Walking tour Jewish Amsterdam
Secondary education
Duration: 1 hour
Meeting point: Jewish Museum
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam
Then and now
The Jewish Cultural Quarter is located in the heart of the old Jewish neighbourhood. What did this area used to look like? What role did it play in the past? And how does it relate to the rest of Jewish Amsterdam today?
You will find out during this walking tour, which connects key monuments throughout Jewish Amsterdam.
For whom?
For: secondary education
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: maximum of 15 students per group
Cost: € 100 per group
What will you learn?
This tour ties in with citizenship education, history and world orientation, and is tailored to the level of the students.
- You will learn about the history of Jews in Amsterdam.
- You will recognise and understand the stories behind well-known and lesser-known monuments in the former Jewish quarter and the Plantage area.
- You will learn which monuments are dedicated to remembering the persecution of Jewish Amsterdammers during the Second World War.
“A truly moving walk. My students are still talking about it.”
Isobel Berkvens, teacher (year 2 VMBO)
What will you do?
In this interactive walking tour, you will get to know Jewish Amsterdam.
Meeting point at the Jewish Museum
5 minutes
Walk to the High German Synagogues
Visit to the Dokwerker monument
Visit to the Auschwitz Monument
Walk to the Hollandsche Schouwburg
Cross the street to the National Holocaust Museum
Closing conversation
5 minutesWant to visit with your class?
Frequently asked questions
To help you get started, we have listed the most common questions below.
The tour is available in Dutch or English. It can also be offered in German, French, Spanish or Hebrew, but availability in these languages is limited.
Yes. Please indicate how many classes you are bringing when you make your booking, and we will create a suitable schedule for you. Students will be divided into groups of 15, and each group will have its own guide.
No. A visit to the Jewish Museum, National Holocaust Museum or the Portuguese Synagogue is not included, but it is a valuable addition to this programme.
If you would like to add a museum visit, please mention this in your booking. We will create a suitable schedule for your group. Please note that the cost of a museum visit is not included in the price of this programme.
Preparation is not required.
Tip: watch the video What is Jewish? (7.5 minutes) with your class beforehand. In this short video, Jewish teenagers talk about what it means to be Jewish.
Practical information
Planning a school visit? Here is some practical information to help your visit run smoothly.
You will be walking through the centre of Amsterdam for an hour. Wear comfortable shoes to avoid sore feet.
Three payment options:
- At the museum’s ticket desk (by debit or credit card)
- By invoice
- Using the CJP Cultuurkaart
Please indicate your preferred payment method when booking.
