Admission to: Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Historical Museum
Map for a tour around the Jewish Neighborhood
Audio guide for the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Historical Museum in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-5
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 18+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
In the late 17th century, Jews in Amsterdam were allowed to build synagogues visible from the street, transforming the city's landscape. Explore the candlelit halls of the Portuguese Synagogue, or Esnoga, and marvel at its intricate wooden carvings and sandy floor. An audio guide provides historical context as you walk through this beautifully preserved interior, notable for its lack of modern heating or lighting.
During the 17th century, Amsterdam thrived in trade, science, the military, and art. Until the Holocaust, Jews made up 10% of the city's population, with many seeking refuge from persecution in Spain and Portugal. The Portuguese Synagogue, once one of Amsterdam's largest buildings, remains one of only five synagogues worldwide with a sand floor to absorb dust, moisture, and sound.