Portuguese Synagogue Attractions & Things to do

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.
Duration: 2 hours.

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Tour

Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander with our guide through the Jewish quarter and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tense atmosphere from that period of the war. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside.

At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to enter the house (unguided). If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we guarantee to get you tickets for the house. If booked less than 7 weeks, we offer an alternative way to explore the house via a Virtual Reality experience if we are unsuccessful in securing tickets.


Duration: 3 hours.

​Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam is the best way to explore the city. Hop on the iconic red buses whenever and wherever you want and enjoy unlimited canal cruises through the historic canal district! Choose what fits your schedule: 24h or 48h hopping on and of the bus, boat, a bus-boat combination or a bus combination with LOVERS Canal Cruises!

The routes of the Hop On Hop Off Tour Amsterdam are designed to cover all major points of interest. Enjoy the flexibility and follow your own program of this unique sightseeing experience.

By combining our Amsterdam Sightseeing bus with a 1-hour LOVERS canal cruise, you will learn all about the Dutch capital. Since its inception in the 1950s, LOVERS Canal Cruises has become synonymous with the very best in Amsterdam cruising. To make it even more convenient our bus has a stop at the departure point of the canal boat, so you can hop off the bus and onto the boat!
Duration: 65 to 120 minutes.

Join this city walking tour to get a full introduction of Amsterdam with a private guide. This tour is perfect for people that want to explore the whole city with one tour. This walking tour will cover all the main sights that Amsterdam has to offer. You will discover the Old town, The Red Light District, the city centre and the Jordaan district.

Discover the charming canals and winding streets of Amsterdam on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. With this tour, you'll get a glimpse of the city's history, culture, and modern-day lifestyle as you stroll through the streets.

Discover sites like the Dam Square, the city's historical center, where you'll see the Royal Palace, the National Monument, and the iconic Nieuwe Kerk. As you walk through the lively streets of the city, your guide will share stories about Amsterdam's rich history, including its role in the Dutch Golden Age, its struggles during World War II, and its current position as a modern cultural hub.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Get an insider’s view of Amsterdam on this morning walking tour, the perfect way to experience the city’s must-see sights away from the crowds. Stroll along Amsterdam's enchanting canals, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, and see top Amsterdam attractions including West Market, the Royal Palace, Dam Square, the Rembrandt House Museum, and unique downtown areas.

Numbers are limited to 6 people during the COVID restrictions always a small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your expert local guide.

Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.
Social Distancing - Guests will stay at a safe 6-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Wellness Checks - If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Join this 2 hour walking tour through Amsterdam and learn all about Anne Frank during the Second World War. Meet your guide at Waterlooplein and discover the most important sights about Anne Frank and other Jews during World War 2 including the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Council headquarters. Discover historical monuments and buildings which are still marked by traces of war. Learn about life during the second World War and the struggles people endured like the February strike and the hunger winter.

Discover the many hiding places in the city where families such as the Franks were forced to flee. Get an idea of ​​what life was like in the Netherlands during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and what they had to endure during this dark period of time. Learn about her diary, how it was published by her father after the war and how it became one of the best selling books of all time.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the "Jodenbuurt" (the Jewish Quarter) and most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries.

Hear the story about its suffering but also about heroic resistance supported by local Amsterdam's citizens during the WW2 years. Let me tell you more about the history of Jewish communities in the Netherlands and how this city and the whole country accepted and absorbed many typically Jewish characteristics that became part of the everyday language, cuisine as examples of great coexistence.

Get to know better and deeper about kind of living, secret shelter, solidarity, diary of young teenage girl Anne within Nazi German occupation of Amsterdam and hear more about economical importance and influence of Jewish investments on development within Golden Ages of Mokum (Jewish name for Amsterdam) within 17th century.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Join this 2-hour walking tour and learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city in a small group and learn about the life of Anne Frank from your guide.

Hear stories about Anne Frank's family relationships, her move from Germany, the time she was hiding, and her father's life after the war.

Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries.

Your private guide will tell you stories about Anne Frank's love of writing and the circumstances she experienced in Amsterdam in the 1930s and 1940s. Listen to how her diary gained worldwide fame. Discover some secret hiding places where the writer sought refuge during the Dutch resistance in the Second World War.

See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument and finally the house of Anne Frank, where your tour ends.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour is unique because it is tailored to the guest's preferences, interests, available time, and likes. Viator requires me to show an itinerary, but that's just an example of places we can visit. There are unlimited possibilities. If you're curious, please contact me directly so that together, we can create a unique and memorable experience for you!

I can meet you at your hotel, the airport, or a meeting point in the city. I'm happy to create an experience as flexible and relaxed as you wish.

Have you got only a few hours in Amsterdam? A great idea is to make the most of your layover with my Door-to-Door, hassle-free Layover Tour!

I'm looking forward to our wonderful time together and to helping you create precious memories in this beautiful city. See you soon! ✈️
Duration: 4 hours.

In this 2,5-hours tour by pedicab (rickshaw/biketaxi), you will enjoy a sightseeing tour by rickshaw (biketaxi/pedicab) around the historic center of Amsterdam with live commentary from your professional driver/guide. Discover the city's main highlights. While comfortably seated in your rickshaw, you will be able you to reach the major scenic spots in the city. This tour is private and your guide will be happy to personalize your itinerary according to your own preferences.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover what happened to Anne Frank and other Jewish children in the Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Explore the former Jewish Quarter with your History Expert Guide.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.

3h: Holocaust Tour
Learn about Anne Frank and the Jewish people during WWII. Explore the Jewish Quarter and see the Holocaust Memorial, Anne Frank House (outside), and more

4h: Holocaust Tour & Transport
A 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour Holocaust tour. See the Jewish Quarter, Holocaust Memorial, Anne Frank House (outside), and more.

5,5h: Holocaust Tour & Jewish Museum
Learn about Anne Frank and the Jewish people during WWII. Visit the Jewish Historical Museum & Portuguese Synagogue and explore the Jewish Quarter

6,5h: Anne Frank Tour, Jewish Museum & Transport
A 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 5-hour Holocaust tour. See the Jewish Quarter and visit the Jewish Historical Museum & Portuguese Synagogue

Duration: 3 to 7 hours.

Visit the Jewish Cultural Quarter with the Jewish Historical Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue and the National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg). Join our ‘2-hour history of Anne Frank guided walking tour through Amsterdam with a professional guide who will show you how Amsterdam was like during World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank.

This product has two separate things: a walking tour with live guide at the designated time, and a visit to the Jewish Cultural Quarter at your own pace.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time.

Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam’s troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War.

See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument.

Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover the impactful story of Anne Frank on our walking tour through Amsterdam. Your expert guide will recount tales of courage and heartbreak, bringing the harrowing times to life. Explore Amsterdam's rich history, featuring key historical sites that paint a vivid picture of the city's past and its connection to World War II.

Start at the Portuguese Synagogue, a 17th-century Sephardic gem with authentic wooden vaults, and anticipate the upcoming Holocaust Memorial by Daniel Libeskind. Reflect on the Auschwitz Memorial’s poignant installation in Wertheimpark, featuring broken mirrors that symbolize shattered lives. Discover the Rembrandt House Museum, where the legendary painter's life and work are preserved. Visit the iconic Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam’s first Protestant church, now a key viewpoint and historical center. End at the Anne Frank Statue, honoring her legacy next to her historic home. Join our tour for a deep dive into Amsterdam's rich history.
Duration: 2 hours.

Book this exclusive Private Amsterdam Bike Tour and explore highlights and hidden gems by bike in Amsterdam. Your private guide will meet you at A-Bike Tesselschadestraat 1-E, 1054 ET where you will pick up your bike. From there your guide will take you to beautiful canal houses, drawbridges, street-art, old industrial zones and shipdocks. The true hidden gems of the city. From our start location we can visit the city centre and other parts of the city.

You will also visit the less touristy places of the city to see the hidden gems of Amsterdam. You don’t have to be an experienced cyclist, we will go over easy roads so you can get used to the Dutch bike and the traffic. We take care of the bicycle for you, we have bicycles for every size. We can also get tandems or a cargo bike if you want to join with your whole family.

Hope to meet you soon on a bicycle 🙂
Duration: 3 hours.

Are you ready to experience Amsterdam like never before? Join us on an unforgettable 2.5-hour bike tour through this vibrant, historic city.

On this guided tour, you will see the best of Amsterdam in a relaxed, fun, and eco-friendly way, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler.

Our passionate, expert guides will share their love for the city. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

Dam Square: The beating heart of Amsterdam

Canal Belt: Amsterdam's "Venice of the North"

Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt): The world’s only floating flower market

Vondelpark: The city’s largest and most popular park
Rijksmuseum & Museumplein: Famous museums and art culture

Jordaan District: The must see charming neighborhood

Hidden Gems and Secret Spots: Discover lesser-known, enchanting spots in Amsterdam

Join us on this unforgettable ride today!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

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.
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

Stunning synagogues, striking buildings and impressive memorials grace the streets of Amsterdams old Jewish quarter. In the heart of the neighborhood, an area of less than one square kilometer, is the Jewish Cultural Quarter, which includes the Jewish Museum, the engaging Jewish Museum junior and the stately Portuguese Synagogue. Here visitors can find out all about Jewish culture, history and traditions, all with just one ticket.

The Jewish Museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity.
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.
Duration: 1 to 4 hours.

Experience a vivid tour of the Jewish Quarter of Amsterdam and dive into the dreadful history of WWII accompanied by passages of Anne Frank's diary - either in German or in English.
Duration: 2 hours.

Walk through Amsterdam and discover the special places that honor and pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. In this emotional audio experience, the narrator tells you the story of his ancestors. The journey begins in front of the Resistance Museum, the VERZETSMUSEUM. As you walk and see its structure, you will learn the history of resistance to oppression. Then you will pass by the National Holocaust Museum, where you can find the deportation sites to the Nazi concentration camps. After that, you will discover the Auschwitz Memorial, with a special soundtrack to better understand its symbolism. Then, the narrator will take you in front of the Anne Frank House. Anne Frank is one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust. Arriving at the Jewish History Museum, your journey ends with an emotional chapter inspired by Charlie Chaplin's speech in the movie The Great Dictator.
Duration: 39 minutes.

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Amsterdam through Anne Frank & Jewish Culture Tour.
Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Resistance museum, Zuiderkerk and Anne Frank House. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Amsterdam. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Duration: 3 hours.

Meet your guide at Waterlooplein and explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter and learn about the life of Anne Frank. Learn all about the background of the original Jewish quarter and how it has changed in the past centuries.

Hear Anne Frank's story from beginning to end. From her move from Germany to the time she was hiding and her father's life after the war. Learn about her diary, how it was published and how it became one of the best selling books of all time.

See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument, the house of Anne Frank, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Council headquarters. Visit several historical monuments and buildings and learn about life during the second World War. Also discover many hiding places where jewish families sought refugee.

At the Anne Frank house you will enter a boat and cruise around the Amsterdam canal ring. Sit back and relax as you see some amazing sight while getting to know all about your surroundings.

Duration: 3 hours.

Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.
Duration: 2 hours.

Experience Amsterdams unique flair on a comfortable small boat that will take you through the beautiful canals. Enjoy unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks) while listening to facts about the city's remarkable history and culture - fully in German. On your maritime journey, you will pass 17th-century canal houses, numerous picturesque bridges, and the most important sights.

In addition to the captain, a native German city guide will be on board to narrate the canal trip live in a personal and passionate manner, without the use of headphones.

Lean back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and let the city impress you from the (half-)open boat. The tour will take place in any weather conditions, as the boat can be adapted to the weather. In addition, the boat is equipped with an electric motor, which allows for a quiet and environmentally friendly journey.

Sailing through the canals of the city is the Amsterdam way of living. Come and experience this authentic Dutch experience!
Duration: 1 hour.