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Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter & Gassan Diamonds

Duration: 1 to 4 hours
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 1 to 4 hours
  • Amsterdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Walk through the old Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam where magnificent synagogues, striking buildings and impressive memorials dominate the streetscape. At its heart, occupying less than half a square mile, is the Jewish Cultural Quarter with its landmark buildings. Here, you can travel back in time to the days of the 17th century by visiting the Portuguese Synagogue or find out all about Jewish culture and history in the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum junior

Gassan Diamonds, a family-owned company, is located in a formerly steam-driven diamond factory in the center of Amsterdam. During a guided tour, multilingual staff will explain the various stages of diamond polishing. Observe skilled craftsmen at work as they transform the most precious crystal known to man into dazzling ready-to-wear brilliants.

By presenting your Jewish Cultural Quarter combi ticket, you will be served a glass of champagne during the tour.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Jewish Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands

Any trip to Amsterdam should include a visit to the Jewish Museum. This museum, housed in four monumental synagogues, offers a unique look at Jewish life in the Netherlands past and present in all its complexity. The museum has a large multimedia collection ranging from paintings to films and from everyday objects to 3D presentations and always offers one or two temporary exhibitions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jewish Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands

Inside the Jewish Museum is another museum, just for children! 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: 45 minutes

Stop At: Portuguese Synagogue, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam The Netherlands

In the centre of the Jewish Cultural Quarter stands the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue. The building is still used as a house of worship, but it is also open to the public, and concerts are held there regularly. The 17th-century interior is still fully intact and illuminated by hundreds of candles. The other buildings in the complex include treasure chambers where visitors can admire a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, silk and brocade.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gassan Diamonds, Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, 1011 LN Amsterdam, Netherlands

Gassan Diamonds, a family-owned company, is located in a formerly steam-driven diamond factory in the center of Amsterdam. Every year more than 400,000 tourists visit the historical diamond factory. During a guided tour, multilingual staff will explain the various stages of diamond polishing. Observe skilled craftsmen at work as they transform the most precious crystal known to man into dazzling ready-to-wear brilliants. After the tour, browse through the extensive jewelry and watch collection in the boutique.

By presenting your Jewish Cultural Quarter combi ticket, you will be served a glass of Champagne during the tour and afterwards, receive a brilliant gift.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Multilingual audio tour at the Jewish Cultural Quarter
  • Guided multilingual tour at Gassan Diamonds
  • A glass of Champagne during the tour at Gassan Diamonds
  • Entry/Admission - Portuguese Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Gassan Diamonds
  • Entry/Admission - Jewish Museum

Exclusions
  • Guided tour of the Jewish Cultural Quarter
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please note, the Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Please check opening hours here https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The chosen timeslot applies to a visit that starts at either the Portuguese Synagogue or the Jewish Museum. The other locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter can be visited within one month. The guided tour at Gassan Diamonds is available every day from 9.00-16.30, without a reservation.
  • The National Holocaust Museum and National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg) are currently closed for reconstruction. Both locations are expected to re-open in 2023.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Gassan Diamonds, Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, 1011 LN Amsterdam, Netherlands
2: Jewish Museum, Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam, Netherlands
3: Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands


Departure Time

Gassan Diamonds Ticket
6/9/2020 - 2/20/2025


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 to 4 hours


User's Reviews

Phoebe_T

09 Jul, 2019

When I booked this tour it was not clear to me that this was not a personal tour but rather a ticket that allowed use over a 30 day period. It was also not clear as to where to meet. It took several phone calls to figure out what was going on. Additionally, the visit to Gassan Diamonds was fairly high pressure.

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