Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter & Gassan Diamonds


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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.


What's Included

A glass of Champagne during the tour at Gassan Diamonds

Guided multilingual tour at Gassan Diamonds

Multilingual audio tour at the Jewish Cultural Quarter

What's Not Included

Guided tour of the Jewish Cultural Quarter


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 12
  • YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Portuguese Synagogue
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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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