Discover Amsterdam’s Jewish history on a poignant two-hour walking tour through the historic Jewish Quarter. Learn about the community’s rich past, cultural resilience, and important landmarks that tell an inspiring story of survival and contribution.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Walking at a leisurely pace is suitable for most fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Amsterdam’s Jewish community dates back to the 16th century, flourishing with Sephardic traders and later Ashkenazi immigrants; their influence helped shape the city’s cultural landscape.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve historic sites and promote awareness of Jewish heritage, ensuring future generations understand this vital part of Amsterdam’s past.
Cicerones
Discover Amsterdam’s Jewish history on a poignant two-hour walking tour through the historic Jewish Quarter. Learn about the community’s rich past, cultural resilience, and important landmarks that tell an inspiring story of survival and contribution.
Cicerones is a Dutch walking-tour operator based in Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland. The company organises guided walking tours across many Dutch cities, offering themed experiences such as hofjeswandeling (courtyard walks), vrouwenwandeling (women’s history walks), stadswandeling (city walks), street art routes and Jewish-heritage tours. Most walks are scheduled as 1.5-hour guided tours; several experience listings note a two-hour Jewish heritage walk in Amsterdam.
Each trip listing describes guided walks that highlight architecture, local history and personal stories — for example hofjes tours of Amsterdam, Leiden and Alkmaar; women-focused walks in Haarlem, Leiden, Utrecht and more; and urban explorations in Rotterdam, Utrecht and Den Bosch. Cicerones runs tours in over twenty Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, Haarlem, Leiden, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Groningen, and offers specialised routes such as street-art and Hendrick de Keyser monument walks.
The booking information and trip summaries emphasise small-group walking itineraries that visit landmarks such as Pieterskerk in Leiden, Jordaan hofjes in Amsterdam, and the Jewish Quarter in Amsterdam. Guides narrate historical context, architectural details and cultural stories tailored to each route. Cicerones presents factual, site-focused tours suitable for visitors seeking history, architecture and local stories in manageable 1.5-hour formats. Based in Gorinchem, the organisation connects visitors with the hidden corners and heritage of Dutch towns through concise guided walks across multiple regions. Tour listings also include Hilversum, Delft, Alkmaar, Zwolle, Den Haag, Groningen, Schiedam, Hoorn, Deventer and Muiden, covering municipal centres, historic neighbourhoods and specialized monument routes across the Netherlands. All trip summaries specify themes, durations and notable sites for planning.
Tours Offered
45+ guided tours
Across cities and themes
Typical Length
1.5 hours
Most walks last 1.5 hours
Base Location
Gorinchem, Zuid-Holland
Headquartered in Gorinchem
Select a city, view detailed trip summaries and secure a spot on a 1.5-hour or 2-hour guided tour across the Netherlands.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through uneven streets and historic sites, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing
The tour runs regardless of weather, so prepare accordingly, especially in rain or cold.
Arrive early for the best experience
Getting to the meeting point a few minutes early ensures you won’t miss any part of the tour.
Respect memorial sites
Be mindful and respectful at memorials and significant cultural landmarks.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for exploring the historic streets comfortably.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Protects you from rain, wind, or cold, ensuring comfort during the tour.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Water bottle
Stay hydrated while walking through the neighborhood.
Audio guide or headphones (optional)
Enhance your experience with supplemental audio if desired.
Cities Covered
20+ cities
Historic towns across the Netherlands