Explore a compact yet history-rich area of Amsterdam on this self-guided tour of the Jewish Quarter. You'll discover its past and customs at your own pace.
You'll visit the Portuguese Synagogue, where the 17th-century interior remains untouched and is lit by hundreds of candles. You'll see the Dockworker and Auschwitz Monument, both significant symbols within the Jewish Quarter. You'll experience the atmosphere of Henry Polaklaan Street and visit the National Holocaust Memorial.
You'll cross the Piet Meerburg bridge, named after a Second World War resistance fighter, and learn about other memorial bridges in the area. Your tour concludes at the Waterlooplein Flea Market, where you can immerse yourself in the local way of life.
