transform the most precious crystal known to man into dazzling ready-to-wear brilliants.
By presenting your Jewish Cultural Quarter combi ticket, you will be served a glass of champagne during the tour.
What's Included
- A glass of Champagne during the tour at Gassan Diamonds
- Guided multilingual tour at Gassan Diamonds
- Multilingual audio tour at the Jewish Cultural Quarter
- Guided tour of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
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Portuguese Synagogue - Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam
Portuguese Synagogue - Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam
Portuguese Synagogue - Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Any trip to Amsterdam should include a visit to the Jewish Museum. This museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity. The museum has a large multimedia collection ranging from paintings to films and from everyday objects to 3D presentations and always offers one or two temporary exhibitions.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Inside the Jewish Museum is another museum, just for children! The Jewish Museum junior is set up as a Jewish family home with six rooms, where children aged 6 to 12 can play games that will teach them about Jewish culture – sometimes seriously and sometimes with humour. Children can bake rolls in the kosher kitchen, learn Hebrew in the study or make music together in the music room.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Portuguese Synagogue
In the centre of the Jewish Cultural Quarter stands the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue. The building is still used as a house of worship, but it is also open to the public, and concerts are held there regularly. The 17th-century interior is still fully intact and illuminated by hundreds of candles. The other buildings in the complex include treasure chambers where visitors can admire a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, silk and brocade.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Gassan Diamonds, a family-owned company, is located in a formerly steam-driven diamond factory in the center of Amsterdam. Every year more than 400,000 tourists visit the historical diamond factory. During a guided tour, multilingual staff will explain the various stages of diamond polishing. Observe skilled craftsmen at work as they transform the most precious crystal known to man into dazzling ready-to-wear brilliants. 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 and afterwards, receive a brilliant gift.
1 Hours 15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Please note, the Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Please check opening hours here https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
- The chosen timeslot applies to a visit that starts at either the Portuguese Synagogue or the Jewish Museum. The other locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter can be visited within one month. The guided tour at Gassan Diamonds is available every day from 9.00-16.30, without a reservation.
- The National Holocaust Museum and National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg) are currently closed for reconstruction. Both locations are expected to re-open in 2023.
Operated by Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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