Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam tickets & tours

Netherlands

Things to do in Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

4.6/5 (23)

Take a stroll through Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter and you’ll undoubtedly come across the Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam. Also known as the Esnoga — meaning synagogue in the Judaeo-Spanish language of Sephardi Jews — Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue finished construction in 1675, making it one of the oldest synagogues in Europe.

At the time of completion, the Portuguese Synagogue was the largest synagogue in the world. In present times, it’s still actively used for worship and as a public tourist attraction. The well-preserved building has largely survived the effects of war and the interior looks exactly the same as it did in the 17th century. Within the synagogue, you’ll find the world’s oldest functioning Jewish library, the Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos.

The Portuguese Synagogue is an important piece of history in Amsterdam. The synagogue serves as a symbol of the religious tolerance and freedom enjoyed in the Netherlands at the time, as the Sephardi Jews were not persecuted as they were in other parts of Europe. If you pay a visit during the holidays, you may find nearly a thousand candles illuminating the inside of the building.

Read more

Price (per adult)

Pickup at Hotel

Tickets option

Categories

5 Experiences
Sort by:
2-hour Amsterdam adventure private guided walking tour
Activities

2-hour Amsterdam adventure private guided walking tour

Get ready for a 2-hour adventure full of eye-opening experiences around the charming Amsterdam city, and know more about the city insight from a local.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, ru 

Private Amsterdam WWII walking tour
Activities

Private Amsterdam WWII walking tour

Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and learn about the city's dark past on a private guided tour.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Two hour Jewish quarter walking tour in Amsterdam
Activities

Two hour Jewish quarter walking tour in Amsterdam

Discover the history of the Jewish Community in Amsterdam on a guided walking tour.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Amsterdam's Jewish cultural quarter self-guided audio tour
Activities

Amsterdam's Jewish cultural quarter self-guided audio tour

Enjoy this self-guided tour with audio guide in the Jewish quarter of Amsterdam.

Validity Flexible
Available in:

en 

Instant Confirmation
Amsterdam old city walking tour
Activities

Amsterdam old city walking tour

Find the incredibly picturesque old inner city of Amsterdam, Dutch history, and why this place became one of the freest and most progressive countries in the world.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr, ru 

How to get there

Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Netherlands

Reviews Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam

5/5
Juan Luis, 05 Mar 2024
5/5
Catia, 18 Feb 2024
4/5
Diego, 23 Dec 2023
5/5
Clément, 21 Dec 2023
Amsterdam