PORTUGUESE SYNAGOGUE

Walk the streets of wartime Amsterdam and trace Anne Frank’s story on this powerful 2-hour guided walking tour. Getting started Meet your guide at the designated point in central Amsterdam, close to the Jewish Quarter. Once the group assembles, your guide will conduct a brief introduction and provide an overview of the tour. No tickets are required for entry, as the tour is entirely outdoors. What to expect Jewish Quarter & WWII sites Explore the Jewish Quarter and key WWII landmarks as your local guide unpacks Amsterdam’s transformation under German occupation from 1940 to 1945. Walk by the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holocaust Memorial, and the former Jewish Council’s headquarters. The tour concludes outside the Anne Frank House, where your guide recounts Anne’s story. Exploring with a guide Your expert guide brings history to life with personal stories, historical context, and insight into how Amsterdam became a haven for Jewish communities in the 16th and 17th centuries. Features: Jewish Quarter: Once a refuge for Jewish immigrants, now a poignant reminder of wartime history. WWII landmarks: Sites connected to resistance efforts and Nazi occupation, like the Portuguese Synagogue and the Hollandsche Schouwburg Museum. Anne Frank House (exterior): Learn about Anne’s time in hiding and her enduring legacy. Wrapping up The tour ends outside the Anne Frank House, and you’re free to explore the area further or visit nearby landmarks at your own pace.

Marvel at the beautiful 17th-century interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, a Sephardic place of worship with stunning architecture and artifacts. Visit all locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter with the same ticket.

Visit several locations that constitute Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter on this combined ticket. Explore the Jewish Museum, Jewish Museum junior, and the Portuguese Synagogue at your own pace.

10th April 2025: Enjoy a concert by candlelight at the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Experience the beautiful acoustics as hundreds of candles light up the 17th-century building.