Jewish History

Take an immersive and deeply moving journey of one of history's most poignant stories on this Anne Frank Walking Tour. Begin your tour by meandering through Amsterdam's picturesque streets as a knowledgeable guide shares insights into the Frank family's life and the escalating dangers they faced. See lesser-known sites related to the Holocaust and the resistance in Amsterdam, illustrating the broader context of the Jewish experience during the war. End the tour outside the Anne Frank House, the secret annex where Anne and her family hid for more than two years. Throughout the tour, listen to themes of tolerance, abuse of human rights, and the importance of historical memory. Hear an impactful exploration of a young girl's courage and a lasting reminder of the need for empathy and understanding in our world.

Learn more about Anne Frank & the Jewish History of Amsterdam in this Private Tour Travel back in time to the 16th century when Amsterdam became a safe place for Jewish families fleeing Southern & Eastern Europe. Wander with our guide through the Jewish quarter and see the famous landmarks. Discover the awful stories of families who were hiding from the Germans in WWII and feel the tense atmosphere from that period of the war. Hear how hundreds of Jewish children were saved from deportation and explore the beautiful Jewish district. Learn about Anne Frank and see the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House from the outside. At the end of the tour, you have the opportunity to enter the house (unguided). If you book 7 weeks or more in advance we can get you tickets for the house. If booked less than 7 weeks, we offer an alternative way to explore the house via a Virtual Reality experience if we are unsuccessful in securing tickets. Bookings less than 10 days of your tour will receive the VR.

This tour is perfect for anyone interested in Jewish history and culture or seeking a deeper understanding of Paris's diverse neighborhoods. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Marais and experience the beauty and resilience of the Jewish community firsthand. Discover a neighborhood that has been home to Jews since the thirteenth century and is affectionately known as Pletzl in Yiddish, meaning "little place." Admire the beautifully preserved synagogues, explore the unique shops and boutiques that line the streets, and savor the delicious flavors of kosher cuisine in the neighborhood's many restaurants. Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights and stories about the people, events, and traditions that have shaped the Marais Jewish district over the centuries.

This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans. The Jewish community has had an active presence in New Orleans since colonial times, contributing to our culture, business, and music. As you walk through the original city, you’ll learn about the earliest Jewish settlers, who could easily have lost their identity in a Catholic colony. You’ll see where those who arrived in the 19th and 20th centuries lived and worked. You’ll learn how they contributed to the development and growth of the city, adding to the unique mingling of the old world and new that is New Orleans. Jews are among the strongest preservationists of the French Quarter and one of its most significant achievements, jazz. They are also having an impact on that other great New Orleans cultural contribution to the world, food.

Uncover Montreal's Jewish history and heritage on the Making Their Mark tour. Follow an expert guide through the Plateau neighborhood, once the epicenter of Jewish life in Montreal, and discover synagogues, schools, hospitals and cultural organizations from the past and present.

In the Shadow of the Mountain (2-hour tour) takes you through the Plateau neighborhood and traces the roots of Montreal’s Jewish community through early 20th century Yiddish and then English literature. By way of poetry and novels, this tour explores how Jews envisioned their life in Montreal and contrasts these utopic visions to the realities of life in the city. You’ll also discover the ways in which Montreal's Jewish community made the Plateau their home at the foot of the mountain, and made a lasting impression on its landscape.

Step into both the past and vibrant present of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter with our immersive Walking Tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this journey invites you to uncover the history, culture, and resilience that define this iconic neighborhood. As you wander through its streets, you'll encounter the architectural sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, a testament to the Jewish community and the Hollandsche Schouwburg, a reminder of the neighborhood's wartime challenges. Trace the footsteps of Anne Frank, whose diary resonates through the rooms of her hidden house. Explore the nuances of life in the Jewish Quarter as our guides share personal narratives and historical insights. This walking tour provides an immersive experience that embraces the complexity of the Jewish Quarter and show you some intriguing monuments and buildings. By the end, you'll have gained a greater understanding of the neighborhood's past, its cultural contributions, and the resilience of its community.

Learn about Shanghai's extraordinary Jewish heritage and experience on this half-day tour led by a Jewish history expert. The tour will take you to various sites of significance to Shanghai's Jewish community and will provide a comprehensive historical tale spanning 3 waves of Jewish immigration to Shanghai. Led by a historical Jewish expert residing in Shanghai, the tour is a mesmerizing journey into an amazing sweet and sour world where opium dealers, old world colonialists, real estate moguls, hard working poor Chinese migrants and Jewish holocaust survivors all mix. Join this tour for an interactive look at Jewish culture and history in Shanghai.

Explore the history and culture of our Jewish community during this small group tour in Lisbon. Portugal was one of the first world powers to recognize the Jewish people, and has served as an important home for the community ever since. You will stop by historic areas, important memorials, and landmarks, especially the Shaare Tikva, Lisbon’s synagogue, to learn about the history of various religions in the city.

Trace the evolution of Montreal's literary, musical and culinary culture on the Rabbis, Writers and Radicals tour. Journey through the Mile End, a hub of Jewish culture since the 1920s, and let your expert guide reveal the diversity of Jewish life in this fascinating neighborhood.

Learn about the Jewish heritage, history and culture of Budapest with this 2 hours walking tour with an expert guide. Get familiar with the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays and everyday life in Hungary. The tour stops at the Dohány Street Synagogue (outside visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. While your guide tells you important facts and local stories from the former ghetto, you also get to know more about Budapest. During our journey we visit the Rumbach Synagogue (outside visit) and the Holocaust Monuments. The third station of the Synagogue Triangle is the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (interior visit, ticket included), which is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style. Exclusive visit of the gallery which is otherwise closed to the public is only available with our guides!

In 2015, we created the first private Jewish tour in Évora and, since then, we have introduced Évora's Jewish heritage to dozens of visitors from all over the world. What we propose is a visit to Évora based on the history of the Jews in Évora and in Portugal. In this private tour we will talk about Jewish culture, visit the old Jewish quarter of Évora with its old houses with marks of mezouzah, we will show the probable places of the ancient medieval synagogues of Évora, we will know the route that the old victims of intolerance made between the prisons and the place where they were killed in the flames by the Inquisition. Discuss with our guide the Jewish references in the Cathedral and understand the way of thinking of the most radical Catholicism in the period of the Counter-Reformation by visiting the Chapel of Bones.

This is an exclusive of mine, product of continuous research of GO! Walks Portugal guides and city archaeologists through the years! During this guided tour I will walk you through the memories of Jewish Coimbra. The first signs of the Jewish presence in Coimbra date back to the 10th Century, signaled by the transaction of land properties in a nearby village. We know that later, during the rule of D. Afonso Henriques, some guarantees and lands were granted to this community, which expanded through all the Portuguese territory up to the 16th century. More than just buildings or material testimonies of the Jewish presence, this is a tour about the rich history and culture of this community.

The Anne Frank and Jewish History Tour: see the highlights of the Jewish neighborhood of Amsterdam on an E-bike. Learn about the story of Anne Frank. This unique tour shows both the beauty of Amsterdam and the horrors of WW2. We visit the old Jewish neighborhood and the places that were most important to Anne Frank, and take lessons from her world famous diary.

The history of the Jews of Riga is very rich and significant. Much of this heritage can still be seen today. In three hours with an experienced guide, both by car and on foot, it is possible to visit important places and receive information in a very concentrated way, but at the same time easily and comprehensibly. Please be informed on Shabbat and other Jewish religious holidays, the Synagogue and the Riga Ghetto Museum are closed. The duration of the tour depends on the intensity of the traffic on the street.

Discover the captivating history of Seville's Jewish community, from their origins to their eventual expulsion from the city. Join us for a stroll through centuries of Jewish heritage in the historic city center of Seville. Our expert guide has personally designed a special itinerary in the Santa Cruz and San Bartomolé quarters to help you understand the history, legends, and cultural significance of this group of people. Follow in their footsteps and discover the traces they left behind in Seville's streets and traditions. Book your tour now and immerse yourself in the rich history of Seville's Jewish community.

This 1,5 hour walking tour gives you the Prague landmarks and the atmosphere that made Prague one of Europe’s top destinations. Explore the oldest and most important sights of the former Jewish ghetto and the Old Town of Prague. Learn about the ancient history of Jewish people in the Czech lands and see their unique monuments such as the oldest preserved synagogue in the whole of Europe! Descent into the maze of cobbled streets of the Old Town, admire the stunning architecture of the Old Town Square and its prodigious Astronomical Clock – all this with a knowledgeable local guide!

Voted the best European museum in 2016, with a Private Guide. Explore over 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland, from the Middle Ages, through the Holocaust, to present day. Optional: Jewish ghetto walking tour. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description of the options carefully as each option includes a different program. 2-Hours Private Guided Tour During a 2-hour private guided tour, visit Polin Museum (tickets are included). Your private guide will tell you all about the things you’re interested in. 4-Hours Private Guided Tour During extended 4-hours version you will explore Polin Museum and take a walk through former Warsaw Ghetto areas and get to know its history. The Polin Museum of the History of Polish Jews is one of the most important museums in Warsaw. On this private tour of this modern cultural institution you will get a detailed review of the over 1000 years long history of Jewish people in Poland.

Explore Mexico City's Jewish history through iconic sites like Templo Mayor and Sinagoga Justo Sierra. Uncover stories of resilience, cultural contributions, and powerful moments in Jewish history. Book now to see a hidden side of Mexico City’s past! Highlights: • Discover Mexico City's Jewish history with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide • Explore iconic sites like Sinagoga Justo Sierra and Templo Mayor • Learn captivating stories of resilience and cultural contributions • Uncover the city’s hidden Jewish heritage and fascinating local legends • Immerse yourself in Mexico City’s vibrant history and book your tour now Uncover the fascinating Jewish history of Mexico City on an exclusive walking tour through some of its most storied streets and iconic landmarks. This private tour takes you beyond the standard sights, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s diverse cultural heritage and the Jewish community's significant impact.

On this private walking tour with a guide, discover the layered history of the Jewish community in Paris as you see both historic and contemporary landmarks. You'll also check out sites that are closely linked with Jewish heritage in unexpected ways, such as, for example, Notre-Dame Cathedral.