Amsterdam: Canal Cruise and Jewish Cultural Quarter Tickets

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise and Jewish Cultural Quarter Tickets

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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 1–4 hours
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Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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Written guide
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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  • Amsterdam canal cruise
  • Audio tour
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam
  • Entry/Admission - Portuguese Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Amsterdam
What's not included
  • Guided tours
  • Transfer between the boat and the Jewish Cultural Quarter


Start:Multiple meeting point options.
  • Option 1
    Amsterdam Canal Cruises, Stadhouderskade 550, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Stadhouderskade 551, opposite the Heineken Experience. Take Metro 51, 53, 54 from Waterlooplein (near the Jewish Cultural Quarter) to Weesperplein. Here you change to tram 7 or 19 in the direction of Slotermeer or Station Sloterdijk. For Stadhouderskade 551 get out at Frederiksplein.
  • Option 2
    Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Stadhouderskade 501, opposite the Hard Rock Café. Take Metro 51, 53, 54 from Waterlooplein (near the Jewish Cultural Quarter) to Weesperplein. Here you change to tram 7 or 19 in the direction of Slotermeer or Station Sloterdijk. For Stadhouderskade 501 get out at Leidseplein.
  • Option 3
    Jewish Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Jewish Cultural Quarter: • Portuguese Synagogue - Mr. Visserplein 3 • Jewish Museum & Jewish Museum junior - Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17547P12

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • The Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, please check https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 17547P12

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    • Joods Historisch Museum
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    • Pavije
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jewish Museum
      Very interesting and education, but at the same time very sad. Well laid out exhibition with audio on a couple of levels. Staff very helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit
      Written November 23, 2024
    • E6847CHjoanb
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      A powerful experience of a rich Jewish history here in Amsterdam
      The depth and breadth of the Jewish experience in Amsterdam and beyond is creatively presented in 3 floors, including the synagogue that became a safe place to learn more of this history. It really helped that the museum wasn’t so busy during our visit on Monday, so we were able to go deeper into the many offerings… it’s set up for an intimate exploration which we were fortunate to have on this day. The live interviews (returning from the camps and present day thoughts on being Jewish), stories, photos and artifacts from this rich complex history are impactful especially after walking around this fascinating city. We spent five hours here. Learned so much and appreciate all that was put into this interwoven experiential journey. You could come for a lot less time. … it was a lot to assimilate. The ticket is good for a week and includes entrance to the Portugese Synagogue/museum across the street.
      Written July 30, 2024
    • pumpernickelYork
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      Interesting facts about the Jewish community in Amsterdam through the ages
      The museum building is actually the old Ashkenazi synagogue. This gives an authentic experience as you move through the different eras of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. There are moving real life stories from survivors of WWII but the museum doesn't just focus on the Holocaust, there are some fascinating facts about the Jewish way of life in general. Tickets to this museum will also get you into the Portuguese synagogue just across the road. The Jewish museum is next to the Holocaust memorial where you can find Anne (Anneliese) Frank's stone alongside her sister and mother.
      Written June 25, 2024
    • matthow
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      A good overview.
      I studied Judaism at university and I was impressed with how well this tour explained how important Amsterdam was to the Jewish community in previous centuries and what a vibrant community it was , and still is, albeit smaller. The area about worship that talked about things like bar mitzvah and how the faith was worshipped day to day was fascinating and had some lovely exhibits. There are some exhibits about how the nazis particularly plundered the books and literature of the synagogues and that was also fascinating. Nice cafe also.
      Written June 23, 2024
    • beckyw84
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      Interesting museum
      Visited this museum alongside the Portuguese Synagogue, as they are both included in the same ticket. The museum is across multiple floors initially covering different aspects of Judaism and then the next foor covering the history of Jews in Amsterdam. An audioguide is included which gives additional information on top of the reading across the museum. We spent a couple of hours and really enjoyed the museum
      Written May 13, 2024
    • ZenDark30
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      Remembering our history
      Whether you are Jewish or not this is worth a visit. Take time to read the personal stories and learn about the Jewish culture in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands. The holocaust museum and name monument are also within a 15 minute walk.
      Written May 1, 2024
    • Liltrave
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      Jewish life in Amsterdam
      My husband & I toured and found it interesting. Liked that with your ticket purchase you got the audio to learn about the exhibits & entrance to the synagogue across the street. Unfortunately they were doing some construction, a bit noisy near the gift shop area & entrance. Definitely worth going to.
      Written April 9, 2024
    • becklambert
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      Informative museum with excellent cafe
      Excellent museum with a big sweep of history - very informative. Learnt a lot here and definitely recommend if you want to learn more on the subject. The restaurant was a welcoming quiet space to sit and reflect afterwards. It served typical delicious food and cakes. It was an added bonus to be able to try these. Good shop with beautiful cards.
      Written February 26, 2024
    • 517waynem
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      Must see for everyone!
      Great exhibits and cute café Portuguese synagogue was fabulous. A rich history was well preserved and documented despite the horrors of the Holocaust. Must do in Amsterdam = for everyone
      Written February 9, 2024
    • Ivisitedtheplace
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      Pros cons advices- extremely detailed museum
      PROS * Very informative and informational * Incredible and truly massive amount of artifacts and exhibits * Outstanding multimedia and exhibitional displays of Jewish ideas, philosophy, theology and daily ritual and spiritual life, with detailed descriptions of Sabbath and holiday celebrations * Tremendous outline of Jewish history, specifically the Dutch one * Housed in an old restored formerly functioning synagogue which has an ancient ritual bath * Fantastic modern building * State-of-the-art digital and electronic displays and exhibits * Located in the "Jewish Cultural Quarter" next to the Portuguese syngagoue which is totally intact from 1675 and also three Holocaust sites * There is a pleasant enough cafeteria with food offerings, some of which might be kosher CONS * The cost is 18 euro, but is combined with visiting the Portuguese synagogue * Security, as at most/many places these days * A lot of material to be absorbed and processed in one visit "I VISITED THIS PLACE"... ...as part of my overall plan to see as much of Amsterdam as I possibly could in my short time there. This included for me of course the Jewish sites. I found the museum to be incredible- totally "brilliant" in its design and presentation. The amount of exhibits displayed and information conveyed is astonishing. The building and rooms are open and spacious and allow easy passage and exploration. "I visited this place" during an incredibly hectic fruitful tourist day in Amsterdam, all accomplished on foot: the Anne Frank House, The Royal Palace, The Portuguese Synagogue, this museum, the Maritime Museum, the Auschwitz Holocaust memorial and the Carre Theater for my second-night-in-a-row performance of the Analogues. WAS IT WORTH THE COST? It's expensive, even with the Portuguese Synagogue included in the price, but this is a must-see place if you are interested or connected to Jewish stuff in general, and Dutch Jewry in particular. WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN? Sure ADVICES Have plenty of time- there is a lot to see and do here FULL DISCLOSURE "I visited this place" with the intention and plan to write a thorough complete and "helpful" review and to attach and submit many "helpful" photos here on tripadvisor, so if these did "help" you, please indicate that by tikking the "thumbs up" symbol. Thanks.
      Written December 24, 2023
    • Noraatc
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      The Jewish history of Amsterdam
      The Jewish Museum was included in my IAmsterdam card along with the Portuguese Synagogue. The museum is very interesting despite the fact that I am very familiar with the rituals (without following any of them😊). It is located in the old Ashkenazi Synagogue building and fits right in. The audio guide and the displays are very informative. I started with the Religion section and proceeded to the History one, which was much more exciting for me. The Jewish history of Amsterdam starts with the turbulent journey of Portuguese Jews escaping Catholic prosecution and arriving to the shores of tolerant Holland. Then the story continues telling us how they lived in their new homeland, some of them in luxury, others in poverty, how loyal they have become to their new home, and how tragic was their fate centuries later, during the mass deportations of the Jews to the concentration camps. Of the approximately 140,000 Jews living in the Netherlands before the war, a community of about 30,000 remained after 1945. Naturally, now the Jewish community in Amsterdam relatively small. As planned, my lunch was at the Jewish Museum Cafe, which had all kind of the Ashkenazi food to try. I opted for the Gefilte Fish with horseradish, salad, rye bread and butter. It was so good!
      Written December 3, 2023
    • paul19602013
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      Popular Jewish Museum
      Very informative museum about Jewish history culture and traditions.Well worth a visit and the ticket includes admission to the synagogue across the road.
      Written November 12, 2023
    • EmmaCH777
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      Interesting visit
      Lots of historical information about Jewish history and also items of use within the Jewish religious traditions. Really good little video clips of real people telling their story. Free entry into the Portuguese synagogue too which was also interesting to see.
      Written October 12, 2023
    • Jcook92
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      It is more than the Holocaust
      It's important to remember when you visit museums that the Jewish people in Amsterdam are more than the Holocaust. This is not a Holocaust museum, but rather a vibrant look into continued Jewish life in Amsterdam. It was especially interesting to visit the synagogue and learn about Jewish life, laws, and the parts of a Jewish service. There was an especially moving exhibit where modern day Dutch Jews spoke about the Holocaust and what Jewish life means to them in relation to the Holocaust and generational trauma. We used I AMSTERDAM card Walk across the street to the Portuguese Synagogue included in the ticket price. No food small gift shop nice bathrooms lockers to store bags elevators - handicap accessible audio guide
      Written September 17, 2023
    • ChrisS390
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      Fascinating, also included in ticket was entrance to equally interesting Portuguese Synagogue
      This was really good and very informative, taking in complete history of Judaism in Holland and impact of society right up to present day. Well worth the visit
      Written September 10, 2023
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