Guide Onno Warns, a Jewish ‘Amsterdammer’ himself, studied history in this city. During this tour of approximately 1,5 hours, he will take you together with students of Taalhuis Amsterdam on a trip through history, which begins with the arrival of the first Spanish and Portuguese Jews in the neighborhoods around the current Waterlooplein.
You will walk from the imposing synagogues at the Mr. Visserplein, through Uilenburg and Rapenburg into the Plantage and the 20th century. Together you will look for testimonies of the vibrant Jewish life and stop at the memorials in remembrance of those who never came back.
This walk on April 20 is in the run-up to May 4.
There is a walk in English and Dutch, the price is € 25, excluding entrance to the Jewish museum. Buy your ticket here.
Program
10:00
Gather at the Jewish Museum
10:00
English walk starts (with students levels A1-A2)
Visit Jewish Museum for Dutch group and students
11:30
Dutch walk starts (with students B1 and higher)
Visit Jewish Museum for English group and students
More information about the program and tickets can be found on website of Taalhuis Amsterdam.