Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket
At a glance
Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket is a 2h – 2h 30m guided experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Jewish Cultural Quarter Amsterdam. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $22.91 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Admission to the Jewish Museum, Admission to the Jewish Museum junior, Valid for both locations for one week.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 2h 30m
- Group
- Shared tour
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Open from 11:00-17:00, except Saturdays. Closing time differs on fridays and Jewish Holidays. Please check the current opening hours at
This ticket includes also access to the Jewish Museum.
In the heart of the old Jewish neighbourhood stands the Portuguese Synagogue. The biggest synagogue in the world when it was built in the 17th century. Jews still worship here to this day, but whenever this wonderful building isn’t being used for services it’s open for you to visit.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re Jewish or not. A visit to the Portuguese Synagogue is a breathtaking experience. Everything has been kept just as it was in the 17th century. Instead of electric lights, the synagogue is lit by hundreds of candles.
What's included
What's included
- Admission to the Jewish Museum
- Admission to the Jewish Museum junior
- Valid for both locations for one week
- Audio guide
- Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
The Jewish Museum is a beautiful, high-profile museum that occupies four monumental synagogue buildings in the middle of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. It provides a unique picture of past and present Dutch Jewish life in all its facets. The museum has an extensive collection of items ranging from paintings to films, and from utensils to 3D presentations. At any one time there are also two temporary exhibitions on display.
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Stop 2 · 30m
At the heart of the Jewish Cultural Quarter stands the majestic Portuguese Synagogue. The building is still used for religious services, but it is also open to the public. It hosts frequent candlelight concerts. Hundreds of candles illuminate the perfectly intact 17th-century interior. Visitors to the smaller buildings in the complex will find treasure chambers containing a unique collection of ceremonial objects made of silver, gold, brocade, and silk. The world’s oldest functioning Jewish library is also here: Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
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Stop 3 · 30m
The Jewish Museum junior is a museum created especially for younger visitors inside the Jewish Museum. Here children can get to know something about Jewish life and Jewish tradition in an entertaining way. The museum’s interior is set up like the home of Jewish family. Every day children can bake mini-hallahs (braided bread rolls) in the kosher kitchen, learn a bit of Hebrew in the study, or play tunes together in the music room.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Portuguese Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, please check https://jck.nl/en/page/opening-hours
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $22.91 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Admission to the Jewish Museum; Admission to the Jewish Museum junior; Valid for both locations for one week; Audio guide; Admission to the Portuguese Synagogue.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
