What To Expect on a Jewish Heritage Tour Through Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a premiere travel destination for many travelers around the world. It is a famous locale with plenty of things to offer the average tourist. It is also a great place for a Jewish traveler, whether they’re traveling alone or as part of a kosher river cruise. Here are some things to expect on a heritage tour through Amsterdam. 

As the capital city of a nation rich in history, heritage, and wondrous sights, of course it would have a variety of wondrous travel destinations to visit. It is a city of flowers and colorful buildings, of cobblestones and bridges, of canals and boats and locales of history. From the Vondelpark to the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam has got you covered in terms of premiere travel destinations. You can even do a walking tour of the city and immerse yourself in the vivid natural beauty of the streets, architecture and canal work. 

Amsterdam is a cultural center for Holland, which makes sense because it's the capital city of the country, after all. However, it is also a center for Jewish culture. Amsterdam was once known as mokum, a safe haven for Jewish settlers in the tumultuous times between the 15th and 19th centuries. For many decades, communities and scholars dwelled and flourished in this city, and even after the saddening events of World War 2, the Jewish culture of Amsterdam remains strong. 

Of course, what is a vacation locale without wonderful tourist options? Have a picnic in the idyllic parks. Ride a boat along the canals. Visit the Anne Frank House, or the Portuguese Synagogue. Join Jewish heritage tours that take you through the historical events and stories of Jewish figures who lived in Amsterdam, from the folk of the printing press to the writers and thinkers who called it home. 

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