Private tour in Amsterdam Arunabha S

Discovering Jewish Amsterdam: Much more than World War 2

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Hello! I am Arun, and am ready to offer you an unique experience in Amsterdam. I am a historian and an award-winning sports writer with a fascination for reading, art, history, culture and cuisine. I love meeting people from different parts of the world, and creating memories for them. When people travel, they are full of curiosity, eagerness to enjoy and bonhomie. In short, they are full of positive energy. I love touching their lives at that precise moment and sharing the joy and happiness of discovery that comes with touring. I have lived and worked around the world but decided to make Amsterdam my home. Golden Age canals lined by quaint gabled buildings, fascinating museums, treasure-packed shops, a vibrant design and art scene, endless choices of culinary delights, history eloquent in every brick, the lure of the Red Light District . . . and, last but not the least, the fascinating getaways into the heart of nature if you know your way around town and outskirts. It is a city I have fallen in love with and can make you fall in love with as well. Whether it is biking like locals, wandering around the quaint canals and the narrow alleys, taking a peek behind the great masterpieces of Rembradnt and Van Gogh, tasting local delicacies, learning how the Red Light District works, or getting away from the busy center to visit Windmills and other countryside attractions, I can arrange it for you. There are plenty of attractions off the beaten track, from secret courtyards to James Bond filming locations. Throbbing city center, delightful museums, offbeat locales, countryside excursions. I can customize the tour in whichever way you want. See you in Amsterdam. You will love the experience. Tot ziens. -Municipality Licence for touring in Old Amsterdam -Published Author of Historical fiction -Published Author of non-fiction (history) with a pair of international award shortlists -Award Winning Sports Writer -Art and History Buff

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Overview of your Amsterdam tour

Jewish History of Amsterdam spans over 370 years. The nickname of the city is not Mokum for nothing. Of course the terrible atrocities of the holocaust plays a major part in the story. But beyond that there are incredible tales of the Shephardics and Ashkenazis, street peddlars and diamond merchants, artists and entertainers, publishing and philosophy, trading and tragedy, resistance and rebuilding. Through the tour we will visit Jewish quarters and landmarks spanning the entire history of the Jewish community in Amsterdam, coming across characters such as Baruch Spinoza and Benno Premsela, Leo Horn and Freida Menco, Aletta Jacobs and Anne Frank, Menasseh ben Israel and Abraham Tuschinski, Estella Agsteribbe and many many others. We walk through the landmarks of Jewish history, look at the memorials, monuments and synagogues, but also uncover some spectacular bits of Jewish history that have remained relatively obscure.

Your Amsterdam tour itinerary

- Meet at agreed location - Pathe Tuschinski - Rembrandtplein - Jewish Historic Museum and Portugese Synagogue (we don't go inside) - Jewish Neighbourhood memorial plaques - Names Memorial - Deaf Jews Statue - Hollandse Schouwburg - Resistance Museum - Auschwitz Memorial - Dokwerker - Spinoza Statue and Memorial to Jewish Resistance - Waterlooplein - Zuiderkerk - Dam Square and National Monument - Anne Frank House (we don't go in) and Homomonument The tour can be customized to suit your special demands as far as possible

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour (in case of disability/discomfort in walking, parts of the our can be covered by tram/metro)

What's included
Other
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of Pathe Tuschinski Reguliersbreestraat 26-34, 1017 CN Amsterdam (I can also meet at your hotel if centrally located)

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
History
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
1199865
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Amsterdam best suited for?

This private tour in Amsterdam is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the rich Jewish history of the city beyond World War 2. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local guide, Arunabha S., to gain deeper insights into the Jewish community's history, including stories of the Shephardics and Ashkenazis, artists, philosophers, and more. The tour is also suitable for individuals who prefer a light activity level and require wheelchair accessibility.

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