Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter and Gassan Diamonds

Overview

Walk through the old Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam where magnificent synagogues, striking buildings and impressive memorials dominate the streetscape. At its heart is the Jewish Cultural Quarter with its landmark buildings. Here, you can travel back in time to 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. Take a guided tour of this historical diamond factory. The 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.

What's included

Audio guide and map of the Jewish Cultural Quarter

What's Not included

The National Holocaust Museum and National Holocaust Memorial (Hollandsche Schouwburg) are closed for reconstruction until mid 2023.

Where

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:

Jewish Cultural Quarter: Use your time slot entry ticket to access the Jewish Cultural Quarter beginning at Gassan Diamonds (Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175). Then continue to the Portuguese Synagogue (Mr. Visserplein 3), the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Museum junior (Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1)

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What To Expect

Get access to all the locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter: The Jewish Museum, Jewish Museum junior, and the Portuguese Synagogue
Marvel at the craft of diamond cutting at Gassan Diamonds
Receive a glass of champagne during the tour at Gassan Diamonds

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